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For
any kind of removals in London packing can be a logistical
nightmare. Here are some top tips on the art of
packing.
Before
you pack
Whether
you live in a tiny studio or grand city town house, there’s no
doubt that for the majority of removals in London you should begin
by having a clear-out.
Charity shops can benefit hugely from London removals, and moving
home is a great chance to de-clutter and start afresh.
Priority
list
Write
down all the items that will need careful packing so you can
calculate how much bubble wrap or protective lining you will need
to purchase. If you are short of time and are concerned about your
possessions in the move, than professional removals - London-based
firms - can offer a pre-packing service.
Size
matters
Calculate
how many boxes and what size you need well in advance. Don’t put
all heavy stuff in one big box – especially if you are doing the
removals yourself and not using a London removals firm. And make
sure the boxes are sturdy.
Keep old newspapers for lining, buy strong tape, scissors, bubble
wrap and self-seal bags for lose things like curtain hooks and
picture hooks.
Insurance
If you
are not using a reputable firm for removals, London can be a
hazardous city – be wary of offers of cheap van hire and help from
friends, no matter how well intentioned. Check that your contents
insurance will cover damage and breakages during the
move.
Essentials
It’s
tempting to pack everything away and if you haven’t given yourself
time or planned the process, than you could forget to put aside
essentials like toilet roll, kitchen cloth, eating utensils and
champagne glasses for when you enter your new home. For removals in
London especially, it’s easy to forget that the suburb or country
village you’re moving to may not have the city’s 24-7 culture. You
can’t just pop to the shop late at night to pick up the forgotten
teabags.
Prepare an overnight back of toiletries and keep a small tool kit
and first aid kit at hand.
Strategic
packing
Start at
the top, in your attic if you have one and work down. Pack heavy
stuff in small boxes so you they are easy to remove, label boxes
clearly. Make sure your valuable documents are packed in a safe
place, or even better, keep things such as passports in your
handbag or wallet. It’s a sad fact that during removals, London can
be a dangerous place – if you are loading a van yourself and leave
it unwatched, you could be inviting thieves. It’s always safer to
use a professional removals London firm.
Rest
Assured Removals are a reliable removing, shipping and storage
company covering the whole of London. We can advise you on all
aspects of removal, including a pre-packing service. For all
removals in London call us on 0800 594 2869, visit our website at
www.restassuredremovals.com
or email info@restassuredremovals.com. | 