For a carefree move - let us do the packing!
Let us take the hassle out of packing
Best removals has a team of experts ready to pack, armed with specialised packaging materials and techniques to make sure your belongings are protected while moving. We offer a wide range of packaging services, from full house pack to single item. Our team of of trained movers and packers have experience in moving your home and office items carefully.
- Full Household Pack
– Sit back and relax while we do all the hard work for you.
- International Pack
– With precision and expertise, we pack to ensure safe arrival in your overseas destination.
- Kitchen Only Pack
– Protecting the breakables and taking the stress out of the hardest room to pack.
- Single Item
– Protecting a single valuable or oversized item with our knowledge and expertise.
- Owner Pack
– If you’ve not alot to pack and are confident in your ability, packing yourself is an option. Perfect for keeping the costs down.
Why you need a professional packer?
The success of any move often depends of having a high-standard of packing from the very start. Our professional team is well-experienced in the careful packaging of items. We use protective materials such as tissue paper, sturdy boxes and bagging to keep your items in the best condition possible. Not only do we pack before your move, we can arrange for the uplift of used packing materials once your move is completed.
For an easy and carefree move
As our team have received the highest industry-specific training, they will take the utmost care with your belongings.
We are also able to work with other visiting removal companies to ensure a job well done.
Helping you move
Our Queenstown and Central Otago movers are available to help you through every step of your move.
We pride ourselves on our quality service, efficiency, friendly approach and attention to detail. Our team will be vigilant in every aspect of your move.
Grab a quote
Packing price is by quote and includes all materials. Price is gauged by the cubic metre. Call us now for a quick quote 0800 237 806
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Packing Questions
Advice for packing with cartons
If the item you are moving fit in a carton, put it in an appropriate-sized carton keeping sides and top flat with clear labelling.
We suggest the following cartons for these items:
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Book Carton; records, CDs, DVDs, books, liquids, crockery and ornaments.
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Dish Pack; linen, videos, small stereos, microwaves, lampshades, etc.
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Clothing Carton; clothes and long items that have to travel flat.
Cartons must be clearly marked with arrows on sides and on top “This Way Up”.
Advice for packaging
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Packing liquids: Check all lids for leaks.
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Glass Shelves: Remove from cabinets and wrap well. Drop wooden shelves, and stow supports in a drawer.
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Pictures, Paintings and Mirrors: Place in a carton or wrap well. Slip large paintings into a flattened box with taped ends.
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Ironing Boards and Air Driers: Tape closed.
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Legs of Beds and Tables: Remove where feasible. Stow legs in bedside cabinets or drawers.
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Fragile Items: Tissue wrap – e.g. glassware, ornaments, crockery, etc. .
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Large Wall Units and Scotch Chests: Empty contents.
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Garden Tools: Tape together in bundles.
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Washing Machines: Disconnect hoses and stow inside machine.
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Pot Plants: Drain of water and put into cartons.
What packing options do you offer?
Do you offer storage facilities and services?
Have you discontinued these services before your moving date?
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Milk delivery?
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Newspaper delivery?
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Telephone?
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Gas & electricity?
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Water?
Have you notified your change of address to:
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The post office, for redirection of mail?
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The electoral registrar?
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Your insurance company?
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Stores – where you have charge accounts?
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Relatives, friends & regular correspondents?
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Club memberships?
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Publications to which you subscribe?
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Your doctor & dentist?
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Your solicitors?
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Your church?
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Your children’s school?
Have you also prepared for your move by:
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Defrosted the freezer & all other appliances ready for removal?
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Made the necessary arrangements with an electrician?
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Had your outside TV aerial taken down & dismantled by a qualified technician?
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Arranged for electricity or gas to disconnect any fittings from the supply?
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Stored all dried food in airtight containers.
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Put aside bits & pieces you don’t want to take? (Why pay to have them moved?)
A few don’ts when moving:
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Don’t fail to advise if you are moving any valuable antiques or paintings with your household goods. (For our mutual protection & insurance purposes).
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Don’t put breakables in drawers.
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Don’t put liquids in drawers (sauce bottles, perfumes,etc).
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Don’t overload drawers with linen, sheets & clothing (too much weight can damage furniture).
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Don’t try to move large quantities of wood. They cannot be handled in our vans.
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Don’t store perishable foods such as cereals, flour & vegetables.
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The following articles are classed as DANGEROUS GOODS & cannot be stored or transported: Ammunition, new or partially used cans of paint, turpentine, kerosene, petrol, cleaning fluids, any oil and gas bottles.
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Don’t forget to drain fuel from lawnmowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, etc..
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Don’t store or transport jewellery, money, legal documents or articles of extreme value. KEEP THEM WITH YOU.