Packing for Moving
Are you looking to relocate to a new area? Moving home is not something we do on a regular basis with there often being a few years between each move.
As such, it’s easy to lose sight of the number of belongings we accumulate on the way and when it’s time to relocate there’s lots to organise.
This is where enlisting the services of a reliable removals company is crucial. White & Company are a family owned business with over 150 years’ experience in the removals industry.
We offer a tailor made, reliable and professional service at a competitive price.
Our highly trained crews have tackled all sorts of challenges and can expertly wrap, pack and unpack your personal belongings with minimum fuss and delay.
We serve all regions of the UK, so we are never too far away to pack your belongings.
To find out more about how we can start packing your belongings ready for your dream move, do not hesitate to give us a call today for a free quotation.
Choosing the Right Packers
No house move can be conducted without first packing up all your belongings. We know how stressful moving to a new house can be.
If you are looking to take some of the stress away from moving, employing a packers and moving company can be a great help.
White & Company offer a range of packing services to ensure that your belongings are well protected for any move.
You can schedule in a convenient time for our experienced and professionally trained staff to deliver your packing materials and securely pack your belongings before returning for moving day.
Be sure to let us know which items you will still need access to and we will be sure to leave these out for you.
To further reduce the burden on you and your family, White & Company also offer an unpacking service.
Once we have moved all of your belongings to your new home, we can carefully unpack your items and dispose of all the left-over packing materials.
About Us
White & Company has 19 branches located across the UK from the Channel Islands to Scotland, plus a national and international network of trusted industry partners.
This extensive relocation network allows us to provide the perfect packing and moving service no matter where you’re relocating to.
Through hard work, commitment, and excellent service, we are now one of the industry’s largest removal companies.
We have 250 specialist vehicles, fully trained and security-cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.
Our Packing Service
Our packing services are second to none! White & Company use a range of modern, environmentally friendly, purpose-made packing materials to pack your belongings.
Our team are fully prepared to pack any items you may have.
China and glassware are securely wrapped in specialist paper and subsequently packed in double-thickness cartons.
If you’re moving with furniture, these will be wrapped in a bubble blanket for extra protection.
Any items requiring specialist care, such as antiques, will be packed in made-to-measure wooden crates for extra protection.
Our team of packers always go the extra mile to ensure your move runs smoothly.
We take great care in the packing and labelling of your belongings. This will go a long way to making unpacking in your new home far easier.
If you would like to save the hassle of unpacking, we can help. Be sure to enquire about our unpacking services and our expert staff will be on hand to help.
If you are considering using our packing services, you can contact your local branch for expert help and advice using the branch locator.
Why Use Our Packing Service?
Whether you prefer a team of professional packers and movers to relieve the stress of moving, or you simply do not have the time to pack your belongings, White & Company are sure to assist with your packing needs.
Our team of specialists have seen it all and always take great care when packing your belongings.
We completely understand if you would rather pack your own belongings!
Moving home can be a very poignant time and packing may be something you would prefer to do on your own terms.
If this is the case, we can still provide you with all the packing materials you will need.
Nevertheless, do not underestimate the convenience of our packing services.
Our team can quickly and securely package your belongings and in doing so remove a lot of the stress of moving!
Our Removals & Storage Services
Free Survey
A surveyor will conduct a free home survey to establish the precise volume of effects being transported. This involves observing your current home room-by-room, carefully noting items to be transported or exported, whilst recording all details via electronic tablet. Alternatively, you can conduct a video survey yourself.
Packing Service
Once you agree to proceed, we’ll set a moving date with you for our removals team and vehicles to arrive at your residence for the big day. Our fully trained removals team will export pack and wrap all items being shipped in special breathable bubble wrap and double-lined cardboard boxes, ensuring your prized possessions are suitably protected.
Secure Storage
White & Company owns and operates its own short and long term warehouse facilities strategically placed in 19 locations throughout the United Kingdom, providing secure, clean and dry containerised storage in personal dedicated storage containers. This ensures all your items are stored and protected from damage prior to despatch.
Overseas Shipping
Upon arrival at a local depot, all goods are transferred to the export warehouse to await loading onto a container. The container is booked onto the first available vessel destined to the closest port of entry to your final destination. Once your shipment arrives at the port of destination, your goods will pass through customs prior to despatch to your new home.
Local & National Removals
We provide an award winning local & national house removals service across the whole of the UK. With a fleet of over 265 vehicles and 19 branches strategically located in some of the UK's most popular towns and cities in close proximity to major ports, we provide a fast and reliable house removals service whether you're moving locally or nationally.
Insurance
We provide a comprehensive range of insurance options to suit all needs and budgets. Whether you're transporting just a handful of items or an entire shipment of goods overseas, we're sure to have the perfect insurance option available to protect your household goods during transit from point of origin to final destination.
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Find Your Local Branch
With locations around the UK, including the Channel Islands, you can be sure to find a local branch near you.
Industry Recognition
BAR Registered
Our domestic moving services are carried out in accordance with the BAR Code of Practice.
We are founder members of the British Association of Removers (including both BAR’s Commercial Moving Group and Overseas Group).
Although we have a long history and an impressive list of professional accreditations, we continually strive to meet customer expectations and are committed to providing an exceptional service.
FIDI Members
We are founder members of FIDI, the international removals federation, which requires all members to operate to the globally recognised FAIM (FIDI Accredited International Mover) standard.
We are also founder members of OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International); a specialist global networking group for the world’s premier moving companies.
We have achieved internationally recognised standards for our services: BS EN 12522.
Why Choose Us?
- Over 150 years in the removals industry
- Founder members of the BAR, FIDI & OMNI
- Free no-obligation home surveys
- 19 locations all across the UK
- Over 265 vehicles owned
- More than 500 fully trained staff
- Full wrapping & packing service
- Full container or part load shipping worldwide
- Full financial protection for pre-payments via BAR
- Vehicle shipping
- Airfreight service
- Customs clearance
- Comprehensive insurance
- UK warehouse storage or at destination
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Frequently Asked Questions
Professional packers bring both experience and training to pack various items efficiently. Arriving at your home equipped with all the necessary tools, they ensure the safe packaging of your belongings. Special attention is given to fragile items, and each item is packed with care. Packers also categorise and strategically place items during the moving process.
Professional packers bring expertise, efficiency, and safety to the packing process. With their experience, they skillfully pack belongings, minimising the risk of damage during transportation. Their methodical approach also proves to be very time-saving.
Packers are a team of professional specialists in packing items using suitable materials based on the specific needs of each item. Meanwhile, movers are responsible for loading and unloading belongings onto the truck.
Part of our comprehensive full packing services includes padding or protecting items that require extra care. This can involve items such as televisions, computers, china, antiques, or furniture. These items cannot be simply thrown into a box or placed in the back of a moving truck.
The time required for professional movers to pack belongings varies based on factors like crew size, home size, the quantity and nature of belongings, and the presence of additional storage areas like a basement, garage, or attic. Packing for a studio or one-bedroom apartment typically takes 2 to 4 hours, while a two-bedroom house may require 3 to 5 hours. For a three-bedroom house, the packing time ranges from 6 to 8 hours, a four-bedroom home takes 8 to 10 hours, and a five-bedroom house may need 10 to 12 hours for full packing.
In most circumstances, yes we would pack your clothes for you as part of a packing and moving arrangement.
National Coverage
With branches and secure storage warehouses up and down the UK, we can help you move home wherever you're located. Whether you're moving a few miles or several hundred miles, our removals teams are ready to move you to any one of the following counties: