If you're moving interstate, there's more to consider than if you were just moving to another town locally.  Here are a few helpful hints and tips on moving interstate.

Quarantine

When you're moving interstate, you need to be aware that certain states in Australia place tight restrictions on the movement of plants and animals.  Before planning your move, check out how these regulations might affect you and ask you interstate removalists for more advice on what you can and cannot take.

You may need to make separate arrangements for pets to stay in quarantine at the other end of their journey, before they can join you in your new home.

Damage potential

An interstate move obviously means that you will be travelling much further.  This can mean much greater potential for damage to your furniture and other belongings.  For this reason, it's really important that you take special care when packing your things.  It's actually a really good idea to ask your interstate removalists to help you with the packing of particularly cherished or valued items.  They will also be able to provide you with sturdy boxes and furniture blankets to make sure that everything is suitably protected to withstand the rigours of a long journey.

You should also make sure that you have adequate insurance to cover your possessions in case of accidental damage when moving interstate and your removalist may be able to arrange this for you.

Keep in touch

One very important aspect of a long distance move is that you are contactable at all times.  Remember to give your contact number(s) to your removalists and keep your mobile phones fully charged, within easy reach, and switched on at all times during your journey.  It's a good idea to provide contact details for a family member or friend too, just in case you're in an area with poor phone reception and can't be reached in an emergency.

Labelling

Interstate removalists often pack more than one household's possessions into one removal truck to save on costs to their clients.  For this reason, you must make sure that you clearly label all your boxes and furniture with a description of the contents, your name, and the destination address.  Also mark boxes which way up they should be carried and clearly indicate 'FRAGILE' where appropriate.

In conclusion

If you're planning an interstate move, always allow plenty of time to get things organised and be sure to ask the advice of a professional interstate removalist before you make any firm arrangements.

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