Moving tips and guides
The Evergreen Crates blog
Straight talking advice on moving house the easy, green way.
Moving out of an old house without damaging it
Narrow doorways, turning stairs and nowhere to park. How to move out of a period or listed cottage without marking the walls or the floors.
5 min readStorageWhat to do when you move out before you can move in
If your dates do not line up, pack once into crates, store them sealed and stacked, and move straight in later without unpacking twice.
5 min readBusinessHow many crates does an office move need?
Work out an office move crate count from your desk and cabinet numbers, then plan the move so the business loses as little working time as possible.
5 min readEcoAre reusable moving crates better for the environment?
Reusable crates are used again and again instead of once, so one hire replaces a pile of cardboard. Here is the honest answer, plastic and all.
4 min readStorageMoving into storage, the easy way (we do the heavy lifting)
Putting your things into self-storage? Here's how to do it without hiring a van or breaking your back, and why crates beat cardboard for storage.
4 min readCostsHow much does it cost to hire moving crates in the UK?
A clear 2026 price guide to hiring reusable moving crates in the UK, what is included, and how it compares to buying cardboard boxes.
4 min readPlanningHow many moving crates do I need? A room by room guide
Not sure how many moving crates to hire? Here is a simple guide by home size and by room, so you order the right amount first time.
3 min readGuidesPlastic moving crates vs cardboard boxes: which is better?
Strength, cost, convenience and the environment compared. Here is why reusable plastic crates beat cardboard boxes for moving house.
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