Complete Guide – Best Way to Move House in Adelaide

Complete Guide – Best Way to Move House
in Adelaide
By: Adam Wiese
(University of Adelaide)
Abstract
Moving into a new home in Adelaide is an experience that few people describe
as "fun." But with our tips for things to do before you move in, you'll be ready
when the furniture arrives. He move from start to finish can totally consume
you for a long time: planning, packing, moving, cleaning.
When you arrive at your new home, you're faced with even more challenges. It
may seem like a small thing to decide where to put the best china or the
everyday dishes, but after all the work of moving out of the old home, the last
thing you need is one more big decision or another major project. There are
some tips that will help you to move into your new house in Adelaide.

1.0 Introduction
Moving can be both one of the most exciting and most stressful experiences of
your life. The trick to a painless move is to prepare your bullet-proof moving
plan well ahead of schedule and to execute your plan when the time comes.
Organization, efficiency, and forethought will help relieve you of any moving
woes that may come your way. If you'd like to know how to move while
maintaining your sanity and to maybe even have a little fun in the process, just
follow these easy steps.
2.0 Things To Do Before Moving to a New House
The thought of moving to a new house often makes many people happy, but at
the same time overwhelmed because of the tedious process involved. The
wrapping, the packing, the boxing and the general woe of ‘Where do I start?’
However, if you take time to organise your home prior to the moving day,
moving can be easier, smoother and more enjoyable. Here are 10 things to do
before you move house.
Pick the Right Time to Move
A majority of people move during summer, weekends, as well as at the
beginning or end of the month, and it is during these periods that moving
companies are very busy, and prices are high. If you want to save some
money, you should consider moving during off-peak seasons like in autumn or
winter, and at off-peak times of the month. Other than reducing your moving
costs by nearly half, you will also have the convenience of choosing your
favourite moving time and date.
De-Clutter
Household things lose value with time, and moving can provide you with the
perfect opportunity to get rid of clutter. You can decide to throw them away,
donate them, or open a garage sale; you might raise a good amount of money
to pay for professional moving services. The less stuff you have, the less you
will pay the moving company. If you don’t get rid of clutter, they will occupy

more space in the removal trucks and force you to pay more money. So, go
through your house, storage areas, and garage, and collect all those old
electronics, clothes, books and any other thing that you no longer need. Also,
consider the moving costs of certain items versus replacing them. For
instance, instead of paying to transport your old furniture pieces, you might
want to consider replacing them once you are settled in your new home; it can
help you save money. You can also hire a company to come and take your old
clutter away. Pretty useful if you have a to throw out!
Itemise
After de-cluttering, make a list of all the things you want to move on a roomby-room
basis. Then, rearrange them according to size, putting the largest
items like furniture in front. This can help you a lot when looking for
quotations from removal companies. Just by mentioning the first 10 or 15
items on your list, they will be able to know if there are capable of helping you
or not.
Decide On The Packing Service To Use
Decide whether you want to pack personally, or let the movers do it for you. If
you decide to go for a full packing service, the movers will come with their
packing boxes, pack everything by themselves, move you and unpack. Besides
relieving you from the physically-tiring task, any breakages during the whole
process will be covered by their insurance company. Usually, the moving
company will give you one quotation that covers everything, so you need to
decide on the type of packing service you’ll use before calling them for
quotations. On the other hand, if you decide to pack personally, you will pay
much less on moving costs compared to when you hire full services. Since it is
not easy to estimate the number of packing boxes you will need, especially
when your things are still in drawers and cupboards, you should order for
slightly excess boxes, as opposed to less. Start packing your things early
before the movers arrive, and load them in the boxes. If possible, ask for help
from family members and friends to make the whole process faster and easier.
Designate a corner, or a room in your house to place them, as they wait to be

