Packing and Moving Tips for Long Distance Relocation

Quality Removals Canberra recommends that you pack as many of your items as possible before the day of your move, as this may help you save money on the total cost of your move. Following the below moving and packing tips prepared by Quality Removals Canberra may help you pack your items for a safe move.

Selecting the right packing materials for different item is one of the most important parts of packing. When you select packing materials for your moving items, please consider these guidelines:

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  Always use strong, double corrugated moving cartons with tops or flaps that fold shut. Please do not pack your items in used boxes from local grocery stores etc. These boxes are often flimsy and can carry insects. Always use double corrugated moving boxes. The stronger your moving boxes, the better chance your goods have of surviving any mishaps, should they occur.

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  You can use old newspaper for packing material, but the ink may rub off or stain certain items. Quality Removals Canberra recommends that you use plain blank butchers paper that we can provide you.

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  Use original packing materials for all your electronic items such as TVs, computers, printers, etc. Quality Removals Canberra does not provide any coverage for damage to electronic items if these items are not packed in their original packaging.

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  Quality Removals Canberra recommends that you use plastic covers for mattresses, couches, chairs etc. This will prevent them from being marked or scratched during the move.

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  It is recommended that you buy speciality moving boxes for mirrors and artwork.

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  You may need other packing materials before your move, including zip lock plastic bags and labels for parts storage and identification, bubble wrap for added protection, tissue and Kraft paper, corrugated paper rolls for fragile items, furniture wrap, heavy-duty packaging tape (1-1/2 to 2 inches wide) for sealing moving boxes (this is much more reliable than duct tape).

After you have obtained all the packing and moving materials you require, we recommend that you select a room in your house that has a work area large enough to handle different sizes of moving boxes. Make sure you have enough space for all your packing materials, moving boxes and items to be packed for moving. We recommend that you choose a strong work surface.

After you have obtained all the packing and moving materials you require, we recommend that you select a room in your house that has a work area large enough to handle different sizes of moving boxes. Make sure you have enough space for all your packing materials, moving boxes and items to be packed for moving. We recommend that you choose a strong work surface.

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.

Do you have any questions about our removal services? Are you wondering if Quality Removals is right for you? Would you like a free quote? Do you need some expert advice? Whatever the case, please get in touch with us today via phone or email. We’re here to help with all your Canberra removals needs.