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What’s the best way to pack up my home?
Packing can be a daunting task. Determining which boxes are most suitable for various items during the moving process can be challenging. There's always the dilemma of whether to hire professionals to ensure that nothing gets damaged and that your belongings are properly protected. Unfortunately, mover's insurance does not cover boxes packed by customers. How many boxes will I need? Is it possible to pay for partial packing services? When should I begin packing or arrange for professionals to take care of it? What packing materials do I require aside from boxes? Where can I find the best quality packing supplies at the most affordable prices? What is the ideal way to pack? How should I deal with my hanging clothes? What steps should I take with fragile items that won't fit in a box?
So many questions and so little time.....
- Amazon is a great place to get packing materials as long as you know far enough in advance that your moving and you can wait for shipping to your home. The big box stores like Home Depot and Lowes buy in such mass quantities that there prices are usually cheaper than a moving companies distributor. Most are unaware that Super Walmart's have added an isle to their stores devoted to moving supplies.
- If you are packing yourself, you are required to pack everything that fits in a small, medium, large, and extra large moving box.
- Small boxes are used for books. Medium and large "HEAVY DUTY" boxes (yes, sold at the box stores for a couple dollars more) are for fragile items. Regular medium boxes are great for normal household items. Large and extra larges are great for toys, bedding, linens, pillows, lamps, wall art, etc. For bedding, stuffed animals, and pillows, sturdy garbage bags are sufficient and they actually help tighten your load on the truck (you can't always squeeze a square peg into a round hole), Wardrobe boxes work great for hanging clothes as well as large vases, tall artwork, even grand father clocks once wrapped in bubble wrap or a blanket. There are many uses for wardrobe boxes other than hanging clothes. Even rakes and shovels can be placed in a wardrobe box. We always suggest plastic bins for chemicals, soaps, aerosols, and solvents. Movers do not move ammunition or any type of fuel.
- Don't forget about tape, bubble wrap, and packing paper. Always get thick markers for marking the top and one side of each box as to what room they are going into. This will make for a quick and painless delivery.
- Adjustable TV and picture/mirror boxes are available online or at the box stores as well.
- Most movers consider any item larger than what fits in a small, medium, large, or extra large box as part of the moving process and have a quick way of protecting those items for you with moving blankets and proper loading of the truck.
- Never use newspaper. This is a thing of the past. We have seen the ink in todays newspapers even embed themselves into glass.
- always line the bottom and top of your packed boxes with crumpled paper or bubble wrap to cushion fragile items. Fragile items should be disassembled and packed individually with packing paper or bubble wrap.
- It doesn't hurt to purchase more materials than needed. Most can be returned.
- These are average box counts: Single (under 40 boxes). 2 adults average 50-60 boxes. 2 adults and a child average 60-70 boxes. A family of 4-5 averages 70-100 boxes. In homes over 2600 sq. ft. we can usually expect from 120-200 boxes.
- Professional movers generally place large pictures, mirrors, and TV's between mattresses and box springs when loading.
- Most movers can move an entire home and apartment ion one day with a partial pack included, under 30 boxes. These usually happens when the client did not have time to finish packing or prefers to keep their fragile items safe and insured, packed by professionals.
- With a FULL PACK & MOVE, nothing is required of the homeowner other than setting aside items that should not be packed such as keys, medicine, important papers, toothbrushes, cable equipment that has to be returned, etc. Full packs by professionals are generally done the day prior to the move.
- If you are packing yourself, leave the boxed where they lay. You are not speeding up the process by stacking them in one area. Movers need different size and weight boxes when playing ""Tetris"" while loading the truck.
- Most movers insurance allows you to leave fabric items only in drawers and cabinets. This is a great way to save money on boxes and space on the truck or in your storage unit but will make life difficult for your movers if stairs are involved.
For more information and pricing on our professional packing services, please call MOVE IT ALL, LLC at 407-750-2323 . We are always happy to help.
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We pride ourselves on being a compassionate Christian corporation. Our office team comprises skilled Journeyman
Movers who are dedicated to providing precise estimates. By answering a few straightforward questions, we will send
you a comprehensive quote via text or email for you to share with roommates or family members before you make your
decision. If you wish to proceed, feel free to text or call us back, and we will inform you of the next steps. Our quoting
process is seamless, and we respect our potential clients' space—no pressure at MOVE IT ALL, LLC!
