Finding trusted, reliable professional furniture movers for your house move in Perth can feel like a gamble. We’ve all heard the horror stories of “cowboy movers” arriving late, mishandling precious heirlooms, or disappearing when a claim is made. At The Moving Man, we don’t believe in luck; we believe in a protocol.
“Over 30 years in this industry, I’ve seen exactly what happens when companies cut corners to save time,” says Frank, owner of The Moving Man. “A move shouldn’t be defined by what survives, but by the care taken to ensure everything does. This is why we developed the ‘Moving Man Standard’, our rigid 10-point process that separates us from the rest.”
This article outlines how a Perth moving company should operate, from Butler and Joondalup to Bunbury and Busselton, and interstate moving, across Western Australia.
Read on to find out exactly what our well-established, 10-step moving approach involves.
What Makes a Perth Removalist Company Trustworthy?
In Perth and its suburbs, from Joondalup to Fremantle and beyond, local knowledge helps navigate the often busy roads and narrow streets. With The Moving Man, you get trusted locals with 30 years of experience and hundreds of delighted customers.
We may not be the cheapest, but do you want to risk cut-price amateurs handling your valuable furniture and precious belongings?
Our pricing is transparent, and we offer hourly rates or fixed-price removals, all of which include public liability insurance and transit insurance for your possessions.
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The Moving Man Standard: 10 Steps That Protect Your Belongings
Our systematic approach takes the guesswork out of any move and keeps us fast, safe and efficient.
1. Pre-Move Inventory and Strategy
The first step of our proven moving standard. We develop our custom moving plan tailored to you and your home:
- We conduct a room-by-room assessment of your property, and everything to be packed and transported.
- We identify high-value and fragile items.
- We measure entry and exit points.
- Load sequence planning helps minimise handling and keeps us safe and efficient.
2. Specialised Tooling
A major difference between professional and amateur removalists is the equipment used for moving and lifting. Our top-grade kit protects both your furniture and our moving team.
Our moving tools include:
- Upright trolleys for refrigerators and large appliances.
- Piano trolleys to safely move heavy grand pianos and safes.
- Furniture sliders to prevent scratching or scuffing delicate floors.
- Stair climbers for multi-level homes.
- Hand trucks rated for different weight capacities.
3. Double-Walled Protection Techniques
Padding and packing materials help prevent scratches on polished wooden furniture and dents and damage to valuable, fragile items. Professional packers will have a range of types of material for your move, including:
- Heavy felt padding for timber furniture, plus Corner protectors for wooden table edges.
- Specialised shrink-wrap for upholstered sofas and chairs.
- Mattress bags to ensure hygiene during the move.
- Custom padding for antiques and heirlooms.
4. Floor and Wall Shielding
We sometimes hear about homeowners moving into their brand-new property and finding scratched walls and doorways, floor scrapes, and damaged stairwells, all caused by clumsy and inexperienced removalists.
Some simple steps we take to avoid damage to your home:
- Floor runners for high-traffic pathways.
- Wall corner guards in narrow hallways and door frame protectors at entry/exit points.
- Bannister padding to protect stairwells.
- For muddy boots, we also offer temporary carpet protection in wet weather.
5. Custom Care for Glass and Mirrors
Glass items require special handling to prevent damage during packing and unpacking and to reduce the risk of pressure cracks during transit. We have different solutions, depending on the type of glass:
- Reinforced cardboard crates for framed mirrors and telescope boxes for glass tabletops.
- Cross-bracing techniques and vertical positioning to help prevent flexing during transport.
- Climate-controlled handling for temperature-sensitive pieces.
6. Expert Disassembly and Hardware Management
Some furniture, such as large beds, tables, cupboards, and shelving systems, needs to be disassembled before packing to reduce space and protect the items. We will always reassemble these at your new home, and we have developed systems to prevent lost parts:
- Electric screwdrivers or specialised tools are required for some furniture types.
- Screws and fittings are placed in bags and labelled, with photo documentation of assembly configurations.
- Protection of disassembled components via the use of padding materials.
- Reassembly is included in our service.
7. Our ‘Tetris’ Loading Method
When items aren’t properly loaded and secured in the moving truck, they may shift or vibrate against neighbouring pieces. This “transit rub” often results in damaged items. Our famous ‘Tetris’ method uses experience and physics to determine the loading sequence and best weight distribution for transport.
- The heaviest items are loaded first, against the cab.
- Weight distribution across axles helps reduce vibration, while strategic positioning eliminates shifting.
- Layering techniques maximise space efficiency, while cushioning between items helps absorb vibration.
8. Strategic Securing Systems
Even with our legendary loading system in use, Perth’s road conditions can impact loads during transit. Busy, narrow streets in the CBD or near popular beaches and twisting, steep roads in the Perth hills exert their own forces on the most carefully loaded items.
How we reduce the risk of movement in our removals vehicles:
- The use of cam-buckle straps rated to Australian standards.
- Multi-point anchoring with regular tension checks during long-distance moves.
- Specialist securing straps and padding for high-value items.
9. Controlled Offloading at Your New Home
Our moving services include your room and location requirements for every item. We will work room by room at the new premises, placing items as you requested to save time upon arrival.
- Items are placed in designated rooms as directed, and furniture is reassembled and positioned where requested.
Labelled moving crates are stacked by room and priority. - We remove all packing materials.
- There is no heavy lifting left for you or the family.
10. Post-Move Quality Audit
Now that everything has been transported and placed as directed, we step through our inspection checklist, including:
- Complete inventory verification to be certain everything has been relocated, along with a furniture placement check.
- Damage inspection. We expect none!
- We make sure the customer is satisfied and provide contact information for any post-move concerns.
Furniture Protection Tips You Can Use Before Moving Day
Some simple, DIY furniture protection tips for your peace of mind and to help you be prepared for your moving experience:
- Empty and defrost fridges and freezers 24 hours before your move
- Remove items from inside furniture. Empty all drawers and shelves.
- Take photos of valuable items before packing
- Create a “first night” essentials box
Ready to Experience Perth’s Most Trusted Removalist Service?
At The Moving Man, we believe our 10-point standard process is our unique differentiator, helping us stand out as the best in the west!
If you are planning to move house in Perth or across Western Australia, we are the zero-stress, zero-effort choice with over 30 years of proven reliability.
Contact us today to discuss your move and get your free, no-obligation quote.