Preparation
NEEDED PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR STORAGE FACILITY IN GOLD COAST
- 4-5 Weeks Before Move
- 2-4 Weeks Before Move
- 1-2 Weeks Before Move
- Final Week
- General Preparation
4 – 5 Weeks Before the Move
• Book your storage facility with Allsafe Self Storage
• Speak with Allsafe Self Storage for recommendations of Removalists
• If renting? Advise your Agent the date of vacating the premises and the return of your bond.
• Organise for the apartment/house to be cleaned before the inspection.
• If Selling? Check contract for date of vacating
• Contact your;
• Electricity & or Gas Company
• Internet Service Provider
• Phone Service Provider
• Contact Australia Post and organise to have your mail redirected to your new address.
• Sell, donate or dispose of unwanted goods, prior to moving
2 – 4 weeks before your moving/storageday
• Cancel paper delivery or any other regular delivery services.
• Advise transport department of change of address for vehicle registration.
• If you have pets? Advise Vet & Council of change of address.
• Advise friends and family of change of address
• Advise your children’s school of change of address
• Make a list of your contents that have to be stored
• Start packing items that are not being used into boxes.
• Make sure that all valuables, important documents are packed safely and securely.
• Make sure that your home, contents and car insurance are up to date.
1- 2 Weeks Before Moving
• For Security reasons organise new locks & remotes for new premises on moving day,
• Arrange rubbish removal.
• Disassemble outdoor items
• Take apart furniture that can have legs taken off — such as desks, beds, tables
• Drain oils, fuels from machinery to avoid leakage.
FINAL WEEK Before your moving day
• Write a list of the contents in each box as you are packing.
• Make sure you defrost and clean the refrigerator on the day before moving. Make sure the doors of the refrigerator are not closed when stored
• Confirm day, & time that Removalist will be arriving and that he has your correct address.
• Meet the removalist at our storage facility, Make sure that all contents have been placed securely in the Storage Unit as per your instructions.
PREPARATION FOR REMOVALIST
• Make sure that the Removalist has easy access to your home/Unit. Make sure that there are no vehicles blocking the access for the Removalist.
• Use strong & good quality packing material and boxes
• Advise the removalist which contents you want stored at the rear of the Unit and which items you want stored at the front of the Unit for easy access.
NOTE: The following items are classed as dangerous goods and cannot be stored or transported: Ammunition; bleach products; gas cylinders (unless emptied); turpentine; kerosene; petrol; cleaning fluids; new or partially used cans of paint; aerosols of any kind; vegetable oils; and chemicals