Self packing for your removal
While many of our customers choose our full or partial packing services, many also choose to pack their belongings themselves. Packing your belongings can be a way to save a bit of the cost of moving - but only if you do it well. If you don't pack your belongings safely during the process of moving they can break or become damaged, which can cost you more in the long run through buying replacement items. And, unfortunately, some things just can't be replaced.
Hazardous materials
We can’t transport things like paints and other potentially hazardous substances that you might have in your garage or shed. If you want to move these you should pack them carefully in plastic containers and decide how to move them yourself as our insurance doesn’t allow us to do this for you.
Removal boxes
Having good removal boxes is the first step to ensuring your packing and removal day goes well. We will advise you on boxes for your removal at the time you book to ensure you have enough of the right cartons for your needs.
Even if you're not moving with Britannia Goodwins International Removals & Storage, you can purchase removals boxes from us.
Are you packing your own belongings?
Our top tips
- Start as early as possible – this is an excellent time to discard items you don’t want or haven’t used for a while.
- Tackle one room at a time. Sort items into 3 categories: pack the things you want to keep and sort the rest into “give to charity” or “throw away”.
- You can pack most possessions that aren’t needed on a daily basis.
- Take time to pack carefully, especially fragile items like plates and glasses. Use plenty of packing paper. The best way to pack plates, for example, is to put a layer of crumpled up paper in the base of the box. Wrap each plate individually, stack the plates sideways and place an additional layer of crumpled paper on top before you seal the box.
- Don’t forget to label the box FRAGILE - CHINA AND GLASS.
- Please remember to empty and defrost your fridge and freezer.
- We can supply you with special wardrobe boxes to put your hanging clothes in as your wardrobes and cupboards need to be empty when we move them.
- Have you any items that need to be dismantled before moving e.g. bookshelves? If so, remember to keep any screws and fittings in a clearly labelled bag.
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Goodwins Removals & Storage can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 01785 251161 and speaking with one of our Stafford and Cheshire removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
See what our customers think of us...
Thanks guys, you were the best
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Our original removals were unable to move us due to short notice on completion date. Recommended by Ewe move agent.
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Great price and really helped us out when we had just a week’s notice to move. Also dismantled and reassembled triple wardrobe on the day which made a massive difference.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Paul and Alan were tremendous from the minute they arrived. Constantly communicating with me and checking in regarding where boxes/items needed to go. They stored everything and organised our belongings brilliantly making the whole experience seamless and easy. Thanks guys, you were the best!
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
You can’t!
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Garden pots were stored at your yard and yet to be delivered but we had no issues with this due to van size available to us
Your service was great from the office staff through to the removers
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Yours was a competitive quote and I found you by googling removal companies
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Good quote and you could fit in with our moving date
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They arrived early, were very efficient and polite and helpful
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Your service was great from the office staff through to the removers
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
I would highly recommend you
Very grateful for the spirit in which they went about their work.
Email to Lynne
Dear Lynne
Darren and the team arrived on 16th October to start the packing and removal process, which was completed on 18th. Our domestic situation had been frustrated by a call only two days earlier to tell us that our proposed house purchase in Harrogate had fallen through. This greatly altered the amount of stuff that we could send for longer term storage, and we were still revising our arrangements when your team arrived.
So we (Pamela and me, and our sons, Simon and Richard) were doubly appreciative of the friendly and helpful manner that prevailed from start to finish. We enjoyed their company and we were very grateful for the spirit in which they went about their work.
The other part of the ‘acid test’ is the manner and condition in which our possessions are off-loaded when we finally take possession of our next home. But the whole process got off to a first class start.
Please don’t hesitate to pass on my remarks and grateful thanks.
With kind regards,
David CavellAvailable at very short notice
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Internet
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
You were available at very short notice.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Paul, Alan Tony and crew were always extremely helpful, efficient and accommodating.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
We were satisfied with handling.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
9/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Our move was very last minute but Darren managed to resolve the situation and solve all problems expertly.
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