mr mover

It is up to the client to make sure all rubbish is moved, the packers get sick and tired of chasing peole to ask " is this going" so in the end it gets chucked in a box.
Some people collect old news papers and rags , so it is not up to the packer to decide if you are an eccentric.................MM

mr mover

Dont go sticking things in door seals it can stuff them up, a wash out with vanilla essence, is good and place a toilet roll [take out of plastic] on each shelf and a couple, in the feezer compartment ............MM

Dimond

What constitutes putting things on "bench-top"? Dump books on floor or put them on shelves- surely shelves are "bench-top"? Very rarely does one have enough bench-top- or even shelves if they are included - to enable all to be unpacked, therefore the floor usually serves.

UK removal companies should make clear what is contracted for at the other end. Even if you have promises in writing my experience is that the Australian removal company do not honour that so your only recourse is against the UK removalist. I did get some compensation from the UK company when I hired help for half a day to put books onto shelves and clear some debris which had been left.

mr mover

Well in my 32 years in the industry , it has always been this way you want placement ,[things put away ] you pay for it , we are not your bloody servants get off yer
arse and do a bit............MM

paulry

To be honest I wouldn't want much unpacking done for me other than perhaps for the furniture to be reassembled and the boxes to be put in the most correct as possible rooms. Unpacking things into cupboards etc is too personal such that if one wants it done properly and with TLC it's better done by the owners. Much more than that is taking the proverbial. But it would be helpful if the agents at the Aussie end could come along a few days later to remove the empty cartons etc. Not sure if that is generally offered?

mr mover

This is what we do . WE PACK IT ,WE UNPACK IT , WE DISMANTLE IT , WE REASSEMBLE , This is the industry standard world wide , And all debris is removed free of cost { one removal only}, if you wish to unpack then it is at your risk ,Depending on your insurance cover..........mm

kronk

Soooo not happy with my removal company from uk to Sydney. I haven't even had my stuff yet. Said I'd have room to spare in container, I ended up going over and needed to send stuff as part of a group container which has cost me a lot extra. I have had problems with them, they say they'll keep you updated (they don't), I've not had one email from them that isn't in response to me. Don't want to name and shame yet though as haven't had stuff, just hoping that it's ok as everything else been shambles. When I've emailed to complain, they're not in the slightest bit bothered. Sooo wish I didn't go with them.

fathermarc

I want to thank you all for your helpful advise. I've got an excellent quote from Cole shippers and as I've already packed the boxes and wrapped them then the price dropped off nicely.

Regards,
Marc

darrens1

We are moving to Perth Nov 10 and have decided to go with Anglo Paciffic. We looked at several companies. Our judgement was based on our gut feeling. We found them very helpful and full of useful advice. Weren't the cheapest, but after a little negotiations they dropped their price.

holsie0

Harrow Green....superb service.......our shipment was packed, shipped, unpacked and reassembled with no breakages in 7 weeks.

paulry

Hadn't thought that unpacking by the removers could be a condition of the insurance cover. It makes sense though. Will check the small print.

paulry

We've gone with Coles too. The best quote by a wide margin .

the shipping experience goes well for all of us

heldownunder

If time is limited check shipping info on net, agree ship that suits and get written in contract.... This is what we are doing will let know if it works...Also we have had airfreight cost subtley written in contract so company pays for that too...
Going with DB - seemed best of 3 - we shall see ...

paulry

I've just received a quote from them for 1.5% are you sure 1% is what they offered you?

kronk

I went with Letton Percival, quote was 1.5%, all was fine with them and cheaper than going with shippers insurance.