The guidelines below are aimed at customers who have chosen to self-pack their items

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Boxes:

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• Ensure these are sound and in strong condition. I can supply boxes if needed.

 

Tableware/China:

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• Pack larger and heavier items in the bottom of the box first then fill with smaller and lighter items for the top half.

• Make sure that enough packing material is put between each item to prevent movement and possible damage. Pack plates, saucers and dishes on their edge as it is the strongest part. Pack cups, mugs & glasses on their sides.

 

Pictures/Mirrors:

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• All pictures and mirrors must be bubble-wrapped.

• Stand them on their edge and keep the tallest ones to the side of the box, smallest in the middle.

• Pictures, mirrors and other breakable items with large surfaces should be packed vertically, not horizontally. Pressure and weight almost always acts vertically, having the surface in a horizontal position means that it is more likely to break. 

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Books:

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• Must be packed into smaller book boxes as they are very heavy.

• Should be packed on their edge with spines facing upwards to a maximum of 2 layers deep or 12 inches depending on size.

• Or pack them, and other heavy items, into rolling suitcases. Why carry the weight if it can be avoided.

 

Bedding/Linen/Clothing Etc:

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• Black poly bags may be used for bedding, clothing etc but please ensure that they are of good thick quality (ordinary bin bags can be used doubled-up).

• Put two fitted sheets on each side of your mattress. This way it will stay clean during the entire trip and ready for use. The sheets can go in the washing machine immediately after.

 

Hanging Clothes:

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• I can supply portable wardrobe cartons on the day of removal for hanging adult clothing.

 

Beds/Flat Pack Furniture:

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• When you dismantle furniture to reassemble in your new home, carefully collect all small bits of hardware and put them in a sandwich bag or another appropriate container. Then, label and tape this to the appropriate piece of furniture to ensure it will always be nearby when you need it.

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Furniture:

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• Wrap an entire chest of drawers in plastic wrap. Add a few loops of duct tape to secure the wrapping paper in place and the drawers are ready to move with all of their contents intact.

• If drawers have sticking handles that might cause bumps and damages, unscrew them and screw them on the inside.

• Wrap the legs of heavy furniture (such as the sofa) with a few layers of newspaper and duct tape. This makes for easy sliding and protects the floor from scratches.

 

Electrical Appliances:

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• Dismantle and disconnect items for transit, e.g. TV, DVD, computers, washing machine, cooker etc..

• Where possible, all electrical equipment, e.g. TV, DVD, must be boxed.

• All table lamps must be boxed. Shades removed and boxed.

• Use toilet paper rolls for all your cables, cords and chargers. Label them and their appropriate device for ease of reference.

• If you’re unfamiliar with electronics, snap a photo of their back panels with your phone. You can use the photo later to reconnect all cables and cords.

 

Garden/Garage Items:

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• All garden tools must be cleaned and taped together in bundles of 4 or 5. Drain all garden hoses.

• Garage items (i.e. small tools etc) should be boxed and lidded.

• Reminder - Pot plants are carried at your own risk, - they tend to break/crack in transit.

• Remember - No liquids (flammable or otherwise), gas bottles (empty or full), paints or wet batteries can be carried.

 

Loft Contents:

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• Please sort, clear and bring down to next level, i.e. landing area.

 

Filled Boxes:

 

• Do not overfill boxes.

• All boxes must be lidded, flat on all sides with no objects protruding and taped securely.

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Thanks!

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