How many cartons or boxes are needed for my furniture removal?

This is one of the harder parts of calculating your quotation as unless you have moved previously or are already packed and raring to go it can be difficult to estimate exactly how many cartons or boxes you will need.

We have found that the best way to do this is to estimate your cartons on a room to room basis, as opposed to attempting to make a 'guestimate' at the end.

By this we mean as you are walking around your home and listing your furniture and belongings try to visualise contents of cupboards and loose items in piles and then count how many piles you think there will be for each room.

Whilst removal cartons are in our opinion the best way to transport your belongings safely, we do not insist that these be used, but in terms of your estimate please be sure to inform us if you are estimating removal cartons or other size boxes as this will effect your quote.

A standard removal carton is the same size as the old wooden Tea chest, which are approximately 435 x 410 x 600mm.

You can see various types of cartons available either through Moving Again or via most self storage facilities.

If you are still a little uneasy about estimating your carton needs, when you come to complete your inventory, don't enter any cartons and we can estimate for you.

If you take this option please be sure to tell us that we need to estimate cartons on your behalf otherwise we will calculate your quotation based purely on what you have told us.

Please don't worry if you feel you have made an error in your estimate of cartons or boxes, as you get closer to your chosen 'Moving Day' you will find that you will be better placed to either confirm or change the number of cartons you have.

If the total only changes by one or two that is fine, but if the number increases or decreases by more than 5 or 6 boxes please inform us as soon as possible so we may adjust your quote accordingly.

This is especially important if the number increases as we will have to ensure there is sufficient space on the truck or container for all your goods.

The next stage of the planning stage is preparing your Removal Inventory and this can be found here.