HELP AND ADVICE

Advice on packing

There are many websites out there offering rules and tips on how to pack your effects. But the easiest way is to let us do it for you, it doesn't cost as much as you think. If you still want to do your own packing here are a few tips to make your life easier from the experts.

TIPS:

If you have any further questions please feel free to call us. Our friendly staff with over 100 years experience of moving and storing between them will only be too happy to help!

• Wrap your china and ornaments in white paper before placing them into a packing box, then fill any spaces with crumpled up newspaper, this way you'll ensure that your items are clean when unpacked and also that nothing is accidentally thrown away.
• You don't need to unpack every drawer in your bedroom furniture, just remove anything breakable, unless the item is very heavy, but remember you must always empty flat pack furniture which is fragile.
• Boxes should be filled firmly so that they don't collapse, but avoid over filling them as items may get broken when they are stacked in the removal lorry.
• Pack a box of essential (bed linen, toothbrushes, childs favourite toy, cereals etc) items you need in case you're late when you arrive at your new home.
• Label your boxes clearly with the room you'd like them placed in at your new home, its a good idea to attach a list of the contents.
• Remember to empty your loft before the day you move, we're sorry but due to health and safety regulations our employees are unable to help you with this.
• Ensure that on the day of the move the supervisor is given your contact telephone number, this is especially important if you're travelling long distances.
• Ask you neighbours to help you keep a space(about the same size as a double decker bus) for the removal lorry outside your home.