How To Keep Your Belongings Safe During A Move

Moving house is a big step in life. You might be going to a different city, moving into your first home by yourself or going somewhere bigger. Whatever you’re doing, you want to make sure your belongings are safe during the move. You don’t want to arrive at your new home to find broken and damaged possessions.

So read on for tips that will help to keep your items safe during your move.

Don’t Overpack

You’ll be tempted to try and shove as many of your possessions in a box as possible so there are fewer boxes to move. But you want to make sure they’re not too full. Having a box that is too heavy might lead to it slipping from somebody's hands and breaking what is inside. To make boxes easier to lift, try to use boxes that have handles on them.

The best way to pack a box is to include the heaviest items at the bottom and leave around an inch of space at the top of the box. If you’re packing a lot of heavy items, try to spread them out between a lot of boxes, distributing weight as evenly as possible.

Bubble Wrap

Bubble wrap is a mover's best friend. You can use it to secure your belongings and prevent damage. It provides safety where even if your possessions move during transit, hundreds of tiny bubbles filled with air cushion your belongings. You can wrap up individual items, or shove into gaps between possessions to reduce the amount of empty space in a box.

If you don’t have any bubble wrap around, you can cushion belongings with things you find around the house. Grab some towels or dishcloths instead. You should be trying to keep your most breakable items covered and surrounded by soft, safe surfaces that will prevent any damage.

Single Out Fragile Items

For some fragile items, sometimes it is best to keep them separate from packing with everything else. This way you can give them the time and attention they need. You can then load them into a separate section of your truck or car, keeping them separate from less valuable items.

Hire A Professional Packing Service

If you’re worried about your possessions being broken during a move, hire professional packing and moving service to assist you. They are experts in making sure your belongings are safe, using tried and tested methods with years of experience.



Michael Garrett Removals & Storage

If you’re looking for an experienced removals company in Paignton and across the country, get in touch with the team at Michael Garrett Removals. We can offer a complete service, including packing up your belongings with our packing materials to ensure everything is kept safe in transit.

We have a fleet of removals vans standing by to help, so give us a call now on 01803 528 582 to talk through your requirements and request a free quote. If you want to find out more about our services, visit our website now.