Auckland's Expert Packers and Movers. Home and Office Removals and Storage
Some uber cool Auckland companies we recommend!
Whether your packing on our own, looking at a storage company or looking at getting upholstery refurbished, it can be hard finding the right supplier who will go the extra mile to help out with expert advice.
If you’re after some packing materials on short notice, we recommend trying out your nearest Warehouse Stationery. They have branches all over Auckland and while the quality of their packing materials isn’t really professional grade, it’ll still cut the mustard and the price ain’t to shabby either.
Storage King is a great option if you’re after packing supplies on short notice and don’t mind forking out a little extra for professional grade materials. Otherwise speak to our team today on 0800 086 683 to order them directly through us and save yourself a fortune off retail rates. On a side note, these guys usually have mattress covers in stock which can come in handy if you’re unlucky enough to be moving on a rainy day.
For a quick storage solution in a brand new facility close to our depot, we STRONGLY recommend using Spacemax in Henderson. Their team is a cut-above being a family run operation and they’re genuinely focussed on exceptional customer service.
Need leather refurbished? You can’t go past Fibrenew – not only are they ridiculously cheap, they do a flawless job with refurbishing or repairing furniture, and best of all – at the convenience of your home. Double the savings as you don’t have to pay extra for pickup and delivery.
Transit insurance is usually the most overlooked aspect of moving. Whilst we do have basic Carriers Liability cover in some instances, we strongly recommend trying out Ezimove for a more comprehensive cover. They’re specialist transit and moving insurance cover providers and partnered with Vero which have a good rating apparently.
Finally, we’d like to endorse Swanson Transport if you’ve got oversize items (think grand pianos or monster sized spas) going into tricky places. Their expert hiab operators together with our expert-er team of movers combine to perform mind-blowing acts of pure awesomeness! Think Cirque Du Soleil!
Special thanks also to Moa Beer for providing the occasional beverages to finish off a successful moving day!
House Packing Tips
Packing is never a simple task. We often come across customers who are ill-prepared, have left packing too late and have had to cut corners to get everything ready before we turn up for the move. Poor packing is the number 1 cause of damages in transit and also the number 1 reason why transit insurance companies decline claims for damages. After having packed and moved thousands of homes over the last 8 years, here are out top packing tips:
- Invest in sturdy, professional grade and suitable packing materials. There is a common misconception that all you need to pack are banana boxes and tape. This could not be further from the truth. Sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, corrugated cardboard rolls, acid-free wrapping paper, shrink wrap and mattress covers are all worth their weight in gold and are inexpensive compared to repair or replacement cost for your valued contents. Speak to our packing experts on 0800 086 683 to discuss packing materials which you can order through us. We can also deliver your packing materials within Auckland (fees apply) and can recommend the right materials to suit your needs.
- Always have a priority box with keys, remote controls, cables, Wifi modems, unopened mail, a roll of toilet paper( Yes you read right!), kids activities, medication and first aid kit. You’ll need to carry these with you in your vehicle so you know exactly where it is at all times. Keep screw, bolts and nuts in sandwich bags with labels in this box, with allen keys and tools needed to re-assemble your furniture.
- Label all rooms and all boxes with brief description of contents. These WILL reduce your stress when unpacking and trying to locate things in your new home. Our professional, expert and friendly moving team will place all boxes in corresponding rooms to make it easier for your to unpack.
- Mark boxes as fragile and top-stack where appropriate, do not over-fill and place heavier items first with lighter ones on top.
- Dont stress about disassembling and re-assembling furniture or uninstalling and reinstalling white wear. Our moving team can give you a hand and sort this out in minutes.
- Keep an eye on weather conditions. Request our shrink wrapping service to protect couches and furniture from the rain and order mattress covers well in advance. These are single use due to hygiene reason which is why we don’t carry them as standard.
- We recommend unpacking your drawers if its flat-pack/MDF furniture or antique. Whilst its ok to keep drawers full for solid wood drawers, it does help the lighten the load. Filing cabinets should always be emptied out (unless they are anti-jam) as jams caused during the move can be a nightmare to sort out.
- We do not carry gas bottles, fuel, paint, corrosive chemicals and car batteries as these are Dangerous Goods. Please make alternative arrangements for these.
- If you have expensive wooden furniture and antiques, talk to us beforehand about our corrugated cardboard wrapping service. Our movers can easily do this before moving and this adds an extra layer of protection to the standard blankets which we ALWAYS use.
- Always wrap television, artwork and paintings in 2-3 layers of protective material. If this is too much for you, talk to our moving consultants on 0800 086 683 and we can organise our expert house packers to get this done. We use the highest grade materials can can have up to 5 layers of wrapping materials to cover valuables such as paintings and artwork.
We hope these tips will make your house pack a little easier. Give yourself enough time and start packing early. Things such as books, toys and old clothes can be packed well in advance so have a packing plan and schedule in place.
For any questions or moving help, talk to our team. The Moving Squad is Auckland’s Expert Packers and Movers specialising in home and office removals as well as storage.
8 Easy to Follow Moving Tips from Auckland’s Expert Packers and Movers
Plan in advance
The earlier you organize your house move the better! Weekends are a popular house moving time in Auckland so give us a call to pencil in a time as soon as you know and we’ll happily hold it for you without any booking fees.
Be boxed up
Use moving boxes to pack your possessions to ensure their safety and a quicker move. For smaller, heavier items like books, crockery and cd’s please use ‘book boxes’ and for larger ornamental items or cushions and linen use ‘tea chest’ boxes. If you are overwhelmed by the amount of packing to be done our friendly removalists can help. Ask us about our professional Auckland packing and moving service.
Parking / Access
Make sure with your neighbours or your building manager that there will be suitable parking for the moving truck. If you are moving from a house it may be simply a matter of parking a car (or two if you can!) in front of your house. For apartment buildings in Auckland there is usually a designated loading zone for removalists but make sure to reserve this in advance along with the lift. Your building manager will also have special blankets/covers to protect lifts and its very important to arrange this well before the move.
Spring Clean
Moving house in Auckland is a great opportunity to declutter and donate unwanted items. Speak your local Salvation Army to arrange pickup or we can deliver it for you. For all other rubbish and unwanted goods check with Auckland council about booking in a free hard rubbish collection. Recycling furniture and clearing hard rubbish before your house move can save you a lot of time and money.
On a tight moving budget?
Minimize your house moving costs by moving the smaller items yourself and leave the bigger items to us. Quite often people do prefer to move some boxes, clothing and smaller electrical items themselves.
Should I hire my own removal truck?
We have found that for a great many house moves it is actually cheaper to use a reliable Auckland removalist than to hire your own truck. On a weekend in Auckland truck hire can be up to $280 per day not including petrol or the surcharge for kilometres. Also you have the added stress of driving the truck, finding sufficient blankets and straps to protect your furniture, and most importantly finding friends to help you!
Four seasons in one day!
No one can predict Auckland weather but you can always plan ahead for worst case scenario and keeping an eye on weather report. If it’s a cold and wet Auckland day have plenty of packing materials like plastic covers for beds and couches. These can be purchased from any of the reputable Auckland storage company nearby or by ordering it from us on 0800 086 683. We can also bring your order along on your moving day to save on delivery fees. If you’ve got muddy access or unpaved driveways, you can buy drop-sheets from your local Mitre 10 or Bunnings Warehouse for movers to use.
If your Auckland house move is in the middle of summer , stick to 2 simple rules – keep hydrated and don’t forget to slip-slop-slap.
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