Ninety percent of our clients select us over competitors due to the clarity we provide. Our clients always understand their responsibilities as well as ours. The quotes we offer are straightforward and free of any hidden terms. We pride ourselves on being informative, and we're more than willing to repeat information if it helps reinforce understanding. There are no such things as silly questions. We don't assume our clients are familiar with our industry. After speaking with our estimators, our clients leave without any confusion.
Upon receiving a quote, it is entirely the client's responsibility to inquire with their mover about any possible additional fees, as these may not be voluntarily disclosed. Unlike many of our competitors, we do not impose any extra taxes, fuel surcharges, fees for stairs, or other miscellaneous charges.
Our quotes for long-distance moves are not determined by weight or cubic feet. The estimates provided by another company's estimator are approximations that may adjust the final move cost upon delivery, which requires payment prior to offloading. Until the items are loaded into the truck, movers cannot ascertain the precise weight or cubic footage. We offer a FLAT RATE NOT TO EXCEED PRICE! This serves as a legal and binding agreement ensuring that your moving cost will not exceed the quoted amount, unless the client requests additional services.
We have established ourselves as the highest-paying employer for professional movers in Florida. We attract top talent from competing companies and compensate them fairly for their skills. This fosters a motivated, proud, and unstoppable workforce.
We HANDLE IT ALL! We transport everything. With our skilled team and top-notch equipment, we can move just about anything. Each week, we manage relocations for residential, industrial, office, and medical equipment. Explore our photo section!
With a fleet of 8 trucks and a dedicated team of 23 available each day, we specialize in same-day moving and delivery services for those facing urgent situations or dealing with unreliable movers. Unfortunately, this issue is all too prevalent in a city of this magnitude. Many companies will prioritize the highest bidder instead of your needs. Unlike most of our competitors, we do not impose a 3 to 4 hour minimum requirement.
We monitor our competitors' prices on a weekly basis to ensure that our clients receive the best possible rates, free from gimmicks or discounts.
We do not utilize consolidated shipping. We only send out the individual items of our client only. This is primarily why your items may experience delays, potentially arriving days or even weeks late, due to setbacks caused by other clients sharing the same transportation. Additionally, we refrain from consolidating shipments with other clients due to the prevalent issues of bedbugs, cockroaches, and termites in Florida's climate.
We provide our clients with a 36-hour window to modify their dates and times without forfeiting their deposit. We understand that unexpected situations can arise in this industry at a moment's notice.
We offer complete or partial packing services on the day of your move for up to 30 boxes. For any moves involving more than 30 boxes, packing will be finalized the day before your move.
We are a FULL SERVICE MOVER! We offer comprehensive services including complete disassembly and reassembly, pad wrapping, shrink wrapping, as well as disconnecting and reconnecting furniture and appliances. Unfortunately, many movers do not provide disconnect and reconnect services for even basic appliances like refrigerators, washers, or dryers, especially for elderly clients.
There is no additional fee for detaching flat-screen TVs or wall mounts from walls. We only apply the hourly or flat rate for all services rendered to clients.
We do not lower our prices merely to attract clients. Our team consists solely of skilled movers—dedicated professionals—who deliver precise quotes based on the information you share with us.
Our experts identify any prior damages, beyond normal wear and tear, before handling any items. Previous movers might have concealed damages, particularly when loading the client's truck from an out-of-town location or their storage unit.
We utilize only large trucks, allowing smaller moves to be completed in half the time. Typically, there's no need for stacking or packing. Everything is loaded directly onto the floor and secured with straps for transit.
We respect our clients' credit and debit cards and do not misuse them. For your security, we provide a secure link sent directly to your phone or email. In contrast, many of our competitors place holds on clients' cards or impose extra charges without obtaining client consent. This is often hidden within the "FINE PRINT" of their contracts.
Our services require no contracts—only the client's approval along with a $100.00 deposit to secure the client's date and relocation time.
Your Lead Man will reach out to you, introduce himself, and let you know that his team is headed your direction.
We offer the convenience of phone or video walkthroughs for more precise quotes and make use of Trulia, Zillow, and Realtor.com, whenever clients have online photos available during the sale of their home.
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