Most damage on a move is preventable. It comes from thin packing, unprotected corners and hurried carries through narrow halls. These habits work whether you pack yourself or add our packing service.
Pack to survive a stack
Use strong cartons. Fill gaps so contents cannot rattle. Put heavy items in small boxes. Keep liquids separate. Label fragile faces. Plates on edge. Screens upright.
Weak supermarket boxes crush under book cartons and then everything inside takes the hit.
Wrap furniture properly
Blankets on polished wood and soft furnishings. Corner guards on frames. Take legs off tables when that is safer, and bag the fixings. Do not drag pieces across gravel.
Door frames and banisters deserve protection too. A minute fitting covers saves a repair.
Loading order
Heavy, sturdy items create a stable base. Fragile cartons sit where they will not be crushed. Mattresses in bags. Mirrors upright. Tell the crew which boxes are fragile if you packed them yourself.
Clear paths before lifting starts. Shoes, bags and toys in the hallway cause chip marks when someone sidesteps.
At the new home
Place large pieces before opening every carton in the doorway. Check obvious damage while the crew is still present when you can do so safely. Keep paperwork for the booking terms nearby.
Insurance is provided. Ask us what is covered when you book. Get a free quote. Call 01709645786.
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