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When moving homes, there are many things to organise, including cleaning the house. Dawsons can organize specialist cleaners for you at the time of your booking. Whether you need a hand in your old home or new home, we can arrange professional cleaners to take care of everything for you. Cleaning services include but are not limited to; cleaning and disinfecting basins, vanities, mirrors, shower area and bath, toilets, wall tiles, cupboards and bench tops, dusting windowsills and light fittings, sweeping and mopping floors, thorough vacuum of carpets or steam clean.

In addition to cleaning services Dawsons can assist you with arranging handyman services in most locations. Handyman services can include hanging pictures, assembling trampolines and swing sets, gutter cleaning etc. Simply ask one of our moving consultants for more information on this service.

Removal Tips

Preparing
  • Regard moving as an opportunity to get rid of belongings you no longer need. Consider making ”donate” and “sell” piles in each room for things you could do without.
  • People have a tendency to keep outdated paperwork for a very long time. Realise that paper is very heavy . Do yourself a favour and get rid of any outdated documents prior to moving..
  • Make sure you have a generous supply of packaging tape, scissors, markers and labels.
  • Defrost your refrigerator in time for moving day.
Moving Out
  • Contact all relevant authorities to notify of your new address.
  • Return all library books, DVD's etc.
  • Arrange transfer of bank accounts, internet, telephone, gas, electricity connections.
  • Fill prescriptions needed the week before and after the move.
  • Service your car, drain the lawnmower.
  • Arrange final readings of gas and electricity meters, remove batteries.
  • Discontinue any delivery services, newspapers, automated payment plans and local memberships. Collect dry cleaning.
  • Leave a note or small gift for new residents.
  • Create a packet for new residents with owner's manuals and warranties for appliances.

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