Kruzy Moves – Moving Checklist
Plan Ahead For A Stress Free Move
8 Weeks Before Moving:
- Face Book Market Place: This is the best place to start selling you items. The sooner you start the more you can clear out for the best prices..
- Inventory: Make a list of your valuable items. Take photos for insurance purposes.
- Research Moving Companies: Or just book Kruzy Moves for a hassle-free experience.
- Storage: Do you require storage? Start pricing and making inquires. Kruzy Moves works with several local storage facilities and we can help you organise short term storage
- Start Gathering Supplies: Purchase moving boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and markers. Kruzy Moves offers eco-friendly packing supplies.
- Get Time Off: Inform your employer and book annual leave
6 Weeks Before Moving:
- Plan Layout: Sketch the layout of your new home. Plan where your furniture will go.
- Start Packing Non-Essentials: Pack items you won’t need before the move, like seasonal clothing, books, and décor.
- Decluttering: What isn’t moving on Facebook Market place, start to donate or dispose of items you no longer need
- Notify Utility Providers: Schedule disconnection of utilities at your old home and reconnection at your new one.
- Transfer Insurance: Update your home and contents insurance for your new address.
- Update Address: Begin updating your address with banks, insurance, and subscription services.
4 Weeks Before Moving:
- Confirm Details with Kruzy Moves: Confirm your booking and any special requirements.
- Label Boxes: Clearly label boxes with contents and which room they belong to in your new home.
- Prepare an Essentials Box: Pack a box with essentials like toiletries, snacks, chargers, and important documents.
- Stop Food Shopping: Start eating all the pantry items you do not want to pack up
- Notify Government Services: Update your address with Medicare, the Australian Tax Office, and other government services.
- Plan Pet Care: Arrange for pet minding during the move.
2 Weeks Before Moving:
- Finalise Packing: Continue packing and ensure all boxes are labeled.
- Confirm Travel Plans: If you’re moving long-distance, confirm travel arrangements for your family.
- Eat out The Freezer: Make sure that you eat everything in your freezer so this food does not spoil during the move
- Secure Your New Home: Arrange for locks to be changed and new keys made.
- Service Your Car: Ensure your car is ready for the move, especially if you’re driving long distances.
- Plan for Kids: Arrange for the child minding so the kids are looked after for the day.
1 Week Before Moving:
- Deep Clean: Arrange for a professional cleaner to clean your old home or do it yourself.
- Defrost the Fridge: Empty and defrost your fridge and freezer.
- Dismantle Furniture: Start dismantling items. Buy ziplock bags and place all screws into the bag and tape it to a part of the furniture.
- Pack Valuables Separately: Pack jewelry, important documents, phone chargers and small electronics in a separate, secure box.
- Dispose of Hazardous Materials: Safely dispose of any flammable, toxic, or hazardous items that cannot be moved. Check with your local council to see where these can be taken too.
- Confirm Moving Day Details: Touch base with Kruzy Moves to confirm the time, address, and any last-minute details.
Moving Day:
- Meet The Kruzy Moves Team: Greet the team and give them a tour what they need to see.
- Supervise Loading: Supervise the loading of the truck to track where certain items are packed so you can get them out quickly at the other end.
- Keep Important Items Close: Keep your essentials box, phone chargers, valuables, and important documents with you.
- Final Walk through: Do a final check to ensure nothing is left behind.
- Turn Off Utilities: Ensure all utilities are turned off at your old home.
After the Move:
- Unpack Essentials First: Start with the kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
- Inspect Your Belongings: Check for any damages and report them immediately to Kruzy Moves.
- Set Up Utilities: Confirm that utilities are working in your new home.
- Explore Your New Neighborhood: Take a break and get to know your new area.
- Leave a Review: Share your Kruzy Moves experience online!
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