You won’t just need the boxes to pack your belongings, but you knew that anyway! To make sure your items are safe and packed securely you’re going to need a few extra things. You can pay an extra cost for these items within your packaging quote, but be clear on what you want as it could be quite a bit extra on top. If you want to buy the materials for the movers to use, make sure you are clear on this. You will need to buy these items yourself if you want to pack the items yourself.
How much does bubble wrap cost?
You’re going to need bubble wrap for fragile items. Costs for this can vary but on average you can get 500m for anywhere between £5-£13. To save money here you can wrap some items in clothing or towels if they are not too delicate.
How much does packing tape cost?
You’ll need to close those boxes up and tape is pretty cheap. You can get 3 rolls that are around 66m for around £3-£4.
How much does packing paper cost?
Packing paper varies in price as the quality of paper vastly differs. Standard packing paper can cost you around £3 for 100 sheets, but you may end up layering the item in more paper to compensate for the quality. If you don’t want to invest in thick packing paper, you can always use old newspapers or magazines.
How much does packaging for glasses cost?
You can get hold of the packaging for your delicate glasses for around £7 and that will hold 30 or so glasses. As a cheaper alternative, you can buy the divider cells for regular boxes and add those in, or you can try ad get hold of wine boxes from your local store.