It Is Not Hard to Reduce Costs of Home Removals Stockwell
Posted on 21/08/2014
Home removals Stockwell can be expensive, but the expenses are possible to reduce by utilising DIY options and observing certain basic rules of thumb. The first thing to do is to determine the tasks that you can do by yourself. Normally, it is possible to do the whole process of packing by yourself. For that to happen, you should be adequately knowledgeable in basic packing and how the whole thing works. Knowing how to do it right is the key here. For starters, you can benefit from ‘veteran’ movers; any acquaintance or friend who has previous experience of removals/moving can advise you on how to do it and what would you need to do so.
The most important thing is to start early. Packing takes time and one can easily overestimate one’s ability at such a seemingly straightforward plain task! Do not make that mistake. By starting early, you would be able to work at a comfortable pace. Any last minute rushing, which may result in undesirable inconvenience, can easily be avoided. A checklist is a useful tool for a DIY packer. One important thing to keep in mind is that the goods or items that you pack by yourself –commonly referred to as PBOs (packed by owner) by the Stockwell moving companies– are not covered in insurance. So, it becomes even more important that you pack your stuff the right way to avoid any damage or broken goods, etc. Another wise thing to do is to get rid of all the clutter and stuff that you do not need. You can arrange a garage sale, or if you prefer you can donate it to a charity. By getting rid of all the unneeded stuff, you would reduce your moving/removal expenses and would have fewer things to pack. You should start by packing one room at a time. Stay organized, and do not rush things. For packing, you would need strong walled boxes of different sizes, pair of scissors/razor blade, water resistant dark inked maker, packing tape, bubble wrap and loose fill. Using proper packing material is important. Though you can use newspaper, old pillows, clothe sheets, etc. as well for padding purposes. Boxes should be filled compactly, with all the loose spaces having been filled. That way any ‘internal collisions’ (which may result in damage to the items) in the boxes can be prevented. The items to be packed should be divided into two general categories: heavy and light. Heavy items should be packed in smaller boxes. Light items should be packed in larger boxes. That is to keep the weight of the boxes manageable. A general rule is to keep the weight of each box around 30 kg on average. Proper labelling is vital. You must also mention the contents of the box in the description. Fragile items must be labelled so. Moreover, adequate padding shall be provided during the packing of these items. Every item, when possible, should be wrapped individually.
For crockery and china, wrap each item in newspaper or packing paper and place them vertically in the box. Plasma televisions, hi-fi sound systems and other such electronic equipment must be packed in their original packing. Do not forget to set aside a separate box containing the bare essentials that you may need on your arrival at your new house.
Removals in Stockwell will be all the more affordable and the DIY removals easily done if you can make use of the tips and packing guidelines above.
