Moving Home List

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   Packing works best when you break it into rooms.
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   Start with rooms you use least: spare bedrooms, the loft, the garage.
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   Wrap fragile items in tissue paper or bubble wrap.
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   Use small boxes for heavy items like books, and large boxes for duvets and cushions.
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   Disassemble wardrobes, bed frames, and desks.
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   Bag all screws and bolts with a label identifying the furniture they belong to.
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   Defrost the freezer 24 to 48 hours before the move.
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   Drain the washing machine hose.
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   Pack a first-night box with essentials: kettle, mugs, tea, milk money, bedding, towels, chargers, toiletries, and a basic toolkit.
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    If packing feels overwhelming, moving companies like Giant Van offer full packing services where the crew arrives the day before with all materials.

From Enquiry to Moving Home List: The Process

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   When working through your moving home list and choosing a removal company, the three main options are: a full-service removal company like Giant Van, a man-and-van operator found through a marketplace app, or self-hire van rental.
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   A full-service removal company handles loading, transport, and unloading with an insured crew.
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   Costs start from £149.
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   A man-and-van operator from a marketplace app typically costs less upfront but varies widely in quality.
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   Many are sole traders without public liability insurance and goods-in-transit cover.
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   They are suitable for a single item or studio flat move where the risk is low.
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   Self-hire van rental gives you control over timing but adds the burden of loading, driving, and unloading yourself.
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   For anyone with a busy moving home list already full of admin tasks, adding a self-drive van to the day is an additional source of stress and physical strain.
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   Giant Van removes the loading, driving, and unloading from your list entirely, leaving you free to manage the rest of it.