Useful Packing Tips When Moving House

Packing your possessions when moving home is a huge nightmare.

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Most people hire a Removal Company who can pack everything, transfer it to the moving van and unpack when they reach their destination.

Of course, you would have to pay much more for these services. Therefore, if you are looking to save a little more money when moving, here are some useful packing tips you can do on your own.

Pack Using The Right Size Boxes

All heavy items such as books should be packed in smaller boxed. Linens, pillows and other light items should be packed in bigger boxes. Most professional removal companies always complain when heavy items are packed in large boxes. That is because doing so makes their work harder and also it increases the chances of the heavy items breaking.

Order Of Arranging In Boxes

If you don’t have enough packing boxes, you can always get large ones to fix everything inside. However, if that’s the cases, you should always place the heavier items at the bottom while the lighter ones should be placed at the top. Also, if you are loading the moving van on your own, you should place the heavier boxes near the front to provide more balance during transit.

No Empty Spaces

Packing on your own can be quite hectic, especially if you are not doing it right. If you use too many boxes and leave too much space in each of the boxes, there is a chance that the movers will decline moving your possessions for you. Therefore, if there is any space left in the box, you should fill it using packing paper, clothes, towels or anything light. Items that are unbalanced or packed loosely will often jiggle during the move and could easily break before you reach your destination.

Keep Everything Separate

If you are saving on boxes, you might be tempted to pack things from different rooms in the same boxes. However, that can be quite complicating when it comes to unpacking. Therefore, put everything in one room in the same box and the others in different boxes. Doing this will make packing so much easier and unpacking will be effortless.

Proper Labelling

Make sure each box is labelled with the room the items have been packed from. If possible, you can make a small description of the content inside. This will make it easier for the movers to know where each box is destined when unpacking your items in the new place. You can also choose to number every box and keep a small list of inventory. That way, you can keep track of everything you have packed to avoid any missing possessions once you have reached your destination.

Tape The Seams On The Boxes Accordingly

Use a lot of tape to close the top and the bottom seams of the packing boxes. That way, you can make sure your items don’t fall or break during transit because the boxes are not taped properly. If possible, you can run the tape around the top and bottom of the box to make sure everything is safe and secure.

Top Packing Tips for House Removals

Your belongings are valuable to you and their safety and security is paramount when you are moving home.

There are very simple techniques that you can use to ensure that your household items arrive intact and in good condition at their destination.

Packing Tips for House Removals

1. Packing Boxes

There are 3 main factors that need to be taken into account when packing up your loose belongings:

1. Packing materials such as paper, bubble wrap and cardboard inserts can prevent damage to fragile goods.
2. High quality packing tape to secure your boxes can prevent them from breaking and spilling the contents.
3. Volume is important. Ensure that the boxes are not too heavy to carry and that the items are not loosely packed. If there is too much space in a box that is already heavy, fill it with lighter items or packing material to prevent contact damage.

2. Marking Boxes

If your boxes contain fragile items, you should mark them as such and ensure that your removal experts pay careful attention. You should also mark your boxes with arrows once they have been sealed so that your movers are aware of the correct way up in which they should be carried and placed.

In addition, you can add information for your personal use as to where the boxes should be placed in your new location. If you are relocating over a long distance, it may be a good idea to include your new address and contact details on each box should they get lost or misplaced during transit.

3. Protecting Your Larger Belongings

Your removal company should supply packing materials to protect your larger, furniture items, appliances and electronics. However, it may be a good idea to employ some of your own safety measures.

Protect corners with bumpers and make sure that drawers are secured with packing tape. Cover glass, mirrors or other fragile items with blankets, quilts or other packing materials.

4. A Guarantee

You need to ensure that your removal company will take responsibility for any damage, loss or theft of your property while under their care. This will offer you a sense of security as well as afford you a means of compensation should anything go awry.

4. Insurance

Like it or not, most removal companies won’t take any liability for the loss or damage to your goods in transit, no matter how well meaning they are. You need to contact your current household insurance provider to find out if they cover your goods throughout the removal process for all types of loss and damage.

If they do not provide coverage, it is in your best interest to take out additional insurance. You can apply for a short term policy from your current insurance provider or request insurance from your removal company.

5. Supervise

Make sure that you are available to supervise the removal process. While it is important to ensure that your belongings are treated with the respect they deserve, your supervision should not impact on the movers ability to perform their tasks efficiently.

If you are looking for help with your house removals contact Central Moves Ltd on Call 020 8892 8931

The Moving-In Checklist | What to prepare when you Move House

Moving into your new home is stressful, there’s no doubt about it! When the boxes are unpacked and you’re settling into your new property, you should spare five minutes to run through this moving-in checklist.

It might just save you a lot of time and hassle in the future:

What to prepare when you have moved house

• Redirect your mail: No matter how many times you tell people that you’re moving house, there will always be someone who sends letters to your old address. Royal Mailprovide a postal redirection service for exactly this purpose, so be sure to signup and provide your information. Any mail directed to your old address will automatically be diverted to you in your new address, as if by magic! You can save lots of time and hassle by setting up the redirection service sooner rather than later.
• Switch over your utilities accounts: When you move into your new property you should contact utilities providers and tell them you’ve moved. You will need to provide your new address, and in most cases you will also need to provide the serial number associated with your new utility meters. Before you leave your old property, you should make a note of the meter readings – and even take a picture where possible. When you move into your new property, make a note of the meter readings right away, and again, if possible you should take a picture. This ensures that you only pay for utilities that you and your family use – not those of a previous – or future – tenant or owner.
• Keep your important documents safe: It’s really easy to forget about your cache of important documents when you move house. We’re talking about passports, birth certificates, marriage certificates and so on. Once you’ve got your bearings in your new property, look for a way to keep these documents safe – perhaps by having a safe installed, or by keeping them in a locked drawer.
• Inform banks and other companies about your address change: It can seem like a big task to contact all of the companies you deal with – and your bank – but it’s something you’ve got to do. Remember to inform your mobile phone provider, credit card issuer, DVLA, car insurance company and any other businesses or organisations that have your address records on file. While you’re at it, write to your friends and let them know of your address change too – why not take the opportunity to invite them over for a cup of coffee?
• De-clutter: Moving house is a great time to de-clutter and get rid of things you don’t really need. If you find yourself questioning whether you actually need things when unpacking them, put them back in the box and donate them to your local charity shop! There’s no need to hoard possessions you won’t need or don’t like, so why not donate them to your local charity shop so that they can turn them into cash?

Once you’ve followed this checklist you’ll start to feel a lot more “at home” in your new surroundings, knowing that everyone has been informed of your move.