Colored wrapping paper draws attention to very small things that might otherwise get lost in a carton.
Professional moving cartons come in a variety of shapes and sizes that are specifically suited to fit a variety of household goods. Use new, high-quality packing materials specifically designed for moving to better ensure your items will safely arrive. Please notify ahead of time if crating is needed.
Items requiring professional disassembly and/or crating (such as slate pool tables, chandeliers or large glass table tops) are best left to the professionals. As a general rule, furniture and major appliances will be wrapped and padded by a Walsh moving professional. Obviously, not everything will fit in boxes. Another repacking giveaway is if you can hear the contents rattle when you shake the box. Look for cartons that are torn, ripped, soiled, will not close or cannot be sealed, and replace those with fresh boxes. Generally, things from garages, attics and storage spaces, such as holiday decorations and sentimental items are the ones that need to be repacked. If they think items are improperly packed or cartons are susceptible to damage, they may refuse to load the items until they are repacked. To ensure the safety of your items, a Walsh moving professional will inspect your boxes. Only the things you’ll need that last night, the next morning and immediately at your destination should be left for last-minute packing. All packing must be completed the evening before move day. If you decide to do some packing yourself, you’ll need to have everything properly packed and ready for loading when the van arrives. Packing Guidelines for Your Professional Move To find out just how much you can trim, ask Walsh over the phone or when we give an on-site estimate. For example, if you’ve hired a professional mover, you can still opt to pack all or some of the goods yourself, thus trimming the price. Sure, it takes time and energy to get the job done right, but doing it yourself can be a real money-saver, even if you’re paying a mover to load the truck. Before you decide to do your packing yourself, consider the responsibilities.