Moving hints and suggestions
- When packing use appropriate packing boxes i.e. tea chest, wine and book cartons
- If you over pack a box you risk damaging its contents
- Stuff socks, tea towels, pillow cases and other small fabric items in holes and crevices in boxes
- Keep all screws, bolts and other loose items in bags, taped to underside of furniture
- Pot plants – prune and do not water prior to packing
- Ensure children and pets are safe and out of harm’s way
- Remove all trip hazards from floor
- Consume your supplies of frozen and perishable items
- If box contains breakable items clearly mark fragile
- If chest of draws/tall boys aren’t too heavy leave clothes inside and securely tape draws shut
- Disconnect all electrical items
- Where possible dismantle beds as this is time consuming and will save on the cost of the removal.
- Please insure all boxes are closed properly so tops are flat and securely sealed
- Bundle loose items such as bed slats, garden tools or shelving together with tape or string
- Do a final walk through with the removal team