house packing checklist

Moving house can be a stressful experience, so it is important to be organised and prepared to make it a smoother process. Having the right house packing checklist is essential to ensure you don’t miss anything and make sure everything is packed safely and efficiently. Here, Carlin Brown Removals provides you with an extensive checklist to help you plan ahead and make sure your moving day is a success.

1. Take an Inventory

Before you begin packing, make an inventory of all of your belongings, from furniture and large appliances to small kitchen items. This will help you to determine how much packing material and boxes you will need, as well as what items you may be able to leave behind.

2. Gather Packing Materials

You will need a variety of packing materials such as boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, wrapping paper, labels and markers. The materials must be of suitable quality and strong enough to protect your items in transit. Carlin Brown Removals can provide you with all the packing materials you need and guide you on how to pack your items safely and securely.

3. Pack Room By Room

Start from one end of the house and pack each room one at a time. Label each box clearly so that you know what is inside and which room it is destined for. You may also want to number the boxes for easier tracking.

4. Dispose of Unwanted Items

If you have any items that you don’t want in your new house, you can give these away or donate them to charity, or have them disposed of by Carlin Brown Removals.

5. Pack Fragile Items Carefully

Make sure to pack fragile items such as glassware, chinaware and other fragile items securely and individually. Use bubble wrap to cushion and protect them and create distinct boxes for these items.

6. Arrange for Utilities Cut-Offs

Notify your utility companies of your move and arrange for them to cut-off the supply of your existing home. This should be done at least two weeks before your move.

7. Arrange for Cleaning

Ensure that your new home is clean and ready for you before you move in by hiring a professional deep cleaner. Carlin Brown Removals can provide you with a reliable and experienced cleaner to take care of this task for you.

With the help of this house packing checklist, you can ensure that moving day goes as smoothly as possible. Carlin Brown Removals is the leading removals service in Bournemouth, covering Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire and providing top-quality removal and packing services to make your move stress-free. So, contact us today and let us help you with your house packing checklist!