Last-Minute moving: Ensuring a Smooth Move in Brisbane

By Karen Thorogood | August 30, 2019

Last-Minute moving: Ensuring a Smooth Move in Brisbane

Are you facing an emergency move and looking for a fast relocation to Brisbane? No matter the issue, from an ill family member to a surprise job offer, we can help. A quick move means less time to prepare, so we’ve put together a list of some of the ways you can settle on a removalist company fast, and ensure a smooth move throughout Brisbane.

  1. Make sure you know your consumer rights: As a consumer, you are entitled to certain rights under the law. Removalist companies are no different as a supplier to another company. To ensure you know what is expected (and covered) under the law check out the Queensland Government’s consumer rights FAQs.
  2. Set up a moving schedule: This will first and foremost help you find a removalist company that can adhere to your schedule. Second, this will ensure that you know what is being moved and when.
  3. Select a removalist: Remember to look for good reviews, AFRA accreditation and a friendly and informative manner when it comes to deciding on a removalist company.
  4. Check, and double-check your home and contents insurance!
  5. Develop a packing system: For quick moves, you want moving hacks. Try covering your drawers with cling wrap to keep them organised and avoid packing extra boxes. Pack one room at a time, and label things clearly.
  6. Prepare a change of address checklist: From changes for bills to registration for cars and other vehicles if you’re moving state. It’s important to make sure everything is being sent to the right place.
  7. Attach furniture pieces together: Whether moving quickly, or slow, packing furniture is always a hassle. To minimise stress unscrew table and chair legs, pack screws and small pieces in zip lock bags, and duct tape them to the main part of the furniture.
  8. Get rid of things you don’t need: With a quick move you might not have much time to sell items. However, you will be able to donate and give items away to friends and family.
  9. Double-check that your selected moving company offers speciality services such as balcony lifts and furniture set-up if needed.
  10. Arrange pet and childcare services beforehand. It’s best to move children and pets in once all furniture is unpacked and sorted out.

Brisbane is a vibrant city, full of life. Moving to Brisbane, or to a new area of Brisbane can be an incredible opportunity to explore one of Australia’s sunniest and most cultured cities. With a thriving private sector, overlooking the beautiful Brisbane River (one of the longest rivers in Australia) you’ll be set to experience an amazing lifestyle once your move goes smoothly.

When it comes to a fast or emergency move, hiring a quality removalist company that can offer a premium service like packing or unpacking your items can help you with a smart, fast move. Quick moving hacks, a great removalist company, and a moving checklist can ensure your move goes smoothly. If you’re looking to move to Sydney, or across Melbourne, we can help you by providing the best removalist services throughout Brisbane.

Optimove Removals

This moving guide has been provided by Optimove Furniture Removalists, the white glove and red carpet removalists based in Brisbane.  If you need any other assistance please visit the other posts on this website written purely to help families and offices move locally and interstate.

My partner and I have just used Optimove removals for a double move – stuff out of my house to storage whilst another truck at his place to bring his furniture and belongings to here and more to storage. We went with them based on price and a promise of ‘great care’

The removalist service has been fantastic. The boys all moved fast on both crews, were so easy to deal with, and I’ll be honest I can’t remember the last time I saw everything plastic and or blanket wrapped so well to completely protect everything we have. I would HIGHLY recommend these guys. Jacqueline Nagle

“By far the best removalists I have used. Adam and Chris were fantastic. On time, polite, energetic, fast and careful with all of my furniture. Reasonably priced and very efficient .” Jessie Mariee Watson, 29 August 2016

“I couldn’t have been happier with my choice of Optimove to shift a lot of my precious belongings into storage. The removal team phoned me to give an estimated time of arrival and when they arrived no time was wasted. The 2 removalists were fast and efficient. I was very impressed and would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for removalists and would have no hesitation in employing their services again.” Sue Bertram, 19 August 2016

“Best removal company we have ever used. Optimove removals is a great moving company, two nice lads who moved at a good pace. Everything was well looked after and arrived in perfect condition. Very good prices, next time you are looking to move to a new location check these removalists out. Better than a hiring a truck and moving your own stuff by a long way. On time, polite, no hidden costs – the most energetic men ever!!!!!” Kirsten Maria Corin, 2 August 2016

“On Saturday just gone, Adam and Chris from Optimove did an outstanding job in moving us from Burleigh Heads to Cornubia. They worked tirelessly without stopping for 5-6 hours until the job was done, whilst taking absolute care of all our possessions. They were friendly, honest and just downright good blokes. I high recommend Optimove.” Glen Read, 18 July 2016

“Just wanted to take a second to say a big thank you to the team at Optimove. The guys that arrived on the day were so friendly, helpful and professional. I couldn’t believe that when they said everything would get wrapped and protected that it actually happened. I have moved several times in the past but I found these guys definitely stood out amongst the rest with their speed and professionalism…” Carly Turner, 9 July 2016

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