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Owner Packed Cartons

If you are planning to do some of the packing yourself, please see the following tips:

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Moving Overseas: Packed by Owner Cartons 

If you are planning to do some of the packing yourself, please see the following tips:

  • Make a list of everything you pack in each carton. This is necessary for customs, (particularly if you are Shipping to the USA) and also for your own personal reference.
  • Never use cartons that have previously carried foodstuffs. If possible, obtain export cartons from your moving company which can either be collected or delivered prior to your move.
  • Owner packed goods can only be insured on a total loss basis (rather than on an all risk policy).
  • Do not pack anything that is corrosive or flammable. The general rule is no liquids or gases (e.g. aerosols, paints, gas bottles, cooking oils, bleach etc.).
  • Do not pack restricted or prohibited items. The list of items is unique in every country so check with your Move Manager for further advice and a copy of the customs guide for your destination
  • Leather bound books should be wrapped in tissue or in clean white paper.
  • Pack cups and glasses upright. Wrap crystal glasses in tissue paper.
  • Loose white paper should be used to line the base of the carton, between layers of items and at the top of the carton.
  • Dralon curtains should be layered at the folds with tissue paper.
  • Pack heavier items at the base of the carton and lighter items on the top.
  • If you are unsure about anything at all, your Move Manager is only a phone call away and will provide specific advice and help.

    Our Accreditations

    As one of the leading providers of overseas removals services on a national and international scale, we pride ourselves on providing a professional and friendly service from our highly trained and competent team. We have been recognised as one of the leading international moving companies by the networks below and we are, therefore, proud of our credentials and the quality standard they represent. In 2023 we became the most trusted moving company in the UK.
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    Some of our Customer Reviews

    The packers were careful, quick and courteous. I highly recommend this company and would definitely use them again! Efficient, polite, punctual: could not ask for more.

    Hertfordshire, UK to Virginia, USA - March 2023

    From start with Michelle to finish with Gill the level of service was excellent. John Mason and its international partners handled my move from Devon to Australia seemingly effortlessly. I couldn't ask for better.

    Devon, UK to Perth, Australia –April 2023

    Absolutely one of the best movers I have worked with. Pleasant helpful admin staff and the delivery drivers were absolute angels sorting and moving the boxes where I asked them to. Arrived exactly when they said it would.

    Yorkshire, UK to Sydney, Australia - March 2023

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