Not properly packing your property is a false economy. So price may be lower,but if something is broken, then you will pay more to replace or repair it, and, there is no such thing as insurance cover for badly packed property. . Actually I will go further: The insurance industry hates insuring private property for moving. Insurance is expensive and so full of exclusions and excess clauses, that your best bet is to pack it properly.

One more thing about insurance. Your remover should not seek to insist on hefty insurance premiums. There are several reasons why it is not in their interest to allow a claim through. I do not wish to upset respectable and honourable removers, but I do advise:-If you want insurance, then get your own cover.

The quote you accept must allow for sufficient time, labour, and van space to handle your property gently. I spend so much time persuading new guys who come to work for me that it’s not about strength: - It’s about being careful - and that requires sufficent staff for job.

A quote which is too low may result in a lack of preparation, a careless rush, exhausted staff, and damage to your property.

The bottom line is:- Think about problems - discuss them fully with prospective removers, and make his job as transparent and easy as possible - pack properly with proper materials – insure yourself

Now low price you get will also represent good value.

You can find more help at student-movers-forum.comwhich offers advice on all removals, specialising in reducing cost of small moves and single items, by sharing transport, and facilitating load grouping, and return loads.

So,to help start you thinking about packing for any move that you might be planning:- Here are a few common examples of shocking packing:

Kitchen crockery and glass piled up in an open avocado box - rattle shake and break!

Stereos and computers covered by bin liners – worst of both worlds – not only are these items not protected, but mover cannot see what is being handled.

Picture glass protected with bubble wrap – is protected from nothing. You must cover picture glass with cardboard like a flattened box

Clothes and bedding stuffed into a single and probably open bin bag – they invariably rip. If you must (and you will!), double up bags and leave room to tie them up. Boxes are far better.

Books, paperwork and vinyl in large boxes that almost weigh as much as a piano – A 12 bottle wine box is maximum size.

Pack boxes tidily so they close flat (with nothing poking out) for stacking. Keep weight managable. Mark them clearly with your address and contact numbers. Package as much as you can and number boxes so you (or receiver) will be able to check that everything has arrived. Have a successful move!

You can read more about reducing your removal cost together with packing and packaging advice at:-WWW.student-movers-forum.com

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