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East Coast Boston Movers provides quality packing supplies to ensure our clients goods well being.

Quality packing supplies plays a role on being one of Boston top moving companies.

East Coast Boston Movers: The Ultimate Guide to Packing Supplies

When planning a move across the East Coast, especially from or within Boston, the right packing supplies are paramount. As Boston’s top movers, we know that successful moves are anchored in thorough preparation, and nothing prepares you better than having the right tools at your disposal. Below, we provide an in-depth guide to the essential packing supplies that will ensure your belongings are transported safely and efficiently.

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Boxes: The Cornerstone of Packing

When it comes to packing, boxes are your first line of defense. They come in various sizes, and choosing the correct type is crucial to protecting your belongings.

  • Small Boxes (16 x 12 x 12 inches): Ideal for heavy items such as books, canned goods, and kitchenware. Their compact size ensures that these items remain secure without overloading the box.
  • Medium Boxes (18 x 16 x 18 inches): Perfect for packing items like clothes, electronics, and small appliances. These boxes offer a good balance between size and manageability.
  • Large Boxes (24 x 18 x 24 inches): Best for lighter, bulkier items like linens, pillows, and lampshades. It’s essential to avoid overpacking these boxes to prevent them from becoming too heavy to carry.
  • Dish Boxes (18 x 18 x 28 inches): Specially designed with double walls for extra protection, these boxes are perfect for packing fragile items like dishes, glassware, and ceramics.
  • Wardrobe Boxes (24 x 24 x 40 inches): Equipped with a hanging bar, these boxes allow you to transport clothing directly from your closet, keeping them wrinkle-free and ready to wear upon arrival.

Protective Materials: Ensuring Your Items Arrive Safely

Protective materials are the unsung heroes of any successful move. Bubble wrap, packing paper, and foam sheets are essential in safeguarding your belongings from damage during transit.

  • Bubble Wrap: This versatile material provides cushioning for fragile items. Use it to wrap electronics, glassware, and other breakables.
  • Packing Paper: Ideal for wrapping less fragile items or filling empty spaces in boxes to prevent movement. It’s an eco-friendly option that can be recycled after use.
  • Foam Sheets: These are perfect for protecting delicate items such as picture frames, mirrors, and china. Their thin, flexible design allows them to fit snugly around various objects.
  • Furniture Pads: Essential for protecting larger items like furniture and appliances from scratches and dings. These pads are thick and durable, offering maximum protection
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Specialty Packing Supplies: Tailored Protection for Unique Items

Some items require special attention due to their size, shape, or fragility. At East Coast Boston Movers, we offer a range of specialty packing supplies designed to meet these needs.

  • TV Boxes: Adjustable boxes designed to fit various flat-screen TVs securely. These boxes come with foam inserts to keep your TV safe from impact.
  • Mirror & Picture Boxes: Adjustable boxes that provide a snug fit for mirrors, artwork, and other flat items. Use these boxes in conjunction with bubble wrap or foam sheets for added protection.
  • Mattress Bags: Heavy-duty plastic bags that protect mattresses from dirt, moisture, and damage during the move. Available in sizes to fit twin, full, queen, and king mattresses.
  • Crates: Wooden or plastic crates are perfect for transporting large, fragile items like statues, chandeliers, or antique furniture. These crates offer the ultimate protection for your most valuable possessions.

Tapes and Labels: The Final Touches for a Smooth Move

No packing job is complete without tape and labels. These may seem like minor details, but they play a significant role in ensuring that your move goes smoothly.

  • Packing Tape: High-quality packing tape is a must for sealing boxes securely. Look for tape that is strong, durable, and easy to use.
  • Labeling Tape: This tape allows you to color-code your boxes by room or category, making the unpacking process more organized and efficient.
  • Markers: Use permanent markers to clearly label each box with its contents and destination room. This will save you time and frustration when unpacking.

Where to Source High-Quality Packing Supplies

At East Coast Boston Movers, we offer a comprehensive selection of packing supplies tailored to meet your needs. Whether you’re looking for standard boxes or specialty items, we have everything required to ensure your move is smooth and stress-free.

We recommend ordering your packing supplies well in advance of your move. This gives you ample time to pack at your own pace and ensures that you’re not rushing at the last minute. Additionally, ordering from a trusted moving company like ours guarantees that you’re getting the best quality materials available.

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Book Box 1.5 CF

 Small Cartons are convenient for packing books, CDs, tools, and small appliances. These cartons are the most requested for any household move, noted as the best way to ensure an efficient “unpack” at your new location. 1.5 Cubic Foot, Size: 16x12x12h, Edge Crush Test (ECT) rating of 32, making them suitable for carrying up to 40 pounds of weight.

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$4.00 Per Box

$12.00 Per Box

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Medium Box 3.0 CF

Medium Cartons are the ideal boxes for moving clothes, platters, bulky items, also great for storing large household items such as collectibles, holiday ornaments, table lamps, and electronic equipment. 3.0 Cubic Foot, Size: 18x18x16h, 32 ECT.

