Packing Services and Tips

Take Advantage of Our Helpful Packing Tips

To make the moving process as easy and efficient as possible for everyone, it's extremely helpful if you are prepared. Make sure you have an idea of which items you are prioritizing and which items need to be grouped together.

Kirby's Moving Company can do the packing or you can. Our professional movers can pack and label items with care so they can be moved and arrive to their destination unscathed and orderly.

If you wish to do the packing, our experts recommend the tips below for a successful moving day. Call us for a free quote on our packing services today. We have bubble wrap available for you.

Achieve a Successful Move With These Tips

• Empty appliances — Refrigerators and freezers MUST BE EMPTY when moving.
• Lighten up — Cartons can be handled easier if they do not exceed 50 pounds, fully packed. Keep this in mind when you’re packing.
• Use the right-sized boxes — Pack books in small boxes. Light items, such as linens and pillows, can be packed in bigger ones. Large boxes packed with heavy items are a common complaint of professional movers. They not only make the job harder but also have a better chance of breaking.
• Pack an overnight bag — Chances are that you will be too tired to unpack after your move. You’ll want your essentials, including a change of clothes and basic toiletries, within easy access.
• Label all boxes — In addition to labeling the contents of your boxes, label what room they’ll be going into. Put your labels on the sides of the boxes for easy viewing. Unpack your boxes room by room for a more manageable transition.
• Take photos — Take photos of all electronic items so you can remember how and where all the wires go, prior to detaching all cords. If renting, take photos of the apartment you are vacating once everything is removed. This will prevent you from having to deal with the headache of paying unnecessary fees for cleaning and repairs.
• Sandwich bags — Sandwich bags are handy for keeping track of small items and parts to items being disassembled for the move. Tape the bag to the back of the corresponding piece of furniture for easy access.
• Don't leave empty spaces in the boxes — Fill in gaps with clothing, towels or packing paper. Movers often won't move boxes that feel loosely packed or unbalanced. 
  
• Packing supplies — Cheaper is not always better. When you are packing valuable or breakable items, always use good-quality products (including boxes and wrapping materials) to ensure their protection. Packing tape should always be used instead of masking tape or duct tape. High-quality packing materials and supplies can be purchased directly from your moving company and delivered prior to your move for your convenience.