loaded on the truck. Label every box with the corresponding room where they
should go to; this is to keep things organized and make packing easier.
Compare Quotes from Different Movers
It is important that you ask for multiple quotes from different moving
companies in your locality, and compare them to determine which company
best accommodates your relocation needs. However, be careful with movers
whose prices are unreasonably lower than the rest, as their services may not
be up to standard. In addition, ensure that you carry out a thorough
background research on the moving company you’ve chosen to avoid any
scams and unexpected fees during the moving process. It’s important that
movers are insured, licensed and have a good reputation.
Contact Service Providers
Contact movers at least one week to make arrangements how your things will
be moved to the new location. Also contact tradesmen to come and dismantle
beds, take down fixtures, disconnect dishwashers, washing machines etc. This
should be done the previous night prior to your move. It’s wise not to expect
the movers to do this for you if the quotation you have doesn’t include this.
Change Your Address
Go to your nearest post office and apply for a mail re-direction. Then, have
mails re-directed to it to protect your personal information from being used
by identity thieves. In addition, don’t forget to inform companies that send
you deliveries regularly of your new address.
Change Your Details On The Electoral Roll
This is to make sure that you’ll still be able to vote in your national and local
elections after moving.
Ensure Your Car Moves With You
You can do this by updating your address on your driving licence, car
ownership certificate and car insurance. This will ensure that everything
moves on smoothly on the actual day of moving.

Take Note Of Your Final Meter Readings
To make sure that you do not get billed for another person’s utilities, take the
last electricity, water and gas readings in your home before you move. Most
utility companies have forms on their websites that allow you to change your
address. Inform your utility companies of your intended move and your new
address either online, or by visiting their offices in person. Choose whether to
keep using the same companies in your new home, or switch to a better deal,
if you are not tied to a fixed-term deal.
2.0 Try to Pack your Household yourself
Nine tips to make sure your valuables come out of their boxes in good shape.
Use the right size boxes.
Put heavy items, like books, in small boxes; light items, like linens and pillows,
in bigger ones. (Large boxes packed with heavy items are a common

complaint of professional movers. They not only make the job harder but also
have a better chance of breaking.)
Put heavier items on the bottoms of boxes, lighter items on top.
And if you’re loading the truck yourself, pack heavier boxes first, toward the
front of the truck, for balance.
Don’t leave empty spaces in the boxes.
Fill in gaps with clothing, towels, or packing paper. Movers often won’t move
boxes that feel loosely packed or unbalanced.
Avoid mixing items from different rooms in the same box.
It will make your packing quicker and your unpacking a lot easier, too.
Label each box with the room it’s destined for and a description of its
contents.
This will help you and your movers know where every box belongs in your
new place. Numbering each box and keeping an inventory list in a small
notebook is a good way to keep track of what you’ve packed―and to make
sure you still have everything when you unpack.
Tape boxes well.
Use a couple of pieces of tape to close the bottom and top seams, then use one
of the movers’ techniques―making a couple of wraps all the way around the
box’s top and bottom edges, where stress is concentrated.
If you’re moving expensive art, ask your mover about special crating.
Never wrap oil paintings in regular paper; it will stick. For pictures framed
behind glass, make an X with masking tape across the glass to strengthen it
and to hold it together if it shatters. Then wrap the pictures in paper or bubble
wrap and put them in a frame box, with a piece of cardboard between each
framed piece for protection.

Bundle breakables.
As you pack your dishes, put packing paper around each one, then wrap
bundles of five or six together with more paper. Pack dishes on their sides,
never flat. And use plenty of bunched-up paper as padding above and below.
Cups and bowls can be placed inside one another, with paper in between, and
wrapped three or four in a bundle. Pack them all in dish-barrel boxes.
Consider other items that will need special treatment.
Vansant says his movers treat TVs like any other piece of furniture, wrapping
them in quilted furniture pads. He points out, however, that plasma TVs
require special wooden crates for shipping if you don’t have the original box
and can be ruined if you lay them flat. If you’re packing yourself, double-box
your TV, setting the box containing the TV into another box that you’ve
padded with packing paper.

4.0 Research and Compare Moving Companies
with Price
To say that something – a product, a service, or an idea – is the best one out
there will mean absolutely nothing if that something cannot be possibly
compared to other similar products, services or ideas. Without proper
comparison analysis, bold statements that contain phrases such as the best,
the cheapest and the greatest will often fall flat like a pancake.
For example, if you happen to be better at chess than your childhood friend
Mike and your next-door neighbor Jason, that fact alone won’t automatically
make you the best chess player in your city. Ultimately, you will need to
compare your chess skills to other chess players as well (participate in a few
local chess tournaments, for example) to prove that you’re as good as you
think you are.

