Quick answer
Pack room by room with the right materials — double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, furniture blankets and strong tape. Put heavy items in small boxes and light items in big ones, wrap every fragile item individually and fill all gaps so nothing shifts, photograph electronics before unplugging, move TVs upright in a blanket, and label every box by room and mark fragiles clearly. Prefer to skip it? Servia's crew does full professional packing with all materials included in your quote.
Start with the right materials
Boxes
Double-walled boxes in two sizes — small for heavy items (books, tools), large for light bulky items (linen, cushions).
Bubble wrap & paper
Bubble wrap and clean packing paper for fragiles. Avoid newspaper on white ceramics — the ink transfers.
Blankets & stretch wrap
Furniture blankets and stretch wrap protect sofas, tables and mattresses from scuffs and dust.
Tape & markers
Strong packing tape and a couple of marker pens for clear, consistent labelling.
The professional method, room by room
- One room at a time. Finish a room before starting the next and keep its boxes together — it makes unpacking fast.
- Weight rule. Heavy items in small boxes, light items in big boxes, so no box is too heavy to lift safely.
- Fragiles. Wrap each glass, plate and ornament individually, stand plates on edge, cushion the top and bottom, and fill every gap so nothing moves. Mark FRAGILE on all sides.
- Electronics & TVs. Photograph the cabling, use original boxes where you can, wrap the TV in a blanket and carry it upright — never flat. Bag and label every cable and remote.
- Wardrobes. Move hanging clothes on their hangers in wardrobe boxes; roll soft clothing to cushion fragile items in other boxes.
- Kitchen. Double-box knives and sharp tools with blades wrapped and taped; nest pots; keep a small box of "first night" kitchen basics.
- Don't over-pack. A box you can't lift comfortably will burst — split the load.
Label so unpacking is easy
- Write the room and a short contents note on the top and two sides of every box.
- Mark FRAGILE and THIS WAY UP where it matters.
- Keep a numbered box list so you can check nothing is missing at the new home.
- Set aside an essentials box (chargers, toiletries, documents, a kettle) and load it last so it comes off first.
Or let the crew pack for you
Professional packing is the single biggest time-saver on moving day and the safest option for fragile and bulky items. Servia's crews bring all the materials and can do full packing of your whole home or partial packing — just the kitchen, glassware and furniture — while you handle the rest to keep costs down. It's all reflected in your fixed quote after a free survey.
Frequently asked questions
What packing materials do I need?
Double-walled boxes in two sizes, bubble wrap and clean packing paper, furniture blankets, stretch wrap, strong tape and markers. Servia crews bring all of these when they pack for you.
How do I pack fragile items so they don't break?
Wrap each item individually, stand plates on edge, cushion top and bottom, fill every gap, don't overload the box and label it FRAGILE on all sides.
How should I pack a TV and electronics?
Photograph the cabling, use the original box if you have it, wrap the TV in a blanket and move it upright, and bag and label every cable and remote.
Should I pack myself or let the movers do it?
Both work. Full professional packing is fastest and safest; partial packing (crew does kitchen and furniture, you box clothes and books) can lower the cost. Servia does as much or as little as you like.
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Want the crew to pack for you?
Servia brings all the materials and packs your home safely — full or partial. Send your details for a free survey and fixed quote.
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