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Packing and storage — Storage facilities
Explain which items need packing, their condition and whether you will retrieve any during the stay. Fragile surfaces, loose parts and sensitive records need to be identified before choosing packaging and a storage layout.
Service scope
Preparation, protective packing and storage of an agreed inventory, with materials chosen for the goods and expected storage conditions. The service combines handling with custody but does not guarantee preservation of unidentified or unsuitable contents.
What is normally included
- Item-specific packing
- Labelling and inventory preparation
- Agreed storage intake
What is not included
- Specialist conservation of fragile collections by default
- Packing damp or hazardous goods as ordinary household contents
Typical tasks
- Survey items requiring packing
- Agree protective materials
- Pack and label the inventory
- Coordinate placement in storage
- Provide an unpacking or retrieval plan
What to include in your brief
- List of goods to be packed
- Fragile or moisture-sensitive items
- Current item condition
- Expected duration and access
- Owner-packed versus provider-packed split
Choosing the right professional
Ask how the packing method suits the contents and storage environment, and how item labels relate to the inventory. Confirm whether unpacking, material removal and partial retrieval are included rather than assuming all packing services are the same.
Important considerations
- Inappropriate wrapping can leave sensitive goods poorly protected
- Missing labels make selective retrieval difficult
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