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Packing Tips
PACKING. If Sturgess and Timson Removals have quoted to perform this work for you there is little more to add, but if you have decided to do your own packing then please ensure that the containers you use are strong enough to allow stacking in the van without harming the contents, and ensure that each container is not filled above its top level which could also prevent stacking. Consideration should be given to the number of heavy articles place in each container, as a carton or tea chest full of books can prove difficult to move even for the strongest member of the moving team. Only half fill such containers and then top up with lighter items. Also please number all cartons and boxes.
BOOKS and records are deceptively heavy, half sized cartons may be available for these. As an alternative half fill the larger cartons and put light things on top. Pack books alternatively spine down.
DRAWERS in chests can be left filled with linen and clothes, but ensure that and heavy, fragile or valuable items are emptied. Drawers in divan beds should be emptied.
CLOTHES rails or wardrobe cartons are provided on the day for the contents of wardrobes. Please make sure all hangers are the same way round as this makes transferring them onto the rails much easier. All other small effects in wardrobes should be packed into boxes.
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LAMP shades should be removed and packed seperately. Leave normal light bulbs but, at £12-£15 each, only a philanthropist would leave the long life low energy bulbs.
PLANTS pack 5 or 6 smaller plants into a carton with some packing material between the pots so they won't fall over, seal the box with the flaps up to give extra protection. Leave larger plants for us to deal with. Whilst we will take every care of your plants they are not covered by insurance. In winter on longer journeys frost can be a problem for the more delicate plants. Garden plants/shrubs can be taken but make sure the roots are well bagged up to avoid loose soil in the back of the van.
FRIDGES AND FREEZES should be emptied and defrosted.(If Fridges and freezers are to be stored they should be washed out with a strong solution of bicarbonate of soda and hot water to avoid unpleasant odours (detergent is not recommended)) Contents may be left in freezers provided that they are bagged and the journey is short. The bags will be taken out immediately prior to it being moved to be replaced when the freezer is in position in the van. Whilst freezers can be plugged in overnight at our depot the contents are not covered by our insurance.
COOKERS should be cleaned thoroughly as grease can lead to a nasty accident.Our moving teams are strictly forbidden to tamper with any main supply. Pack the glass plate out of the microwave and any loose fittings off the cooker.
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WASHING MACHINES should be disconnected and contents emptied. A drum locking bar should be fitted to automatic machines. Whilst we move thousands of machines without locking bars and have no problems, it should be noted that fitting the bar is part of the manufacturers warranty.
GARDEN TOOLS and equipment should be cleaned as they will be going in the same van as your furniture. Note, we normally load these last to keep them as far away from your household items as possible.
SWINGS AND SLIDES will have to be dismantled. Squirt penetrating oil into the nuts a few days before you intend dismantling them.
SHEDS AND GREENHOUSES should be dismantled in advance. Wrap the glass individually and tie in carryable bundles. Furniture is highly inflammable and so no fuel or gas bottles can be loaded. See the storage section page for details of items that cannot be stored.
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PETS Pets are your responsibility and should be kept clear of work. Dogs for example may well think that the removal men are stealing your furniture. Fish tanks should be drained to the gravel and the fish taken in the car in a sealable bucket half filled with water. Consult your local stockists for exotic species.
CHILDREN are always excited by the idea of moving and you may want them to be present, but please make sure they are well supervised and stay off the van.
See Our Kids stuff Pages
DO NOT MOVE STICKERS Items that you are leaving behind or are taking with you in the car should be clearly marked with the coloured stickers. This is particularly important where storage is involved.
DIY WARDROBE DISMANTLING Dismantling should only be carried out where absolutely necessary. The old style wardrobes divide in the middle, so all the pieces which cross the joint will have to be removed. Modern wardrobes dismantle into panels, great care must be taken with the sections as chipboard is very easily damaged. Start by removing the back, then if possible lay the wardrobe on its back. Tape any fittings to the relevant sections.
SELF ASSEMBLE FURNITURE Dismantling and re-erection of self assemble furniture is not covered by Sturgess and Timson Removals quotations. The most appropriate person to dismantle and re-assemble these fittings is the person who originally assembled them, and this work should be performed prior to the arrival of the moving team.
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