A-1 Advanced Moving & Storage

Pricing
Packing Tips
Items Not To Pack
Types Of Packing Materials

Proper packing is an essential and important part of your move. If you choose to do the packing yourself, you might still consider having A-1 Advanced Moving & Storage, Inc. pack your fragile items such as dishes, crystal, pictures, etc. We offer packing services and/or packing supplies.
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Packing Services - Pricing Guidelines

Local or Intra-state packing services are provided based on an hourly rate depending on the number of packers requested plus materials with a minimum number of hours required.

Packing Tips

  1) Be sure to choose the proper carton size (see chart under materials)
  2) Be conscious of the weight of your packing boxes - keep them less than forty pounds each.
  3) Be sure to use lots of cushioning on the bottom, between layers, and on the top when packing fragile items to absorb shock.
  4) Wrap all fragile items individually and remember to cushion!
  5) Be sure to place heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on top.
  6) Make sure items are firmly packed - loose packing creates damage!
  7) Do not overfill your cartons. Tops should close firmly with NO bulging.
  8) Tape cartons securely, top and bottom.
  9) Be sure to clearly mark fragile item boxes on all four sides.
10) Be sure to label each box as to the contents and which room it should be
       placed in.

Packing Specific Items

Plates, Saucers, Flat China: Wrap each piece individually and then bundle three or four together to give added stability. Cushion the bottom of the box with crumpled paper then place a layer of the heavier pieces, and add more crumpled paper as cushioning and so on. Fill the top of the box with crumpled paper to make box close tightly. Nothing should move if you shake the box. If it does, you need more cushioning.

Bowls: Odd-shaped items and bowls should be used as a top layer. Be sure to wrap each piece individually. Remember cushioning.

Cups and Glasses: As in bowls, cups and glasses should be individually wrapped and used as a top layer. Remember cushioning.

Books: Pack your books upright in a small (1.5 cf.) box. Open edges and bound ends should alternate. If any book has a fragile cover, be sure to wrap it first.

Clothing: Hanging items should go in wardrobe cartons. Be sure to check with your mover if you may utilize the bottom of the box for other items. You may leave clothing in your dressers and chest of drawers, but be conscious of the weight and the ability of your furniture to withstand the added weight of your clothing. If your furniture is heavy and there are stairs involved, lighten the load by packing some or all of your folding clothes in medium (3.0 cf.) cartons.

Food: Lightweight boxed and bagged food should be packed in medium (3.0 cf.) cartons, while canned goods and bottles (be sure to wrap and cushion) should be packed in small (1.5 cf.) cartons. DO NOT pack perishable or frozen food. Be sure all boxed foods are sealed to prevent spillage.

Stereos, Radios, VCR's, etc.: Small electronics and components should be wrapped and cushioned utilizing a medium (3.0 cf.) or large (4.5 cf.) box.

Mirrors, Marble Tops, Glass Tops, Pictures: Items of this type should be packed in picture-mirror cartons unless they are small enough to be wrapped and placed in cartons with glassware. Very large marble and glass tops should be crated.

Items Not To Pack

***By law, movers may NOT accept hazardous materials for shipment***
Temperatures inside a closed moving van can reach in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items can cause an explosion or fire that could destroy your possessions and those of others. Please make sure these types of items are not packed in cartons that are to be moved. Some examples, but not limited to:

Aerosol Cans		Bleach
Bottled gas or Propane		Candles
Combustibles		Corrosives
Explosives		Flammables
Lamp Oil		Matches
Motor Oil		Motor Fuel
Nail Polish Remover		Paints and Thinners
Oils		Sterno
Varnishes

Items of extraordinary value should not be packed for transport in the truck. You should transport these items yourself. Some examples include:

Bonds		Coins
Collectibles		Currency
Fur		Insurance Policies
Jewelry		Negotiables
Securities		Stamps
Stocks		Valuable Papers

Packing Materials

Box Size/Description	Items To Pack In Box
1.5 cf. - Book Box	Heavy Items - books, records, CD's, canned goods, tools.
3.0 cf. - Medium Box	Moderately Heavy Items - pots, pans, clothes, boxed games, toys.
4.5 cf. - Large Box Standup or Lay down	Light and/or Bulky Items (be conscious of weight) - pillows, lampshades, baskets, plastics.
6.0 cf. - Extra Lg. Box	Very Light and Bulky Items - lampshades, flower arrangements.
2 Pc. or 4 Pc. Mirror	Mirrors, pictures, glass tops, marble tops, etc.
Custom Crates	Very large or fragile pictures, mirrors, and glass tops.
10.0 cf. - Wardrobes	Hanging clothing only
Dish Packs	Extra thick walled cartons for plates, bowls, glasses, china, crystal, and other fragile items.

18021 Hufsmith - Kohrville Rd.
Tomball, Texas 77375
Tel: 281-376-2543
Fax: 281-655-1382
TxDOT #005996695C

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