Fragile items break when packing is thin, boxes are weak, or cartons are stacked under furniture. Protecting them is methodical work. Our packing service exists for the rooms where that work takes longest.
Choose the right carton
Double-wall boxes for plates and bowls. Smaller boxes for glassware so weight stays manageable on the stair. Soft paper or bubble wrap for each piece; crumple paper in the base and lid so nothing rattles.
Plates travel on edge, not flat in a stack that flexes. Bowls can nest with paper between them. Lamps: shade separate from base, bulbs removed.
Frames, screens and odd shapes
Picture frames need corner protectors and a face cover. TV screens travel upright in their original carton if you still have it, or in a screen sleeve designed for the job. Mirrors follow the same upright rule described in our furniture guidance.
Do not pack liquids, paints or aerosols with crockery. A leak ruins a whole carton.
Labels that crews can see
Write the room and the word fragile on more than one side. Mark which face should stay up. At collection for a house move, point out the fragile stack so it is not buried under book boxes.
If you would rather not wrap the kitchen yourself, add packing to the quote rather than rushing at midnight.
Unpacking without fresh damage
Open fragile cartons on a clear table, not on a busy floor where someone can step on paper-wrapped glass. Check pieces as you go if you need to report damage under the booking terms.
Insurance is provided. Ask us what is covered when you book. Get a free quote. Call 01709645786.
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