Now, if you’re about to move to another house or apartment, the thing that
will guarantee the success of your relocation project is to choose a full service
moving company that will be experienced and competent enough to take care
of the toughest aspects of your house move. And to do this the right way, you
will need to know how to compare moving companies so that your decision
about which mover to hire is both educated and informed.
Remember that comparing movers is all about comparing moving company
rates, followed by comparison of their moving services, and then there’s the
final step of comparing moving companies reviews before you make up your
mind which mover to trust with your prized possessions.
Ready for some comparison analyses of professional moving companies?
‣ How to compare moving companies?
There are so many professional moving companies out there that it can be
really hard to select the right one in terms of moving rates, quality of services
and professional attitude. And to make things even more complicated for you
when you find yourself in dire need of a reliable relocation partner, each
moving company promises to do an outstanding job, each one swears that
they are absolutely the best, and worst of all – each one vows that they offer
the lowest prices you can possibly find.
And after a while, you will probably find yourself totally confused who to trust
– after all, it’s virtually impossible that all movers are the best and have the
cheapest moving rates at the same time. So, what should you do? How do you
sift through so many moving companies without getting lost? How do you
possibly get to the mover that will meet at least a few of your requirements
and fulfill some of your needs as a shipper of household goods?
Fortunately, there’s a good way to do just that, and the name of that successful
approach is moving company comparison. By knowing how to compare

moving and storage companies, you will be able to quickly discard the movers
that are just not right for you until only one proves to be worthy enough.
Should you ever have a hard time deciding between equally good movers, use
the following chart to compare moving companies and make the best selection
for you, your belongings and your budget.
‣ The importance of in-home surveys
If you’re not sure where to begin the search process for interstate or
intrastate movers, then you should definitely take a look at our
groundbreaking steps to choosing a moving company. There, you will learn
how critical it is to do thorough research to find a high-quality mover, and
thus do what’s necessary to protect your possessions, money, and more
importantly – your nervous system.
The very first step you should take – the one that will give you plenty of signs
about what type of movers you are dealing with – is to get price estimates.
Fill up a quick moving quote and then let a few professional moving
companies contact you for visual surveys of your home, followed by the
issuance of movers estimates in writing.
The movers that will get back to you will all be properly licensed and
adequately insured, so you can rest assured that dishonest attempts at
moving fraud will be out of the question.
Some companies may try to give you price estimates over the phone, or
via e-mail. The best advice in such situations is to say no because such
estimates cannot possibly be accurate enough to give you realistic
expectations of how much you will pay in the end. Instead, request free
in-home consultations that will result in much more accurate moving
quotes.
Schedule in-home consultations with at least 3 reputable movers. Those
in-home surveys are much more important than you can imagine.

Experienced surveyors will visit your home at a pre-arranged day and
time, and will have a closer look at all the things you intend to move to
your new home. Show them every single household item you want
moved so that they can provide you with an estimate that will be as
close to the final bill as possible.
The moving experts that will survey your home will also look for
possible problems on Moving day. Such problematic circumstances
include but are not limited to overweight household items (pianos, pool
tables, oversized couches, or anything that weighs more than approx.
100 lbs.), oddly shaped or custom furniture pieces, valuable antique
furniture, fragile items that require special packing, narrow hallways,
multiple flights of stairs, broken or missing elevators, inability to park
the moving truck close to the residential building, and so on.
After the survey is over, each moving company representative will
furnish you with a moving estimate in writing. And this is exactly what
you have been waiting for – a genuine chance to compare moving
company quotes.

