Moving House

Time to move? Stressed packing? Boxes everywhere? Feeling unsettled?  Stress is a normal reaction to the moving process and you are not alone.

Stress is a body reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. Physical symptoms including headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, and problems sleeping are common symptoms of a body under pressure.

Keep in mind that moving or relocating is not only about the physical work of shifting things from one place to the other, but it is also about adjusting your emotions to this new life.

Don’t feel bad if you are running out of time or if you think you are not going to make it. 

One thing is for sure: time is critical and it will affect the level of stress and outcome of your move, so planning ahead is crucial.

If you need an experienced mover don't hesitate to contact Leader Transport. We are happy to provide advise over the phone and in person.

Motivation is the key to success!

             Leader Transport team

  

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Have an antique or extremely heavy furniture?

It is important when booking the service of a house mover to provide full detail of the access, difficult entrances, or steps. This is important information for the moving company, so they can plan ahead and guide the client on what is needed.

Neglecting or omitting important information about entrance or stairs can be quite critical to have items transported safely.

You should always tell your house moving company about:

• Steps 
• Flights of stairs
• Lift
• Ramp
• Slope
• Distance to your entrance to the drop off of the items
• Narrow entrance
• Corners

Having these details clear from the start will lay the responsibility of any damage on the moving company. Surely, movers will be more prepared and will have enough staff for the job ahead.

Move Safely Move Smart

The Leader Transport Team!!!

Moving House Packing Tips

It is never easy to move houses. There is no doubt that stress, lack of time and money plays an important role. You will need to save some time to start packing, maybe buy or hire boxes, and you may also need to donate or throw some things away. 

Here are a few tips on the packing process:

• Kitchen utensils such as plates, mugs, cutlery and all glass or porcelain items are advisable to be wrapped in paper or bubble wrap;

• Delicate items should be put aside and labelled so the movers can take it carefully;

• Small boxes should be fitted with heavy items making them easy to carry and to fit into the truck;

• Big boxes should have light items;

• Empty food out of cabinets, fridge, racks, etc as it is definitely easy to transport and may avoid any possible damage of items inside units;

• If possible, remove the drawers so it can be transported separately;

• Label items that will go where, for example, master bedroom, kitchen, living room, etc. This way making it easier when unpacking and it is a directive for the movers

       

       If you need help, there are many moving companies out there that provide the packing service for an extra charge. Planning ahead is always the best option. Don't leave it for the last minute.        

The Leader Transport Team

Valuable information You Should Tell Your House Mover

It is important when booking the service of a house mover to provide full detail of the house access, difficult entrances, size of main items and approximate weight of heavy furniture or house wares. This is important information for the moving company because they need to hire the men necessary for the job. OHS is to be taken seriously, especially in such a physical job. 

Neglecting or omitting important information about entrance or stairs can be quite critical to have items transported safely.

You should always tell your house moving company about:

• Steps
• Flights of stairs
• Lift
• Ramp
• Slope
• Distance to your entrance to the drop off of the items
• Narrow entrance
• Corners
• Heavy items

Having these details clear with the removalist company will lay the responsibility of any damage on them. Surely, movers will be more prepared and will have enough staff for the job ahead.

Move Safely Move Smart

The Leader Transport Team!!!

All About Removalists Charge System

Most moving companies in Melbourne have an hourly charge system that includes arrival at the customer house, and finishing off when the last piece of furniture or item is unloaded into the last destination. 

Some companies charge a full hourly rate and all inclusive door to door, and no charge off when distance is under 10-20km radius from a specific point in town, normally the city centre. When distance is over the 20km, an extra charge may be applied varying from business to business.

It is not difficult to find some movers charging per half hour and others every 15 minutes. These furniture movers usually add extras just to balance the cheaper rate. Please be attentive and make sure those extras highlighted below are not included on your bill, or that you are made aware of from the beginning:

• Fuel levy

• Stairs or lifts

• Difficult access

• Distance from the parking of the truck to the entrance of your house

• Additional pickups and drop-offs

• Distance charge

• Insurance coverage 

               Check our website for more details. 

      

               Spreading the word so you can be more prepared when moving houses.

