There are many reasons to use self storage services for Storage Containers and Self Storage, consider these ones:

• Are you renovating your home?
• Is your company expanding and there’s no room for the extra stock?
• Are you tired of looking at boxes of files you never access but are required by law to keep?
• Are you moving overseas?
• Is your garage full and there’s nowhere to park your car?

Once you have decided on a reason to use self storage, then you will need some tips to get the best value out of it.

14 Top Pre-Move Tips to Prepare Your Items for Storage.

1.    Storage – Book self storage unit and enquire about removalist services and charges. (Global will arrange an obligation free quote from a reputable removalist).

2.    Electricity – Arrange disconnection. Allow two working days.

3.    Gas/Water – Arrange disconnection. Allow two working days.

4.    Telephone – Arrange disconnection at current address and reconnection at new address. Allow two days for reconnection to an existing line or up to two weeks for the installation of a new telephone at the new address.

5.    Cleaning – Have carpets, blinds and windows cleaned. Arrange for any rubbish to be removed.

6.    Post Office – Obtain application from post office for the redirection of mail.

7.    Deliveries – Stop milk, bread and newspaper deliveries.

8.    Cars – Notify the Department of Motor Transport of change of address for licence and registration.

9.    Electoral Roll – Forms are available from any post office to notify electoral office.

10.  Banks – Notify change of address and transfer accounts if required.

11.  Insurance – Health fund, Medicare, car insurance, life insurance to be notified of change of address. In transit insurance for all your possessions against loss or damage.

12.  Government Departments – Notify Centrelink of change of address.

13.  Medical – Notify doctor, dentist and vet of change of address.

14.  Subscriptions – Club memberships, magazines, book/music club subscriptions and trade journals to be advised of change of address.

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