Packing and Moving Tips for Long Distance Relocation

Quality Removals Canberra recommends that you pack as many of your items as possible before the day of your move, as this may help you save money on the total cost of your move. Following the below moving and packing tips prepared by Quality Removals Canberra may help you pack your items for a safe move.

Selecting the right Packing Material:

Selecting the right packing materials for different item is one of the most important parts of packing. When you select packing materials for your moving items, please consider these guidelines:

Always use strong, double corrugated moving cartons with tops or flaps that fold shut. Please do not pack your items in used boxes from local grocery stores etc. These boxes are often flimsy and can carry insects. Always use double corrugated moving boxes. The stronger your moving boxes, the better chance your goods have of surviving any mishaps, should they occur.
You can use old newspaper for packing material, but the ink may rub off or stain certain items. Quality Removals Canberra recommends that you use plain blank butchers paper that we can provide you.
Use original packing materials for all your electronic items such as TVs, computers, printers, etc. Quality Removals Canberra does not provide any coverage for damage to electronic items if these items are not packed in their original packaging.
Quality Removals Canberra recommends that you use plastic covers for mattresses, couches, chairs etc. This will prevent them from being marked or scratched during the move.
It is recommended that you buy speciality moving boxes for mirrors and artwork.
You may need other packing materials before your move, including zip lock plastic bags and labels for parts storage and identification, bubble wrap for added protection, tissue and Kraft paper, corrugated paper rolls for fragile items, furniture wrap, heavy-duty packaging tape (1-1/2 to 2 inches wide) for sealing moving boxes (this is much more reliable than duct tape).

Before You Start Packing:

After you have obtained all the packing and moving materials you require, we recommend that you select a room in your house that has a work area large enough to handle different sizes of moving boxes. Make sure you have enough space for all your packing materials, moving boxes and items to be packed for moving. We recommend that you choose a strong work surface.

Quality Removals suggest that you pack one room at a time and mark each moving box with the room and box numbers to facilitate unloading and unpacking at your new home. Make sure you have plenty of "filling/stuffing" material available; whenever in doubt, using more is always better. Ensure that the bottoms of all moving boxes are firmly secured and will hold the weight of the items inside. Always pack heavier items at the bottom of the moving box and lighter items at the top. Each moving box should not weigh more than 50 Lbs/ 20Kgs, keep in mind heavy items should be packed in the smallest possible moving boxes.

How to Pack Different Items:

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.

Furniture

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Packing China, Glass & Crystal

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Dismantling and Reassembling

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Appliances and Utensils

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Bedding

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Books

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Canned Goods and Other Non-Frozen Foods

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Clocks

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Clothing

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Artwork and Photographs

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Curtains and Drapes

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
DVDs, CDs, Software Discs, Records, Audio Cassettes and Video Tapes

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Firearms

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Home Theatre Systems, Plasma and LCD TVs & Entertainment Systems

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Lamps and Lampshades

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Linens

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Personal Computers

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Rugs

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Silverware, Knives and Sharp Items

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Tools and Lawn Equipment

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Moving Plants

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Rugs

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Moving Pets

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.
Moving Jewellery And Other Valuables

This section will provide you with guidelines on how individual household items should be prepared for moving. Some items, such as grandfather clocks, hot tubs, etc., must be packed by a certified professional. There are certain items that Quality Removals Canberra will not move, including jewellery, antique coins, mortgage papers, bank documents, stamps and other similar items of high-value. These items must be moved personally. If you include these items in your shipment, Quality Removals has the right to deny any claims for loss or damage.

Items Not Allowed To Move

Do you have any questions about our removal services? Are you wondering if Quality Removals is right for you? Would you like a free quote? Do you need some expert advice? Whatever the case, please get in touch with us today via phone or email. We’re here to help with all your Canberra removals needs.

Packing and Moving Tips for Long Distance Relocation

Request A Quote