The Leader Transport Team

Moving House and Stressed? You are not alone!!

The time has come for you to move to a new house.  You been running around doing some packing, boxes are everywhere, and that little unsettling feeling is starting to kick in. Stress is a normal reaction to the moving process and you are not alone.

Stress is a body reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. Physical symptoms including headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, and problems sleeping are common symptoms of a body under pressure.

Keep in mind that moving houses is not only about the physical aspect of transporting things from one place to the other, but it is also about adjusting your emotions to this new life and new routine.

You will find yourself in a new house and new neighbourhood,  you will need to discover the best route to go to work or school, location of shops and leisure spots around the area, just to name a few changes.

Don’t feel bad if you are running out of time with your relocation, or if you think you are not going to make it in time. You are not the first, and won't be the last person feeling all over the place closer to moving to a new house.

One thing is for sure: time is critical and it will affect the level of stress and outcome of your moving. Don’t panic! We sympathize with you and we are here to help you from the time you make the decision to move out until we finish your moving. 

It is always a pleasure to participate in this journey not only physically carrying your belongings safely to your new home, but also emotionally based on our experience and knowledge.

Move safely and move smart!

The Leader Transport Team

Main Aspects of the Moving Service

Our main goal with this post is to be informative and clear about the main aspects of the moving service and the main charges involved. I believe that by doing so you will be more prepared next time when hiring a furniture removalist.

Most people get a bit wary and have doubts about the charges incurred in the removal service. Most of the times they are not familiar with them, or they were not made aware of until the bill is finalised. The majority of the removalists in Australia don’t offer a locked price for their removal and furniture delivery services, and the service is usually charged per hour. This operational charging system is put in doubt because you don’t exactly know how much you will end up paying until the last minute, so the best way to protect yourself and your pocket is the knowledge about the main charges involved in the transport service.

Each business has a different way to operate and it is not uncommon to hear customers complaining about extra charges that they were not made aware of.

Here are the six main aspects of the removal service you should know next time you are looking for a home mover in your area:

1.    Charge System

Some companies charge a full hourly rate and all inclusive door to door, which I believe it is the most adequate for both removalist and customer. The rates vary from business to business with some charging per half hour, others every 15 minutes. The latter may sound cheaper, but most of the time they require a minimum of 1-2 hour, or they may add extras such as fuel levy, distance charge, or insurance coverage to balance the lower rate.

2.    Extra charge for difficult access

     Some companies charge an extra fee that ranges from $50 to $100 depending on how difficult or narrow is the entrance to your home. This is usually subject to the mover’s personal judgment on the day, making it hard to contest at the spot. 
     A client came to me complaining about a $100 charged extra because his house was located around 100 metres from where the movers had parked the truck, plus 2 steps into his house. He wanted to contest the charge, but he ended up paying $50 and not happy with that.

3.    Stairs/ Lift

Some companies charge extra depending on how many flight of stairs your house has. Some charge per flight of stairs and others a flat fee. Most companies have a clear rate for stairs, adding certain amount on the top of the usual charges. Make sure you get this information from the company you are hiring beforehand in order to avoid an unpleasant surprise in the end.

4.    Time on transit

It is part of the furniture delivery or home removal service to spend time on transit and in traffic to get from point A to point B. There is no doubt that there will be times where the traffic is more intense than others. It is paramount you trust the business and take its word. The movers on the road represent the business, and their attitude and professionalism is the reflexion of the business ethical values.

5.    Additional pickups and drop-offs

Some companies charge additional for extra pickups and drop-offs. This extra service usually incurs a flat fee of $100 or more, and this fee would still be subject being in a regional area or urban area. Again, please make sure you get this information before booking the service.

6.    Distance

Most removalist companies need to charge extra when distance is outside certain radius. Some charge after 10km, and others after 20km from a specific point. Some offer a flat fee and some would charge per kilometre. Make sure you ask about distance charges before going ahead with the service. A flat fee is better than charging per kilometre as you never know which way the driver will be heading back or forth.  

We will be talking about those points in more detail on our subsequent posts.

Good moving!!

The Leader Transport Team