If you decide to do some or all of the packing for your coming more on your own, here are some professional packing tips compiled by the Alpha Moving and Storage Dispatch department.
- Empty out all the drawers. This will make the items less heavy to carry and less prone to any damage.
- Similar items should be packed together. Don’t mix up books and dishes, glassware and cast iron items. Group similar items together and pack them in appropriate boxes.
- Be sure to keep all parts of broken down items together. Prepare and label in advance small plastic containers or bags for screws, hinges etc. Losing such items will make it very difficult, sometimes even impossible to reassemble a broken down item.
- Carefully fasten all electrical cords and make sure they’re not dangling from any of the pieces to be moved.
- Use white paper for the packing or fine china rather than newspapers. When using newspaper for delicate packing, the ink can sometimes rub off onto the china.
- It is highly recommended that the total weight of any box will not exceed approximately 50 pounds.
- When packing your own boxes of delicate items, try to place a thick layer of crushed paper in the bottom in order to create a “cushioning” effect.
- Don’t “overload” your boxes. Pack the items firmly so that the items inside won’t shift while the moving process is taking place. Don’t force the cover closed so the items inside won’t be crushed and damaged.
- List the content of each box on its side. This will help the movers both with the loading of the truck and the offloading at the destination. It will also help the movers place them in their designated destination rooms.
For further information and packing tips, be sure to contact your Alpha Moving and Storage relocation consultant.
Alpha Moving & Storage
234 16th Street 2nd floor, Jersey City
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The Alpha Moving team was professional, efficient, and handled my belongings with great care. They arrived on time, worked quickly, and made the entire … More moving process stress-free. Everything arrived in its original condition, and the pricing was fair with no hidden fees. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a reliable moving service! -
Alpha was fantastic! Leading up to the move, they communicated well and were very accommodating when we needed to change our move date, add additional items, … More etc. On the day of the move, the 4-man crew was prompt and worked quickly and diligently to disassemble and wrap furniture and load all our possessions onto their large truck with care. We had many heavy boxes and bins, several of which were located in a basement down a narrow staircase. The crew had a great attitude and asked questions when necessary. Compared to other moving companies, Alpha was more reasonably priced and well worth it. I would enthusiastically recommend Alpha for any local moving needs!
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The team was awesome to work with! We moved from one high-rise to another, which required coordinating elevator reservations and meeting tight deadlines, … More and they handled everything seamlessly. They were both friendly and professional throughout the process. I highly recommend working with them, and if we ever move again, I will 100% choose them.
