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Expert Moving Advice.
We understand how stressful moving house can be, so have collated some advice to help alleviate some of this pressure
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Moving Advice
Moving to a new home can evoke a mix of excitement and apprehension. When starting this adventure, keep in mind that a meticulously organized plan can significantly ease the process. To assist you, we have created a downloadable checklist for you to print, making your transition smoother. Additionally, we offer a packing tips guide in case you require assistance with packing fragile items.
Moving to a new home can be an exhilarating journey filled with new beginnings and fresh opportunities. By meticulously organizing your move and following a systematic plan, you can alleviate any apprehension and make the transition as smooth as possible.
Our downloadable checklist is designed to help you stay on track and ensure you don’t overlook any essential tasks during this busy time. From notifying utilities to updating your address, this checklist will guide you every step of the way.
When it comes to packing delicate items, the task can feel overwhelming. We’ve designed a page full of packing tips to help you pack fragile items safely, guaranteeing they arrive at your new home intact. Armed with these tools, you can start this new chapter confidently and with peace of mind.
Pack like a professional with our Packing Tips!
You can buy all packaging materials from us if required.
- Secure the bottom of the box with a minimum of four tape strips
- Create a cushion using crumpled packing paper at the bottom of the box
- Wrap delicate items loosely in packing paper for protection and place them securely in the box. For extra fragile items, opt for bubble wrap
- For silverware, use acid-free tissue paper.
- Begin by packing large and heavy items first, filling any gaps with smaller items.
- Regularly check the weight of the carton by lifting it; ideally, it should not exceed a weight that one person can comfortably lift.
- To ensure the box is crush proof, fill any gaps with crumpled packing paper.
- Create a solid base for stacking by leaving a small gap at the top of the carton and cushioning it with crumpled paper before sealing.
- Clearly label the cartons with the designated room in your new home, and a brief description of the contents.
- If items are fragile, mark the carton as FRAGILE.
- Bundle long-handled tools together with tape or rope.
- Avoid moving items in a frozen state to prevent internal damage that may not be covered.
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Full Packing Service
Leave everything to Three Counties Moves. We’ll work with you so that we ensure everything’s packed safely, labeled and ready to go on moving day. We make sure everything you need to keep with you on the day stays with you. leaving you to spend your time more productively
Fragile Packing Service
This option allows you to pack your non-breakables and lets us do the rest. The day before your move we will send our highly trained team to pack all your fragile items such as china, glass, mirrors, and pictures.
Unpacking Service
Once delivery is complete, our movers will then place each and every one of your items in your new home according to your direction. They’ll unpack them, arrange them, and then remove all of the packing materials for you when they leave. Allowing you to settle into your new home straight away.
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Logistics, Special Items, and Preparations
Remember to discuss any parking or access issues concerning both addresses and timescale issues particularly if the move is long distance.
Decide exactly what you are taking and what you are leaving and if anything changes between the survey and the move please let us know.
Some items like fine art, antiques, wine collections or plants may require specialist attention, please be sure to discuss this with your estimator at the time of the survey.
We are not allowed to tamper with your mains services so make arrangements well in advance for any disconnection and re connection of appliances, this restriction also applies to light fittings (a basic fitting is legally required to replace any fittings that you remove).
Run your freezer down and de-frost if at all possible as moving in a frozen state can cause internal damage that we cannot cover, as would be the case to any deterioration of any contents.
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How to pack for the big move
Secure the bottom of the carton with at least FOUR strips of tape (Can be purchased from us ).
Make a cushion of crumpled packing paper (Can be purchased from us) in the bottom of the carton. Wrap all fragile items loosely in packing paper to protect each item and place them snugly but not too tightly into the box, for very fragile items use bubble wrap (Can be purchased from us) and for silverware use acid free tissue (Can be purchased from us).
Pack large and heavy items first using smaller items to fill in any gaps. Periodically lift the carton to check its weight, if possible it should not become too heavy for one person to lift.
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Filling, Labelling, and Handling Instructions
Where there are no small items to fill gaps use crumpled packing paper leaving no gaps, this helps in making the carton crushproof.
Leave a small gap at the top of the carton and cushion using crumpled paper so as when sealed it provides a solid base to enable stacking of same sized cartons.
Label cartons clearly, write your name (if storage is required) the room in your new home that the carton is to be placed in, and a general description of the contents.
Clearly mark the carton FRAGILE if this is the case
Long handled tools etc can be bundled together with tape, and oversized fragile items are best left to our crews, your estimator would have pointed these out and discussed this with you on your initial survey.
If at all possible as moving in a frozen state can cause internal damage that we cannot cover, as would be the case to any deterioration of any contents.
Finally relax and leave it to the experts.
What you get with every move
Professional moving team & specialist removals Vehicle
Hanging wardrobe boxes
Furniture Dismantling & Reassembling
Protective Blankets
Floor protection
Mattress bags Tv bags Sofa covers
Moving equipment
Live tracking of your worldly goods available on request
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