How do I arrange for an estimate for my forthcoming removal?
Please call Viking Removals for further details; office hours are 8.30am 6 pm (We operate 24 hours a day and you will receive a response outside these hours - Give your details to our Customer Service Agent, and we will get back to you as soon as possible).
How much notice must I give to book a date for packing?
We recommend that you give a minimum of 2 weeks notice, although if this is not possible we will endeavour to meet your requirements. Ideally, as soon as you know when you want to move you should confirm dates with us.
Do you provide storage?
Yes! Both at the point of origin and at destination. If you require storage we offer discounted rates. We are able to offer highly competitive rates to suit individual requirements.
Can I pack myself?
If you wish to pack yourself we will provide you with all the materials you need.
We do however strongly recommend that you take advantage of our professional packing service. If you choose to let Viking Removals pack you’re move we offer a 2 man packing service at per hour basis.
We employ highly qualified staff to perform this skilled task.
4 Weeks Before Moving
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File a change of address form with the Post Office for each person receiving mail at your home.
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Notify creditors, magazines, and book and record clubs of your new address.
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Contact doctors and dentists for your family's medical records.
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Ask your physicians for colleague recommendations in your new city.
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Get copies of renewable prescriptions.
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Decide which items should be discarded or donated to charity. (Consider having a garage sale.)
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Complete a home inventory listing each possession, date purchased and value. We will supply you with forms
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Notify your local utilities to have your service turned off after your departure.
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Contact utilities at your new home for connections.
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Notify your children's schools, your church, clubs and any other organisations of your impending move.
3 Weeks Before Moving
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Decide which items you will pack, and request delivery of packing materials from Viking Removals
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Sketch out the floor plan of your new home to determine placement of furnishings.
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Make a list of names, addresses and numbers you will need or want to remember.
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Pack your local phone book and Yellow Pages so you can contact businesses after your move.
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Notify Viking Removals if you have changed anything about your move, household goods, destination, dates of the move, etc.
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Make arrangements to move your plants and pets.
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Transfer contents of safety deposit box.
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Check homeowner’s insurance policies to see if moving is covered.
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Transfer insurance to cover fire, theft and personal property at your new home.
2 Weeks Before Moving
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Plan your trip to your new destination. (Make travel accommodations, and if driving, have your car serviced.)
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Return borrowed things, and collect things you've loaned.
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Make arrangements for servicing your appliances both at your current home and your new home.
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Dispose of flammables such as petrol, matches, cleaning fluids, bleach, pressurised or aerosol cans.
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Discontinue regular services such as newspaper, window cleaning, etc.
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If moving your TV antenna or satellite dish, make arrangements to have it taken down.
1 Week Before Moving
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Transfer bank and savings accounts so you don't lose interest.
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Make arrangements to discontinue your local telephone service. (Your local telephone company can help you establish phone service at your new home.)
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Determine which items you're taking with you.
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If doing your own packing, pack these items and set aside in a designated area.
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Have rugs and curtains cleaned. (Keep in protective bags.)
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Use up your frozen food supply or give it away.
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Drain the fuel from lawnmowers and other power equipment.
1 Day Before Moving
Pack a box of things you'll need as soon as you arrive at your new home. (This might include non-aerosol cleaning supplies, disposable plates and cups, light disposable plates and cups, light tools, snacks, bathroom items and bin bags.)
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Take this box with you or have the driver load it last and unload first.
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This is usually the day packing is done. Make sure all packing services have been performed before you sign for them.
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Defrost, thoroughly clean and dry refrigerator.
Moving Day
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Be on hand when the Viking Removals driver arrives and throughout the loading process. (If you can't be there, make sure someone can to direct the movers.
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Make sure the driver has in writing the name and phone number of that person.)
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Accompany the driver during inventory. Check on the condition of your goods, as they are loaded.
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Make a final tour of your home. See that nothing is overlooked.
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Sign the bill of lading and make sure your new address and phone number are correct.
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Lock all windows and doors, and turn off all switches.
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