Boultons - Magazine - Page 35
Top tips for packing
When packing, ensure you don’t
overload your boxes with heavy items, as
these will be difficult to lift and could
cause a back injury.
Fill any empty gaps using old newspaper,
clothing, socks or even tea towels. This
will help secure any items when they are
being moved.
it’s key to look at those which have
good recommendations and reviews,
as you need a company you can rely
on. You can use comparison sites,
such as comparemymove.com and
reallymoving.com, to help find you
the best deals.
items you have. You should also ask
for the price to be broken down so
you can see just how much you are
paying for when it comes to certain
aspects like insurance, packing, an
hourly rate, mileage and any
storage costs.
Getting quotes
Once you have found a removal
company, it can be useful to send
them a briefing sheet that includes
information about any items which
need to be specially packed, any
difficult or large items, plus any
carpets and curtains which need
moving. Finally, it can also be
helpful to send them a floor plan
of the new property so they can
unload efficiently.
You should aim to get at least three
quotes from removal companies,
preferably from firms which will come
out to your property rather than those
who just estimate the cost over the
phone, as you don’t want any nasty
charges later on. Plus it will give the
company an accurate idea of any
restricted areas in your home, if they
can park a van or lorry, and how many
Create an inventory and label all your
boxes and write the contents on each
box with a marker. That way you will
know which room each box is to go in.
And if you are super organised, you could
even colour code each room!
Pack heavier boxes on the bottom. This
might seem like common sense but it
will ensure that any of your fragile items
won’t break.
Pack a survival box. These are the things
that you will need first and should
include paper towels, bin bags, cutlery,
the kettle, some mugs, tea, coffee, milk,
sugar and finally, some toilet paper!
