Moving into a new home can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. For this reason, you may find it necessary to hire removalists to help you through the process. It is very important to prepare your home well for the removalists. Many removal companies charge hourly rates. Therefore, early and effective preparation will make the work easier for the removalists, which means you can save some money in the process. Here are a few tips to guide you through the preparation.

Find Out What Your Removalists Deal With

Removalists do not handle all types of cargo and materials. Removal companies may not be willing to deal with materials such as irreplaceable items, pets, and hazardous chemicals because of the liabilities involved. Therefore, find out as early as possible the specific types of materials that your removalists don't work with and look for other options to have them moved.

Make Your Home as Accessible as Possible

The removalist truck should be as close as possible to your property. The shorter the distance between your property and the truck, the lesser the chances of accidental damage to your cargo. Therefore, trim any tree branches that could block the access of the truck. If you are unable to trim branches or clear bushes prior to the moving day, inform your removalists early enough so they prepare accordingly.

Tape Down Any Swinging Doors

Seal any swinging doors in your house with a masking tape. This includes furniture drawers and fridge doors. Taping down the doors prevents any potential accidents when items are being moved.

Move Your Items Closer to The Nearest Exit of the Removalist Truck

This may involve moving your items to the larger doorways or help carrying them outside. Doing this will ensure that the removalists move in and out of your house easily. It will also decrease the travel distance needed to carry the items to the truck.

Dismantle Any Items That Can Be Disassembled

Large items such as beds need to be dismantled early enough to reduce the workload on the moving day. You don't want your removalists spending more time dismantling stuff because you will pay more for it.

Find Out the Type of Insurance Offered in Case of Damages

Accidental damages are sometimes inevitable when moving. You need to know the insurance covers offered by your removalists in case of any damages or how to claim in case the safety of your possessions is jeopardised.