Moving home by yourself may seem daunting. To ease your mind, here’s our guide to Warrington DIY removals.
Essential Guide To Warrington DIY Removals
Packing Tips When Moving Home
- Remember that each box has to be carried. Put a couple of heavy items at the bottom and then fill boxes with lighter stuff to keep them manageable.
- Label or colour code each box with its contents and write the room it is to go in when you unload on the top and sides.
- When packing fragile items, wrap each object in bubble wrap or newspaper. Box them carefully, so they don’t move around.
- Set aside a day or two to pack your possessions properly.
- Remember to get plenty of strong packing boxes in good time.
Loading Your Van
- Put all the heavier objects on the floor at the front of the van. Make sure they can’t move by tying them down or to the sides.
- Put the lightest boxes higher up but make sure they can’t move – a few ratchet straps are great for this.
- Use old sheets or blankets to protect furniture. Wooden furniture can get scratched easily. Make sure it is covered up where it touches the sides of the van, boxes or other objects.
- Box everything can – avoid loose, unpacked items.
- Remember that if it can move, it will! You really don’t want your possessions sliding around at every roundabout.
Driving A Hire Van
- Take it steady. Remember your stopping distances are longer than in a car.
- Have a friend guide you when you are reversing.
- Remember that the speed limits are lower for vans – just 50mph on a single carriageway and 60mph on a dual carriageway.
Van Hire Warrington
Our central Warrington can hire depot is easily accessible by foot from all the main local transportation networks, including the central train station and the bus terminal. If you come by car, we have secure on-site car parking that you can use for the duration of your Warrington van rental period. For Van Hire Warrington, Van Hire Runcorn, Van Hire Widnes, Van Hire Altrincham & Van Hire St Helens call us today to check availability.
