Packing up your entire house can be a daunting task. You can choose to use a removalist company or you can do it yourself. If you plan on doing all of the packing yourself there are a few things that you will want to be aware of to make your move as hassle free as possible.
Using A Removalist
If you will be using a removalist ask them if packing is included in their price quote and if they will also unpack once your move to your new property is complete. If you have the time and determination you may want to do most of the packing yourself but it would be a good idea to leave the fragile and breakable items for the professionals to pack.
Doing It Yourself
If you will be doing some or all of the packing yourself you will want to check with your property insurance company to see if your coverage extends to the move and if it covers items that you pack up yourself. Some items, such as stereos, refrigerators, and computers require special skills in packing and must be handled and packed up very carefully.
Packing Guidelines
- Tape the bottom of every box that you pack before you begin placing anything in it. Once the box is full tape the top. Mark each box carefully to show which end is the top and which is the bottom
- You may need additional tape to reinforce and strengthen some boxes
- Use small boxes for items that are heavy such as books. Use large boxes for bulky or lightweight items such as pillows and clothing
- Use bubble wrap for breakable items and place a layer of cushioning between layers of items so they don’t rub against each other.
- Newspaper is handy for packing but it tends to be very dirty with the newsprint. For a cleaner move try using butcher paper instead.
- Fill your boxes to the top but do not over pack them and shove things down while trying to secure and tape the top of the box. You want all of your items to get to your new property in good condition. Fill in any gaps in your box with paper to keep items in place and prevent them from shifting during the move.
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Hi Sean,
Again these are all great tips to make moving into your new property very easy. I think if packing is not something you really like doing; it’s worth paying a removalist company to do it for you.
They”ll do a great job and you can save yourself the aggravation.
Some very practical points here. Checking the insurance and ins and outs of the removalist contracts are also a very good idea.