What should I do with valuables such as jewellery and stamp collections?
These items are excluded from transit insurance cover, and as such need to be transported by you to your destination
How long can I store my household effects for?
BEST Shipping can provide storage for any period of time from a week to an indefinite period of time.
Helpful Tips
- Keep aside all important documents and items you will need immediately in your new home.
- Pack one room at a time, with similar items in each box.
- Wrap each item individually and place a layer of cushioning at the bottom of the box.
- Place heavier items at the bottom of the box.
- Label each box carefully with your name, the contents and the room it is to go into to.
- Pack heavy items into small boxes, especially books.
How should I pack my effects, if BEST Shipping has not quoted to pack?
BEST is able to provide you with packing materials for your move. Alternatively you can use your own packing materials. You will require:
- Clean sturdy cartons
- Clean newspaper
- Bubble wrap
- Marking pens
- Tape
What should I do if the volume of my shipment changes?
Please contact your BEST consultant and we will review the quote if necessary.
What will BEST Removals disassemble and reassemble during my relocation?
The BEST Shipping team will disassemble and reassemble beds for your relocation. However, the disassembly and reassembly of swing sets, trampolines and the like, are outside of our scope of service. We can assist with direction to suitably qualified service providers.