| Moving house can be a stressful time and the first | | | | you might need an on-site carpenter to create a |
| question that you need to answer is.....am I looking | | | | specific solution. |
| to pack my own furniture and belongings or do I | | | | Here are 6 basic packaging tips: |
| want a complete door to door removalists | | | | Furniture |
| service? | | | | When traveling overseas, cushioned craft |
| If you are looking to "Owner Pack" your shipment | | | | paper is used for the wrapping of furniture pieces |
| you must think about the many materials that | | | | Fragile or high value items are often wrapped |
| you will require. Obtaining the right removalist | | | | and custom built crates ensure protection |
| boxes is high on the list of priorities. Questions | | | | Avoid the use of plastics on leather or |
| that come to mind are what type of boxes will I | | | | polished timber furniture |
| need? Where can find boxes? How many will I | | | | Small Fragile Items |
| need and what will they cost? | | | | Wrap glassware and china individually, |
| Removalist boxes come in many shapes and sizes | | | | cushioned them and carefully boxed prior to |
| and are designed to safely transport specific | | | | shipment. |
| goods. If you are packing your own goods you | | | | Large Fragile Items |
| should source the appropriate materials from a | | | | For safer handling and space-efficient loading |
| removalist company. For example, packing heavy | | | | contour-packing is required |
| books or tools into a standard size removalist box | | | | Maximum protection can be secured with |
| could result in serious damage to the contents or | | | | crating customized to your belongings. |
| an injury to the person who handles the box. | | | | For added protection, use tissue and |
| Developing a moving house checklist and preparing | | | | corrugated bubble-wrap |
| an inventory of goods to be moved will help you | | | | Clothing |
| decide on the type and number of boxes you | | | | Keep clothes flat and save space with special |
| need. It will also help you understand exactly what | | | | lay-down cartons |
| materials you'll need. The right materials will | | | | Upright wardrobes let coats and suits remain |
| ultimately save you time and money. | | | | hanging in the move |
| A complete door to door service will include all | | | | Make sure your clothes are clean and dry |
| material and labour costs from professional | | | | before packing |
| packing in your home to unpacking and removal | | | | Audio Visual |
| of boxes and other material on delivery at | | | | Plasma and LCD screens are protected |
| destination. Often you will find that the cost of | | | | through the use of purpose made packaging. |
| having professional removalists will not be as you | | | | Rugs |
| first thought. You should consider the time and | | | | Roll your rugs if possible, don't fold them |
| cost associated with completing your own packing | | | | To allow rugs to breathe wrap them with |
| and unpacking and the risks of damage to | | | | porous material |
| belongings and people. You may be surprised at | | | | Desiccant packets should be used to keep |
| how little extra it can cost for a complete door to | | | | carpets moisture-free |
| door service. It is important to know that transit | | | | Make sure that your rugs are clean and dry |
| insurance will not cover "Owner Packed" items for | | | | before packing |
| damage. | | | | Sourcing removalist boxes and having the right |
| In a complete removal service, expertly trained | | | | packaging materials is only the beginning. Your |
| pack teams will ensure your belongings are | | | | personal belongings can arrive safely if you |
| packed safely and securely. Packaging is made | | | | choose a reputable removalist company that has |
| from high quality materials and often built for | | | | quality approved practices and industry trained |
| specific purposes. For example, high value items | | | | staff. |
| can require custom packaging and crating and so | | | | |