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...
We used you previously and had a great experience.
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
We used you previously for our last move and had a great service so wanted to use you again.
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?
We used you previously and had a great experience.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Paul, Alan, Adrian and Jack were great!!
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing springs to mind.
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?
It all went super smooth. From asking for a quote to having the video walk through and then again on move day!!
Managed to keep our stress levels at bay with their good humour and positive energy.
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Used you for a previous move.
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 service on a previous move
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Super professional, very organised, worked really well as a team with great communication. Managed to keep our stress levels at bay with their good humour and positive energy.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Can’t think of anything
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?
Our move organiser was very patient throughout the early process. Worked quickly to make changes when our dates changed and communicated really well throughout.
Service was brilliant and completely stress free
Wanted to email you today to say thanks for your help. Service was brilliant and completely stress free.
Thanks again
Stu
Stu CaladoReally accommodating and nothing was too much hassle
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Local company
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?
Quote in line with expectation
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
The guys who moved us were brilliant. Really accommodating and nothing was too much hassle.
They made the day much easier for us
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
N/A
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
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