Packing & Specialty
Packing & Unpacking
Packing takes longer than anyone expects. We bring the materials, wrap the fragile things properly and label every box, so unpacking is quick.
Most moving-day damage starts with packing: dishes stacked flat in a box that's too big, lamps rolling loose, a box of books too heavy to lift safely. Homeward Moving Co. packs homes with proper materials and methods, so boxes stack, carry and arrive the way they should.
What's included
- Quality materials — the right size boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, dish packs, wardrobe boxes and tape.
- Fragile items wrapped properly — plates on edge, glasses in cell boxes, lampshades and art protected separately.
- Labelled by room — every box marked with the room and contents, with essentials boxes flagged to open first.
- Full or partial packing — the whole house, or just the kitchen, china and the parts you'd rather not do.
- Furniture protection — mattress bags, sofa covers and padding for anything that won't go in a box.
- Unpacking — boxes opened, items put away where you want them, and the empty boxes and paper taken away.
How packing day works
- Plan the rooms. We agree what's packed, what's left out for you to use and what you're carrying yourself.
- Pack the hard rooms first. Kitchen, china and storage rooms, then bedrooms and living areas.
- Label and stage. Boxes stacked by room so loading goes quickly.
- Unpack, if booked. Kitchen and bedrooms first at the new home.
Doing some of it yourself?
Pack books in small boxes, keep boxes under about 20 kg, and fill gaps so nothing rattles. We can pack the kitchen and fragile items while you do the rest. Pair packing with local moving or long-distance moving, and price it in the instant moving estimate.
Planning to pack the night before? Most people underestimate the kitchen alone, so start with the rooms you use least.
What affects the cost of packing & unpacking
Packing costs depend on the size of the home, how full the cupboards and storage areas are, and how much is fragile. Kitchens and china take the longest. Materials such as boxes, dish packs and wardrobe boxes are priced with the service. Unpacking at the new home is priced separately, and partial packing costs less than packing the whole house. Sorting and donating before packing day lowers the cost, because there is simply less to wrap and box.
Packing & Unpacking questions
When do you pack?
Usually the day before the move, or a few days ahead for larger homes. We'll set the schedule in your estimate.
Do you supply the boxes?
Yes. Materials are included in packing service, sized for what's being packed.
Can I pack some rooms myself?
Absolutely. Many people have us pack the kitchen and fragile items and do the rest. Label your boxes by room too.
Will you pack everything, even the junk drawer?
If you want us to. Tell us what you're carrying yourself, such as documents, medications and valuables, and we'll leave those alone.
What happens to the boxes afterward?
If we unpack, we take the empty boxes and paper away. If you unpack yourself, ask us about collecting them once you're done.
Where we offer packing & unpacking
We provide packing & unpacking for homes and businesses in Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh. See what to expect in your area:
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