It is important when moving home that you not only get all your packing done correctly so that your fragile items don’t get damaged during transportation but it is also important to know how to load a van safely. Removal companies Wrexham will know the proper loading and unloading techniques to maximise your space and to also reduce the risk of damage. As well as for your benefit it is also a law requirement that it is done correctly.
Even if you are hiring a removals company to do all the hard work for you it is useful to know what goes in the van first so that you can be ready and prepared for a stress free and swift move. Let’s face it you just want to get into your new home right?
Large Items First
Large items should always go into the van first. Bulky items such as drawer units, kitchen appliances and sofas should be loaded first so that you can fit all your smaller items around them later on. There’s no point stacking boxes to find out all your larger items won’t fit in later, meaning more time wasted packing up your removals van. Larger items are likely to also be the heaviest as well as being big and awkward, so by putting these in first you will minimise the risk of damage to more fragile items. It is also important to note that heavy items need to be distributed throughout the van, and mirrors and shelving should be secured along the wall to stop them from falling.
Secure Your Goods
During transit items are likely to slide around if there is space to, especially if you’re travelling along bumpy roads. Space for items to move and slide around is the number one reason that items get damaged during transit. Make sure you have plenty of blankets or padded items that you can use to fill in the gaps, but most of all, make sure you have packed your most fragile items properly with plenty of packing around them.
Unloading Moved Items
The likelihood that some of your items may have moved is highly likely, so before jumping straight in an unloading all your items, everything needs to be approached with caution. Items are likely to fall if they have become unbalanced, meaning your hard work could have gone to waste if you’re not careful. Leaving the unloading to the professionals can save you a lot of heartache.
Moving In
It is good practice to label every box so you know exactly which room it is going in and what it contains. To know more about how to pack correctly take a look at our handy packing tips which will make your move much easier. It is important to be there when the van is being unloaded so you can instruct your removals team where you want your items to go, especially larger items that aren’t marked up.
