PACKING SERVICES
We Offer Professional Packing Services!
Running short on time? Let us do your packing for you. Our highly trained staff will securely pack your items safely for transit to your next location. We have a wide assortment of boxes and material to accommodate any job. We also sell boxes should you prefer to do your own packing.
Box Sizes
1.5 cubic foot cartons (Book Carton)
This is the smallest of all box sizes. As a rule in packing, the smallest and heaviest items are generally packed in the 1.5 carton. Some of the following would include:
- Books, Video Tapes, CD’s, DVDs, Files, Paperwork, Record
- Canned goods
- Small Tools
- Stemware
3.0 cubic foot cartons (Medium Carton)
This is the go to carton. Smaller and heavier items are usually packed in these boxes. Some examples are:
- Small kitchen appliances
- Tupperware
- Small outdoor tools
- Pots and pans
- Electronic gadgets
- Clothes/Towels/Linen
- Small Pictures
- Dry Food
- Shoes
- Lampshades -Pack Alone
4.5 cubic foot carton
As the size of the carton increases, the weight of the items going into the carton should decrease. This carton should be used for the following:
- Clothes
- Board games
- Small Boxes
- Lampshades – Pack Alone
- Non-breakable kitchen goods (Tupperware, baking sheets, etc.)
- Children’s toys
- Stuffed Toys
- Bedding
Dishpack (Barrel or Dish Barrel)
These are heavy duty extra-strength cartons. All breakable kitchenware, china, pictures, and crystal should be packed in these cartons for safety. Table lamps, small antiques, computers, computer screens, small TV’s and anything fragile are also packed in dishpacks.
Mattress Carton
Mattresses and box springs come in different sizes. Mattress cartons or mattress bags maybe used to protect during transit.
Mirror Carton
Mirror cartons can be fitted together to offer a great deal of flexibility for such items as: pictures, mirrors or small glass table tops.
Wardrobe Boxes
Wardrobe boxes are used to transport hanging clothes in an upright position.
A great packing crew. They were respectful of our possessions, eased our fears and seamlessly performed their jobs. They worked efficiently and impressively as well. The Denton, Texas-based unpacking crew was also great at their jobs. They unloaded and carefully placed our things in our home, even moving furniture from one room to another when we changed our minds about where things should go.
PACKING TIPS – THINGS NOT TO PACK
When you’re moving, some items should not be packed due to safety reasons. Our professional moving experts are careful to watch out for these items.
Chemicals:
- Nail Polish/remover
- Aerosol Cans
- Chlorine Granules or powder
- Cleaning Agents
Combustibles:
- Gasoline
- Charcoal
- Matches
- Ammunition
Pressurized Gas:
- Propane or oxygen tanks
- Fire Extinguishers
- Any other pressurized gas
Perishables and Plants:
- Frozen or opened food items
- Medications
- Houseplants
- Any other perishables
Valuables:
- Will and Important Documents
- Stocks
- Cash
- Jewelry
- Any other Valuables