Golden
Bay Relocation also offers packing services for the same hourly
rate as our moving
rates. Packing is a key process for a successful move.
Simplify your move by purchasing the appropriate packing materials.
Give yourself plenty of time and pack one room at a time. Remember,
the more you pack and prepare yourself, the faster the move will
go, thus reducing the cost of your moving bill. Try to disassemble
as much furniture as you can before moving day. Keep all loose parts
together in a small plastic bag (such as a sandwich baggie) taped
to the item. If you are unable to disassemble any items, leave them
for the movers. We carry necessary tools on our truck to disassemble
almost any piece of furniture.
The
following is a list of useful materials for packing:
- Small
boxes (1.5 cu. ft.)
-
Medium
boxes (3.02 cu. ft.)
- Large boxes (4.5 cu. ft.)
- Dish Pack boxes (5.25 cu. ft.)
- Several rolls of tape, with tape dispenser or tape gun. Avoid
using masking tape for sealing boxes.
- Bubble wrap.
You may use instead blankets, sheets, linens or pillows for padding
larger fragile items
- Wrapping paper or also called newsprint
- Heavy duty trash bags (30-45 gal. bags)
- Plastic cover for mattress and box spring
- Heavy duty marking pen
- Razor knife or box cutter
Begin
packing in advance by packing items which you will not need over
the next week or two. Pack one room at a time. Be sure to secure
the box bottoms with plenty of packing tape. Put heavy items in
smaller boxes and lighter items in bigger boxes, and dont
over-stuff. All boxes with breakables must be clearly and legibly
marked Fragile or F on all sides of the
box. Mark each box with its contents and room designation.
Do not pack items of different rooms into the same box.
Clothing
(hanging): We will provide to you, free of charge, the use of
8 pre-constructed wardrobe boxes. These will be provided to you
on moving day by one of our movers. We do request that when placing
your hanging clothes (only hanging clothes!) in the wardrobe boxes,
that you not overload the boxes, as they will tear at the handles.
Clothing
(non-hanging): Pack in medium or large-sized boxes, or heavy
duty garbage bags. To save you some time, we welcome you to leave
your clothes in the drawers of your bureau/dresser. PLEASE REMOVE
ALL PERSONAL
OR NON-CLOTHING ITEMS FROM THE BUREAU/DRESSER!
Artwork
and Mirrors: Movers normally carry special boxes for these items.
You may have them packed by the movers, or if you choose to do it
on your own, we suggest you cover the pieces in bubble wrap, and
pack them in picture frame boxes filled with crumpled wrapping paper
on all sides. All boxes used for packing artwork and mirrors must
be sturdy, taped securely and marked fragile on both sides. Please
read important note at very end.
Lamps/Lampshades:
Remove lamp shade, light bulb and harp from each lamp. Wrap cord
around lamp. If lamp is breakable or valuable, pad with bubble wrap
and pack in box. Otherwise, leave as-is. Whenever possible, pack
lampshades nested to each other, two or three to a box. Use wrapping
paper as protective lining between each shade. You may want to pack
the light bulbs and harps in this box as well.
Tables
and Furniture with Legs: To expedite your move, you may want
to remove all legs from larger tables (dining, kitchen, etc.).
Futons:
Fold or roll your futon and secure with rope or sturdy string. Your
movers will take it from there.
China
Cabinets, Armoires and Entertainment Centers: Remove all contents
from inside cabinet. Remove any loose shelves and pins; place loose
pins in a small plastic bag and tape bag to cabinet interior. Do
not lock or tape shut the cabinet doors or drawers. Your movers
will take care of it from there.
Chest
of Drawers: You can leave your clothes in the drawers of your
bureau/dresser. However, PLEASE REMOVE ALL PERSONAL
OR NON-CLOTHING ITEMS FROM BUREAU/DRESSER. Vanity mirrors
must be removed and properly packed. Your movers are happy to do
this for you.
Bookshelves:
Remove loose shelves and pins; place loose pins in a small plastic
bag and tape bag to bookshelf.
File
Cabinets: If file has 3 or more drawers, empty entirely by removing
files, loose papers and office supplies into small boxes. If file
has 2 drawers only, you may leave as is. If the drawers do not lock
by themselves, use packing tape to tape them shut (do not use masking
tape).
Books,
CDs, Files, Papers, etc.: Pack in small boxes and mark with
room designation.
Computer
Desk/Workstation: Disassemble as much as possible. Keep all
loose pins and screws in a plastic bag taped to the workstation.
Some of these workstations were not designed to be moved/carried
as a whole. Your mover will not assume any responsibility for damage
caused to your computer desk/workstation if it is not properly disassembled.
