Removalists and Self-Storage

Sometimes, DIY self-storage seems like a cheaper and simpler option. Everything can be done on your own time, you won’t have to hire a removalist, and your move into self-storage is completely in your control. But there can be some benefits of using a removalist to help get you started with self-storage.

Hiring a removalist can help give you a timeframe to stick to. The nature of self-storage means that there’s often no urgency – and if you’ve got no deadline or motivation to get the job done, your house might stay half packed up and full of boxes of self-storage for months. Booking a removalist will give you a set date on which to have everything organised – and it’ll all get done in one fell swoop.

Removalists can also be helpful when it comes to packing up self-storage. Packing household items into packing boxes is what they do – at least if you’re happy to pay them to do it – and so they’re very good at it. I can guarantee a team of removalist guys can attack your self-storage and wrap it up into boxes much quicker than you or I can. The self-storage process suddenly becomes much easier when you don’t have to pack things up.

And when all’s said and done, the removalists can also stack up your self-storage into the storage unit. Basically, they take all the hard steps out of self-storage, by getting them done for you. And you don’t always have to pay through the nose.

Packing Up Self-Storage into the Truck

One major step in using self-storage is transporting your goods from your home to the storage unit. This may seem like a relatively simple task, and certainly it is if you've chosen to use removalists. But sometimes when you use self-storage, and only have to transport a few items, it can seem easier to hire a truck and move it yourself. Here are a couple of tips on packing up your moving truck to make moving your self-storage a little bit easier.

If you're putting mattresses into self-storage, load them up first and against the walls. The heaviest of your self-storage items should be loaded up the front, and longer furniture against the longer walls. Drawers and doors should face the walls of the truck, so they don't swing open. Keep the heavier boxes for self-storage on the floor, and lighter boxes on top. Fill any gaps with smaller items, to minimise movement on your way to the self-storage facility.

Remember to spread out the weight relatively evenly, so the trip to self-storage is as safe as possible. If there's a lot of room left when you've packed everything up, keep it all stacked low. Using blankets, sheets and towels as packing pads is a good idea, and pack rugs on last, so you can put them straight on the floor when you arrive at the self-storage facility.

Just a few steps to help making the transportation easier, and help to make your self-storage experience a little more stress free.

Removalists Melbourne

With the multitude of removalist services presently available in the market, it's often difficult to know which company to choose when making your big move. Whether you're moving next door, down the road, to another suburb or even to another country, choosing the right removalist company can make all the difference in the safet transit of your treasured possessions.

Most removalists in Melbourne offer a plethora of services which aren't just confined to helping you move your stuff. Some self storage companies also offer removalist services, alongside their other services including storage units, storage boxes, car storage and wine storage.

Below are a few questions you might like to ask before enlisting the services of a removalist in Melbourne:

• Do I need a removalist?

Never undertestimate the amount of physical and mental organisation it takes the move the contests of your home or office into a new one. Packing boxes is one thing, but lugging them in and out of vans up and down stairs is another. Furniture removal can be extremely exhausting, especially if you are on a tight deadline to vacate the property.

• Get a number of quotes

There are hundreds of removalists in Melbourne. Make sure that you do your homework and get professional quotes from a wide range of removalist providers well in advance of any proposed moving date. Take into account the price, the service you will receive and when the companies are able to conduct the move. Do they provide storage boxes? Little extras like this count.

• Get a recommendation

The best way to choose a removal company is from a positive recommendation. Have any of your family members or friends had a positive experience with a Melbourne removalist? If you can't get a recommendation, then trust your instincts and go with the company that has demonstrated professionalism, helpfulness and friendliness in your contact with them.