Our Top 10 Moving Company Tips for Moving locally in Cape Town & The Western Cape

Top 10 Moving Company Tips when moving locally in Cape Town

Are you planning to relocate your home within Cape Town? 

We have isolated 10 removal and packing gems to encourage you to enjoy a smoother and easier home removal. We consider these the most influential moving tips after moving 1000’s of families in Cape Town & The Western Cape. Please visit our Removal Company News blog for a more comprehensive guide on moving tips and other interesting information like why are so many families are semigrating to Cape town and Western Cape.

Top 10 Moving Company Tips when Moving your Home in Cape Town:

1. Source Boxes 
2. Isolate your moving date 
3. Start Packing (Start Early – This is the most time consuming and its an opportunity for you to start decluttering)
4. Create an Inventory 
5. Choose a reputable moving company  – Reputation does matter ! 
6. Create a Valuables or Sundries Box
7. Pack an Overnight bag
8. Separate Bedding or Pack your bedding into your car
9. Pack your hanging clothes in you car for local moves. Why spend more time re ironing your clothes .  
10. De Frost Freezer & Turn Off water for Washing Machines & Dishwashers . Have a plan for your Perishables

Top Ten Moving Company Tips Explained:

1. Source Boxes – Your local Cape Moving Company can provide and deliver. Its never to early to start decluttering – There is more detail in your home than you realise.
2. Isolate your moving date – Consult your property agents and be proactive in targeting your dates. Dates do influence the cost of moving so always try negotiate a moving date between the 3rd and 25th of the month. You can save up to 50% on your move
3. Start Packing – Books and non essential items , Packing is your most intensive task of moving – This process also helps you declutter and identify items you can give away or sell. This can be liberating – Approach it positively and start this at least 1 month before you think you are going to relocate. Your Kitchen is the most intricate & time consuming to pack. We recommend that you hire your moving company to pack your kitchen, ornaments, paintings & fragile items that need protective wrapping. It will cost you but it will save you an enormous amount of time and stress. The stress & time consumption per hour is not worth your while.This will help minimise the risk in your removal and provide a simpler fresher start in your new home. 
4. Create an Inventory (This helps you with your decluttering exercise as well as gives the removal companies an opportunity to provide you with an accurate quote) 
5. Choose a reputable moving company – Reputation does matter ! ( For South Africa – Google Reviews and Hello Peter Reviews platforms are authentic, Don’t trust moving companies that provide their own in house review system)   
6. Create a Separate Valuables or Sundries Box – Toiletries, Medicines, Important documents, ID’s. Passports, Spare Keys, Valuables, Car Documents, Financial Documents, Phone Charges , Laptop Charges,  etc 
7. Pack an Overnight bag
8. Separate your Bedding or Pack your bedding into your car – Moving can be exhausting on the day especially if it’s a work or school day. You don’t want to be trying to find your bedding box after a long day  
9. Pack your hanging clothes in you car for local moves. Why spend more time re ironing your clothes . Alternatively you can request your local Cape Town moving company to supply or pack your clothes into with hanging boxes. Unfortunately hanging boxes are quite expensive but your movers may be willing to hire them out for you
10. De Frost Freezer & Turn Off water for Washing Machines & Dishwashers . Have a plan for your Perishables – Use Cooler Boxes

The above is the start to lessening the stress and and improving your moving experience ! Please refer to a more detailed & ultimate Moving Guide when moving home. or visit our Facebook page on Cape Town Furniture Removals

Basic Guideline for your Furniture Removal - Moving Tips

Your Starting Point is to find a Removal Company That will also help you – Not just move you 

Moving can be a stressful time for anybody, however, you can defuse much of your stress by being proactive and doing a few things before moving day.

