Packing Tips

Pro House Packing Tips

Relocating can feel overwhelming, but smart preparation ensures a smoother, safer moving day. The team at My Home Removals has built this straightforward guide to help you pack efficiently, protect your belongings, and prevent any complications when our vans arrive

Supplying Your Own Boxes

If providing your own boxes, please ensure they are:

Dual-layer
Standard moving size

To ensure safe stacking

Furniture & Framed Artwork

Keep chests of drawers full—our team will transport them exactly as they are.
Leave large mirrors and artwork on the walls until our team arrives.
Box all small pictures and photos.
Leave hanging clothes in your wardrobes—My Home Removals supplies complimentary wardrobe boxes on moving day..

Kitchen & Fragile Glassware

We supply ample packing paper to use for:

Fragile Glassware
Delicate Kitchen Crockery
Delicate China

While bubble wrap is an alternative, packing paper is the most sustainable option.

Table Lamps & Shades

Detach shades from all lamps.
Box any shades that fit.
Protect lamp bases and delicate items using our provided bubble wrap.

Box Return Process

Please return our moving boxes once you have unpacked

We will collect the empty boxes from your new home at a convenient time.
Please flatten all boxes for easy pickup.
We only collect and reuse our own moving boxes.

Labeling Your Boxes

Kindly avoid writing on our moving boxes. Instead,:

Label the provided packing tape instead.
This helps us reuse materials and cut waste, supporting our sustainable moving practices.

Pack Into Boxes Wherever Possible

Our top tip: if it fits inside a box, pack it”

Tape all boxes securely.
Avoid leaving boxes open; unsealed boxes are less secure and harder to stack..

Carry Personal Essentials With You

Keep documents, passports, keys, and medication with you for quick access during your move.

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