Cardboard boxes for moving

calliopeviolet

Can anyone recommend a place for buying good quality, strong cardboard boxes for a house move? I bought some last time which were okay, but hardly coped with one move, let alone a second. I'll be picking up some freebies but do need some decent-sized ones too.

Any recommendations gratefully received!

poppysarah

costco.

or morrisons banana boxes.

or go to a removals company and order a big van, some strong men and a load of packing cases.

googler

I used the Costco document archive boxes.

Designed to hold heavy files and papers, have lids, carrying handles and fold flat to store after the removal and can be re-used for the next.

Other cash & carry and stationery stores can supply them too.

Mayflower10cat

Google on removal companies in your area - most of them will sell you strong cardboard boxes and packing tape etc. Here's an example of one we've used, years ago http://www.stephensremovals.com/packing.html
And if you haven't already got a tape gun, they make it so much easier!

We also bought lots of large plastic crates with lids from Poundland and Wilko, then you've got them forever for sticking 'stuff' in the loft. Oh and another little tip - if you can get hold of the lidded cardboard boxes that photocopier paper comes in (most offices just chuck them) they're great for smaller breakables, really strong too.

martindow

I would suggest you get proper double wall moving boxes. A selection of odd boxes with not stack properly in a van, some may not be strong enough or will be too big and heavy to be handled.

It might be worth looking on your local Freecycle/Freegle to pick up some from someone who has recently moved in. Otherwise look for packaging companies locally and ring around to compare sizes. The most common size is 18x12x12. Avoid storage companies who sell boxes but with a big mark up.

Starbrite

This lot sell boxes..

http://www.shurgard.co.uk/

No idea if in your area though, Just ask at supermarkets and other shops....

embob74

I got boxes from my local storage company. Might be overinflated prices but it was easy enough to go down, check the sizes and pick which ones I needed.
Maybe check out ebay for people selling their boxes?
Supermarkets generally flat pack cardboard boxes now as they can get money for them (about £80 per tonne for cardboard last time I checked) so you might have to ask if they will reserve some for you.

propertyman

You are all idiots !

You forgot that essential tool Duct Tape; a quick run round the seam of the box particualry at the bottom and it makes the box that much stronger.

findingmyownway

If you're anywhere near Leeds I have a spare room full of them (OH is on dialysis, we have to squash and recycle about 10 cardboard boxes a week). They originally hold up to 10L of fluid so very strong.

findingmyownway

embob74 wrote: »

Supermarkets generally flat pack cardboard boxes now as they can get money for them (about £80 per tonne for cardboard last time I checked) so you might have to ask if they will reserve some for you.

Really? Can normal people sell it too? Do you know where?

poppysarah

propertyman wrote: »

You are all idiots !

You forgot that essential tool Duct Tape; a quick run round the seam of the box particualry at the bottom and it makes the box that much stronger.

I think gorillla tape is actually better. Although you need scissors to cut it.