Labelling boxes during your house move
Labelling boxes during your house move
As the foremost removals company in Cambridgeshire, we’re often asked by our customers about the best way to label boxes when preparing for a move. Having given it some thought, we’ve come up with the following hints and tips to help you on your way:
Don’t rush
Take your time and plan ahead. Allow yourself plenty of opportunities between starting to pack up and the big day itself so you can do a little bit at a time. Packing up your belongings in a methodical manner can be boring – we’re not going to lie – but it will pay dividends when you come to unload and unpack at the other end.
Tops and sides
We’re going to cover a few labelling techniques, but they only really work if you mark the boxes on the lids and on all sides. Then it doesn’t matter how they’re stacked when you arrive in your new home, because you’ll be able to tell which box is which.
Make an inventory
Give each box a number and take your time filling it. As you go, compile a list of everything that’s in there. Yes, it will take time, but it’s better than rummaging through a dozen boxes to find that elusive toaster or phone charger.
Fragile items
Anything that’s particularly fragile or precious should be labelled as such. Not just for the removals team, but for yourself so you don’t pile a box of books on top of your best china by mistake.
Remember the basics
Label one box with OPEN FIRST. This will contain all the essentials for the first night and day in your new home – kettle, cups, tea bags or coffee, a change of clothes, toiletries and so on.
As the premier removals company in Cambridgeshire, we are here to help you with the full end-to-end house moving process. This includes our packing service, which ensures that all your belongings are safely and securely packed, prior to transit, and easy to locate again at the other end of your move. So why wait? Call Cambridge Removals and Storage today for a free, no-obligation quote.
