Domestic Moves

Moving home consists of packing and transporting lots of different objects, each of different size, shape and value, from one location to another. A daunting prospect at anytime, Reads Removals, move house over 3000 times a year, choose Reads Removals and be confident you have made the right decision

What to take

Reads Removals offer a complete service, from packing to unpacking truly making moving home a stress free experience. allowing you to live as normal right up to a day before your move. There is a small extra charge for this service, however after you move we are confident you will agree with all others that have gone before you, that little extra was money well spent. Decide what to take early on, making sure we know what's moving at the earliest stages. Do not place everything into one room or area, this makes it very difficult for our crews and and may slow them down.

We do however understand that your belongings are very personal to you, and you would prefer to pack your own possessions, we have compiled this self pack advice, which we give freely and hope it will assist in your preparation for your move.

Packing Materials

There are three different size cartons, suitable for fragile items, soft lines, games, books and CD's; packing tape, white wrapping paper, bubble wrap with a whole host of other items which will assist your own packing, all the items available may be view via our online shop.

How and What to pack

ALWAYS use paper or tissue when packing,

NEVER place "breakable" items in a carton unwrapped. You may use news paper, but the print will mark, thus giving you a lot of extra cleaning once unpacked.

NEVER overfill cartons, remember these have to be lifted, and always use the right carton for the job

Fragile Items When packing fragile/breakable items always use paper or tissue placing heavier items at the bottom of the carton, finishing off with the lighter more delicate object on the top. Plates, saucers, dishes and any other flat items always pack on their edge, never flat. Glasses, cups and mugs upright, never on their sides. Vases , jugs and other items of this nature should also be packed upright. If possible screw some paper up and place a layer on the bottom of each carton before starting, this will give added protection, also repeating this after each layer.

Pictures and Mirrors These should be packed in cartons when ever possible, wrapped and upright. If they are too large to go into cartons you should pack them individually in cardboard and bubble wrap.

Hi-Fi Equipment Make sure all the wiring has been disconnected and placed in a carton for safe keeping, if the Hi-Fi is in a cabinet, it is best removed and placed in a carton. Make sure the turntable is secured following the manufacturers handbook.

Automatic Washing machines/Dishwashers These should be drained and where necessary the drum of the washing machine should be secured, following the manufacturers handbook instructions.

Lampshades These items because of their very nature are very fragile, Always where possible place them in a carton, never force or push them to fit. If they are too large to fit in a suitable carton wrap them separately.

Self Assembly Furniture Due to the very nature of self assembly furniture, dismantling is recommended of all items before moving.