Packing Guide
It is common knowledge that most people do not enjoy packing, particularly if the house being packed up is
large, but if it is not done properly, there is a greater risk of damage to household goods. It is critical to the
success of the move that the contents of your home be packed correctly and protected while in transit. Proper
packing will reduce the chance of your household goods from being damaged.
If your budget does not allow you the privilege of a packing service, doing your own packing can save you
money on your move. If you wish to pack up the contents of your home yourself you will need to know what
materials you will need and also how to pack up each item safely and securely to prevent damage. Keep in
mind that you can purchase all moving supplies from Best L.A. Movers.
Before actually packing-up, you need to have a game plan. For example:
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Pack one room at a time. This will help you when it comes time to unpack.
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Pack a couple of cartons a day, starting well ahead of the move.
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Mark all boxes, designating room and box number. Make a carton identification log to show the number
of boxes packed per room, and the total number of cartons packed. It's a good idea to leave space in
your log for a special comments section to note carton conditions or location of high value goods. Notify
your mover of any high value items.
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Be sure to have plenty of "filling" material available.
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Be sure that the bottoms of all cartons are secured and will hold the weight of the contents.
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Packing tape or gummed tape is better than masking tape.
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Pack heavier items toward the bottom of the box and lighter items toward the top. Try to keep a per-box
weight of 50 pounds or less; it makes moving a lot easier. A general rule to remember on carton size -the heavier the item, the smaller the carton.
You may also request that the movers do partial packing. Consider having movers pack just the breakable
items such as dishes, crystal, and other fragile pieces. You can reduce the risk of damage by letting movers do
the packing for these items while reducing your costs by doing the bulk of the packing job yourself. This is the
most common choice selected by our customers, as packing breakable is a time consuming endeavor, and
requires a greater expertise than packing regular items, such as linens.
If you do not have the time to devote to packing and can afford our premium packing services, movers will be
able to pack your household goods along with your furniture. It is critical to book this service in advance and not
on the moving day. Best L.A. Movers will provide the packers and the packing materials and the content of your
home will be professionally packed up usually on the day of moving or the day before. Remember, this is what
these people do for a living and they have extensive knowledge of packing and know all the best techniques to
protect your household contents.
At Best L.A. Movers, your relocation consultant will be able to give you the price for various packing options, as
well as determine the amount of materials necessary for you to do the packing of those items you prefer to pack
yourself.