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With an impeccable track record of three moves in a year, Hackney Moving Services is my go-to recommendation for anyone, including friends and family.    
S. Lauer
My sense of jubilation couldn't be higher. None of the lads fell short; they exerted effort, kept things light with humour, and praised my brew-making! A top-notch moving service made moving stressless.    
Rivka Velasco
The team was extremely cautious from the moment they picked up my belongings to when they delivered them. They worked swiftly and were very accommodating. Their friendly demeanor and willingness to help out was exceptional. I wouldn't...    
Carlton Carlos
Can't say enough good things about HackneyRemovals! Our move was smooth and quick, thanks to their careful and attentive team. Communication was top-notch, and they guided us to the most economical options. Much appreciated!    
D. Gilchrist
Capable removals team! Repeatedly used them for multiple furniture pick-ups and consistently they are reliable, efficient, and communicative. They manage our furniture with attentive care. Extremely helpful, reducing all stress! Fairly...    
H. Hyde
Wonderful crew! They were diligent and thoughtful, packed everything properly, and cared for our items. Extremely happy with them!    
Kaitlynn H.
Great job for the price. The team was punctual, friendly, and speedy, arriving at my difficult-to-find new home before me. Would recommend.    
S. Huerta
The team handling the removals was courteous, efficient, respectful, and very helpful. They put in a great effort and did an outstanding job with my move. Highly recommend.    
H. Ross
Superb value for money! Hackney Moving Services offered a fair price without reducing the quality. They made my relocation affordable and easy.    
Jeremy M.
Hackney Removals made moving easy and stress-free. They were prompt, courteous, highly efficient, and thorough with the packing. Their reassembling and cleanup were excellent, and the cost was very reasonable!    
Danae Whalen

Packing Is Tough, But You Have To Get It Done For Your Removal!

Posted on 22/11/2013


Packing is by far the most boring part of the removals process. You will need to ensure that you do it properly, otherwise you may well find yourself with a few boxes full of shattered belongings. The ability for packing to make a difference in your move is simply down to how attentive you are with it, as there is no substitute for ensuring that your things are properly protected. In many ways, packing is one of the most important parts of the series of tasks leading up to the move. If your removals team are not aware of how you have packed, then no matter how well they handle the boxes, things may still break. If you have protected everything adequately, then there is nothing that can really go wrong, bar a box getting dropped, or crushed by something heavy. The vibrations of the van moving will cause the boxes to move and readjust, which will mean that everything within the boxes will be rubbing together. The friction caused by certain surfaces, like china and glass can cause shattering when rubbed together, and things like wood can be stained or marked by the friction or paint on other items as well. Packing sensibly will mean that you can avoid all of these problems, and get your move sorted with ease. For a start, planning out the move should include plans for when you will be doing your packing. It is all well and good to write down ‘packing’ in your list of things to do, but in all honesty it is a lot more than a one word answer. The fact is that packing takes ages, and you need to be realistic about how much time you have in which to get everything done. For a start, begin as early as possible, and get all of the junk out of the way. Packing up anything that you do not need is a waste of time, so get rid of it before the move. If you can do this, you will reduce the workload significantly across the whole of the move, and you will be sure to make the whole thing a lot more efficient. With that, you will also find you can make a spare bit of cash form boot sales or selling things on the Internet, and this could pay for your packing materials, a win win situation!Packing should not be done for longer than a couple of hours at a time, if you want to keep your concentration up. Ensuring that you are always alert as to how you are doing things will stop you from getting too bored and simply making a mess of it all! You will no doubt find that you can get a lot done in that time if you are concentrating well, so it is well worth dividing the packing sessions in to smaller clusters of a couple of hours each. The best is if you can reduce it to a couple of hours a day, though this takes some great planning and starting very early.When packing ensure that you tape the boxes up well, and that you do not overuse bubble wrap. Bubble wrap is bad for the environment, expensive, and takes up space in your boxes. Newspaper is great for replacing it if you are looking for a better option. Label the boxes with the room that you want it to be left in at the new house to speed things up.
Edward Kessell
Edward Kessell

Possessing a wealth of experience in the removals industry, Edward is a seasoned author adept at delivering a plethora of articles across a broad spectrum of removals topics. His adeptness has been instrumental in aiding thousands of individuals in successfully navigating their moves.