Moving house is an exciting time, but packing up can often feel overwhelming. Organising your belongings, ensuring fragile items are protected, and getting everything ready ahead of your move takes careful planning.
To help you pack efficiently, here are some practical tips to make the process smoother and less stressful.
Pack Important Items Last
Keep essentials like phone chargers, important documents, and clothing you'll need immediately accessible by packing them last. Start by packing items you won’t need before or during the move, labelling boxes clearly for easy identification.
Pack One Room at a Time
Focus on packing one room before moving to the next. Begin with rooms you use less, packing non-essential items first. Once a room is packed, it can serve as storage for those boxes until moving day.
Declutter Before Packing
The less you take with you, the less you have to pack. Take this opportunity to sort through your belongings and set aside items you no longer need. You might choose to sell or donate items, helping reduce your packing load and simplify the move.
Source Packaging Materials Thoughtfully
Packaging supplies can add up. Consider asking local shops for sturdy cardboard boxes they no longer need—they often have suitable boxes available at no cost. Friends and family may also have leftover tape, labels, or bubble wrap you can use.
Fill Gaps to Protect Your Belongings
To keep fragile items safe, fill any empty spaces in boxes with bubble wrap, newspaper, or padding. Avoid overpacking boxes as very heavy boxes can be difficult to handle and increase the risk of injury.
Check Insurance Coverage
Review your home contents insurance policy to understand if it covers your belongings during the move. If you are hiring professionals for your move, check what insurance coverage they provide for your possessions during transit.
Consider Professional Assistance
If you need packing help with a Find My Man and Van booking, select it separately for your primary pickup on moving day, subject to eligible provider availability. Supply suitable boxes and packing materials unless otherwise agreed in writing, and prepare belongings outside the booked scope yourself.
We hope these tips help you approach your packing with confidence and ease. Best wishes for your move!
Choose transport for the packed inventory
For a full household, see house removals. For a limited number of boxes and furniture, see small moves. Declare any packing help before booking and confirm what is included.
Booking packing help or furniture dismantling
Book optional packing and furniture dismantling at the primary pickup, and assembly separately at the primary drop-off, subject to eligible provider availability. Supply boxes and packing materials unless otherwise agreed in writing; drivers bring standard tools.
Describe the items and tasks, provide available furniture instructions and agree specialist tools before moving day. Book each extra separately in 30-minute blocks of elapsed team time at your booking rate. This is separate from loading and unloading; it does not add a duplicate travel charge. Unpacking, separate-day packing and services at extra stops are not included. Agree additional work, time and charges before work begins, subject to availability.
Prepare anything outside the booked scope yourself. Check packing and furniture service pricing, then include your requirements in a house removals quote or furniture moving booking.
Liz
Liz is a content creator and digital marketing consultant. Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she is now happily settled in the UK (after living in four different countries across 2 continents and moving house 10 times). Drawing on her experiences, Liz shares practical advice and insider tips to help others enjoy smoother, stress-free moves.
The Packing Guides at Find My Man and Van focus on helping you protect your belongings and pack efficiently for any type of move. From fragile items and bulky furniture to room-by-room packing strategies, our guides share proven techniques used by professional movers. With clear instructions and practical tips, we help you save time, reduce damage risk, and stay fully prepared for moving day.