Most people don’t use furniture moving companies too often. If you’re lucky, there could be years of even decades between your moves. So, it’s not really all that surprising that many people don’t know that they should use an AFRA accredited removalist.

However, as the largest and most respected moving industry association in Australia, AFRA accreditation means a lot, and there are several great reasons why you should choose a company that has this kind of certification for your next move. Here are the most important ones:

• AFRA, or the Australian Furniture Removal Association is the premier moving association in Australia, and only the best companies make the grade

• Moving companies not only have to meet the requirements to be accredited by AFRA, but they also have to keep meeting them and undergo regular audits – so they can’t just do what they need to get certified and then forget it all

• AFRA requires all members to have insurance, including public liability insurance – which means not only are your goods protected, but you’re protected against claims for any other damages that might happen if your mover has some kind of accident

• AFRA members are also required to have proper health and safety policies for their crews, so you can be sure they’ll take extra care during your move

• There’s a right way and a wrong way to move just about anything, and AFRA has created detailed procedures and standards for their members – so you always know that your stuff will be moved the right way

• AFRA even has minimum requirements for their member’s equipment and tools – which means when they need to move your items, they’ll be using the right tools and techniques for everything

The most important thing that AFRA does is ensure that moving companies adhere to industry best practices and educate them about what those are.

AFRA regularly hosts online and in person training and industry networking events too. So, moving companies can stay in contact and keep up with the latest and greatest changes in the way things are moved around Australia.

However, they do also offer other services, including dispute resolution should something go wrong during a move. It doesn’t happen very often, but if it does, customers are always very glad that they have some kind of recourse!

Should You Choose an AFRA Accredited Removalist?

If you’re still wondering if you should hire a qualified removalist who is AFRA accredited, we’d love to talk. We’re an AFRA accredited company that serves the greater Sydney area, and we’re happy to discuss these and other reasons why your move will be smoother and better with an accredited, qualified removalist.

You’ve invested a lot in your belongings. Don’t let one bad moving choice take that investment away from you. Choosing the right company for your move really can make all the difference, and when you choose an AFRA member, you’ll get a company that really cares about doing a good job.