As the top removals company in Hertfordshire, our customers often ask us for advice on how best to label their storage boxes. Here are some of the best ways to take the stress out of packing:
Don’t rush
Allow ample time to pack in the run up to your move so you can do the job in stages. We have to confess – packing up a household’s worth of possessions can be a laborious and sometimes boring task, but we promise you, it will be worth it when it comes time to unpack in your new home.
Tops and sides
Whatever way you choose to label your boxes, it’s only going to work if you can see your labelling. Take the time to mark your boxes on all sides and the lids as well. This means that you’ll be able to tell which box is which, even if they’re stacking on top of one another.
Make an inventory
Number every box and make a list of everything you’re putting in as you do so. Sure, it’s a long-winded process, but preferable to rooting through half a dozen boxes when you’re looking for a specific item.
Fragile items
All fragile items should be clearly marked as such. Not only will the removals team take extra care, but so will you when you’re rearranging boxes in your new house to make room.
Remember the basics
One box should be labelled “OPEN FIRST”, and should be filled with the absolute essentials you’ll need for the first day and night in your new home. We’re talking a few plates, cups and pieces of cutlery, as well as a kettle and some tea bags; clothes, pyjamas, toilet rolls… you get the idea.
We’re not just the best removals company in Hertfordshire: we also offer a full packing service to all of our clients, so you know your items will not only be packed safely and securely, but also easy to find when they reach your new property. Call Brycelands Removals and Storage today for a free, no-obligation quote.
