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Relocating your home and family can be a stressful time whether you move locally, you are moving internationally or for interstate relocations. Firstly, you need to ask yourself …..do I want to to pack my own furniture and belongings or do I want a complete door to door removalists service?
If you decide to “Owner Pack” your shipment you must consider the various materials that you will need to safeguard your belongings so that they arrive at your new home intact. Obtaining the right removalist boxes is high on the list of priorities. You must to decide on the type of boxes that are needed? Where can find boxes? How many will be required and how much will they cost?
Removalist boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, fit for purpose. They are designed to safely transport specific goods. If you are packing your own goods you should source the appropriate materials from a moving company. For example, packing weighty books or tools into a standard size removalist box could result in serious damage to the contents if the box breaks and an injury to the person who handles the box. Building a relocation checklist and preparing an inventory of goods to be moved will help you decide on the type and number of boxes you require . It will also help you understand exactly what materials you’ll need. Using the right materials will ultimately save you time and money and give you some assurance that your possessions will arrive safely.
A full door to door service will include all boxes and packing material and labor costs from professional packing in your home to unpacking and removal of boxes and other material on delivery at your new home. Often you will find that the cost of having professional removalists will not cost as much as you first expected. You should consider the time and cost that you will spend completing your own packing and unpacking and the risks of damage to belongings and people. It may be a surprise to you at how the cost might not be much more for a complete door to door service. It is important to remember that transit insurance will not cover “Owner Packed” items for damage.
In a complete removal service, expertly trained pack teams such as those used by international removalists will make sure your belongings are packed safely and securely. Packaging is made from high quality materials and often purpose built. For example, high value items can require custom packaging and crating and so you might need an on-site carpenter to create a specific solution for the item you are packing.
Here are 6 basic packaging tips:
Furniture
- When travelling overseas, furniture can be wrapped in cushioned craft paper
- Fragile or high value items to ensure protection are wrapped and placed in custom built crates.
- Avoid the use of plastics on leather or polished timber furniture
Small Fragile Items
- Wrap glassware and china individually, cushion them and carefully box prior to shipment.
Large Fragile Items
- For safer handling and space-efficient loading contour-packing is required.
- Maximum protection can be secured with crating customized to your belongings
- Tissue and corrugated bubble-wrap gives your belongings added protection
Clothing
- Keep clothes flat and save space with special lay-down cartons
- Upright wardrobes let coats and suits remain hanging in the move and arrive in better condition
- Make sure your clothes are clean and dry before packing
Audio Visual
- Plasma and LCD screens must have purpose made packaging.
Rugs
- Roll your rugs if possible, don’t fold them
- To allow rugs to breathe wrap them with porous material
- Desiccant packets should be used to keep carpets moisture-free
- Make sure that your rugs are clean and dry before packing
Sourcing removalist boxes and having the right packaging materials is only the beginning. Your personal belongings can arrive safely if you choose a reputable international or interstate furniture removals company that has quality approved practices and industry trained staff.
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