A day in the life of a Sydney CBD removalist
A return from storage, a last-minute renovation delay and a top-floor apartment with a narrow staircase. This move to Windmill Street in The Rocks gave our team plenty to work through.
Looking back at one of our memorable jobs, we share how the move unfolded and what it highlights about preparing for a property with difficult access.
- Location
- Windmill Street, The Rocks
- The move
- Returning home after renovations
- Access challenge
- Top-floor unit with narrow stairs
The furniture was ready. The house needed another day.
Our customers had stored their belongings with us while renovating their city home. A few months later, it was time to bring everything back.
As sometimes happens with renovations, the work took longer than expected and the furniture stayed in storage a little longer. Eventually, a delivery date was arranged for the return to Windmill Street in The Rocks.
Then came one last change: the builders needed another day. Rather than deliver while the work was still being finished, our team loaded the belongings from storage and parked the loaded truck at our depot overnight.
That left everything ready for an early start the following morning. The next part of the job would be getting the load upstairs into a top-floor apartment.
Next stop: Windmill Street. A narrow staircase and low ceilings would make delivery more demanding than loading the truck.
A truck full of boxes and a narrow staircase
With the truck loaded the previous day, the team headed to Windmill Street early the next morning.
More boxes than furniture
This was a slightly unusual load. There was relatively little furniture, but plenty of moving boxes and a few miscellaneous items, including an old print projector.
Loading from storage had been straightforward. At the other end, the belongings needed to reach a top-floor apartment via a narrow staircase with low ceilings.
One carry at a time
Much of the delivery involved carrying individual items upstairs, making for plenty of trips between the truck and the apartment. The staircase and limited headroom added to the effort.
By the final few carries, the team was feeling the stairs. The customers were pleased to have their belongings back, although the mountain of boxes still needed unpacking. John rounded off the day with a case of beers as a thank you.
What this move highlights
Renovation dates, building access and the number of boxes all affect how a move comes together. A few details shared early can help your moving team prepare.
Allow for changing dates
Building work can run beyond the expected finish date. Keep your removalist informed and discuss storage if your belongings need somewhere to stay between properties.
Furniture storage optionsDescribe the whole access route
Include the floor level, lift availability, staircases, low ceilings and tight turns. Let us know where a truck can stop and how far items need to travel to the entrance.
Discuss your property accessInclude boxes in your inventory
A move with little furniture can still involve plenty of carrying. Give us an estimated box count alongside your furniture list, and mention any unusual or bulky items.
Moving boxes and packing materialsWhat this move highlights
Renovation dates, building access and the number of boxes all affect how a move comes together. A few details shared early can help your moving team prepare.
Allow for changing dates
Building work can run beyond the expected finish date. Keep your removalist informed and discuss storage if your belongings need somewhere to stay between properties.
Furniture storage optionsDescribe the whole access route
Include the floor level, lift availability, staircases, low ceilings and tight turns. Let us know where a truck can stop and how far items need to travel to the entrance.
Discuss your property accessInclude boxes in your inventory
A move with little furniture can still involve plenty of carrying. Give us an estimated box count alongside your furniture list, and mention any unusual or bulky items.
Moving boxes and packing materialsKeep planning your move
Explore more advice from our team, from preparing your belongings to understanding the practical details of moving day.
Keep planning your move
Explore more advice from our team, from preparing your belongings to understanding the practical details of moving day.
