This advice is supplied for those customers wishing to
take partial or full responsibility for packing and preparing the house
contents for removal by Schofield Removals. Our removal consultant will
take note of your wishes at the free no obligation survey of your house
contents. The resulting quote will contain full details of the removal
crews agreed responsibilities and tasks concerning your removal by Schofields.
General Advice - removal/storage packing
Be aware that most insurance companies will not provide cover for objects
not packed by your removal company.
You can never start packing too early. Last minute rushed packing can
easily lead to mishaps. Save time and money and give away/or sell objects
you really no longer want or have use for. Moving is a good opportunity
to reassess the value or usefulness to you of some of your possessions.
Don't cut corners by underpacking. Save costs by doing it yourself but
get the correct packing materials for the job. We can supply you with
all the packing
material and removal packing cases you will need and at very competitive
prices.
Important: No flammable (e.g. garden
machines not drained of petrol - old oil rags, paints, solvents), aerosol
products (toiletries/cleaners) gas containers, or poisonous household
products can be transported by a Schofield van.
Packing boxes/carton
Source and obtain strong 'double walled' containers/boxes and always use
tape to fasten the bottom and top of your boxes. Never use damaged, worn,
or thin cardboard boxes. If in doubt contact us for
industry
standard cartons or purchase one of our removal kits.
Pack all boxes to their tops and fill spaces with void filling material
such as shredded/crumpled paper. Larger spaces could be filled with
pillows or cushions. This will prevent movement of contents and give
the packing box rigidity when stacked. Unfilled boxes can be crushed
and overfilled bulging boxes can tear and fall apart or be dropped!
Rattling boxes mean insufficient space filling.
Don't overload your packing boxes with too many heavy items. You can
always fill spaces with lighter objects. Packed boxes should not on
average weigh more than 30lbs/15kgs each. Generally, the heavier the
object the smaller the container. Label each box as you go with the
room name or list of contents. If the contents are delicate or need
to remain upright clearly mark fragile and right side up.
Sequence your packing so that the least used possessions are packed
first. Do one room at a time. Last in first out - pack the most used
items to the top of your boxes.
Specific Packing Tips and Preparation for house
removal
Beds -
strip them bare and take them apart.
Books -
collectively books are heavy so use
small
strong cartons and don't overload. Pack them flat and alternate
the bindings for even stacking.
China -
wrap plates and dishes individually and pack vertically
in a
strong
carton. After wrapping with tissue paper nest bowls and cups inside
each other. Infill the gaps with tea towels or void filling material.
Crystal, china objects, bric-a-brac -
pack these up individually in packing paper tissue
or bubble wrap.
Clothing -
loose clothing and bedding can go into bin liners.
However we recommend the use of our
general
cartons for folded jumpers/trousers and
wardrobe
cartons to hang your garments to keep them all clean and crumple
free. Drawers can be packed with lightweight clothes and non fragile
items.
Cookers -
please make sure they are disconnected before
removal by a qualified person.
Electronic and Hi-Fi Equipment -
if you can keep the original packaging repack
them in it with any of the infill packing - this is the best solution.
Like all boxes tape them securely. For those with an LP collection remember
to tape down or secure the pick up arm on your turntable. Also wrap
and pack your LP's vertically.
Freezers and Refrigerators -
defrost and air in good time before moving day.
Secure all drawers and loose parts. Pad any vulnerable coils. Tape or
strap the doors shut with cardboard spacer to hold slightly open for
air circulation.
Furniture - self assembly -
these are generally not designed to be moved around
assembled. You need to dismantle them before the day of moving. Also
any other furniture too big to negotiate doorways will also need disassembling.
Talk to our removal consultant if you have anything that might cause
a problem moving.
Garage/Garden -
many items in these areas cannot be transported
by removal companies due to health and safety. They include solvent
based products (paints etc), poisons, flammable substances/liquids and
gas/aerosols. Tools should be clean, sharp edges wrapped and taped together
if loose. Pack your power tools with plenty of padding/infill. Protect
your possessions from oil and grease by covering the pedals and chains
of any bicycles and greased tools.
Glassware -
pad out the packing box's sides and bottom. Then
place screwed up tissue paper in side each bowl or glass and wrap each
separately. Generously cushion each glass object from its neighbours.
Do not cram in the container.
Mattresses -
Mirrors and Framed Pictures -
Silverware -
To prevent tarnishing and scratching of your silverware
use acid free tissue paper (we can supply) and don't use rubberbands.
Washing machines/tumble dryers -
remember to replace the securing transit bolts
in the drums that came with these machines. Alternatively, you can prevent
excessive movement by filling with towels, old linen and blankets.
Lastly keep aside a carton you will transport that has all the essential
things you might need when your first arrive at your new home, like medications
or a kettle and mugs to make drinks.
Should this all seem too much don't forget we are
here to help. If you change your mind about doing it yourself lets us
know well before moving day and we will take care of it.
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