packing
Whether you are moving in South Africa or moving abroad, we can offer a professional and reliable packing service. Our removers are trained to a high level in packing most standard goods. They are also capable of packing unusual, bulky, fragile and valuable items. Britannia packs and transports special belongings using purpose made materials and equipment. You can be sure that we will look after everything, from your glass and chinaware to a grandfather clock or a grand piano.
Having moved thousands of homes over many years, Britannia has built up the necessary experience to be able to cope with removals of all shapes and sizes. Your requirements may differ from other customers and packing is a key area where special needs may apply. By preparing well, listening to our customers and finally having the right materials on hand, Britannia is able to provide a full and secure packing service that reduces wear and tear to your household goods during the course of your move.
Packing Tips
Packing Services and Advice
When you are moving with Britannia, we can provide a professional packing service. So if you are moving abroad, packing for storage, or have many valuable items, it will be easier to use our professional service. You can decide to pack your belongings yourself, however, and we have thus compiled this list of packing tips to help you organise your move more efficiently:
- Get plenty of packing supplies in time: You will need lots of packing supplies. No matter how small your house might seem, you will probably need more supplies, and boxes than you would think. You can buy a wide range of packing supplies from Britannia, or get boxes from local shops.
- You will need a variety of packing supplies: Use strong and sturdy boxes of different sizes, get bubble wrap and newspapers to wrap fragile items. Tape, scissors, and a marking pen will be crucial, while wardrobe boxes and mattress bags are also useful.
- Make an inventory: Use strong and sturdy boxes of different sizes, get bubble wrap and newspapers to wrap fragile items. Tape, scissors, and a marking pen will be crucial, while wardrobe boxes and mattress bags are also useful.
- Organise the packing: A single packing box should ideally contain similar items. Try to fill a box with items from one single room, and pack one room at a time. Think about your new home, and pack accordingly. It is also crucial to label every box very clearly.
- Select the right size: Try to pack heavier items, books, canned food for example in smaller boxes, and lighter items in bigger boxes. Avoid loading more than 50 pounds into one box.
- Personal boxes & essential items: Every person should pack a box with the items they’ll need right away in the new house. Also prepare a box with general essential items, like snacks, cleaning supplies, bed-sheets that you will need right away. This box should be loaded last and unloaded first.
- Keep personal items with you: Do not pack official documents, passports, driving licenses, birth certificates, financial documents, cash and jewellery. Keep these items with you, as they are not easily replaceable, if at all.
- What not to pack: Hazardous, flammable, and explosive materials should never be packed as it is dangerous and illegal for movers to transport them. Dispose of these safely in all cases. Perishable items, such as plants and perishable food should not be moved either. If you are moving abroad, check the local legislation, as you might not be able to move everything you could within South Africa.
Packing survey
Why You Need A survey List
An accurate appraisal of your move is vital to Britannia providing you with a successful and efficient RSA move. That’s why we suggest a Survey visit from one of our local representatives so that we can get a precise idea of what your move involves.
Your Britannia surveyor will be happy to offer advice and answer any questions you might have, putting your mind at rest and ensuring that you know exactly what is happening on your move from packing your goods to delivering them at your new address.
The Move
Since Britannia has taken time to discuss and plan your move with you, our removal crew will be fully briefed about your move. The crew will be aware of times, schedules, packing materials and special requirements and will arrive at your home with everything they need to pack and move your belongings swiftly and efficiently.
Prior to your move, Britannia will provide you with a moving checklist to help you get everything ready from your end. This ranges from advice on preparation from 3 weeks before your move to the day of the move.