Moving in Hong Kong? If you’re planning to do it yourself, there are steps professional moving companies take to make packing up easier. We asked the GoGoX team for tips to make moving home smooth sailing from start to finish.
#1 Before packing up, cut the clutter
To avoid building a huge “do not want” pile when you start unpacking in your new home, start decluttering well before the move date – and put any bulky items and furniture in good condition up for sale. At GoGoX, we can help with this step by delivering your unwanted items to a charity or buyer in a GoGoVan. Also, to dispose of furniture, GoGoX Moving can sort out the transport and dismantle items for an additional fee.
#2 Use the right materials for moving home
Forget plastic bags or flimsy boxes – we can supply you with the right kind of thick cardboard boxes and high-quality tape to ensure your belongings won’t fall to the ground while you’re moving in Hong Kong. Just let GoGoX know how many standard boxes and wardrobe boxes for hanging clothing you need. We’ll deliver them to your door so you can start packing up whenever you’d like.
#3 Packing up properly
Tips and tricks to reduce the number of boxes you’ll need and ensure all your items make it in one piece:
- Seal your boxes really well with tape.
- Line the bottom with something soft to protect items if they shift inside the box.
- Pack the heaviest items first for balance.
- Put books and really heavy items in smaller boxes for easier carrying.
- Use bubble wrap or layers of moving paper to wrap breakables and fill in any gaps.
- Write the room, category and any extra details on the box for easy unpacking.
- Out of time and want help with this step? GoGoX can help you with moving homes by providing a packing up and unpacking service with a fee based on number of boxes.
#4 Protect from damage
Unlike most DIY moves, where you cross your fingers that everything gets to your new home damage-free, GoGoX offers cargo compensation. This is free for every move and covers up to $2,000 worth of damage – just keep your receipt of the goods for proof.
#5 Opt for flexible delivery
Moving homes can be stressful, particularly when you’ve taken limited time off work to get things sorted. GoGoX can schedule your move at a time that suits you (day or night!) – we also offer same-day or next-day delivery.
#6 Get an all-inclusive quote
Some delivery services include hidden costs when it comes to moving homes. This includes things like tipping movers or paying for extra packaging. At GoGoX we ask for the number of boxes, bags and luggage and a list of each furniture item with a photo. The quote for moving in Hong Kong with us includes the manpower to move the items from door to door; the only extra costs are any tunnel or parking fees. If your item list changes, the quote can be adjusted up to two days before you have planned to begin moving homes.
More GoGoX services for moving in Hong Kong
- Short-term storage by week or month
- Moving of a single big item
- Van service available for small size moving
- International relocation
- On-site quotation service available for large size moving
To get a quote, visit gogox.com, download the GoGoX App or WhatsApp the team at 6467 5050.
This article about packing up and moving homes first appeared in the Autumn 2024 issue of Expat Living magazine. Subscribe now so you never miss an issue.
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