Introduction 80% of moving damage claims are for fragile items. The method of packing is more important than the packing material, whether the vase is 50 years old or the new flat-screen TV. This guide aims to help Indian consumers who are moving house, office or car in 2026. We have used simple, easy-to-understand language, and practical advice that comes from real moves we have worked with to arrange in 800+ cities in the country, at the behest of PackersBazaar.in.
Materials checklist Double walled corrugated boxes, small and large size bubble wrap, newsprint or unprinted packing paper, packing peanuts, edge protectors, "Fragile" tape, permanent markers. Glassware and crockery Keep each piece separately in bubble wrap. Sit plates on one after another — Not flat. Wear dividers for glasses. Stuff with packing paper to fill up all the spaces. Label 'FRAGILE — THIS SIDE UP'. Electronics (TV, computer) Original package is preferable. If not available: bubble wrap or cardboard wrap or box with peanuts on all sides. Dispose of batteries from remotes. Take pictures of the cable connections before removing cables. Artwork and mirrors With masking tape, tape an X across the glass surface (if it's broken: contains shards). Wrap with bubble wrap and then place between cardboard. No boxing on the side, just the vertical side. Antiques and porcelain Double-box: wrap in bubble wrap, put in small box, and then put big box around it with 4 in. of peanuts around all sides. Write on the box: "DO NOT STACK". Lamps and chandeliers Take out the bulbs and shades one by one. Cover base with bubble wrap. Wrap shade in box with packing paper to maintain shape. When it's best to call in the experts Items valued over ₹50,000 or antiques or original artwork – pay additional charges of ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 for antiques packing by verified antiques movers. Most policies do not cover damage to owner-packed goods by insurance. Conclusion There are three important points to consider when moving successfully: planning in advance, hiring a company with verified movers, and asking the right questions before signing. This is the beginning and we will provide free, customised quotes for you.
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