Removals Preparation

If you are preparing to move Interstate and would like us to provide you with a quote, then the following steps are designed to assist you with everything.

Please note that if you are in Brisbane or on the Gold Coast and would prefer our representative to visit you and prepare a quote, then please just ask.

Starting

We suggest you walk from room to room listing every item in your home that you wish to transport.

This may seem like a daunting task but as long as you take it steadily you will find you progress through quite quickly.

If possible do it with a partner and have them call out each item as you go and you can note it down.

N.B This is a great time to decide which items, if any, you don't wish to transport.

Remember you pay for the space you take on the vehicle so don't take anything that you no longer have use for.

Also please consider your new home when preparing this inventory. 

For example does your new home have built in wardrobes in which case do you want to take your freestanding ones with you.

Whilst you are preparing your inventory try to bear in mind that we are only able to quote on what you tell us, we have not seen what you have. 

If you have any oversized items, such as large wall units or Americana style fridges, please make sure that you note this down on your inventory.

Don't forget any outdoor furniture and contents of any sheds or garages.

Calculating carton requirements.

This is one of the harder parts of calculating your quotation as unless you have moved previously or are already packed and raring to go it can be difficult to estimate exactly how many cartons or boxes you will need.

We have found that the best way to do this is to estimate your cartons on a room to room basis, as opposed to attempting to make a 'guesstimate' at the end.

By this we mean as you are walking around your home and listing your furniture and belongings try to visualise contents of cupboards and loose items in piles and then count how many piles you think there will be for each room.

Whilst removal cartons are in our opinion the best way to transport your belongings safely, we do not insist that these be used, but in terms of your estimate please be sure to inform us if you are estimating removal cartons or other size boxes as this will effect your quote.

A standard removal carton is the same size as the old wooden Tea chest, which are approximately 435 x 410 x 600mm. You can see picture and dimensions here. Carton Sizes.

If you are still a little uneasy about estimating your carton needs, when you come to complete your inventory, don't enter any cartons and we can estimate for you.

If you take this option please be sure to tell us that we need to estimate cartons on your behalf otherwise we will calculate your quotation based purely on what you have told us.

Please don't worry if you feel you have made an error in your estimate of cartons or boxes, as you get closer to your chosen 'Moving Day' you will find that you will be better placed to either confirm or change the number of cartons you have.

If the total only changes by one or two that is fine, but if the number increases or decreases by more than 5 or 6 boxes please inform us as soon as possible so we may adjust your quote accordingly. 

This is especially important if the number increases as we will have to ensure there is sufficient space on the truck for all your goods.

Sending us the Inventory

Once you have completed your inventory and are sure that you have listed everything that you wish to transport you will need to get this information to us.

There are several options available to you:

We have two types of online forms that you may wish to fill in.

A room by room inventory

A Quick List

If you have made use of our excel spreadsheet and have saved all relevant information onto your own version, you may attach this to an email and send it to us at the following email address info@removals.com.au

If you chose to use the pdf document you will now need to fax this to us on this number 07 5510 0581

If you have only a few items to move and just wish to copy them into an email and send it the this address also. info@removals.com.au

If you decide to email or fax an inventory please be sure to provide us with some dates or even an estimate of dates that you wish to move.

Please remember if you download the excel spreadsheet you can email that directly to us by attaching it to an email. If you choose this option please ensure to tell us what the attachment is in the body of the email as we do not open any attachments that accompany blank emails, and suggest that you never do either