As a general guide use your common sense!

  • Packing your items for a move overseas is little different to moving within
    the UK and some helpful points are listed here:

  • Start packing and planning as early as possible. Use the container details
    to decide where you want your items to be safely stowed.

  • Do not ship important documentation such as passports, birth certificates,
    marriage licences, medicals records, airline tickets or visas.

  • Do not ship cash, coins, furs or jewellery.

  • Do not leave anything to pack on the day of the container collection.

  • Unless your goods are ‘Professionally Packed’ (i.e. you have paid a
    company to do it) the Insurance Company will exclude breakage.

  • Use paper (newspaper print will stain)/bubble wrap/foam.

  • Plates - Wrap individually and stack on their sides.

  • Glasses - Wrap individually and pack standing up.

  • Glass Frames/Mirrors - Wrap individually and provide extra security with
    cardboard or a picture carton.

  • Fragile Items - Wrap individually and use extra paper etc. to fill any gaps in
    the box.

  • Furniture - Protect with bubble wrap to avoid scratches, dents etc.
    (including any table/chair legs).

  • Fax Machines/ Printers - Remove ink cartridges.

  • Washing Machines/Dish washers - Disconnect and drain the hoses.

  • Garden Hoses - Drain.

  • Always tape the boxes together for extra strength.

  • Label all packaged items clearly.

 

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