When you choose Texas Best Movers for your packing needs, you have the ability to work with one team and organization that are all on the same page in terms of technique, company values, and commitment to customers – there’s no need to hire packers and movers from different companies! Our professionally trained moving teams are not only experts in home moving but have extensive packing training, which ensures your belongings are safe and secure during the entire process. Our highly trained and skilled packers will wrap up your belongings with the proper materials necessary and taking extra care of your most fragile items. We utilize the correct amount of packing paper, bubble wrap, dish packs, etc.
Along with our moving services we offer full packing services to meet any need:
- Packing for storage
- Packing for shipping
- Packing for moving
Our packaging, boxes, and moving supplies are available for purchase if you prefer to knock out packing before the moving date. However, if you prefer to ask for a hand, our team is available to lighten your load. They are are experienced in wrapping, protecting and packing all types of valuables, furniture and any other possessions you are looking to safeguard. We promise to handle your things like they are our own. To keep your items undamaged we provide and utilize all types of specialized packing materials to protect and secure your items while they are being moved, stored, loaded or shipped.
We can pack as much or as little as you need for your next home or business move – it’s your call! Our packing services are available even if you aren’t moving and need assistance with packing for storage. Businesses looking for packing help can rest assured that our professional teams can get the job done while eliminating downtime for you.
Leaning toward packing yourself? We can provide you with the necessary packing supplies, including specialty boxes, packing tape, bubble and stretch wrap, tape, and other high-quality boxes for you to get the job done right.
Moving Boxes and Packing Supplies
At Texas Best Moving & Storage we offer a wide selection of competitively priced moving boxes and packing supplies including packing tape, packing paper, markers, paper moving pads, bubble wrap and stretch wrap, and more.
1.5 cubic foot moving box
The smallest box sold at At Texas Best Moving & Storage it's often referred to as the book or record box; best used for small heavy objects like books, records, cans, jars of food, utensils, flatware, shoes, etc.
3 cubic foot moving box
Referred to as the lamp or lampshade box; frequently used interchangeably with the 1.5 cubic foot box
4.5 cubic foot moving box
As the box gets larger, use for lighter objects such as pillows, bedding and stuffed animals
6 cubic foot box
Used for light objects; if you pack heavy items in this box it will be difficult to move
Picture or mirror moving box.
A four-piece box that can come in large or small sizes (small shown); can be customized by telescoping in and out; use crumpled packing paper in the corners to add cushion and make sure to wrap your mirror or picture with bubble wrap before placing it in the box
Wardrobe moving boxes
Allows clothes to be transported on hangers; includes a metal bar along top of box to hang clothing
Boxes for moving dishes
Also called a barrel, dish barrel or dish box; it's the strongest box available; pack fragile, breakable items such as china; usually used for kitchen items
Dish pack inserts
Cardboard that goes inside the dish pack boxes to form individual cells for fragile items; inserts adjustable; extra cardboard piece included to be used as springboard to cushion
Other Useful Packing Supplies
• Packing paper/plain newsprint
Used to wrap everyday items to prevent scratching; when crunched up it can be used as cushioning
• Tissue paper
Softer than newsprint, used for wrapping very delicate items; also provides cushioning and fills in small spaces when packing fragile figurines and china
• Bubble wrap
Plastic packing material made up of hundreds of tiny "air cushions" or bubbles used to over-wrap small, delicate items after they are wrapped in tissue; also helpful when wrapping larger fragile items such as lamps and pictures
• Pink anti-static bubble wrap
Used to wrap electronics including stereos and computers. It is similar to traditional bubble wrap but does not cause static electricity. If traditional bubble wrap is used to pack these items, a static electric charge could be created, damaging the item.
• Duck® tape/Sealing tape
Plastic tape, 1.5 inches (3.81 cm) to 2 inches (5.08 cm) wide; best for packing, test to see if it ruins finish before taping up drawers and canisters
•Permanent marker
Used to label boxes with contents and destination in new location; mark boxes "fragile" and "this side up" when appropriate
• Resealable plastic bags
Used for nuts and bolts as you disassemble items, tape bag to disassembled item
Tips on collecting packing supplies
Beware of used boxes – People sometimes try to pack their belongings in used boxes to save money.Beware. Produce boxes often become weakened from the moisture of transportation or product spoilage.Additionally, insects often nest in used boxes.
Use clear Duck® packing tape only– Make sure to seal your boxes with packing tape. Duct tape doesn't adhere well to corrugated cardboard. Boxes put together with duct tape will fall apart.
If you’re ready to begin your residential move, count on the trustworthy and experienced moving professionals at Best Fit Movers, Inc. Our friendly representatives are standing by and ready to help you begin your custom moving plan today! Call us or fill out our online form to get your free estimate!
