09/09/2026
WHAT ARE THE BEST PACKING MATERIALS FOR FRAGILE ITEMS WHEN MOVING HOUSE?
Recently, we asked YOU — our followers — what you’d like to see more of on our social media.
One of the topics you asked us about was how to properly pack fragile items for moving.
So, straight from our removals team — here are a few things worth knowing. 👇
First: the right packing material depends on what you’re packing.
Professional packing isn’t about wrapping everything in as much bubble wrap as possible! 😉
For most household moves, we use a combination of:
📦 Strong double-walled removal cartons – good-quality boxes designed to withstand handling and stacking.
📰 Clean packing paper – essential for individually wrapping crockery, glasses, china and ornaments.
🫧 Bubble wrap – additional cushioning for suitable delicate items where extra protection is required.
🖼️ Picture & mirror protection – framed artwork and mirrors require particular attention, including suitable cartons, corner/edge protection and wrapping.
↔️ Void filling – one of the most important parts! Empty space allows belongings to move inside the carton during handling and transport.
A few professional packing tips worth saving:
✔️ Wrap fragile items individually.
✔️ Pack plates on their edge rather than flat, with suitable protection between them.
✔️ Keep heavier items in smaller, strong cartons — large boxes are better for lighter belongings.
✔️ Don’t overfill cartons, but don’t leave contents loose either.
✔️ Label fragile cartons clearly — but remember…
⚠️ Writing “FRAGILE” on a box doesn’t protect what’s inside. Proper packing does.
And if packing the whole house sounds like the part of moving you’d rather skip… you can. 😄
With ASP you can choose:
🏠 FULL PACKING SERVICE
We bring the professional packing materials and our experienced team packs your belongings ready for the move.
🍽️ PART PACKING SERVICE
You pack most of the house and leave the difficult or time-consuming areas to us — for example, the kitchen, glassware, ornaments, pictures or other fragile belongings.
📦 DIY PACKING BUNDLES
Prefer to pack yourself? We can supply the professional-quality packing materials you need.
Good removals don’t start when the vans arrive.
They start with good preparation and proper packing. 📦➡️🚛➡️🏠
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ASP Transport & Removals & Storage Ltd
Professional Packing • House Removals • Storage • UK & European Moves
🌐 www.aspremovalsandstorage.co.uk
📞 01604 437028
📱 07701 367549
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