The Shalom Movers Moving Guide

We have curated a time sensitive flow of important and actionable list that can help you in moving! If you have any other questions, feel free to contact our friendly customer relationship officers.

The Timeline

Here's how to prepare for an upcoming move.

2 Weeks Before Moving Date

Prepare an inventory list of the things you want to move
Discard, sell or give away items you do not want
Inform your local police post on change of address
Arrange with relevant authorities to cut – off utilities and telephone lines.
It is important to set aside essential items for easy access, e.g. medicine, clothing, infant food, pet food, cheque books, etc.

1 Week Before Moving Date

Inform your condo management on the upcoming date of move.
If there is additional/lesser items to be moved, kindly contact our surveyor for price and quote adjustment.
If your quotation has an Optional portion, kindly exercise it today
It's time to start packing!

3 Days Before Moving Date

Use or get rid of frozen and perishable items.
Freezer and refrigerator have to be defrosted, cleaned and deodorized preferably 2 days prior to the move.
Drain garden hose, coil and collect ends. Tie or tape garden tools together.
Hang On! You're almost there!

Pack Like a Professional

Proper packing is the key to ensuring your belongings arrive safely. Follow these tips from our certified movers.

General Packing Rules

Label all cartons with their basic contents and their designated rooms.
Each carton has to be sealed securely with packing tape and be sure all items are well padded and fit snugly in the carton or container.
Pack heavier items at the bottom of the cartons.
Lampshades has to be packed in separate cartons
Wrap dishes individually with paper or air bubble materials
Small appliances should be well padded and packed snugly in cartons. The weight of each carton should not exceed 20 kg.
Small fragile items should be well padded and packed snugly into the cartons.
Please maximise the usage of the entire carton to avoid sagging during stacking at the lorry

Packing Fragile & Irregular Items

Wrap with newsprint for glassware, plates and bowls. Plates are stackable wrap
Wrap 2nd layer with bubble wrap
Use bubble wrap or newsprint to wrap one layer minimally for non glass/ fragile items.
Any edges of the items are to be wrapped well to avoid dent/ scratches or damage.
Include stuffing of newsprint papers to minimise movement space within the carton box.
Put it in upright direction when placing in the boxes.
Mugs/Cups/Glasses are to be wrapped with newsprint and bubble wrap individually.
For fragile items packing, place a layer of bubble wrap at the base of the carton box.