Interstate Moving Companies
Moving interstate can be a comprehensive procedure. After finding interstate moving companies and answering all the questions they have, you should remember to ask them some of your own questions. The following is a short guide of questions which will help you with selecting moving companies for your relocation.
Questions for Companies
One question to ask is how long the companies have been in business. Look for a reputable furniture removals company that has many years of experience in the type of furniture removals requirements that you have. If you are looking at moving interstate, then hire an interstate removalist, and not a moving company that specialises in local removals. A company that primarily does local removals will generally be more expensive than a a company that specialises in interstate removals. They will also have less experience with interstate moves as their primary focus is local removals.
Can your furniture removalists supply references/reviews or testimonies of their good work over the past years? This can often be found on their website, so check it out. The website should also give you a better insight into the company's services and which area's they specialise in.
One of the most important questions that many people overlook is about insurance. Does your chosen furniture removals company supply insurance? If so, ask to see a copy of the Product Disclosure Statement and/or any other relevant documents. If they do not supply any insurance, can they point you in the right direction?
The cost of moving is one of the most obvious questions. But you should also ask about any additional charges that may be incurred. For example, If you haven't started packing yet and you only estimated 20 boxes but you end up with 40, the interstate removalists are likely to charge you for the additional space taken up in the vehicle by the additional boxes. Find out how much more or how the additional charges are worked out.
Do the moving
companies you have selected use industry standard
packaging supplies and furniture removals blankets to
wrap your furniture in for protection whilst in transit?
It does not matter how many safety measures you or your
interstate furniture removalists take, there is always
going to be a risk and possibility of something being
damaged during your furniture removals. So you should
ask about the moving company's policy for claims, well
in advance of your collection date.
And the primary question is regarding delivery dates and times. When will it be and how will you be notified? If you are using backloading removalists for your relocation, ask what the maximum delivery schedule for your relocation is likely to be.
If you are moving interstate between main cities, for example from Brisbane to Melbourne, then it will be easier for you to find backloading removalists for your relocation than if you are moving between two country towns. And if you are moving from Sydney to Townsville where some moving companies consider this to be a double leg, as your goods will often stop or pass through Brisbane, your furniture removals may change trucks for the second part (or second leg) of the interstate furniture removals process. The more often your furniture is moved between vehicles, the more risk there is that damage may occur.
