Packing for your removal

Our customers frequently choose our full or partial packing services, but many also choose to self pack for their removal. Packing your belongings can be a way to save a bit of the cost of moving - but only if you do it correctly. If you don't pack your belongings well, they can break or become misplaced, costing you more in the long run through buying replacement items. And, of course, some things just can't be replaced.

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Removal boxes

Having good removal boxes is the first step to ensuring your packing and removal day goes well. We will advise you on boxes for your removal at the time you book to ensure you have enough of the right cartons for your needs. If you're not moving with us, you can purchase removals boxes from Britannia Bradshaw. 

Buy removal boxes & packing materials

You don't need to be moving with Britannia Bradshaw to buy our home moving boxes and supplies. We sell our sturdy, clean boxes in various sizes, wardrobe cartons, as well as bubble wrap and tape.

There's no minimum purchase - you can buy one box or buy enough for your entire house to be packed away, the choice is yours.

Home delivery is available - If you drive a very small car or don't drive at all, we can bring the boxes and supplies to you for a small fee. Please ask our representatives for more information on delivery costs for your cartons and supplies.

Packing for Your Removal Britannia Bradshaws
Packing for Your Removal Britannia Bradshaws

Don't overfill your boxes

Although our removals crews are fully trained and experienced in handling and removals, they are still just humans. Please don't make the boxes too heavy for them to carry. A good rule of thumb is if you can't pick up the box, neither can they. Pack light items such as bedding and linens in large boxes, and heavy items such as books in smaller boxes. And don't be afraid to put your cushions and pillows in with your heavier items - you can save space that way, and the boxes are still light enough to be picked up easily.

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No hazardous materials

Our insurance doesn't allow us to carry hazardous materials such as paint and other liquids. You'll need to arrange for these items to be moved yourself. We suggest putting them into a plastic container before attempting to transport hazardous materials.

Need help to get started packing? Download our free Self Packing Tips guide to help you get started and pack like an expert. 

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Storage and Packing

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Removal quote appointment booking service

Britannia Bradshaw can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0161 877 5555 (Manchester) or 0121 504 0966 (Birmingham & Coventry) and speak with one of our removals specialists.

How are our appointments carried out

In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.

See what our customers think of us...

Hard working, courteous team

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Used Britannia (Lanes) before

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Good experience with Lanes on a previous move compared to Pickfords on our last move

How would you rate your move team?
9/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Hard working, courteous team

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Nothing immediately obvious but the test will be when it all comes out of storage

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

John Parkhouse

Thanks so much it was faultless.

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Google 

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Y
ou guys were friendly and efficient and we felt like we were in experienced hands. 

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Alan, Paul, Tony and Rob were a lovely bunch working in the coldest days of the year! They did a great job at packing our belongings safely and delivering our things as well as building furniture.

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Nothing

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Thanks so much it was faultless.                                                                                                          

Robyn Duffy

Enormous thanks for providing such a professional and competent service.

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Diocese of Birmingham recommended list of firms to contact.

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Your willingness to be flexible and accommodate our desire (at a cheaper rate) to move in stages with a smaller van.

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Absolutely first rate. Hard working, cheerful, thoughtful, diligent, hardly put a foot wrong and very quick to acknowledge small issues that did come up.

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Nothing I can think of!

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Enormous thanks for providing such a professional and competent service.

Charlie Butler

The move was done at the time stated and very efficiently.

Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Details through post.

How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10

How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10

Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Friendly service and cheaper than other quote.

How would you rate your move team?
10/10

Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very efficient, professional and friendly.

How would you rate our communication?
10/10

How can we improve our service?
Not sure you can.

How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
The move was done at the time stated and very efficiently.

Christine Haley

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