Pack and Move Companies
Pack and move companies handle TVs, monitors, desktop PCs, games consoles, and sound systems on almost every job. Electronics are expensive, fragile, and awkward to pack. A cracked TV screen or a damaged motherboard is not a £20 fix. This guide covers how to protect each category of electronic equipment during a house move.
Pack TVs upright in original boxes or wrapped in blankets. Photograph all cable connections. Remove graphics cards from desktop PCs. Back up data. Giant Van includes electronics in every insured move from £149.
What a Mover Packer Does With TVs and Monitors
A mover packer always transports TVs upright, never flat.
Laying a TV flat puts pressure on the screen from its own weight, and any bump during transit can crack the panel.
If you kept the original box, use it.
The moulded polystyrene inserts are designed to absorb exactly the forces the TV will experience.
If you do not have the original packaging, wrap the screen in a soft blanket or large towel, then cover the whole TV in bubble wrap.
Place it in a large box or between two pieces of rigid cardboard taped together.
In the van, TVs go upright against the side wall, wedged securely between mattresses or sofa cushions.
Never stack anything on top.
Monitors follow the same rules.
Remove adjustable stands and pack them separately to avoid snapping the mount.
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Professional pack and move companies handle electronics with a specific process.
TVs get wrapped in moving blankets and secured with stretch wrap, then strapped upright in the van.
Monitors travel the same way.
Desktop PCs are laid on their side with padding around all edges, and graphics cards are removed if they are heavy aftermarket units that can snap during transit.
Games consoles go into medium boxes with bubble wrap on all sides.
Sound systems are wrapped individually with cables bundled and labelled.
Routers, modems, and set-top boxes get their own small box with all cables taped to the unit.
The crew photographs cable connections behind entertainment centres and desks before disconnecting.
This photograph is the reconnection guide at the new property.
All electronic items are covered by goods in transit insurance.
High-value items (TVs over £1,000, gaming PCs) should be declared before the move to ensure the per-item insurance limit matches the replacement cost.
Giant Van's pack and move service from £149 covers all electronics alongside the rest of the house.
How to Disconnect and Prepare Electronics Before a Move
Preparation starts 48 hours before moving day.
Back up all computer data to an external drive or cloud storage.
Data recovery from a damaged drive costs £300 to £1,500, so this step is essential.
Photograph the cable setup behind every TV, monitor, and desktop.
Use coloured stickers or tape to match each cable to its socket.
Electronics Packing vs General Household Packing
Electronics need different handling than standard household items.
The key differences are: static sensitivity (wrap components in anti-static bags if available), screen fragility (TVs and monitors must travel upright, never flat), weight distribution (desktop PCs have heavy components that shift internally), and cable management (a tangle of unlabelled cables adds hours to setup at the new property).
Temperature matters too.
Electronics should not sit in a hot van for extended periods.
On summer moves, load electronics last so they spend minimal time in the vehicle.
Hard drives are particularly sensitive to impact.
Solid-state drives (SSDs) handle vibration better than traditional spinning drives (HDDs).
If your computer has an HDD, remove it and transport it in your car wrapped in anti-static packaging.
Pack and move companies handle these details as standard.
DIY movers often miss the cable photography step and the static precautions, which creates problems at the other end.
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Giant Van's Electronics Handling and Insurance Cover
Giant Van crews handle TVs, monitors, computers, and audio equipment on most house moves.
Every item is wrapped in blankets, secured in the van, and covered by goods in transit insurance.
High-value electronics should be declared before the move to ensure adequate per-item cover.
The 4.8 out of 5 Trustpilot rating and BAR membership reflect consistent handling standards.
The pack and move service from £149 includes electronics packing with all materials.
Crews photograph cable setups before disconnecting and reconnect items at the destination on request.
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Reconnecting Electronics at Your New Property
Packing Electronics Yourself vs Using Pack and Move Companies
Furniture packaging for electronics follows one rule: immobilise the item completely inside its container.
If you can shake the box and hear movement, add more padding.
Back up all computer data to an external drive or cloud storage before moving day.
Drives can survive the physical move but data recovery from a damaged drive costs £300 to £1,500.
Giant Van handles electronics on every house move, with full insurance included.
House removals from £149, man and van from £49.
Call +44 7414 655129.
Electronics are expensive, fragile, and awkward to pack.
A cracked TV screen or a damaged hard drive costs more than most removal fees.
Photograph cable setups, back up data, and remove heavy graphics cards before the move.
Pack and move companies like Giant Van handle electronics on every job with proper wrapping, upright transport, and full insurance.
Packing service from £149, man and van from £49.
Call +44 7414 655129 for a free quote.
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Pack and Move Companies — FAQs
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