How many boxes it usually comes to
From our moves – though it always depends on how much you own: a 30 m² studio usually needs around 25 boxes, a 55 m² one-bedroom flat around 45 and a 75 m² two-bedroom flat around 60. If you live minimally you can take some off; with lots of books or a full storeroom you need more.
Count room by room
The kitchen, full bookcases and wardrobes usually need the most boxes. The bathroom and hall usually need a couple of boxes each. Do not forget the storeroom, balcony and basement – there is often more there than you think.
Clothes on hangers are easiest to move in a wardrobe box – you hang them straight in the box and don't have to fold them.
The right thing in the right box
Put heavy things such as books and china at the bottom and lighter things such as bedding and cushions on top. A full box should be easy to lift. Fill the boxes completely so they can be stacked, and write the room and contents on the side.
Pack yourself or let us pack
We are not lending out moving boxes at the moment. If you would rather skip the boxes altogether, book packing help – we bring the packing material and pack for you.
