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TKSIX

Movers Packing Our House

Wanted to ask a quick question to see if anyone had any experience of their movers packing for them?

We are moving on Friday. The past week has been really stressful after the sellers of the house we were buying pulled out (they kept delaying signing and eventually their solicitors dropped them as it became clear they no longer wanted to sell). We contemplated delaying our move but, this seemed really unfair to everyone else involved. We’re going ahead and moving as planned and putting all our stuff containerised storage until we move into our new place (we found and won an even better home within 4 days of losing the last place).

When we were booking our movers we assumed we’d probably pack ourselves however, when they quoted a bit under £500 to pack we decided that with a 22-month-old, and my fiancee 6 months pregnant, this would make our lives a lot easier.

Our movers have said not to worry about anything, genuinely they will pack everything. Just wondered if anyone had any feedback or advice on what to expect? We’re using Broughton movers in Edinburgh whom most people seem to speak very highly of so, I’m sure there’s nothing to worry about but I think having had everything change over the last week we feel even more on edge than had things gone as initially planned.

Jamie

Posted Oct 19, 2020, 1:36 PM UTC

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largelylegit•

We've done this the past few times we've moved... it's amazing.

It's not completely hands-off, you should be organising and labelling, in advance.. but it makes the move waaaaay easier. It's not that uncommon really.

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TKSIXOP•

Thank you so much. That’s what most people say ‘amazing’ so I’m pleased to hear it again.

Things are broadly organised, and as we’re now having to move temporarily in with my parents, a lot of stuff is having to come with us so it should be way simpler but, it’s mainly the boring stuff, like books, I’m kind of grateful not to have to pack myself!

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amijustinsane•

My parents did this with their 6br house they’d owned for 28 years. I don’t think they regret it (they had no choice really as exchange happened 4 days before completion) but there were teething problems.

The packers pack everything - that includes things in the bin, empty bottles you were going to throw away/recycle/etc. Not a huge problem if you’ve got time to go through stuff but if it’s all a mad rush then you can’t really do that.

When moving heavy furniture they damaged the incredibly expensive wooden flooring in the living room and then wouldn’t pay for it. Luckily the buyers didn’t care too much. But if you have delicate furniture/flooring, take photos before the move for evidence if required.

Go through the house after they’ve moved everything. Our guys forgot a cutlery draw, a cupboard of bowls and plates, the storage under the oven, and the contents of the dishwasher(! Our fault that last one haha).

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TKSIXOP•

Thank you, that’s great to know. Given our past week I don’t care if they pack garbage but, they’re coming a day early to pack so once they’ve gone I will be sure to go round and flag anything they’d missed.

While I had planned on taking a video before, I will now do a far more comprehensive video especially focusing on our more expensive pieces such as our piano and my desk.

Thanks again!

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amijustinsane•

No worries and good luck!

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rosemaryorchard•

If you have anything that you would really really miss if it were broken or absolutely have to have, pack it yourself and put it in your car/where you'll be staying. This includes things you'll need to tide you over until things come out of storage. Make sure you have chargers for your devices too! Good luck with the move.

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TKSIXOP•

Thank you do much. I actually hadn’t thought of using the car for storage. That’s a great idea. We’ve already removed the majority of our smaller valuables and the larger stuff and art we’re just hoping they’re as good ‘ careful as they promise.

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