Here are our top tips to get you on your way to a smooth, stress-free relocation:

• Isolate your moving date and book your removal company about a month before the allocated date. Try and take a day off on either side of your moving date.
• Securing your removal date will help you coordinate all your utility services to notify them of your new address. DSTV, telephones, etc in order to disconnect and connect at your new address
• Decide what packaging materials you require and if you require Cape Furniture Removals to do your packing. 
• Let Cape Furniture Removals take the risk out of your removal: Decide if you would like Cape Removals to wrap your leather couches, paintings, mirrors,
• Pack and label your boxes sensibly:  If you are doing your packing yourself, be sure to pack your boxes carefully with the appropriate materials, e.g. bubble wrap, to minimize breakages. Also, pack the boxes compactly without making the boxes too heavy.  Packing Loose goods that move around is not Safe!
• Label your boxes according to room and contents
• Use colour coded labels that will represent the room colour at your destination home
• Phone your household insurance broker and notify them of your move. Most insurance policies will cover your insurance for removals provided you notify them before the time.  Please note that insurance might not cover the contents of your boxes that you have packed. Cape Removals also provide insurance and can have the contents covered and packed separately should your policy not cover this.
• Turn off your freezer the night before the move and ensure that it is cleared before the removal company gets there. The bulky kitchen appliances are normally 1st to be packed into the truck
• Make sure your fridges are emptied and ensure the shelves secured or taken our,
• Doors and Drawers: Ensure that all drawers and cupboards are emptied and ensure that the doors are locked or securely taped closed. W Machine, Cupboards, and all other appliance doors so that they don’t fly open. Ensure that all shelving is taken out of your fridge and cupboards.
• Pack an overnight bag as if you are spending a night at a hotel, toiletries, change of clothing etc. Unpacking doesn’t have to be done the same day or night. Unpack slowly but surely – this helps keep stress and anxiety levels down. moving can be a tiring experience
• Prepare a Sundries Box – Isolate and mark a box with kettles, toasters, plates, cutlery, mugs, coffee etc. You will need an early tea break to gather your thoughts and tackle the unpacking when all your goods have been moved to the other side.
• Bedding Boxes need to be clearly marked and we advise that you use the soft bedding , towels and pillows to pack with the more fragile crockery. This help reduce the weight and stress of the box (Check out How to Pack a Box)  
• Organise and book Cleaners to clean your old home according to a checklist to ensure your the new tenants are moving into clean residence or offices. This takes out much of your stress of going back and forth worrying about unpacking as well as taking care of a cleaning process that never seems to end.
• Organise to repair the holes from the paintings
• Coordinate & ensure keys are collected and that there are no delays for Cape Removals when they move your furniture into your new residence.
• Moving can be very disorientating – Ensure that you lock and pack away all your important personal documents, passports, watches, jewelry, etc into a place that is safe and which you will remember. There is enough to think about to minimise the detail.

Do your research on the moving company that you would like to choose

1. Do your research: Research moving companies in your area and read reviews from previous customers. Look for companies that have positive reviews, a good track record, and are licensed and insured.
2. Get referrals: Ask friends, family, or colleagues for recommendations on reputable moving companies they have used in the past.
3. Ask about services: Ask about the services provided by the moving company, such as packing, storage, and transportation. Ensure that the moving company can accommodate your specific needs.
4. Inquire about insurance: Ask about the insurance options provided by the moving company. It is important to ensure that your belongings are covered in the event of damage or loss during the move.
5. Schedule in advance: Schedule your move in advance to ensure that the moving company is available on your preferred date and time.
6. Label your boxes: Label your boxes clearly with the contents and the room they belong in. This will make unpacking easier and ensure that items are not misplaced during the move.
7. Declutter: Take the opportunity to declutter your home before the move. Donate or sell items that you no longer need to make the move easier and more efficient.
8. Stay organized: Keep important documents, such as contracts, insurance policies, and receipts, in a safe and organized place. This will make it easier to access them during and after the move.
9. Communicate with your movers: Stay in communication with the moving company throughout the move to ensure that everything goes smoothly. If any issues arise, address them as soon as possible to prevent further complications.