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Tips needed on moving with my flat screen TVs

Last time we moved we had kept the original boxes but our current place has been too small to keep them. So do removal companys take care of this type of stuff?

We may need to go into a B&B for a week so taking in our car is not an option.

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  • poppysarah
    poppysarah Posts: 11,522 Forumite
    You'd have to ask your removal company.
  • Im quite sure that removal companies are equipped for these sorts of things. It may be worth asking them this question when you phone around for quotes. Also a good removal company will have insurance to cover anything that may get damaged.

    If you are going into a B&B, could you ask a friend or family member to store the flat screens for you safely?
  • In a similair position with our moving next week. I've got the boxes for both our flat screens but only the polystyrene packaging for one of them.

    The trick is to ensure that there is no pressure on the screen itself (Even from bubble wrap or other packaging materials) so I'm having to 'build' some packaging that fits around the frame and allows it to slot into the box with anything being able to touch the screen.
  • pawpurrs
    pawpurrs Posts: 3,910 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I just wrapped mine in blankets and put them in the car, you could still do this, it just means moving them twice.
    Pawpurrs x ;)
  • Opinion, advice and information are different things. Don't be surprised if you receive all 3 in response. :D
  • We moved exactly a week ago today.... as per previous move anything easily damaged or valuable went into the car, carefully wrapped up.

    Luckily we didnt have any mishaps.
  • Every mover I have used has blankets, which work very well if the whole package is properly secured in place.
  • keep them vertical, if you lay the horizontal it puts more pressure on the screen and can cause it to crack.
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