Boston Pack and Ship

We pack and ship what others won't!

We Pack and Ship What Others Won't

144 Lundquist Drive | Braintree, MA 02184 | info@bostonpackandship.com

Call 800-400-7204 today!
  • Home
  • Specialty Pack & Ship
  • Computers
  • Small Loads/Student Moves
  • International Shipping
  • Free Quote
  • About
    • Directions
    • Newsroom
    • Freight Rules Circular
You are here: Home / Long Distance Moves / How Full Can I Pack a Moving Box?

How Full Can I Pack a Moving Box?

June 13, 2022 by admin

“We’re having movers come and take our things from this house to our new forever home,” Donna said. “I’ve never had movers before. So I have some questions. How full can I pack a moving box? Do I need to tape all the boxes? Should I disassemble my furniture?”

How Full Can I Pack a Moving Box?

Fill your moving boxes as completely as possible. The reason to do this is that moving boxes that contain a great deal of empty space within them are more likely to collapse when other boxes are stacked on top of them. In terms of weight, try to keep each box less than fifty pounds. This helps the movers move efficiently, and it’s also a good idea when you’re the person moving the boxes around at your new address.

How to Pack Fragile Items for Moving

Use two inches of packing material on the bottom and sides of your moving box, and then pack your fragile items inside. Remember to put cushioning material between your fragile items, to keep individual pieces from knocking into each other and causing damage. Once the items are in the box, use another two inches of packing material to cover them before closing and taping the box. Make sure to label all fragile boxes with eye catching labels, and indicate which way is up.

Do I Need to Tape All the Boxes?

Yes. It’s also a good idea to label boxes, with some indication of what’s in them and what room they should go into. This will help your Boston moving company deliver everything to your new address efficiently.

Do I Need to Disassemble the Furniture

Every person has a different level of comfort and ability with disassembling their furniture, so if you have any hesitancies on this question, see what assistance your local moving company can provide. That being said, it’s always a good idea to empty all dresser, desk and table drawers. Most bed frames are disassembled prior to moving. If you have fragile or antique furniture you may want to have it crated prior to moving.

Filed Under: Long Distance Moves, Small Moves Tagged With: Boston moving company, Local mmoving company

Request a Free Quote Now

"Boston Pack and Ship shipped my mother’s cedar “hope” chest to my sister in Flagstaff, Arizona. The chest is 70 years old and a priceless family heirloom. As for Boston Pack and Ship’s handling of the chest, in the words of my sister, the job turned out ‘magnificently’. The delivery was ahead of projected schedule and the chest was packed with great care with exceptional “product safety” initiatives of Styrofoam, plastic, false bottoms cartons within the crate and above the crate; the legs of the chest were taped with great care…….truly product protection at its best!! Both my sister and I would refer Boston Pack and Ship without hesitation as the price, product safety, delivery and service are exceptional."
Richard Pishkin, Dorchester, Mass

We Pack and Ship What Others Won’t

Request a Free Quote

Freight Rules Circular

View it Here

Company News

Our Latest 5 Star Review

Boston Pack and Ship Review

More Company News

Long Distance Moves

To Transport Treasured Heirlooms, Grandmother Opts Not To Drive Cross Country Herself

Planning a 2023 Move? Here’s What You Should Be Doing Now.

More Long Distance Shipping News

Packaging Solutions

What’s the Difference Between Shipping Products to Wholesale Buyers and Shipping Products Directly to Consumers?

Business Moves & Office Relocation Tips: Computer Packing & Shipping

More Packaging Solutions

Small Moves

What Are the Benefits of Having the Movers Pack Your Stuff?

Moving from Massachusetts to New Hampshire: Tips for Saving Money

More Small Moves News

Copyright © 2023 · Boston Pack And Ship · 144 Lundquist Drive, Braintree, MA 02184 · 781.849.8696 | Mobile Web Site Design MediaRight Technologies · All Rights Reserved