Professional Packing Services
Packing can be a big job, but our packing and shipping experts have been honing their skills for decades. Let Bekins handle packing for you, and we’ll make sure your items are safe and secure for the duration of your move. Below you’ll find a detailed list of packing services, and a few tips to make sure your belongings are packed correctly.
Does Bekins Provide Full-Service Packing/Unpacking?
There’s no way around it, packing takes a lot of care and time to be done right. So why not have our experts handle it for you? We offer full-service packing, crating, and unpacking services so you won’t have to go through the stress of doing it yourself.
How Should I Pack Fragile Items?
If you don’t want comprehensive packing services, but still want an expert to help pack your most fragile and valuable items, we can do that, too. This option can help you save money while still giving you peace of mind that your most valued possessions will be safe and sound. And you can always add more protection with a protection plan.
Your local Bekins Agent can pack all of your mirrors and pictures using specially designed cartons and wrapping materials to provide maximum protection for your goods.
How Do I Pack Electronics for a Move?
Most electronic items can be easily damaged, which is why it’s often a good idea to have a professional handle this type of packing. Items that typically fall into this category include computers, tablets, speakers, gaming consoles, and televisions.
Using Quality Packing Materials
If you’re using our packing services, you can rest assured that our packers will use nothing but the best packing materials. However, if you decide to do your own packing, we strongly encourage you to use quality materials, which can be provided to you by your local Bekins agent.
Pro-Tip: The Moving In/Out Box
We suggest you choose one box in particular as your in/out box. It’s the last box you’ll pack, and the first one you’ll open when you arrive at your new home. This is important, because this box should contain everything you need right up until the day you move, and the first things you’ll need once you arrive at your destination. Typical items for this box include:
- Towels
- Toiletries
- Tissues/paper towels
- Vacuum cleaner
- Non-aerosol cleaning supplies
- Plastic cups, plates, and utensils
If you have any questions or concerns about your upcoming move, please contact your local Bekins agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Bekins Van Lines offers comprehensive moving services. This includes expert packing services, professional unpacking services, and packing services for shipping. Our packing professionals can help with everything from packing standard items to specialty items like artwork and antiques.
We use the best packing materials and proven techniques to safely transport your items from place to place, no matter where you’re going.
Our professional packers are here to help whether you’re moving down the block or across the country. These professionals help with local moves and long-distance moves. Our packing techniques and top-quality packing materials are designed to keep your belongings as safe as possible during all types of moves.
Our packing experts use only the highest quality packing materials to ensure that your belongings are as safe as possible. Some of the common types of packing materials we use include:
- Dishpack cartons
- Wardrobe boxes
- Mattress boxes
- Mirror boxes
- Bubble pack for wrapping fragile items
- No-ink newsprint for filling boxes
- Wide packing tape
- PVC tape or strapping tape with filament strands
Yes, our expert packing services include the government-mandated, limited liability protection for all your belongings. You also have the option to purchase full replacement value protection (FRVP) for an additional fee. This provides ten times the minimum coverage and helps protect you in the rare case that a mistake happens.
Learn more about the mover protection plans we offer and the items we cover.
Yes, our professional packers and expert movers are standing by to help with last-minute and emergency packing needs. Contact us to schedule an expert packing service. We’ll do our very best to help you move to your new home.
Packing and moving can be stressful. Here are some steps you can take to make your packing service easy on you and the packing professionals:
- Make sure your items are clean and ready to pack
- Pull out any items you’re packing or moving yourself
- Organize and group items you want packed together
- Label high value items
- Get rid of any items you’re not bringing with you
- Make sure expert packers have clean surfaces where they can work
- Talk with your packing team about what you need
If you have any questions about how to prepare for expert packing services, send us a message. Our packing experts will answer all your questions and help you know how to prepare so your move goes as smoothly as possible.
Moving can be tricky. When you’re taking stock of your belongings, you may look around and realize how many fragile items you own. Antiques, artwork and other specialty items need special care to be moved securely.
Our packing experts can help with anything, including those fragile, specialty items. We use high-quality packing materials and expert packing techniques that protect your belongings. We even provide packing services for shipping.
Learn more about how we package specialty items, find general packing tips and explore videos about how to pack artwork and other items on our moving resources page.
You can get a quote for our expert packing services by getting in touch with us. We’ll talk with you about how many items you need packed and what type of items we need to pack for you. Then we’ll give you a quote so you can plan your moving budget.
We calculate the cost of our packing services based on several factors, including what types of items need to be packed, how many rooms you need to have packed, and how big a moving truck you need. Contact your local Bekins agent for a personalized packing quote.
We recommend scheduling your expert packing service about three weeks before your move. This helps you reserve your moving date and gives you time to ask any questions you have. Contact your local Bekins agent if you want packing professionals to assist with your move.