Putting some, or all, of your furniture and effects into storage can be a daunting prospect - particularly if you have not had to do this before. Most people do not choose to store things - it is usually due to circumstances beyond their control. However, moving house via storage can relieve some of the pressures of buying, selling and moving all on the same day.

To help avoid any problems whilst you are in store, please do NOT pack for storage any of the following:

• Personal paperwork, e.g. passports, car documents, anything relating to the purchase of your next house(!), diaries, insurance and medical documents etc.
• Clothes - assume you will be in store for 2-3 times longer than planned!
• Fresh food.
• Plants - outside tubs and pots should he completely emptied and cleaned.
• Firearms of any description.
• Explosives/Inflammables - Calor gas, petrol in mowers / strimmers / outboards, old paint, creosote, paraffin, oil etc.
• Woodworm or infestations of any kind!

Also - please ensure fridges and freezers are emptied, defrosted and cleaned.

Tape bottom of box!

Put heavy things in small boxes, e.g.- books/records/magazines etc. Use larger boxes for lighter effects/general purpose.

Tape tops of boxes (when full !), and label clearly as to contents and destination e.g. lounge / kitchen / bedroom 1/2/3 etc., at new home. Label fragile boxes - "FRAGILE".

Put bedding and "softies" in black binliners.

Leave chest drawers full.( Not divan drawers, which need to be empty). If pictures are too large to box, we can deal with them individually on removal day.

If you find you need assistance with packing, please contact us 3 - 4 days in advance of move - we can part pack for you at an hourly rate. Leave hanging clothes on rails - we bring travelling garment boxes on move day. When it is all over, and you are unpacking, cut the tape with a knife and fold boxes flat. When all boxes are empty, telephone us to arrange collection.

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