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Tips and advice
If you have questions about or would like further
information on any of the points on this page, please do not
hesitate to contact us, we will be happy to help.
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Packing your belongings….
If you have decided to use the CJS packing service,
then there will be no need to worry yourself about
this, as we will handle the packaging for you.
However, if you are looking to do your own packing
then you should make sure that the containers that
you use are strong and are sealed correctly. Do not
overfill them, making them too heavy to carry. i.e.
if you have a load of books to pack, then maybe half
fill the box with books and then top it up with
lighter objects. If you are in any doubt, then
contact your “Moves Co-ordinator” who will be able
to advise you.
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Self assembly furniture…..
You should disassemble any “self assembly” furniture
before CJS arrive. We would advise that you take
careful note of how the furniture came apart, as you
will have to re-assemble it at the other end. If you
do not have the original instructions, draw yourself
a diagram as you take the furniture apart as you may
need to refer to it later. It is often an idea to
bag all fittings (screws, hinges etc) along with
your instructions/drawing and keep them with the
piece of furniture they belong to.
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Attics and lofts……..
Make sure you give yourself ample time to retrieve
the contents of your loft or attic. People are often
surprised as to how much they have stored in their
attics and as a result, need more time than
originally planned to empty and pack everything.
Make sure your attic is fully emptied and is ready
for packing if you have arranged our packing
service, or is packed and ready to be taken out by
our team. Please note that our staff are not
permitted to enter an attic unless the it has a safe
entrance and is properly lit.
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Moving into storage…..
If you are arranging for some of your belongings to
go into storage, then make sure that you do not
important items that you may unexpectedly need. It
can work out quite expensive and time consuming to
open containers to search for a passport, driving
license or maybe insurance documents.
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Kitchen appliances….
Cookers, fridges, freezers and washing machines
should all be disconnected, drained and dried before
we arrive on your move day. Washing machines are
usually supplied with brackets which should be
fitted to the drum so as to prevent damage. Make
sure you thoroughly clean your fridge and freezer,
they should also be dry before we arrive. Please
note that we are unable to touch any mains supply.
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Curtains, blinds and wall fittings….
All curtains, blinds and wall fittings (i.e.
pictures, mirrors, lights etc) should be taken down
before we arrive. Makes sure that they are stacked
neatly rather than left on furniture as we may need
to load the furniture first.
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Hifi, TV, video and computer equipment….
This type of equipment should ideally be packed in
its original packaging before we arrive. All
precautions should be made as per the manufactures
instructions, i.e. secure arm on record players.
Ideally bag and mark all cabling appropriately, so
as to make installation easier at your new home.
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China, glass and ornaments…
If you are using our packing service, these items
can be left on their shelves ready for our packing
team, but please note that it is your responsibility
to check your cupboards and shelves to make sure
nothing has been left. If you are packing these
items yourself, make sure that all delicate items
are wrapped separately and packed safely into
appropriate containers.
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Foodstuffs….
Please note that food can not be taken into storage.
Make sure all packets, jars, bottles etc and their
lids are properly and safely secured.
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Garage and shed contents….
Like the attic, it is very easy to misjudge how much
is actually stored in your garage or shed, which is
why we recommend that you clear it in plenty of
time. Please note that we are unable to move or
transport any flammable substances such as tins of
paint, creosote, paraffin or gas bottles. Also that
you safely dispose of any rubbish before we arrive.
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Pets….
Please keep ALL pets away from our team. Moving can
be a stressful time for pets as well, and it is easy
for them to act irrationally during this time,
especially as we are effectively coming into their
territory. i.e. a dog or cat will in and around
boxes and can decided to run out at any given moment
which could of course cause accidents and maybe
cause injury to you, us or even themselves. Also
note that animals should ideally travel with the
family.
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