Pro Packing Tips To Get Your House Move Under Control

Our top tips from experts

Packing can be one of the many house moving tasks that you put off until the last minute. If just the thought of packing makes you want to run for the hills, we’ve got you covered with our top tips.

Get someone else to do the heavy lifting

Did you know that some removal companies can do all the packing for you? Yes, you read that right. Some companies, for an extra fee, will pack all your items as well as do all the heavy lifting. It’s worth checking ahead of time whether there are any items they can’t handle. Often, this will include things like personal documents, valuables and money.

If you’re pushed for time and/or stressed at the thought of packing the entire contents of your home, it’s reassuring to know you can have a helping hand. If you’re comfortable with a removal company packing your items, it’s certainly a great time saver and the ultimate hassle-free way to get your packing done.

Hallam Removals, a leading Sheffield removals company, offers this service. Make an enquiry today.

Our advice is to check the company’s credentials. If they’ve had plenty of experience they will know the most efficient and secure way to pack and transport your items from A to B.

Prefer to do it all yourself?

If you prefer to do it all yourself, the second half of this guide is just for you.

Declutter first

Decluttering means you have less to pack and unpack. In fact, moving house is an excellent chance to throw out all those items you no longer need.

Get all your packing materials ahead of time

It’s worth checking with your removal company to see if you can buy packing materials from them. They should be able to provide them at a discounted rate compared to buying on the high street. They can also advise on how many boxes you need based on the size of your property and volume of contents.

Bite size chunks

Some people prefer to do their packing room by room. If you have a particularly cluttered or large room, you may want to break it up into smaller sections. The idea is to make it as manageable as possible.

Set a timer and a goal (and stick to it)

By setting a timer and a goal, you have something to work towards. Spending an honest hour on packing is better than spending the best part of a day getting distracted.

You could decide to cram in an hour each day, and more time at the weekends, perhaps. However, you choose to complete your packing, make sure it’s manageable.

We hope the packing tips in this guide will help you get your house move under control. You can also read our moving guide for even more advice.