A few packing tips from JWD Removals East Sussex

How to pack when moving house: tips to help you pack smarter and faster. If it seems like a monumental task, break it down into smaller jobs to make it feel more achievable.

By JWD Removals of Eastbourne 01323 430270

Packing up when moving house takes longer than anyone imagines, so the first step is to decide if you're going to do all the packing yourself, if you’re going to employ someone to do it for you, or if you’re going to settle on a combination of both. Whichever route you choose, start early, and if you’re doing your own packing, set aside a good amount of time each day to dedicate to it if you can.

Moving house kits containing boxes, mobile wardrobes, bubble wrap, tape, stickers and marker pens are available online – see JWD Removals for a wide selection of contents and prices. A removal company such as JWD Removals will actually pack all of the materials for you, china, glass etc.

Pack one room at a time and tackle the less used rooms first – not forgetting the loft and the garden shed – and then move towards the main living room, kitchen and bathroom. This way you’ll see the results quickly, and you can use the space to store the boxes from busier parts of the house.

Create labels for your boxes so that removers know where to put them in your new house. Stick the labels on the sides so that they’re easily seen when the boxes are piled on top of each other. Be specific – 'bedroom' isn’t enough unless you’re moving to a one-bedroomed property, nor is 'child's bedroom' if you have a family of four. It’s best to number the bedrooms and then when you arrive at your new house, label the relevant doors with their number so there's no doubt where each box goes.

Write on the label what each box contains. This way, the mover knows what’s fragile, and can also judge how heavy the box is going to be.

Take care not to overfill each box, or make it too heavy. If you’re packing books, for instance, only half fill the box, and then take up the rest of the space with super-light items such as cushions. A key recommendation from jwdremovals.co.uk is to pack lighter items in large boxes and heavy items in small boxes to reduce the temptation to overfill.

Finally, when you’re storing the boxes, put the heavier ones on the bottom of the pile.

Packing valuables
Gather all valuable jewellery, small family heirlooms, important paperwork and anything of sentimental value and pack them separately from your moving boxes. Take photos of any expensive or valuable big items, noting any existing scratches or bumps or other damage.

It’s probably best to keep them with you when you travel to your new home. If that’s not possible, mark the boxes as 'fragile' and alert the movers that this is precious cargo. 


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