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Movers Organization and Planning

Decide if you are packing yourself or if you want to use our professional packing services. Allow at least two weeks for packing yourself. It is easy to underestimate the time required to pack. We typically can pack you in one day depending on the quantity of items.

  • Choose and Licensed and Insured moving company.
  • Purchase quality packing supplies.
  • Various size, quality boxes
  • Packing paper
  • Paper pads
  • Tape
  • Markers
  • Labels
  • Dividers
  • Inserts

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Packing

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Types Of Containers

The containers we provide come in various sizes and are suitable for specific items, with specific instructions indicated below.

Small Box (1.5 cu. ft)16″ (L) x 12″ (W) x 12″ (H)

Expensive or rare books should be individually wrapped with packing paper. Stand records on edge (never flat). Wine and liquor bottles are wrapped and packed standing up in the box.  Good for heavy items.

Medium Box (3 cu. ft.)18″ (L) x 18″ (W) x 16″ (H)

Place linens, folded clothing or cushions in plastic bags and use them for cushioning. Wrap small appliances individually with packing paper. Small TVs and computer monitor require extra cushioning with packing paper. Always pack with screen facing sideways.  Good for medium-light items.

Large Box (4.5 cu. ft.)18″ (L) x 18″ (W) x 24″ (H)

Place heavier items at the bottom. Use original boxes for appliances if still available and place in large box.  Good for lightweight items.

Extra Large Box (6 cu. ft.)22″ (L) x 22″ (W) x 21 ½” (H)

Use popcorn (styrofoam) for extra protection when packing a chandelier.  Perfect for bulky, lightweight items.

Dish Pack Box (5.1 cu. ft.)18″ (L) x 18″ (W) x 27″ (H)

Place cushioning material in bottom of box. Wrap each piece individually with packing paper. Place heavy, flat items such as platters and large plates at the bottom by standing them in a row on edge. Any unfilled spaces should be filled with packing paper to avoid shifting. Pack in layers. Place crumbled paper on top of each finished layer. Horizontal cardboard dividers can be helpful in keeping layers level. Smaller plates and shallow bowls can make up another layer. Use dividers for extra protection when packing crystal, stem- or glassware.  Good for fragile items.

Lamp Box (3.3 cu. ft.)12″ (L) x 12″ (W) x 40″ (H)

Remove the light bulb, wrap the base and bulb separately. Place them together in the box, filling spaces with crumbled paper. Pack lampshades in separate box.

Wardrobe (13.5 cu. ft.)24″ (L) x 20″ (W) x 47″ (H)

Use the wardrobe box for hanging clothing. One wardrobe carton will hold about two feet of compressed clothing on hangers. Add moth paper for wardrobe boxes that go into storage.

Small Mirrorpack (5.2 cu. ft.)37″ (L) x 4″ (W) x 61″ (H)

Wrap each picture individually using paper pads. Pack pictures backing each other. Add crumbled packing paper on the bottom, side and top of the box to avoid shifting.  Good for framed items.

Large Mirrorpack (6.7 cu. ft.)48″ (L) x 4″ (W) x 60″ (H)

Wrap each picture individually using paper pads. Pack pictures backing each other. Add crumbled packing paper on the bottom, side and top of the box to avoid shifting.  Good for framed items.

Paper Pads (25 pads per bundle)64″ (L) x 54″ (W)

Wrap items tightly. Use proper size box to pack item. Stand item on edge or side (never lay flat if item is fragile).

Packing Paper(400 sheets per bundle)approx. 37″ (L) x 30″ (W)

Wrap items tightly and individually.

DividersShort:17½” (L) x 17 ½” (W) x 6 ½” (H)High: 17 ½” (L) x 17 ½” (W) x 13″ (H)

Wrap each item individually in packing paper and place it in the divider cell. Use the appropriate divider height.