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Removal and van hire companies are usually very busy on Fridays, Saturdays and at the month end. So make your arrangements with them well in advance if that is when you need to move.
Please let us quote for your removal and we will then handle everything for you from budget to loading into your unit and out again, when necessary.
Packing. You can greatly reduce the cost by packing all small items and disassembling large ones, so the movers don't have to do this work themselves, which is often time consuming and hence costly. Pack carefully to avoid damage, and make sure the remover's insurance covers goods packed by you.
Make sure you contact gas, electricity, telephone and water companies so they know you are moving. Don't forget to let everyone else know too, including the Post Office, so mail can be forwarded.
Packing & preparing to put things in storage
Insurance. Make sure you have insured your goods, when you put them into storage. 1 Big Self Store offers competitively priced insurance, or you can make your own arrangements. The amount of insurance you need depends on the value of your goods. The worksheet at the back of the booklet has a column for the approximate value, so you can easily find the total.
Big items. Bear in mind that many major pieces of furniture can be disassembled. Label the parts, if necessary, and ensure all loose parts (screws, etc) are put in a small plastic bag and taped to one of the components, on a non-visible area, to avoid damage. Use blankets, pads, cardboard or bubble wrap to separate and protect where necessary.
Small items. Should be stored in boxes for protection, enabling them to be stacked and thus making best use of the storage space. Plastic bags are of little use, since they cannot easily be stacked and are very prone to damage. Additionally, there is the risk of moisture being trapped inside the bag and damaging the contents.
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