‣ Compare moving estimates
Holding a few moving estimates in your hand, you can now begin the process
of comparing national moving companies, or comparing local moving
companies if that’s the better option for you. Here are the guidelines on how
to compare movers quotes so that you can really benefit from the offers you
have received:
Price. Without a doubt, the price on a mover’s quote will often either
seal the deal, or break it. Most of the times, comparing moving prices
seems easy and straightforward but the price alone should never be the
deciding factor – be careful not to get lured by promises that are too
sweet to be true (see below). Nevertheless, the final estimated price will
have a strong impact on your decision, and that’s perfectly
understandable as you won’t want to pay more than it is absolutely
necessary. (What’s the average moving cost?)
Lowball estimates. If you’ve used our free cost estimator tool, then you
won’t have to worry about being scammed by dishonest movers
because all moving companies in our database have been rigorously
checked in advance. But if you still get a moving company quote with a
price that is considerably lower than the rest of the estimates, then that
uncharacteristically low price could be a sign of potential moving fraud.
Movers estimates that are too good to be true (lowball estimates) might
prove to be fraudulent. In such cases, what you must do is contact the
mover and request clarification as to why the price is so low. If their
answer is not satisfactory enough, don’t risk hiring their services. You
must know how to stay protected when moving house – take a look at
the ultimate moving fraud prevention guide by the Department of
Transportation (Household Goods Moving Fraud).
Additional services. Some people concentrate on the price so intently
that they forget to take a good look at all the additional services marked
on the quotes. The estimates you have received must contain detailed
information about all the additional services the mover will need to

complete to get the job done, plus the specific extra services you
yourself have requested, and their respective rates. Additional services
may include packing, unpacking, crating, disassembly and re-assembly
of furniture, hoisting, temporary storage, shuttle services, split pickup
and delivery, and so on. Read about the best ways to save money on
additional moving services.
The moment you have completed the major task of comparing moving
estimates, you should be either left with one clear winner or you may still be
undecided, with a couple of attractive offers to choose from. To help you
single out the winning bid, you are strongly advised to compare moving
company reviews – that is, to read what people had to say about the movers
you have shortlisted.
‣ Compare moving companies reviews
To leave feedback is a very important step, both for service providers and
recipients of the corresponding service. Once a specific service has been
received, there is always feedback about how well the service providers did
what they were paid to do. In the majority of cases, it comes down to a
personal choice whether a customer will choose to make their opinion known
through various communication channels, or whether they will prefer to keep
it to themselves.
In the moving industry, that all-important feedback comes in the form of
moving reviews that people leave after their respective moves are over.
Interestingly enough, great moving companies understand the significance of
that crucial step and do their best to satisfy their customers by offering them,
in the best case scenarios, quality moving services at affordable prices.
The winning formula? Pleased clients will happily spread the word, and then
new customers will appear, as if by magic, in need of low cost, safe, and
reliable moving services.

Step 1: To initiate the moving company comparison, access the most
reputable websites that offer real customer reviews of moving
companies: MyMovingReviews, Yelp, BBB.
Step 2: Input the names of the movers you’re researching, one by one,
and read what former clients had to say about their relocation
experiences with the companies.
Step 3: While comparing moving companies reviews, be mindful that
the testimonials and overall ratings are there to guide you in order to
get a general idea of what you expect. Take super positive and super
negative reviews with a grain of salt as sometimes such extreme
reviews prove to be fake.
Step 4: As a rule of thumb, you should stay away from a moving
company with an overwhelming amount of negative reviews and low
performance ratings on the top company reviews websites.

‣ The final comparison step? Moving company research
We all know that moving is not easy. So, if you are one of the millions of
people who can’t move by themselves for one reason or another or if you have
calculated that a self-move will definitely be the more expensive option
(almost always the case with long distance moves across the country), then
you must consider hiring reputable cross country movers.
As mentioned earlier, reading what different customers have said about the
services of a moving company and how clients have rated their overall
experience with the movers, will give you a good head start in your search for
the best relocation service provider.
Yes, moving reviews and ratings will provide you with valuable pointers but
the information you manage to extract from them can only serve you as a
guideline. So, in order to get a better idea of which moving companies to
consider for your move, you’re going to have to do more extensive research.
Opinions are one thing, but hard facts are what will ultimately help you decide
which professional movers to hire for your forthcoming house move.
Friends: Another good option to get a clearer picture of which moving
companies deserve your attention is to ask your circle of friends, colleagues,
and neighbors, and poll their opinion. The chances are that at least one of
them moved recently or know somebody else who did, so they can supply you
the valuable feedback you need. The easiest way to reach most of your friends
at once is to post a short message on your preferred social network,
something like, “I need recommendations for a good mover. Please advise.”
just like checking out moving reviews and testimonials, the suggestions you
receive from your pals is important to reach an informed decision about
which professional mover to hire.
There are many good moving companies out there and it has never been
easier to get multiple quotes than it is today. Everything happens online, so
you just have to find, research and compare various moving companies in

