​Questions About Packing for Your House Move Answered.

​If you’re planning to do your own packing before moving day, the right approach can make things quicker, safer, and far less stressful. Below are helpful tips to ensure your belongings are well-protected and ready for the Removal Van in West Yorkshire.

Start by giving yourself plenty of time to pack your things, it always take way longer than you realise !
Start early with those non-essential and little used items.

Do you provide boxes and packing materials ?

Some do, some removal companies in West Yorkshire  don't, It's often more cost effective for clients to buy their own packaging like sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, tape, and packing paper from Amazon, Ikea, Online Box Sellers when you need them.
Ikea has some of the best boxes, that are strong and often don't need to be taped underneath due to the design.
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Large rolls of bubble wrap can be delivered to your door through Amazon, along with bundles of boxes in the sizes you need.
Buy a quality Tape Gun and quality Packing Tape as these will make your life so much easier when building and closing boxes.

​When buying boxes, please always buy "Double Walled Boxes" as this are less likely to crush when stacked up in your home or the van.
Buy a variety of sizes, books and heaving things can be placed in small to medium boxes and lighter bulky items into larger boxes.
When you build your boxes, use plenty of tape to secure the bottom of the boxes. Just folding the box bases will result in them opening and thing spilling out as the removal man carries them around.

When you are doing all your packing yourself, using proper materials is essential — strong boxes reduce the risk of damage, strong packing tape stops the boxes from opening, and quality bubble wrap gives fragile items the protection they need.
Be sure to order a mix of sizes so you’re not packing heavy items into large, hard-to-lift boxes.

Whilst purchasing your boxes you can also buy rolls of "Fragile" Stickers and others from amazon that are in a bold red colour and stand out, although you can just use a marker pen to mark boxes if you prefer.

Don't use brown packing tape on Furniture, Fridge Freezer Doors or Glass & Mirrors as you will often be left with a hard to remove residue on the items.

​How should I pack fragile items ?

When packing fragile items yourself, take your time and wrap each piece individually.

Tips for safe packing:

• Use bubble wrap on all breakables — two or three layers around each item.
• Secure the wrap with tape so it doesn’t unravel.
• Place a layer of scrunched packing paper or bubble wrap at the bottom of the box to act as padding.
• Pack heavier fragile items at the bottom and lighter ones on top.
• Make sure there’s no empty space in the box — fill gaps with paper or wrap so nothing moves in transit.
• Always close the box tightly and tape all seams securely.

Once sealed, clearly mark the box “FRAGILE” on multiple sides and add “THIS WAY UP” arrows if needed using stickers or a marker pen.

​Will you Wrap Furniture ?

Your movers will usually wrap and protect your larger furniture on the van on moving day.
This often includes removals blankets or shrink wrap, for tables, wardrobes and other such items when in the van.

But you are welcome to wrap your furniture items with blankets and shrink wrap or bubble wrap ready for the removal men, but please keep in mind that if your items are large or bulky the additional wrapping may cause issues when trying to get them through tight spaces or doorways.

Your job is mainly to ensure drawers are emptied and loose items are boxed — the removal team will take care moving the heavy items and protecting them in the large moving van.

And don't forget, we need the contents of your Fridge Freezer removing so we can safely move these appliances on moving day. Try use up your frozen foods before your move as they will be out of the freezer for a number of hours and may defrost before you get into your new home. You can use chiller bags or boxes for any remaining items that you need to move but in the summer heat this may not be adequate to keep your items frozen.

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​How should I Protect my TV, mirror, or artwork ?

For TVs, mirrors, and framed artwork, wrap each piece well in bubble wrap, especially the corners.
Use several layers and secure it with tape, then place the item into a specialist box if you have one.
If you no longer have the original TV box, these items can be moved as they are when wrapped or you can buy online a screen box or padded cover.
Always keep these items upright and write “FRAGILE – GLASS” clearly on the box or protective sleeve so movers know to handle them with extra care.

Do I need to Empty my Bedroom Drawers and Cabinets ?

Yes, please empty things from Chests of Drawers, Sideboards, Cabinets etc and place them into sealed boxes marked up for the correct room in the new house.
But you can leave items inside any small bedside cabinets if they are not fragile. We can take them as they are or if you want to ensure they don't open, use shrink wrap around the doors or drawers to prevent them from opening.

​Do I need to Dismantle & Re-Building my Furniture ?

Dismantling your furniture yourself, if you can do this, is often the best thing to do a few days before moving day.
If there are any issues taking things apart, like a rounded screw, you then have time to solve the problem rather than having an issue on moving day when time is short.

If it's not something that you can do, Your removal team can often dismantle and re-build flat pack type furniture for you but you need to mention this when requesting a moving quote from them to check that this is a service that they offer.

Dismantling & Re-building furniture again at your new home is often time consuming and this can put pressure on the removals team on moving day and also mean an additional cost due to the additional time. 

What do I do with my Wardrobe Clothes and Bedding ?

Loose clothing on hangers can often fall off the hanger when carrying them to the van so it's always best to put them into Boxes or Strong Black Bin Liners.

Same for bedding, They can fall onto the ground and get dirty when left to be carried loose.
​Getting them Boxed or Bagged is the best thing to do.

Can I Leave my Boxes Open at the Top ?

Opened boxes with items sticking out can cause issues when loading the moving van and we cannot stack them on top of each other without the risk of damage to something. Having said that, we know not everything fits nice and neatly inside a box, so please try keep to a minimum this type of box.
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The more you have in Sealed Boxes or Bin Liners, the safer your items are from damage and spills and also the faster we can get you moved. 

This also goes for any Garage or Shed Items, Box or Bag smaller items ready for moving day, bundle together any items like brooms, garden rakes, poles and tape together.

With ALL your boxes, write on each box the name of the room in the new house and maybe add a side note where the contents came from... i.e Living Room - Sideboard, Sue Bedroom - Cabinet.

The More Organised & Prepared your are for moving day, the faster, smoother and less stressful its going to be.
The costs for Boxes and Packing material can add up but it is often worth it to reduce stress and anxiety on moving day and afterwards when unpacking in your new house.

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