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Packing services
Packing service means wrapping and boxing your belongings so they arrive without damage. The crew comes to your home and packs it room by room.
You can hand us the whole home or only the fragile items. If you would rather pack yourself, we can tell you which materials to use and how.
Process
Packing room by room
- 01
Material count
We estimate the number of boxes, rolls of bubble wrap, stretch wrap and tape from your rooms and inventory.
- 02
Dishes, glasses and fragile items
Plates and glasses stand upright in dish-pack boxes with dividers, each piece wrapped on its own.
- 03
Clothing and linens
Hanging clothes go in wardrobe boxes. Folded items go into clean boxes.
- 04
Electronics
Original boxes are used when you have them. If not, items are packed in foam and bubble wrap with corner protection.
- 05
Labeling
Every box is marked with its room, its contents and notes such as "fragile" or "do not stack".
Details
Which material for which item
| Item | Materials and method |
|---|---|
| Plates, glasses, china | Dish-pack box with dividers, each piece in packing paper or bubble wrap |
| Mirrors, framed art, glass | Corner guards, bubble wrap, mirror carton, carried upright |
| TVs and monitors | Original box or a TV carton with foam, cardboard over the screen |
| Clothing | Wardrobe box, left on the hangers |
| Books | Small boxes, kept light so they are easy to lift |
| Decor and keepsakes | Each piece wrapped in paper, gaps filled with crumpled paper |
Included in the price
- Boxes, bubble wrap, stretch wrap and tape
- Packing crew and labor
- Room labels and contents notes
- Pickup of empty boxes and packing material after the move (optional)
What changes the price
- Amount to be packed (cubic feet)
- Share of fragile items
- Packing day and hours needed
- Whether packing happens on moving day or the day before
Common mistakes
- Packing books in large boxes. The weight breaks the bottom.
- Mixing fragile items with soft clothing in the same box without separation.
- Not writing the contents on the box, so every box has to be opened to find things.
- Leaving empty space in the box, which lets items shift and break.
A rough price for this job
Enter your home size, stairs and distance to see a range right away. The exact price comes in a written estimate.
FAQ
Questions about this service
Is packing done before moving day?
Usually it is done the day before. Loading goes faster on moving day and the house is calmer.
Are packing materials included in the price?
Yes. Boxes, bubble wrap, stretch wrap and tape are included in the packing price and not billed separately.
Are boxes I pack myself covered?
Valuation coverage applies to damage during the move. Damage caused by how a box was packed may be treated differently, and the written estimate explains how.
Often booked with this service: residential moving, office moving and apartment and high-rise moving. For dates and prices, reach us through the contact page.