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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Every member of the move team where a joy to be with
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Was recommended by Strike and after speaking to Claire numerous times after my completion dates had changed, she was very helpful and kept in touch if we needed help
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?
First impressions on how professional and helpful you are
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Every member of the move team where a joy to be with they moved everything with a smile and there professionalism is off the chart from loading the stuff in the vans to unloading them in the house and placing our items in the areas we wanted and again did it with smiles on their faces.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Don't know really, everyone and everything was fantastic
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
The move went very smoothly
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Postal flyer
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?
Liked your approach
How would you rate your move team?
9/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They were very efficient
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
You can’t
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 went very smoothly
Quick, efficient, clean and careful
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Previous experience
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?
You provided a prompt quote and were able to accommodate us on the dates we wanted
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Quick, efficient, clean and careful and they were polite and pleasant
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
I have no suggestion to make.
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?
Never again but that has nothing to do with your team
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