Packing
Packing
Don’t like packing? That’s okay because we love it! We’ll pack everything for you and even unpack it at the other end if you wish. You can just sit back, relax and have a cup of tea (we’ll make sure we pack the kettle last). Just let us know your packing requirements and we’ll give you a quote.
Your possessions are in safe hands!
Packing is one of the most important parts of the move. When your possessions aren’t packed correctly, they can easily get damaged, no matter how careful the team are. We have extensive experience in packing all types of items. We can immediately assess how different items need to be packed, taking extra care with your delicate and precious possessions.
We use only the highest quality packing materials, ensuring that your possessions are safely guarded from damage during the move. Our packing is charged on an hourly basis or as part of a fixed rate. Our high quality packing experience will provide you with peace of mind and the assurance that your possessions will arrive unharmed.
Our experienced staff will:
- Disassemble furniture (and reassemble at the other end as well)
- Use covers to wrap your sofa, bed and other requested items
- Wrap and pack your dishes, glassware and cookware
- Carefully wrap your pictures, paintings and all fragile items
- Disconnect and wrap (as appropriate) all your electrical appliances such as the TV, entertainment system, refrigerator, washing machine, dryer and other items as required
- Pack your clothing in special wardrobe containers
- Carefully pack books, documents and files in a way that is easy to find and arrange at your destination
We are fully insured and if we pack your possessions you will automatically be provided with insurance cover for up to £10,000.
If you would prefer to pack your own possessions, then we can supply you with high quality durable materials.
Packing prices
- Packing box MEDIUM 12 x 12 x 12 in – £3.50 per piece
- Packing box LARGE 18 x 18 x 18 in – £5.00 per piece
- Bubble wrap – 18 x 20 in – £25
- Mobile wardrobe – £10 each
- Thick tape for sealing the boxes – £2.50 per roll
- Specialist packing paper – 500 sheets (1 ream) – £15
Tips for safe and secure packing of your materials
- Boxes are the best way of packing your possessions as they can fit many items and stack easily on top of each other in van, utilising most of the space and saving you money.
- Recycled or used boxes are great, because they allow you to save money. However, always check your recycled boxes carefully, as they have a limited durability and each use will weaken them. Never overfill boxes with heavy items.
- Always seal all boxes and containers with tape, as when the vehicle is moving the contents can shift slightly. A box that is not sealed will always carry the risk of falling open and your items getting damaged.
- When packing and arranging your goods, put all the items that are NOT to be transported aside and mark them clearly. Make sure you explain what is staying in your old premises to everybody in the moving team.
- If you are sending some of your possessions to storage, make sure you mark them very clearly not only for the movers, but also for yourself (it is usually best to write on the side of box, as they will normally be stacked on top of each other in storage). We recommend that you write details and descriptions on each box, as with time you surely will forget what “stuff from the bottom drawer” was!
Once your items are transported to your new property, we will gladly unpack all the goods for you. Should you need our assistance, please make sure you mention unpacking service in your service request form.