Packing Tips for a Smooth Move in Bristol

Packing one room at a time is the easiest way to stay organised and avoid mixing things on your Bristol move. It also helps you place the right boxes in the correct rooms when unloading. Whether you're moving out of a family home in Redland or a student flat in Bedminster, here's how to tackle your move efficiently. 

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​Kitchen

The kitchen is normally the longest room to pack, so start early. Wrap all of your plates and glasses with bubble wrap, and fill the empty space in the box to prevent damage. Make sure that when packing the heavier items, such as pots and pans, they go at the bottom of the boxes with the lighter items at the top. Keep one box aside full of essentials like mugs, a kettle, and cutlery so you can make a cuppa as soon as you reach your new home in Bristol.  

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Living Room

First of all, disconnect all electronics before packing them into their original boxes. Use furniture film or blankets to protect all of your furniture from scratches. Make sure to secure remote controls and small electronic parts in a labelled box. Artwork or mirrors should be wrapped in bubble wrap to keep them safe during their transport to Bristol.

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Bedrooms

Always start with the non-essential clothes and bedding, leaving your daily items until last. Keep jewellery, documents, and valuables together in a clearly marked personal box that travels with you, not in the van.

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Bathroom

Make sure to wrap toiletries in plastic bags and wrap them in towels before boxing them up to prevent any leakage. What's very important is to keep a bag of toiletries like soap, toilet paper, and toothbrushes, so you're not searching through all your moving boxes later. 

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Loft, Garage or Shed

Now for the most awkward part of packing, because these spaces often hold bulky or oddly shaped items. The top tip is to disassemble bigger items like garden furniture where possible. If you're taking tools such as lawn mowers or strimmers, make sure they are drained and cleaned in advance.