Packing services in Tampa
Packing is the part of a move most people underestimate. A crew that packs every day gets a kitchen done in a morning, and nothing arrives in pieces.
When packing help makes sense
- You work full time and the move is in two weeks
- A kitchen full of glassware, china or small appliances
- Art, mirrors, lamps and electronics
- A parent's or relative's home you're clearing from a distance
- A long-distance move where the mover's valuation depends on who packed
- You'd rather spend the weekend not packing
Packing options
Full-service packing
Everything in the house boxed and labeled by room the day before the move, or the morning of for small homes.
Kitchen and fragile only
Dishes, glassware, lamps, art and electronics packed by the crew; you handle clothes and books.
Specialty crating
Custom crates for TVs, glass tabletops, marble and framed art.
Unpacking
Boxes emptied, kitchen put away, and the packing debris taken out the same day.
Materials delivered
Boxes, paper, tape and wardrobe boxes dropped off ahead if you're packing yourself.
What affects the price
- Hours of packing labor, which depends on the number of rooms and how much is in them.
- Materials: boxes, paper, tape, dish packs and wardrobes.
- Crating for specialty items.
- Unpacking, if you want it.
You get a written estimate for your move before anything goes on the truck.
Packing for a Florida move
Humidity is the thing to plan around. A truck or a storage unit in a Tampa summer gets hot and damp, and that's hard on books, photos, instruments and wood veneer. Good packing uses paper rather than plastic against those items so moisture doesn't get trapped, and anything going into storage for more than a few weeks belongs in a climate-controlled unit. Lanai furniture, grills and pool gear also travel better cleaned and dried the day before, not the morning of.
Common questions
How long does packing a house take?
A crew of two or three packs a typical two- or three-bedroom home in a day. Big kitchens and collections add time.
Do I have to use your boxes?
No. If you've collected your own, the crew uses them. Dish packs and wardrobe boxes are worth buying because they're built for the job.
Should I pack myself to save money?
For clothes, linens, books and the garage, yes. For the kitchen and anything fragile, a crew usually pays for itself in things that don't break.
What won't you pack?
Hazardous materials such as propane, paint, pool chemicals and gasoline, plus perishables, plants and anything the mover can't legally carry. Those travel with you or get disposed of.
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Areas we serve
Packing services across Tampa and these nearby communities: