The removal companies usually run a packing service, if you want it. Your stuff is put into a container - everything boxed, all furniture wrapped - The container is sealed in front of you and then the they will store it in the sealed container till you are ready for it to be delivered. The company I had round today will only require a day's notice to deliver it out, and will be outside the new house at 8am to unload!
I've 2 more (including the well-known Pickfords) coming tomorrow.

I'm starting to make lists of the stuff I am going to need to pack for my use between houses. I think early next week the suitcases will be coming out! I am also going to stack up all the boxes from the attic into the middle of the kitchen, once the knacked old table goes mid week.

Andrea