Eagle Eye Self Storage Tamworth provides supplies for packing and has a truck and trailer available to assist when moving possessions into our storage facility. (Conditions apply on the use of the truck and trailer).
Note: The checklist below is a guide, and while every care has been taken putting this list together, Eagle Eye Self Storage takes no responsibility in errors or omissions from this list.
Six to four weeks prior to moving
- Contact Eagle Eye Self Storage to discuss storage unit sizes and availability
- If renting, give your landlord 30 days or the notice required by your lease agreement
- Discard anything that needs to be thrown away, keeping in mind that flammables such as paint and turpentine cannot be stored at our facility
- Purchase your packing supplies and boxes from Eagle Eye Self Storage
- Begin packing items that aren't regularly used, such as items in attics, garages or storage areas. Remember: a de-cluttered house is much more appealing when being sold; some items may be moved to storage units first.
- Keep a list of items being packed and clearly label each carton and room. e.g. Eagle Eye Self Storage - Master Bedroom Box #1. Store packed boxes accordingly to make sorting out and loading on moving day easier
- Keep an updated list of things that need to be returned before your move. e.g. Library Books or DVDs.
- Separate the boxes and luggage needed for yourself and your family during the moving process
- Arrange the transfer of your children's school records to their new school and get the family's dental and medical records
- Start to use up your frozen food from the freezer and try not to add any more until after your move
Four to two weeks prior to moving
- Book your Storage Unit at Eagle Eye Self Storage. If moving yourself; arrange the FREE "Move in" truck or trailer (conditions apply) and book a Moving Equipment Pack and Trolley from Eagle Eye. OR arrange for a Removalist.
- Contact your current insurer to arrange the transfer of your contents insurance policy or speak with Eagle Eye Self Storage staff who can assist in arranging insurance cover for items stored
- Confirm the move with real estate agent / landlord / vendor at new location
- Arrange disconnection and reconnection of:
- Electricity
- Gas
- Water
- Telephone
- Internet
- Pay TV
- Arrange re-direction of mail with Australia Post
- Ensure all relatives and friends are notified of your new address and contact details
- Cancel deliveries for the old address and rearrange for the new address
- Newspapers and subscriptions
- Milk / Water / Soft Drinks
- Supermarket
- Cancel any Gardening, Pet Grooming, Ironing or Cleaning services
- Book Carpet Cleaners and House Cleaners if required
- Plan your movements for moving day (stops, accommodation etc)
Two to one week prior to moving
- Drain fuel from mowers, whipper snipers and other motors before putting them into storage
- Arrange an insurance cover note on the new residence
- Collect items from drycleaners, return borrowed library books, toys and DVDs
- Organise bus passes if required from the new residence
- Settle outstanding accounts
One week prior to moving
- Use the remaining food in your fridge over the last few days
- Plan for special needs (pets, children, sick family members, etc) prior to, during and after the move. Keep medication and a first aid kit handy. Pack a box with things to assist on the day - tea bags, drinks, biscuits, snacks, mugs, cutlery, towels, soap, toilet paper, screwdrivers, etc.
- Consider having young children or pets looked after on moving day
- Wash and dry laundry
- Ring electricity and gas companies to organise final meter readings
- Finish packing those items you do not need the day of the move
- Confirm key collection for your new residence
The day before
- Empty, defrost and clean fridges and freezers. Check they are completely dry and clean before storing, including any water trays
- Drain water from washing machine and garden hoses
- Pack personal luggage. Carry jewellery and valuable documents or items yourself
- Keep your cleaning equipment separate for the final clean of your old home
- Finish packing items and have them in a central location ready to load onto the transit vehicle
- Inspect your home fully for items left unpacked that may be left behind. e.g. Statues, pot plants etc. Pay special attention to areas outside the house, and cupboards not regularly used
- Make sure the items you need first at your destination are clearly marked
The moving day
- Disassemble beds
- Load the transit vehicle
- Don't leave the house until the movers have left. Oversee the inventory with the movers
- Make sure the gas and electricity meters have been read
- Check the telephone service is disconnected
- Turn off all switches and water heaters at the meter
- Lock doors and windows
- Meet the movers at Eagle Eye Self Storage to unload your truck
- Prior to leaving the storage facility, ensure the unit has been secured with your padlock
After moving
Notify Change of Address to:
- Accountant
- Banks / Building Societies / Credit Unions
- Centrelink
- Club Memberships
- Dentist
- Doctor / Health Care Providers
- Driver’s Licence / Vehicle Registration / E-Tag
- DVD / Video Store
- Electoral Office
- Employer
- Family and Friends
- Finance Companies or Advisors
- Hairdresser
- Insurers
- Magazine or Newspaper Subscriptions
- Medicare and Private Health Funds
- Other Licences – Boat / Fishing / Machinery Operator
- Schools / TAFE / University
- Solicitor
- Superannuation Fund
- Taxation Office
- Vet
