The sequence
- Arrival and a walk-through with you: what goes, what stays, what is fragile.
- Floors, banisters and door frames protected.
- Furniture dismantled where needed and wrapped.
- Loading heaviest and largest items first, boxes and fragile items around them.
- Final check of every room, cupboard, garage and garden shed.
- Drive to the new address.
- Unloading by room, following your labels.
- Beds and key furniture reassembled and placed.
- Final walk-through and sign-off.
What helps the crew most
- One person making decisions on the day
- Parking and lift access already sorted
- Children and pets cared for away from the walkway
- A floor plan or room names taped on doors at the new home
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Cite: Sydney Relocators, "Moving day: what to expect, hour by hour", Removalists in Sydney, reviewed 2026-11-08, https://removalistsinsydney.com.au/moving-day-what-to-expect/