We work only with carton and packing materials specifically designed for the moving industry to protect your possessions. From tissue paper to bubble wrap…no-ink newsprint to Styrofoam wrap…we supply the right material to protect every item you own.

If you decide to do the packing yourself, we have some suggestions that will make your job a little easier.

Before we provide you with some helpful hints, let’s discuss liability. You are responsible for the items contained in any and all the boxes packed by you that arrive at your new residence without visible signs of damage. Move It Now is responsible for the items in any and all boxes that we pack. Your Move It Now representative can provide more information regarding liability if you would like.

Tips on Packing 

• Start packing several weeks in advance - By starting early, you won’t become overwhelmed as Moving Day approaches.
• Begin by packing items you will not use or need prior to your move.
• Pack a box of essential items(toilet paper, soap and towels, toothpaste and brushes, paper plates and utensils, snacks, coffee pot and filters, clock radio, remote controls and basic tool kit) that you will use immediately at your new home. Transport this box in your vehicle so you have it when you need it.
• A rule of thumb is to fill the box to capacity but not to over pack the box.
• Make sure to use moving  cartons rather than produce boxes or recycled boxes around your house. These can be weakened due to moisture, product spoilage or previous usage. Move It Now carries a full line of moving supplies at competitive prices. We can deliver them to your residence in advance
• Make sure to use packing tape rather than duct tape, which may not stick well to corrugated cardboard. Also, tape should be used to secure the top and bottom of the box rather than interlocking the edges of the box  together. All boxes must have flat tops so they can be stacked in the truck.
• Take valuables, important legal documents and family medical records with you personally so they won’t be lost.
• Smaller Items - To prevent small items such as knick-knacks from becoming lost or thrown out with the packing paper, wrap them in colored tissue paper before placing them in the box.
• Try to pack items from each room separately in boxes rather than mixing rooms.
• Label all boxes or color code them by room and write what contents are in them on their sides and top.
• To avoid breakage of valuable items, pack them over a padded area. Dishes should always be packed on edge. Do not stack flat and each dish should be packed in clean non-ink paper or bubble wrap. Wrap cups and glasses in paper and cushion with dish towels or paper within the packing cartons.
• Lampshades should not be packed with newspaper, as the ink can permanently stain them.
• When disassembling furniture, large tables, or dresser mirrors, place hardware in plastic bags and tape to the underside of the furniture or place in a drawer.
• The law requires that moving companies do not transport hazardous materials such as gasoline, ammunition and explosives, cleaning fluids and detergents, toxic materials, bottled gases and other flammables, and perishable items. Click on the following list of Non-allowables to make sure your move is a safe one.
• If Move It Now is packing your goods, we will make an inventory list of your goods if the move involves crossing state lines or storage is needed. Intrastate moves involving one or less travel days are not normally inventoried, but if you specifically request it, we will be happy to inventory your shipment.

The Carton Estimator below may help you to plan how many boxes you can estimate for your packing needs.

Carton Estimator

Ten Excuses For Getting Out of Packing - Here at Move It Now, we really appreciate your patronage. So if all of the above fail... give us a call and we will gladly do your packing for you. Otherwise visit our office to purchase inexpensive boxes, tape and other packing supplies. A list of these can also be found below.

Supplies

Move It Now offers a wide selection of boxes and packing supplies at a competitive price. These include tape, packing paper (no-ink newsprint), bubble wrap, pads, markers, tissue paper, and Styrofoam. Unused boxes can be returned for a full refund so make sure you purchase enough boxes to meet your needs.

See the attached list of moving supplies and packing materials that you can purchase to begin your packing by clicking on Packing supplies. Check with your local Move It Now office for packing supply pricing.