Home & Office Moving
Make your moving out and downsizing easy by speaking to our team of removalists at Local & Country Removals. Based on the Gold Coast, we have a prompt and personalised service and expert packing techniques that ensure the safety of your items, from large belongings to fragile household furniture.
Our team of removalists are skilled with taking apart, packing and reassembling complex pieces of furniture. This includes beds, cabinets and washing machines. We make sure that all items are secure and packed tightly in boxes for a seamless transport from one location to another.
We Take Extra Care
To pack fragile items, such as glassware and mirrors. We also have a fleet of moving vehicles that are all well-maintained and capable of safely transporting your belongings. We can work within set deadlines and use high-quality packing materials for all our items. Our transit insurance also ensures your belongings are always in good hands.
At Local & Country Removals, we go the extra mile to make sure all your belongings are moved safely, and your transport remains smooth and problem-free from start to finish. Give us a call today and let us talk about how we can help you, your home or your business relocate easily. We can service anywhere from Newcastle to Rockhampton.
Frequently Asked Questions
What packing materials do I need to secure before packaging my household belongings?
You will need to secure the following items for packing household and office items:
- Boxes of different sizes (small, medium & large)
- Picture cartons
- Extra small boxes
- Unprinted packing paper
- Bubble wrap
- Packaging tape
- Scissors and/or box cutters
- Permanent markers
You can either choose to buy these items yourself or you can check with your removalist if they supply packing materials to their clients.
Can I use plastic tubs and containers for packing household items?
It is generally not recommended to use plastic containers and tubs for packing since these are not designed for travel and are prone to breakage. It is best to pack your belongings tightly into cartons since cartons offer mobility and security for your belongings.
What is the best way to pack clothing, wine bottles and paintings?
There are types of cartons that are specifically designed to transport paintings, wine bottles and clothing. You can buy wine cartons, portarobes for hanging clothing and picture packs for paintings from boxing supply stores. You can also ask your removalist if they supply these kinds of cartons.
What is the benefit of using packing paper for fragile items, such as glassware and crockery?
Wrapping your glassware and tableware ensures that these won’t have to be washed once these are unpacked since packing paper serves as a barrier between your items and dust and dirt.
What is a pre-packaging service?
A pre-packaging service is when the removal company comes to your home or office before moving day and packs everything that will be relocated, from large furniture, fragile household items to personal belongings. They will then pick up these items on removal day
