I think if they deem it necessary they will fumigate it as a caution especially Tas as they don't have termites unlike the main land, and you have to pay if they do this!

don't worry about it, it's only if it looks like there's any sign of woodworm or other infestation:

http://www.vanlines.com.au/customs/quarantine.htm

http://www.movemanagement.com.au/customs.html

not true, it will be fumigated at the port where it's discharged-for most tas-bound containers that will be melbourne, not specifically to do with termites.

agreed, you pay.

yeah i didn't mean they fumigate it at Tas. I just meant they are more cautious with wood going into Tas, a local Tasmanian told us this when we visited last year.

Blimey Ian and Helena what you doing up at 5 in the morning?

Morning by the way!

[QUOTE=kezzabird;4602576] I just meant they are more cautious with wood going into Tas QUOTE]
another "urban myth" i think, but "urban" and "tasmania" don't belong in the same sentence !

Didn't mean to start a disagreement but hope our furniture will be OK as very new and definitely no sign of woodworm. Anyway, I shouldn't worry really, got plenty more bridges to cross yet - skills assessment, visas, meds and on and on!
Sammy

couldn't sleep, too anxious about developing insomnia

Kerry,

We used White and Co. I 'm sure they are based in Dunfermline, Scotland. Their head office is Hillsons Road, Botley Southampton SO30 2DY. They packed up our gear and loaded the container. Wridgways shipped it from Hobart to Spreyton and unpacked it for us. We originally thought we would be living in Hobart and the original estimate was based on this. I'm sure it cost around $500 extra to have it shipped up to Spreyton (Devonport)Everyone involved was pretty good. Our kitchen flooring was damaged in Scotland during removals but Whites paid to have it repaired. We also 'lost' box (computer speakers and a battery charger were the things I remember) and we were charged for cleaning the bicycle wheels(they were'nt any cleaner after cleaning by customs )

It cost us £3695 for shipping with a volume of 1165 cu ft.

Cheers, Peter

just brought these up for info for Lenmil

Lenmil, who or what?

New poster, asked if anyone was considering Tassie

We are looking at Tas,looks great for kids.Husband is a Mechanical fitter so would have to look into job situation.

Have you got your Visa already?

Well my OH is a diesel fitter and there is plenty of work for him, is a mechanical fitter basically a mechanic? A diesel fitter works on construction machinery.