Moving Tips

 

• •Make lists and label your boxes: Make up a list to help you to record what’s in each box or container. Devise your own system but keep it simple and ensure that it will allow you to easily identify where everything is packed.
  • •Pack ahead: Start packing two or three weeks in advance. Keep only essential items aside until the last day of two.
    • •Ensure that you have sufficient packing material: It is essential that you have plenty of paper, bubble wrap, cartons and containers and adhesive tape. These can be acquired on the internet and delivered quickly
      • •Consider a colour code system: You may want to consider using coloured labels or otherwise marking your containers with a different colour for each room of the house. This will allow the removal men to place the containers in the appropriate room.
        • •Don’t over fill: Please ensure that you do not over fill your boxes and cartons.(If you can't lift it can I?). I Am fully trained but i am not superman. Also, boxes that are overfilled may break under the strain.
          • •Don’t under-fill: This may seem stupid after the previous tip but partially filled boxes may collapse if heavy items are placed on top of them. Try to distribute your things evenly in the available boxes.
            • •Take care with your soft furnishings: Black bin liners are ideal for keeping soft stuff clean.
              • •Small items: Boxes are preferred to bags for small fragile items.
                • •Suitcases and Luggage: To save space & packing cost where possible, use your suitcases and other luggage to pack some of your possessions.
                  • •Food: Ensure that all caps and screw fittings on jars and bottles are secured.
                    • •Paint and other liquids: Ensure that any paint or other liquids are contained in leak proof containers. Pack in plastic bags before placing into boxes to minimise the effect of any spillages.