Packing tips

When moving house there are a lot of preparations to be done, it could be very stressful but try to enjoy as much as you can the new beginning.

When shall I start?

Better to begin the preparations as much in advance as you could, so nothing will be left to the last minute. We recommend beginning at lease 4-6 weeks prior to the move.

Booking removalists would be one of the first steps you will need to do. It is very important to feel safe with the moving company you choose. Try to book the furniture removal company at least 4-6 weeks in advance so you know insure your reservation.

How do I start?

First purchase materials: Different size of boxes, bubble wrap for fragile items, tape to seal boxes, butchers paper for all the cutlery and plastic covers for protection of the furniture. Every house requires different amount of materials. Try the recommended Residential Material packages where you can buy the correct amount of packing materials you need for the coming move.

Start the packing of all least used items, documents, books, objects which are not used on a regular basis.

Make sure the heavy items (e.g. books) are packed in small boxes. Try to stack them flat down and not standing up.

Do not over pack the boxes. It is very important the boxes can be sealed from top, bottom and sides completely. You do not want the boxes to collapse on the day of the move…

The best way to pack is room by room. Start with the room least used, like spare bed room or study room. Try to keep all packed items from the same room together.

Remove all contents from drawers and cupboards.

Wrap safely by using bubble wrap and heavy cardboard any wooden furniture, for example wooden arm chairs, corners of buffer’s, book shelf etc. and all glass items glass table tops, glass shelves etc. in order to prevent scratches.

Any fragile and delicate items, wrap one by one. Use butchers paper and bubble wrap even blankets to protect the goods.

Do not forget to mark and highlight the fragile boxes.

Empty completely freezer and fridge and defrost the freezer at least 24 hours prior to the move.

Stack Removal & Storage recommends packing clothes in port a robe boxes. These boxes can contain up to 25 hangers.

Fill the bottom of the boxes with shoes.

Do not forget to mark on the boxes the location of the items in the house.

If moving from an apartment, make sure you book the lift for the day of the move and do not forget to present to the building manager a public liability insurance document; which you receive from the moving company. This insurance covers for any damage caused to the building while moving.

What happens on the day of the move?

On the arrival of the furniture removals make sure there is a convenient parking spot as close to the house as possible.

Try to have the furniture and boxes concentrated in the same area of the house, in order to shorten the time of loading in to the truck.

Do not forget to pack a small bag of personal items which need easy access on the day of the move, and keep it separated from the rest of the items.

Have a representative at the new house to show the removalists where to place every item.

Try to relax as much as you can, and allow Stack Removals & Storage arrange all your needs.

 

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