How to Pack for Your Move
Master the art of packing with our comprehensive guide. Learn professional techniques to pack efficiently, safely, and stress-free for your upcoming move.
Essential Packing Tips
Follow these professional packing tips to ensure your belongings arrive safely and your move goes smoothly.
Start Early
Begin packing at least 2-3 weeks before your move date. Start with items you use less frequently.
Gather Supplies
Stock up on boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and markers for labeling.
Declutter First
Sort through your belongings and donate, sell, or discard items you no longer need.
Pack Room by Room
Focus on one room at a time to stay organized and avoid mixing items from different areas.
Label Everything
Clearly label each box with the room name and a brief description of contents.
Pack Heavy Items First
Place heavy items at the bottom of boxes and lighter items on top to prevent damage.
Room-by-Room Packing Guide
Detailed packing instructions for each room in your home to ensure nothing is overlooked.
Kitchen
Items to Pack:
- Dishes and glassware
- Cookware
- Small appliances
- Pantry items
Pro Tip:
Wrap fragile items in packing paper and use dividers for plates.
Living Room
Items to Pack:
- Electronics
- Books
- Decorations
- Furniture
Pro Tip:
Take photos of electronics connections before disconnecting.
Bedroom
Items to Pack:
- Clothing
- Bedding
- Personal items
- Furniture
Pro Tip:
Use wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes to prevent wrinkles.
Bathroom
Items to Pack:
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Cleaning supplies
- Medicine
Pro Tip:
Pack toiletries in sealed bags to prevent leaks.
Essential Packing Materials
Stock up on these essential packing supplies to ensure your belongings are properly protected.
Moving Boxes
Various sizes for different items
Bubble Wrap
Protection for fragile items
Packing Paper
Wrapping and cushioning
Packing Tape
Secure boxes and packages
Packing Timeline
Follow this timeline to ensure you're fully packed and ready for your move day.
8 Weeks Before
Start decluttering and organizing your home. Begin collecting packing supplies.
6 Weeks Before
Start packing non-essential items like books, decorations, and seasonal clothing.
4 Weeks Before
Pack kitchen items you don't use daily and start on bedrooms.
2 Weeks Before
Pack most remaining items, leaving only essentials for daily use.
1 Week Before
Pack essentials box and do final packing of remaining items.
We offer a guaranteed, all-inclusive flat fee, locked in before your move day. Which means the duration of your move will not impact your move price. We always include the following services at no extra charge to you.
We include all of the following services at no extra charge to you.
Smart & Flat-screen TVs – Protected and packed in oversized LCD/plasma/LED box
Wardrobe Clothes – Hung and packed into a Piece of Cake wardrobe box
Standard sized Mirrors – Protected and packed in cardboard box
Lamps – Packed in lamp box with shade removed and wrapped
Paintings – Protected and packed in cardboard or picture crate
Small Art Sculptures – Protected and packed in sturdy cardboard box
Computers – Wrapped and packed in cardboard box and kept flat
Electronics – Wrapped and packed in cardboard box with bundled cabling alongside it
Need storage for your items? We offer flexible
We will pick up your items from your doorstep and deliver them to our secure Northamptonshire storage facility, where they will be safely stored for as little or as long as you like. Just let us know when you need your items back and we will drop them off at a time that suits you.
Our Packing Services
Full Packing
We remove the hassle of packing up all of your valuable items safely. You can decide what you want us to pack, there is no minimum limit to our packing service. You can use us to pack just your kitchen or your entire house.
Platinum Packing
We will not only pack up all of your items, we will unpack all of your belongings into your new address. You just tell us what and where you want everything placed.
Plastic Bin Hire
Our eco friendly plastic moving bins are delivered to your door with no assembly required. Once you're done we will pick them up and sanitize them so that they can be used again.
Box and Material Delivery
We have made it easy by bundling important moving supplies into packages that suit your lifestyle. Delivered to your door before your move date.
Valuable Item Packing
Your valuable furniture pieces, antiques and artwork will be safely handled with the utmost care. We will build custom crates for your items, wrap them with durable packing material and ensure the appropriate lifting resources.
Pianos
It takes specialized skills, equipment and training to move a piano safely, especially in the London Area. We have experience moving upright, horizontal and all piano styles in between.
Put your feet up with our complete packing experience
We can pack your whole home, a few boxes or your most valuable items. Our packing methods and the high-quality packing materials we use are matched specifically to each of your items.
