Insurance … don’t move home without it

There are many boxes to tick when moving and one of the most important is insurance. Don’t leave your old home without it!
Moving house means moving your life. Furniture. Household. Items with sentimental value. Possessions you would hate to lose. So keep them safe. General home and contents insurance doesn’t have it covered. Household removals insurance does.
Your furniture and goods pass through many hands when moving. First they are packed. Then moved on and off one or more vehicles before unloading. If you are moving interstate, your furniture and goods may also be pass through transport companies like shipping or airlines. Certainly your removalist will be handling the logistics professionally. And all care is taken with your furniture and belongings. But accidents do happen. Insurance protects against loss and damage.

Your removal insurance options
There are several removal insurance options. Choose insurance that best fits you. And offers maximum protection to your furniture and belongings.
Specified events insurance
.. covers against events named in your policy.
Transit insurance
.. covers your furniture and belongings only while they are in transit.
All risks insurance
.. protects against externally caused damage like scratching or breakage.
You may even need to mix and match. You should also compare several insurance quotes. Always look at quotes for the same type of insurance. Don’t just look at cost. Compare for factors like exclusions and excess payments arrangements.

Ask your removalist about insurance
Many removalists will offer insurance too and choosing a removalist who does makes life simpler. Most will have a standard moving insurance policy. Then you can select from several options to extend your cover.
Standard removalists insurance covers any damage to your furniture or belongings while in the removalists truck. Ideally, you want your furniture and belongings covered from the moment your removalists arrive to the time your possessions are delivered to your new home.
You might want to insure specific items. Like jewellery or collectables. Insurance against accidental damage is also a good option. So you’re covered for damage to walls while moving furniture. Or damage to furniture itself. If you’re putting items in storage – get insurance, to protect against loss or damage.
You want to enjoy your new home. Not mourn the loss of precious furniture or belongings. Moving insurance is your answer.

The total cost of a moving job is ultimately determined by four factors.

Cheap Removalists Hourly Rate
The first factor to consider when determining whether a removalist is cheap is the hourly rate of the cheap removalist. Most people consider an hourly rate without consideration to the other three factors. This is mistake. A cheap hourly rate should be considered alongside the other three factor when determining whether a removalist is cheap. For example, one company may have an hourly rate of $60 for one person and a small truck and van, whereas another may have an hourly rate of $85 for two people and a medium van. The small van make be required to take two trips and take double the time or more. Even if two trips are not required, it still may be cheaper to have the two people for the higher rate. They would be a cheap removalist option.

Cheap Removalists – Speed and Efficiency
The speed and efficiency of the removalist company the individual removalists will determine how much you will pay on the day. For example, if you have an hourly rate of $85 per hour for two people and they are inexperienced, you may pay double compared with the same hourly rate for professional movers who are experienced. It is common for cheap removalists to extend the time so that they get paid the same or more as a higher rate removalist.

Cheap Removalists -Care and Quality
The quality of the removalist is very important. Most people do not consider the cost of damage to their house and/or contents when selecting a cheap mover in Brisbane. Getting a moving company (not a fly by night person) is the safest way to ensure that the mover will take care of your possessions and ensure that they are careful and caring and understand the importance of moving your items with care.

Cheap Removalists -Supervision
The level to which you need to supervise the movers can make a cheap removalist more expensive. Our cheap moving companies www.OnTheMoveRemovals.com.au and www.1300OnTheMove.com.au are happy to work independently and are very trustworthy while moving your furniture safely. They are also happy to take direction and work with you to make sure that the move saves your time as well.
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Until then we hope this information is helpul and will guide you into making a better well informed decision for you moving day..All the best and HAPPY MOVING

Moving Boxes in Brisbane
Selecting appropriate moving boxes can sometimes be a bit tricky. On The Move Removals have put together a couple of tips to make packing and moving locally in Brisbane a breeze.

Selecting boxes
The boxes at your local supermarket or hardware store might be free – but they’re not designed to hold household items! Read the box! The chances are it says something about breakfast cereal or paint brushes. And a box full of either of those products is much lighter than a box of your kitchenware or novels.
Packing boxes are specifically designed for moving. They are strong, they are reinforced where they need to be reinforced, and there’s a convenient spot on the side for you to clearly label them. They are designed to pack neatly and flush next to, and on top of the next, making space for all your furniture and other belongings. But choosing the right number and types of boxes for your move can sometimes be a bit tricky.
And remember if its smaller than a Moving Box it needs to be in one.
Below you will find the types of moving boxes On The Move Removals can supply in Brisbane, their purpose and dimensions.
Large Box (Tea Chest Carton)
Tea Chest Cartons are larger boxes ideal for lighter and bulky items such as linen, cushions, toys, pots and pans etc. Dimensions: Length: 431 mm Width: 406 mm Height: 596 mm
Small Box (Book Carton)
Book Cartons are smaller boxes ideal for packing heavy and fragile items such as books, CDs, DVDs, glassware etc. Dimensions: Length: 406 mm Width: 298 mm Height: 431 mm
Clothing Box – (Porta-Robe or Wardrobe Box)
Porta-robe boxes allow you to hang clothing directly onto a steel rail. Perfect for business suits, dress or fragile/delicate clothing. Dimensions: Length: 595 mm Width: 479 mm Height: 1106 mm
Picture, Mirror or Painting Box
Ideal for small to medium sized pictures, paintings and mirrors. Dimensions: Length: 1040 mm Width: 75 mm Height: 775 mm
Archive Box
Designed for reliable stacking and great for documents, magazines, CDs and DVDs. Dimensions: Length: 390 mm Width: 306 mm Height: 260 mm
Now that you know which boxes you require, you will probably be pondering over how many you will need. You might surprise yourself with the amount of stuff hiding in cupboards or on shelves that need to be packed. We recommend ordering a few extra packing boxes just in case. We will always buy back any unused boxes at the full price you paid for them.

Below is an estimate of how many boxes you may need per number of bedrooms your home is.
1 bedroom 2 bedroom 3 bedroom 4 bedroom
10 x Large Box 15 x Large Box 30 x Large Box 45 x Large Box
15 x Small Box 20 x Small Box 35 x Small Box 50 x Small Box
5 + bedroom Wardrobe Filing Cabinet
60+ Large Box 1 x Porta-robe/3ft space 2 x Archive boxes/draw
80+ Small Box

Marking Boxes
Marking your packing boxes will help you as much as it does us. There are two main reasons to list the contents of your boxes, or at the very least, label them so you know which room the content belongs in:
1. It saves you having to cart boxes to the designated room after the removalists have gone.
2. You won’t be opening every single box to find that “must have” item in a hurry.
Don’t forget to use a good marking pen so you can read what you have written. You can also use different coloured pens, labels or stickers for different rooms to make moving a breeze.
Now that you have worked out what type and how many boxes you need, how do you get them?
On The Move Removals deliver boxes free of charge for all orders over $50.
Need a Brisbane Removalist? Need boxes and packing materials? Give us a call on 1300 66 84 36 today.