Packing options

Mr & Mrs Brown were moving home, they had been in the same house for nearly 30 years and they decided to downsize from their four bedroomed house to a two bed apartment.

They were unaware of the packing options available to them.

As they were only moving a short distance Alderley Edge to Stockport they thought they could cope with packing themselves, collecting boxes from supermarkets,  friends and neighbours, with some saved newspapers to wrap crockery and ornaments.

Unfortunately, half way through packing the living room, Mr Brown picked up a large box of books felt something go in his back, well that was it, poor Mrs Brown had to complete  the rest of the packing herself, and because she had trouble lifting the boxes, she only half filled them.

The removal men arrived on the day of the move and guess what, Mr & Mrs Brown had twice as much to move, the removal men were not happy bunnies. The boxes could not be stacked safely because they had not been packed correctly, and because of all the different shapes and sizes, well you can imagine.......

DIY MOVING

Mr & Mrs Jackson were experienced movers having moved several times by Mr J's company, there latest removal was from Wilmslow in Cheshire to South London, they opted for a full pack service simply because they did not have the time to pack.

The removal men arrived on the first day to carry out the packing service.

Module cartons varying in size were used to pack books, bedding, china and glassware, picture and mirrors.

Hanging garment carriers were used to transport clothes.

All the fragile items were individually wrapped in clean white paper and placed in the appropriate carton, once sealed the carton was marked showing the content and the room which these items had been packed from, all cartons had been marked in the same manner, this would make things easier at delivery where the removal crew would place the cartons for the Jacksons to unpack at there leisure, although Britannia Bradshaws had offered this service of unpacking as a quotation option.

The television was placed in a specially designed carrier, and the settee, chairs and mattresses had protective covers.

 The Jackson's also had an antique chest which was fully export wrapped in paper lined bubble wrap.

Once packed the cartons were loaded on the removal van, all the furniture was  loaded using full woollen blanket protection to ensure that everything arrived safely.

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 Mr & Mrs Wilman were moving from Manchester to Auckland New Zealand.

Mrs W was really concerned about the packing of her household goods and lladro figurines.

Mr W was only worried about what he could fit into the container as he wanted to ship his car as well as all the household effects.

A home survey was arranged and Britannia Bradshaw's International surveyor explained the packing and wrapping process.

All materials required for this removal are new and specifically designed for an International removal.

Small fragile items are wrapped in tissue and white paper and placed in a padded based carton.

 Mrs Wilman's lladro was repacked into their own original boxes then overpacked into the removals fragile carton, some ornaments also needed special care and were protected once wrapped in a small box filled with polychips then overpacked as above.

Books would be packed to British library standards new books flat and older ones spine down.

Space saving lay flat cartons were used for linen and clothes although Mr Wilman's suits and some of Mrs Wilmans dresses would be transported in hanging garment carriers.

Measurements were taken for some large pictures, mirrors, plasma television, and a glass top table as they needed extra protection and once wrapped they would be placed in a wooden crate specifically made for that item.

The dining table did not require a wooden crate but once wrapped it would then be card crated to give it added protection.

All outside effects had to be clean, including golf clubs, shoes, bicycles and a tent.

The car was to be steam cleaned ready for shipment, although Mr W was advised that it may not pass the customs inspection and may have to be done again on arrival at Auckland.

The total volume was calculated and a 40 ft shipping container was required so that the car could be added once all the furniture and effects had been loaded.

The car would be cleared by customs and once the necessary checks had been completed would be handed over to Mr Wilman at the Auckland warehouse.

All the household effects would be customs cleared, delivered, unpacked and the used materials removed for recycling.

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