The 10 Commandments

1) Protect it.
We are not a specialist removals company, we are a delivery company.
Wrap and protect all items as though you were posting them.
We carry protective blankets but overall protection & insurance of goods is YOUR responsibility.

2) Dismantle it.
Dismantle any large pieces of furniture, this makes things easier to handle, saves space and therefore saves money.
Don't forget you can pack drawers as well to save space, but don't make items too heavy to handle.
Take peddles of bicycles. Wrap everything that needs protecting.

3) Box it.
Boxes are neat and stackable, again saving space & money but make sure YOU can lift them.
If they are too heavy they will CRUSH in transit so mix heavy items such as books with items like pillows.
We can "cage" your items more easily for safety in transit if they stack neatly.

4) Pack it well.
Fill up boxes with clothes etc to stop loose items from moving about and to stop boxes from collapsing.
Don't worry too much about emptying chests of drawers either if they mainly contain clothes,
it saves you time - and ironing at the other end.

5) Label it.
Labels on boxes make life easier later.
For your own convenience if you know what each box contains you will save time and mess unpacking.

6) Tape it.
Tape all doors, parts, flaps etc securely.
Anything that moves freely can get broken easily, help yourself by keeping it secure.
Any long loose items like bed slats or garden tools should be gathered together and taped
and then any sharp edges, shielded with card and tape.

7) Clean it.
Fridges, freezers, ovens etc need to be clean when transported and can then be packed to maximise space.
 Dust tops of wardrobes and wall units etc. It makes it cleaner for us to carry them and saves you work on delivery.

8) Drain it.
Washing machines & dishwashers can leak onto YOUR items.
Drain and dry them thoroughly, don't use them for a few days prior to transportation.
We cannot take paint, fuel, flammable liquids or hazardous chemicals.
Fuel from motorcycles and generators etc must be emptied prior to removal.

9) Hang it
Place hanging garments together & pull a black bin bag over them, making a small hole for the hanger hook to come through.
This saves you spending a money on wardrobe boxes and we can then hang the items in the van.

10) THINK!!
Potted plants take up a lot of floor space and wastes the space above.
Don't take them unless really necessary, and even then maybe put them in tins for re-planting later.