Packing and Unpacking Services
Packing is where a move is won or lost. Almost every item that arrives damaged was packed in a hurry, in the wrong box, or with nothing between it and the item next to it. Star Packers & Movers treats packing as a defined process with the right material for each category of item.
Who this service is for
- Households that want the entire packing handled for them
- People short on time before a moving date
- Anyone moving fragile, valuable or awkward items
- Offices packing equipment and document archives
What we handle
- Fragile glassware, crockery, mirrors and decorative items
- Furniture, mattresses and upholstered pieces
- Electronics, appliances and their accessories
- Clothing, books, documents and everyday household goods
How packing & unpacking is carried out
Packing
Items are grouped room by room, wrapped according to what they are, cushioned so nothing touches anything hard, then sealed and labelled. Heavy items go in small cartons and light bulky items in large ones — the reverse is how boxes tear and backs get hurt.
Loading
Because packing is labelled by room and marked for fragility, loading follows naturally: fragile cartons are kept together and placed where nothing rests on them.
Transportation
Well-packed goods travel better. Sealed, correctly filled cartons hold their shape, resist compression when stacked, and keep contents from shifting on the road.
Unloading & Placement
Unpacking assistance is systematic rather than random: cartons are opened room by room, contents are set out, furniture and appliances are placed, and packaging material is cleared away so you are not left with a room full of empty boxes.
Packing & Unpacking questions
Yes. Cartons, wrapping material, cushioning and tape used for your move are part of the packing service.
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Planning packing & unpacking?
Tell us where you're moving from and where you're going. Quotations are free.