Thoroughly clean garden tools, mowers, golf clubs, outdoor furniture and bikes for quarantine inspections if moving overseas
Empty vacuum cleaners (export shipments only)
Identify items not to be packed and place in one area
Ensure washing machine taps are turned off and pipes are disconnected
Identify the items for your “Priority Cartons” – those items you want first on delivery/or the items for temporary use if going via storage
Arrange a simple breakfast for move day and empty the dishwasher!
Disconnect your computer and monitor, server or printer and gaming equipment
A Few Important Points to Know
If we are transporting and storing your household goods, the following articles are classified as DANGEROUS GOODS and cannot be stored: ammunition, paint, linseed oil, turpentine, kerosene, petrol, cleaning fluids and aerosols of any kind
Don’t store perishable foods such as cereals, flour, vegetables, meat/fish etc.
Please don’t have your furniture French polished just before moving and if you are packing, don’t put breakable items or liquids in drawers (i.e. perfume)
Remember to identify any antique items or special items of value over NZD$5,000.00 on the insurance proposal form
On Move Day ...
Ensure your fridge is empty, dry and clean
Check everything to be packed and moved has been loaded, sign and retain a copy of our inventory for your records
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