Professional Packing Services

Expert packing to protect your belongings during your move

What is Professional Packing?

Professional packing services involve trained movers carefully wrapping, boxing, and protecting your belongings using high-quality materials and proven techniques. This ensures maximum protection during transport and reduces the risk of damage.

Many movers offer full-service packing, where they handle everything from start to finish, or partial packing for fragile items only.

Benefits of Professional Packing

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Expert Techniques

Trained packers know how to protect fragile items, electronics, and artwork

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Quality Materials

Professional-grade boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, and padding

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Time Savings

Save hours or days - let professionals handle the packing

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Damage Protection

Properly packed items are less likely to break or get damaged

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Insurance Coverage

Items packed by movers are typically covered by their insurance

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Efficient Loading

Uniform boxes pack better in trucks, maximizing space

What Professional Packers Handle

✓ Typically Packed

  • • Furniture and large items
  • • Kitchenware and dishes
  • • Electronics and appliances
  • • Books and media
  • • Clothing and linens
  • • Decorative items
  • • Artwork and mirrors
  • • Lamps and lighting

✗ Usually NOT Packed

  • • Hazardous materials
  • • Perishable food
  • • Cash and jewelry
  • • Important documents
  • • Medications
  • • Plants
  • • Flammable items
  • • Personal items you want to keep with you

Types of Packing Services

Full-Service Packing

$500-$1,500

Movers pack everything in your home

Time: 1-2 daysBest for: Busy professionals, large moves, fragile items

Partial Packing

$200-$600

Movers pack only fragile or specialty items

Time: 2-4 hoursBest for: DIY packers who need help with delicate items

Fragile-Only Packing

$150-$400

Specialized packing for breakables only

Time: 1-3 hoursBest for: Items like china, glassware, artwork

Crate Packing

$200-$800 per crate

Custom crating for high-value items

Time: VariesBest for: Artwork, antiques, pianos, large TVs

*Prices vary by location, move size, and items

The Packing Process

1

Pre-Packing Assessment

Movers evaluate your items and determine materials needed

2

Material Delivery

Quality boxes, padding, and wrapping materials arrive

3

Room-by-Room Packing

Packers systematically pack each room, labeling boxes clearly

4

Fragile Item Protection

Special care for breakables with extra padding and wrapping

5

Inventory & Labeling

All boxes are inventoried and labeled with room and contents

6

Final Inspection

Review packed items and ensure everything is protected

Packing Service Tips

  • ✓Declutter before packing - less to pack means lower costs
  • ✓Be present during packing to answer questions and provide guidance
  • ✓Keep important items separate - don't pack documents, medications, or valuables
  • ✓Take photos of valuable items before packing for insurance
  • ✓Ask about packing materials - ensure movers use quality supplies
  • ✓Request fragile stickers for delicate items
  • ✓Get an inventory list of all packed boxes
  • ✓Consider partial packing if you want to save money but need help with fragile items

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