order to get the biggest bang for your buck. Try the online moving cost
estimator at the top of the page for a fast and easy calculation.
5.0 Always Consider the Option of Backloading if
Possible
‣ What is Backloading? Is it Worth Using?
Are you running out of your moving budget? Do you want an affordable yet
effective solution for your interstate move? If yes, then backloading is a
perfect option for you. It is an inexpensive way of moving a house or office
from one city to another.
For example, if you are moving from Sydney to Adelaide, you can opt for
backloading in which space will be shared in a truck with other customers

until the delivery of your belongings. You can save your moving cost by hiring
trusted and experienced interstate removalists in Adelaide that can offer you
world-class backloading service with a damage-free guarantee on all your
possessions.
However, the benefits of using this type of move vary on individual’s
conditions, specific requirements, moving priorities and a lot more. So, before
you load your items on a removal truck, let’s find out more about backloading
move:
‣ What is Backloading?
Backloading is ideal for those whose moving budget is tight. If you don’t have
enough money for your entire house or office move, then opt for this option.
It is basically a service which is available for an empty truck that is returning
from a trip and can carry your belongings with the aim to deliver them to its
starting destination. In simple terms, your valuable treasures will be loaded
on a shared truck that is returning from a moving trip – saving both your time
and money.
This allows quality removal companies to save their extra efficiency and
provide an affordable solution to the people running on a low moving budget.
Whether you are moving to Adelaide or any other city in Australia, it is worth
to analyse your budget before hiring a company for your relocation. You
should also ask your shortlisted Adelaide Removalists about the backloading
option. This will help you make the right and affordable decision quickly and
easily.
But before making any choice, let’s have a look at some key benefits and
drawbacks of using backloading moving option:
‣ Benefits of Backloading:
1. An inexpensive moving solution / Saves your moving Cost

Moving a house or office is not an easy thing. The entire process of moving
precious belongings from one location to another can be a strain on your
entire budget.
When you hire a moving company keeping in mind the instructions and
information regarding removals in Adelaide, you have to remain flexible with
your budget. You can’t compromise on the quality of service, and that’s the
reason why backloading becomes an ideal moving option, especially those
who are moving from one city to another like Perth to Adelaide.
In this type of move, you don’t need to hire an entire truck for your
belongings. You can share it with other customers and pay only for the space
that you have used in the truck.
In short, backloading moves are always inexpensive and can be a great choice
for people who are either running out of their budget or moving a few items.
2. Ensures highest level of Safety
There is a myth that backloading removals are unsafe and involves a lot of risk
during the moving process.

An experienced moving company always ensures the same quality of service
and the highest level of safety when offering their backloading solution. They
take care of all your belongings until delivering them to the final destination.
In fact, some reputed companies also provide goods-in-transit insurance for
all the items available on their truck.
This means sharing a moving truck won’t make a difference in the quality of
service and security. Your possessions will be given complete protection
against damages throughout the moving journey.
3. No advance booking needed
This is one of the biggest advantages of backloading removals. You don’t have
to book a removalist firm far in advance. You can transit your belongings even
if you have booked on short notice.
It is because moving companies have many trucks going back and forth and
there is always an extra space to accommodate household or commercial
possessions. If you are moving in a hurry, opt for this option. You will
definitely save both time and money.
‣ Disadvantages of Backloading:
1. They won’t assist you in packing
Backloading moves are meant only for taking your packed boxes and other
belongings from one place to another. You won’t get any professional
assistance for packing. You have to arrange a packing team separately for your
move.
So, if quality packing is your topmost priority, then backloading won’t be an
ideal option for you. It will be better to hire Adelaide’s best company that can
offer you a comprehensive packing and moving solution.
2. Lack of Privacy
Since your valuable belongings will be sharing the same truck with another
customer’s items, you may not get the same level of privacy or peace of mind
that you are expecting in this type of move.

If you want an entire truck for your belongings, then you should avoid the idea
of hiring backloading removal.
Conclusion
Choosing a backloading move completely depends on an individual
requirement. If you are on a tight moving budget, then you should opt for this
option. But if you are moving locally, then you can choose a company that
holds a great experience in moving locally. Make sure you hire the most
experienced Adelaide Removalists for your next move.
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