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$6.00 Per Box

$14.00 Per Box

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Large 4.5 box CF

Large Cartons, in either tall or long, are a great choice for shipping or storing household items such as lamp shades, stereo speakers, comforters, blankets, clothes, stuffed animal pillows, or any large yet lighter items. These boxes are big, so remember to minimize the weight for easier lifting.   Size: Tall- 18x18x24h, 32 ECT. and Long- 24x18x18h, 32 ECT.

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$8.00 Per Box

$16.00 Per Box

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Dish Pack Box 5.1 CF

 Dish Pack Cartons are designed to protect dishes, glasses, china, and flatware. Made from extra heavy duty 275# test corrugated. 5.1 Cubic Foot, Size: 18x18x28h.

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$8.00 Per Box

$16.00 Per Box

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Wardrove Box 10.1 CF

Wardrobe Carton allow you to easily move what is already hanging in your closet to a box. Also conveniently sized for sporting equipment. (The Wardrobe Bar is sold separately.)  Available in sizes: 18″, 20″, 24″ widths and a 24″ ‘Shorty’. 

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$12.00 Per Box

$20.00 Per Box

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Mirror Box

 2pc Mirror Carton, (Two pieces per set) is designed as a Telescoping Carton, with a one-way vertical direction adjustment to accommodate any size picture or mirror up to the three available sizes: 30″ x 40″, 40″ x 60″, 48″ x 32″.  (Sold by each piece)

Cost

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$9.00 Per Box

$16.00 Per Box

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Speed pack

Speed Pack is the most useful box an office or industrial mover can have. An open topped, multi-purpose, extra rugged triple walled carton, designed to be used with a New Haven 4-wheeled dolly for ‘on-the-spot’ catch-all packing and moving. Available in three sizes. 

Rental Cost Per Move

$10.00 Per Box

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Mattress Covers

 Mattress Bags are 2 mil poly, individually wrapped.

King Mattress Bag – 76″ x 14″ x 103″

Queen Mattress Bag – 60″ x 14″ x 100″

Full Mattress Bag – 54″ x 14″ x 98″

Twin Mattress Bag – 40″ x 14″ x 98″

Cost Per Cover

$12.00 Per Cover

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Plastic wrap

Stretch wrap is used in many different ways during commercial and domestic moves. It is commonly used for preparing large shipments of boxes and is often referred to as pallet wrap in this context (although shrink wrap, a different type of film, can also be used as pallet wrap).  When wound around a load of storage cartons, pallet wrap provides extra protection, binding the boxes together and securing them to their pallet ready for their journey.

Cost per piece

Cost per Roll

$6.00 Per Box

$100.00 Per Roll

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Moving Pads

General purpose biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film carton sealing tape manufactured with pressure sensitive hot melt adhesive. Excellent processing performance whether manually or automatically applied. Superior adhesion properties, holding force, tensile strength, and easy unwind ensure consistent, reliable seals to a variety of corrugated and linerboard boxes. Available in 55 and 110 yd. a rolls, case of 36.

Cost Per Pad

$25.00 Per Pad

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Packing Tape

Moving pads are protective sheets used to protect your furniture during the move. If you need to store your goods for a lon period of time at a storage (not ours ) you will be required to pay for the pads that you used at a rate of $25.00 per pad.

Cost Per tape roll

$3.00 Per roll of tape

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Packing paper

Unprinted Newsprint is clean newspaper, used to wrap most anything to protect in packing and shipping. Approximately 24″ x 36″ sheets sold by the pound, available in 10 lb., 25 lb,. 30 lb., bundles 

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Cost Per 1/2

$35.00 Per bundle

$15.00 Per 1/2 bundle

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Securing straps - 6 per truck

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4 Wheel dollies - 3 per truck

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2 Wheel dollies - 1 per truck

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Moving pads - 60 per truck

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The Benefits of Hiring Professional Packers

While packing your belongings yourself can save money, hiring professional packers from East Coast Boston Movers comes with several advantages:

  • Efficiency: Our professional packers have the experience and skills to pack your belongings quickly and securely. What might take you weeks, we can accomplish in a matter of days.
  • Safety: We use the best packing techniques and materials to ensure that your items are protected from damage during transit.
  • Convenience: Letting us handle the packing allows you to focus on other aspects of your move, reducing your stress and workload.

Trust East Coast Boston Movers for All Your Packing Needs

 

When it comes to moving, the importance of high-quality packing supplies cannot be overstated. At East Coast Boston Movers, we are committed to providing you with the best packing materials and services to ensure a successful move. Whether you’re moving across the street or across the East Coast, trust us to take care of your packing needs. With our top-of-the-line supplies and professional packing services, you can rest assured that your belongings are in safe hands.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How far in advance should I book my move with East Coast Boston Movers?

We recommend booking your move at least 4-6 weeks in advance, especially during peak moving seasons. This ensures availability and allows ample time for planning and preparation.

Do you provide packing materials, or do I need to purchase them separately?

Yes! We move almost all items. Be sure to let your Gorilla Movers representative know ahead of time in case it requires a third mover or special equipment.

Can you move specialty items like pianos or artwork?

Yes, we have experience moving specialty items such as pianos, artwork, and antiques. Our team is trained to handle these items with care, ensuring they arrive safely at your new home.