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Expert advice based on real experience
Packing properly before your move is one of the best ways to protect your belongings, save time, and reduce stress. After years of hands-on moving experience, we’ve seen how packing mistakes lead to breakages, delays, and extra cost.
To help you prepare, here are 10 proven packing tips that make your move smoother, safer, and more efficient.
While soft, recycled boxes might seem eco-friendly or cost-effective, they often collapse under weight and don’t stack safely. This puts your items at risk of damage in transit.
Use strong, double-walled removal boxes designed to hold their shape, protect your belongings, and stack neatly in the van.
Packing by room keeps your move organised and easier to unpack. Start with less-used rooms and keep similar items together.
Colour-coding each room with tape or stickers allows movers to identify where each box belongs instantly — no need to read every label. This speeds up unloading and reduces confusion on moving day.
Wrap all fragile items individually using bubble wrap or packing paper. Fill empty space inside the box to prevent movement, and avoid overloading boxes with breakables.
Prepare a clearly labelled box with the essentials you’ll need right after moving in — think toiletries, chargers, tea and kettle, snacks, tools, loo roll, and important documents.
This should stay with you for easy access.
Keep hanging clothes on hangers and group them inside wardrobe boxes or with garment covers. Folded clothes can go in medium-sized boxes.
Soft clothing also makes useful padding material for protecting fragile items and filling gaps.
No original TV box? No problem. Use soft padding like blankets, duvets or old pillows to protect the screen, then secure everything strongly.
Always move TVs upright, not flat. Flat screens are vulnerable to pressure and cracks.
Pro tip: Professional movers often use household padding along with removal blankets and cling film to protect screens during transport.
Wrap paintings and framed artwork individually with bubble wrap or thick packing paper. Pay extra attention to corners and use cardboard between items if you pack more than one together.
Store framed pieces vertically to avoid cracking or damage — never flat.
If an item can be taken apart, do it. Remove legs from tables, detach mirrors, and keep screws or fittings in labelled bags taped to the furniture.
Use thick coverings or furniture blankets to protect surfaces from scratches and dents during loading.
Books are deceptively heavy. Use small, strong boxes and don’t overfill them.
To balance the weight, add lighter items such as cushions or clothing on top if needed. This makes lifting safer and reduces the risk of breakage.
Not sure how to pack something safely? Ask. Every move is different, and certain items — like antiques, pianos or artwork — may require specialist care.
Professional advice or help can prevent costly damage and reduce stress on moving day.
If you’d like expert support, Graham from Move It Removals offers full and part-packing services, along with a trusted home removals team that takes the pressure off your move.
Our experienced movers know how to protect your belongings, plan ahead, and make moving day run like clockwork.
Whether you’re planning a small move or relocating a large family home, we’re here to help — and happy to answer any questions along the way.
Good packing is about more than just boxes. It’s about planning ahead, protecting what matters, and working with experienced professionals who understand how to move your home safely and efficiently.
At Move It, we believe every move should be handled with care, communication and confidence. From your first call to the final box unloaded, we’re here to help you feel organised and supported.If you’re planning a move and want clear advice, flexible support and a straightforward quote from a local, family-run removals team — get in touch with Graham from Move It today.
A smooth, stress-free move starts with the right conversation.