Packing rules that speed up the crew
- Use uniform, sturdy boxes that stack; avoid bags and open crates.
- Heavy items in small boxes, light items in large boxes.
- Fill every box to the top so it does not crush when stacked.
- Label the destination room and contents on two sides.
- Stage packed boxes near the exit, not upstairs.
Things removalists usually will not carry
- Flammables, gas bottles and paint thinners
- Cash, jewellery and important documents (keep these with you)
- Perishable food and pot plants for long trips
When a packing service pays for itself
Full or partial packing makes sense for kitchens, glassware, artwork and busy households. A trained packer is usually much faster than a family packing at night, and a packed house loads faster.
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Cite: Sydney Relocators, "Packing for a move: what saves time and money", Removalists in Sydney, reviewed 2026-11-08, https://removalistsinsydney.com.au/packing-for-a-move/