Removalist backloading is booking unused cargo space on a removalist truck that has already been booked for another load.
This could be a great way to save money if you plan to move between states, such as moving from Queensland to New South Wales. Backloading can be much cheaper than booking a truck of your own, and you will free up the trucks that usually sit idly by while their drivers are booked. Interstate removalists normally opt for backloads because they have trucks coming and going all of the time. For example, a truck that starts in Melbourne might be going up to Brisbane, then going to a depot in Sydney on the return journey for another job. Removal services generally use interstate backloading as an excuse to come into a smaller city or town.
Backloading is cheaper than booking a truck or shipping container of your own. Choosing a backloading service is especially advantageous when moving interstate, as you can get prices of about $60 to $75 per cubic metre. However, this is dependent on numerous factors such as travel distance, which town or city you're travelling to, and so on. This pricing is also quoted per truck. To simplify it, try to get a lower price because you will be reducing the cost of the booking by up to 50 per cent if you opt for backloading removal.
When booking with removal companies, backload service can take quite some time. The truck might not arrive for up to a month after your initial booking, but you can monitor the progress of the backload. Backloading services tend to be scheduled well in advance, so be sure to plan accordingly when hiring a backload removalist service.
A certain amount of time is required to wrap up all loose ends of your previous life in one place before packing up your stuff. There will be things that need to be completed before you can move out. This includes paying off bills, cleaning significant items like fridges and ovens (especially if you are moving into an existing dwelling), deciding whether you want to keep or dispose of big furniture items, finding new homes for pets, watering plants - the list goes on and on.
All these things may seem small, but they each take their own time frame, so it's best to start working through them about two weeks before moving day. Some people think it's a good idea to hire an interstate removalist straight after booking and then give them two weeks to organise their resources, but that may not be enough time to tie up loose ends of your old place. Things always come up when you least expect them, so it's best to plan ahead when planning interstate removals to account for emergencies and other unexpected situations.
Get rid of stuff you have no intention of keeping before moving. If there is too much stuff packed in boxes, this will slow down the movers greatly.
Pack heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on top. This way, the weight is centred in the container and will be easier for your removal service guys to move around.
Take out excess cardboard from boxes when you get to your new home.
Pack clean clothes away with dirty ones, so you don't need to do laundry every day.
Keep things that are of sentimental value or are valuable in a separate place.
Take care to make sure that this spot is easily accessible. This will help you stay organised during unpacking when you reach your destination and your new home.
Get rid of any rubbish in your house before moving day.
Additionally, the price also takes into account factors such as distance to be travelled, load size, contents, and more. With an interstate move, there is a greater risk of things going wrong, so prices are higher due to this, and insurance is a worthy consideration. The estimated cost to move a three-bedroom home from Melbourne to Brisbane is around $8,000 to $10,000.
Here is a brief breakdown of what each section of the moving quote for your move and removals service bill means.
Weight. This includes all items that need to be transported by the removals service team (for example, mattresses).
Dimensions. This refers to all goods that need to be moved (for example, single beds, units, and other furniture) by the removalist team.
Boxes. The size of boxes you require for packing.
Weight per box. Average weight that can be put into each box.
Packing materials. This refers to all the boxes, bubble wrap, and so on that is required for packing.