Computers:
Use original box for packing. If not available and due to the importance
of this item, we recommend you move it yourself. Otherwise, the
movers will pad the computers with blankets. Dont forget to
remove any disk from the CD-ROM. Please read important note at very
end.
Monitor
and Printer: Use original box for packing. If not available,
we recommend you move it yourself. You can also pack them the following
way: Place the monitor or printer in a medium size box with the
bottom well sealed with packing tape. Have all 4 sides, top and
bottom lined with crumpled paper. With another medium size box,
well sealed, telescope into the other, to a tight fit. Tape both
boxes together, sealing both boxes together from top to bottom.
Mark its contents highly visible. Please read important note at
very end.
Television:
Disconnect cables and cords and wrap. If possible, place in original
box. Otherwise, you may let the movers deal with it.
Other
Home Electronics (VCR, CD player, Stereo, etc.): Whenever possible,
pack these items in their original boxes; otherwise, use bubble
wrap to cover each piece, and place in box lined with crumpled paper.
Remove any CDs from CD changer. For stereo set-up, you may
want to label your wiring before unplugging for easier reconnection
later. Please read important note at very end.
Cords
and Cables: Cords and cables on lamps, tv's, monitors, vcr's,
microwaves, etc. should be wrapped or securely taped to the item.
Dishes,
China, Cups and Glasses: Line your dish pack box generously
with crumpled paper before placing items inside. Pack heavier items
first; wrap Dishes and place vertically (not flat!) in a sequence
aligned one next to the other; glasses, cups and elongated items
must be generously wrapped individually and placed vertically in
the box. Placed crumpled paper in between layers, around pocket
holes, in between items packed and allow extra space at the top
to fill in with crumpled paper, as well as all four vertical sides
of the box as you pack it.
Blankets,
Linens, Pillows, Cushions: Place in large plastic bags or use
for padding and cushioning.
Mattress
and Box Spring: Place in plastic covers if possible, or you
may request your movers to use their plastic covers. You can also
have your movers move them as is saving you a couple
of bucks. Its up to you.
Bed Frame: Disassemble and tape pieces together lengthwise. Place
screws (if any) in small plastic bag and tape to frame.
Rugs:
Be prepared to vacuum rugs once furniture is cleared. Smaller rugs
can be rolled up and taped. Your movers will take care of rolling
larger rugs.
Plants:
Do not water plants 4-5 days prior to your move. Empty excess water
from bottom tray. Cover dirty plant containers with plastic bags
to avoid staining clothing. Plants may lose some leaves/stems, and
tall plants may sustain some damage. We will do everything possible
to avoid this, but will not assume responsibility for any damage
to plants sustained during transit.
Refrigerator/Freezer:
Remove all items from fridge/freezer. Unplug, defrost and dry. Remove
glass trays and loose parts and wrap separately. If the refrigerator
is oversized, the movers may need to remove the doors from the unit,
or from the actual doorways, in order to move the unit.
Washing
Machine: Try to complete all of your washing a couple of days
before the move. Drain excess water out of the washer; if necessary,
take the unit outside to tip and pour out remaining water from water
hose. Remove all fittings and hoses, place inside a bag, and place
bag in the washing machine. Tape the lid shut. Tip washer once again
without fittings and hoses. Tape the power cord to the unit.
Dryer
(electric and gas-powered): For a gas dryer, you may want to
have someone with plumbing/heating experience remove the fitting
from the gas pipe. This is a simple process, but if done incorrectly,
may turn out to be a major liability. Disconnect exhaust hose from
the back of the dryer and from the wall, place inside a bag, and
place bag in dryer. Tape the lid shut, and tape the power cord to
the unit.
Barbecue
and Grills: Remove all ashes from the barbecue. Place a plastic
bag over the grill to cover the grease; otherwise, our moving blankets
will become dirty from the grease. Most importantly, movers are
not allowed to move propane tanks unless empty. If your barbecue
is fueled by a gas tank, please empty the tank or remove the tank
from the barbecue. Obviously, you would be responsible for transporting
the gas tank if not empty.
Gardening
Tools: Bundle and tie tools together. Remember to clean the
tools before transporting, since they may transfer weeds to your
new lawn.
IMPORTANT
NOTE: In regards to Paintings, Electronics or Computer Hardware,
your movers will not be held responsible for items improperly packed.
If these items are not properly packed in boxes, we, the movers,
will blanket wrap them with our moving pads in your residence. If
blanket wrapped, we cannot be held responsible in the event of damage.
However, we have done over 2,800 plus moving jobs and have not encountered
any damage to the above mentioned items while being blanket wrapped.
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