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Importance of Packing Correctly

4th October 2018 by Cara Small

Do not underestimate the importance of appropriate packing when moving. Packing is something that is a necessary task for any move, no matter how much we try to deny its importance. Being prepared and taking time with your packing will reap huge benefits when it comes to the move day, knowing your items have been well wrapped and carefully packed so to minimise any possible damage during the move.

During your home survey, our estimator can give you a good idea of what packing materials you are likely to need and most importantly how much you will need. Using the correct packing materials is very important to ensure your treasured items have been packed safely and securely. All of our materials are specifically designed for the removals industry and having purchased these for so many years ensures we only use the best the industry has to offer.

Your goods and possessions can hold precious memories, be rare and valuable or just essential to daily life. Why risk losing them during a house move? You may be tempted to save money by buying on-line cheap, generic packaging to move your belongings. However, what may seem a good idea could end up costing you dearly. Thin boxes not fit for purpose may not offer adequate protection for your items, leaving them vulnerable to damage and breakage. And please, please don’t use fruit boxes from your local supermarket.

Moving is a stressful enough experience so being prepared can only work to your advantage.

  • Allow plenty of time to pack up your goods, taking into account the emotional time you’ll use “looking & reminiscing” at items you may have forgotten about over the years.
  • Take this chance to de-clutter, discard, sell, or give-away items that are no longer needed or required.
  • Use plenty of bubble wrap / paper on fragile goods with plenty of cushioning inside the box. Layering fragile goods with plenty of packing paper filling any empty gaps inside the box.
  • When packing, it’s not really a good idea to overload your boxes or make them too heavy; either you or the moving staff will have a difficult time lifting them up.
  • Label your boxes with a brief description of the contents and which room its from. This will help you and the movers to make sure it gets put back in the correct room at the other end. Labelling helps cut down on confusion, extra hauling, and unnecessary unpacking and re-packing.
  • Ensure boxes containing necessity items get put to one side and loaded onto the lorry last, so they are 1st off at the other end. Consider packing any important, sensitive documents, legal papers, passports, birth certificates etc in a box and put that in your car for the journey.

You should ensure that all china, glassware, ornaments, books, DVDs, toys etc, and any other loose household items requiring packing be packed before the arrival of our removal vehicle.

We find there is more chance of damage to goods that have been packed in a rush, using inferior materials, and unfortunately, owner packed boxes have limited cover on our insurance.

Good luck with packing for your move – but using the above advice should ensure that luck is not needed!

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Recommended by Jean from Kent

Andrew's removal arrived well before time. They were very careful with my furniture that was been put into storage, I would recommend this company and would certainly use them again if needed.

Andrews of Kent Removals Company
5
2017-06-09T10:36:57+01:00
Andrew's removal arrived well before time. They were very careful with my furniture that was been put into storage, I would recommend this company and would certainly use them again if needed.
https://www.andrewsofkent.co.uk/testimonials/jean-kent/

Recommended by Hazel from Kent

Brilliant, would recommend. Arrived on time to pack. Very efficient. Very good on day of moving. Very pleasant team. Made the day less stressful. Would have no problem with thoroughly recommending Andrews 100%.

Andrews of Kent Removals Company
5
2017-06-09T10:41:02+01:00
Brilliant, would recommend. Arrived on time to pack. Very efficient. Very good on day of moving. Very pleasant team. Made the day less stressful. Would have no problem with thoroughly recommending Andrews 100%.
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Recommended by Melanie from Kent

Excellent service. Andrews Of Kent provided an outstanding service. From email correspondence to book and confirm the date to the crew on the day. We were given a professional yet friendly top class service.

Andrews of Kent Removals Company
5
2017-06-09T10:42:29+01:00
Excellent service. Andrews Of Kent provided an outstanding service. From email correspondence to book and confirm the date to the crew on the day. We were given a professional yet friendly top class service.
https://www.andrewsofkent.co.uk/testimonials/recommended-by-melanie-from-kent/

Recommended by Sandra from Kent

We needed a 3 day move which would have been a nightmare if the Andrews team had not been so professional, friendly and so hard working. We will certainly use them again and highly recommended Andrews.

Andrews of Kent Removals Company
5
2017-06-09T10:45:35+01:00
We needed a 3 day move which would have been a nightmare if the Andrews team had not been so professional, friendly and so hard working. We will certainly use them again and highly recommended Andrews.
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Recommended by Adam from Kent

Excellent job. From the moment Andrews removals turned up until they finished moving us in. The men treated us and our belongings with such care and respect. Many thanks, Andrews of Kent.

Andrews of Kent Removals Company
5
2017-06-09T10:46:55+01:00
Excellent job. From the moment Andrews removals turned up until they finished moving us in. The men treated us and our belongings with such care and respect. Many thanks, Andrews of Kent.
https://www.andrewsofkent.co.uk/testimonials/recommended-by-adam-from-kent/
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