Frequently asked questions about moving

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Can you help with unpacking boxes?

Yes, we offer both packing and unpacking, which includes basic bench top or a full valet unpacking service into your cupboards.

Can you handle fragile items?

Absolutely. We handle fragile items like art with ease. Better yet, our reliable service is fully guaranteed and insured.

How much does a removalist cost?

No move is the same, and so neither are the costs for removalist services. Everyone has different furniture, a different home, and a different destination.

If you’re looking fora personalised quote from a professional removalist, get in touch with our team. They’ll assess what you want to move, and give you an accurate quote for removalists services.

Can you supply packing materials for my interstate relocation?

Yes, we can supply packing materials for your move. We also provide packing and unpacking services for people who need help getting all their belongings together in boxes before they depart.

How is my furniture moved interstate?

We transport your goods using various services, usually by rail or truck. Your goods are typically loaded into a shipping container and delivered via rail to your destination city. We do not offer a backloading service for intestate removalist jobs.

Can you move pets interstate?

We can move pets interstate. We have a specialist service for pet relocations over state lines.

What’s your cheapest price for an interstate removalist job?
  • How big your home is
  • Where you are moving to
  • Whether you are packing your own furniture
  • If you need cardboard boxes and other packing materials

Be wary of interstate removalist companies offering affordable rates and ways to save money. They are likely trying to give you a lower-quality service.This can often result in delays, loss, and damage to your personal effects.

Does insurance cover your storage solutions?

Yes! Our long-term storage solutions are covered by storage insurance. We want to give you peace of mind when we look after your goods in the transitional period. You can rest assured that your items are securely locked up under cover.

Are you qualified furniture removalists?

We are proud, qualified furniture removalists, and have been for years. Walkers was a founding member of the Australian Furniture Removers Association (AFRA). We hold all necessary furniture removalist accreditations.

Removals

What are packing and unpacking services?

Packing services help you pack your items into boxes before moving house. Unpacking services do the opposite, allowing you to unpack everything at your destination. Talk to our removals consultants about packing and unpacking services to get started.

Can you move heavy furniture?

Yes, we can move furniture of all sizes. It’s all part of our accredited furniture removal service.

Can you move pets?

Yes, we can move a large pet or small pet locally using a pet carrier.

How much will a local move cost?

The total cost of alocal move will depend on a variety of factors, including:

  • How big your home is
  • Where you are moving to
  • Whether you are packing your own furniture
  • If you need cardboard boxes and other packing materials

Get in touch with our house removalists, and they’ll give you an accurate estimate of the bottom line cost of your move.

Do you offer other kinds of moves?

Yes, Walkers can help you whether you are moving locally, moving interstate, or even moving overseas. Use the links above to navigate to our other moving services.

Storage

Do you offer self storage?

We do not offer self storage. We aim to keep your precious belongings protected by sealing them away. For more readily accessible storage solutions, it may be best to go with a self storage company.

Do you offer 24-hour access to items?

No, we do not offer 24-hour access to your items. To keep costs low and your items safe, we seal your items in a secure and dry container that can only be accessed upon delivery to your new location

Can you store office furniture?

Yes, we can store office furniture for office relocations. You may require extra space in a container to store a large amount of office furniture, so get in touch with our storage experts to learn how we can help.

Are there any hidden costs associated with storage?

No, we take pride in offering bottom linecosts with no hidden fees or other surprises. The cost quoted for our removalservices is what you’ll pay.

Moving Office

Does insurance cover your office moves?

Yes, all of our commercial removalists services are covered by insurance, including workers' compensation insurance and transit insurance.

Are you office removalists experienced?

Yes, all of our office removalists are trained, qualified, and experienced in helping businesses move to a new office.

Who oversees project management for office moves?

To ensure that your office move receives proper planning and execution, we are happy to handle project management. We can work directly with office managers, clerks, and other key people to ensure your business relocation goes smoothly.

What’s included in office relocations?

Office relocations include all the usual tasks you might consider for a house move. Our office moving services can consist of:

  • Moving office files
  • Moving office furniture
  • Dismantling an old office
  • Setting up a new office
  • All packing and unpacking

As trusted office removalists, our professional team is here to manage your next business move. We offer complete peace of mind, ensuring your corporate move is hassle-free and easy.

Moving Services

Got a question about packing and unpacking?

Send us an enquiry below, and a team memberwill be in touch soon.

What are some everyday things a packing service helps pack?

At Walkers, we can help pack anything. But ourprimary packing services deal with packing:

  • Golf clubs
  • Pantry items
  • TVs, phones, and other electronics
  • Kitchen items
Can you pack high-quality or precious household items?

Yes, we offer an ancillary service that movesfragile items, fine art, and other precious goods.

What kind of packaging materials do you use?

We use a complete range of packing materialsin the course of delivering packing and unpacking services:

  •  Packing boxes
  • Packing paper
  • Bubble wrap
  • Moving boxes

Do you offer storage services?

Yes! We provide storage services all overAustralia. That means you can pack your goods using our packing service, storethem until you need them, and then unpack them at your destination. It’s allpart of our fantastic service.

Frequently asked questions

Can you help with unpacking boxes?

Yes, we offer both packing and unpacking, which includes basic bench top or a full valet unpacking service into your cupboards.

Can you handle fragile items?

Absolutely. We handle fragile items like art with ease. Better yet, our reliable service is fully guaranteed and insured.

How much does a removalist cost?

No move is the same, and so neither are the costs for removalist services. Everyone has different furniture, a different home, and a different destination.

If you’re looking fora personalised quote from a professional removalist, get in touch with our team. They’ll assess what you want to move, and give you an accurate quote for removalists services.

Can you supply packing materials for my interstate relocation?

Yes, we can supply packing materials for your move. We also provide packing and unpacking services for people who need help getting all their belongings together in boxes before they depart.

How is my furniture moved interstate?

We transport your goods using various services, usually by rail or truck. Your goods are typically loaded into a shipping container and delivered via rail to your destination city. We do not offer a backloading service for intestate removalist jobs.

Can you move pets interstate?

We can move pets interstate. We have a specialist service for pet relocations over state lines.

What’s your cheapest price for an interstate removalist job?
  • How big your home is
  • Where you are moving to
  • Whether you are packing your own furniture
  • If you need cardboard boxes and other packing materials

Be wary of interstate removalist companies offering affordable rates and ways to save money. They are likely trying to give you a lower-quality service.This can often result in delays, loss, and damage to your personal effects.

Does insurance cover your storage solutions?

Yes! Our long-term storage solutions are covered by storage insurance. We want to give you peace of mind when we look after your goods in the transitional period. You can rest assured that your items are securely locked up under cover.

Are you qualified furniture removalists?

We are proud, qualified furniture removalists, and have been for years. Walkers was a founding member of the Australian Furniture Removers Association (AFRA). We hold all necessary furniture removalist accreditations.

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