How far in advance should I book packing services?

It is recommended to start to schedule your packing service at least two to four weeks ahead of your move date. Franchise schedules typically fill up quickly if you plan to move during the summer months or on the weekends, so it is advised to contact your local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK office sooner rather than later.

Can I combine packing with moving services?

Yes! Many customers include packing with their scheduled move to help alleviate any stress come move day. Our professionally trained move crews will pack as much or as little as you need.

Are packing materials included in my move quote?

Yes. If you choose to have TWO MEN AND A TRUCK pack up your belongings, the cost of materials as well as the time it will take to complete both packing and moving will be included in your quote.

How do packers protect high-value or fragile items?

Our TWO MEN AND A TRUCK move teams undergo extensive training, including the techniques that come with packing different household and business items, before they perform any type of move. This ensures they know how to properly pack items, including those more fragile and sentimental belongings. Fragile items are carefully wrapped in bubble wrap and packing paper and placed into specialty boxes to ensure safety during transit.

How is the cost of professional packers determined?

The price of your packing service will depend on how much or little is needed. This includes the number of rooms and items to be packed, the time to complete the service, and the materials required. The price of the packing service will be included in the moving quote.

Do professional packers remove boxes and packing material after unpacking?

Yes. Once move teams unpack all of your items, they will remove any unwanted boxes and materials from your space so you can focus on settling in sooner.

Professional Packing Services | TWO MEN AND A TRUCK

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, your MOVERS WHO CARE®, can pack up as much or as little as you need! Our professionally trained move teams offer customizable full and partial packing services for both local and long-distance moves. Our teams are skilled in expert wrapping, room-by-room boxing, and safely packing up those more fragile and sometimes sentimental items.

Packing Services and Tiers

Feature	Full-Service Packing	Partial/Fragile Item Packing
Scope of Work	Full home (kitchen, bedrooms, living room, office, garage)	Provide an inventory of those more fragile or high-priority items to pack
Supplies	Boxes, stretch wrap, bubble wrap, packing paper, tape, and padding	Specialty cartons, paper, and cushioning
Specialty Care	Customized packing for high-value items such as artwork and antiques	Dish packs and cartons available for glassware and fine china
Best For	Full-service moves and tight schedules	Budget-conscious moves or those packing on their own and need some assistance
Post-Move Service	Unpacking and placement in new home	Unpacking available in designated rooms as determined by the customer

Why Choose Professional Movers and Packers?

Save Time. It takes time to pack up all of your belongings and move them to their new destination. When you hire movers who are professionally trained, your move will take a fraction of the time it would to complete if you chose to do so on your own, even when you bribe your friends with pizza to help you.
Prevent Damages. Our professionally trained, background-checked move crews utilize top-of-the-line packing materials, including heavy-duty boxes, padding, stretch wrap, and specialty paper to prevent any damages during the packing and transit.
Trained Crews. Like we said, at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, our crews are professionally trained. Prior to stepping foot onto a truck, our teams undergo extensive training to ensure they are equipped to handle the demands of moving and packing.
Transparent Pricing. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK locations offer free on-site, no obligation estimates with no hidden fees.
Flexible Services. Sometimes you need just a few rooms packed, and sometimes you need all of your household goods boxed up before your move. No problem! Our teams offer full and partial packing services for whatever your move may need.

Customized Packing Solutions

Full-Service Packing

Your full-service packing solution includes boxing up all items in every room throughout homes and businesses and transporting them to their next destination. Our professionally trained teams will also disassemble furniture and will carefully pad and stretch wrap all pieces to ensure their safety during transit.

Partial Packing

Need just a few items boxed up? You got it! Are we packing up only a few rooms in your home? No problem! TWO MEN AND A TRUCK offers partial packing services for when you need just a few rooms or items packed for your move.

Fragile Items: When you have that fine china or sentimental family heirloom that needs to be moved to its new space, you want to ensure it remains safe and intact throughout the move journey. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK move teams specialize in safely wrapping and packing glassware, china, and delicate collectibles.
Essentials-First Packing: Often times, the packing of essential items needed immediately when you move into your new space, such as toiletries, tools, chargers, and bedding, can get overlooked. Let our move crews pack up this new home essentials box for you!
High-Priority Rooms: Use TWO MEN AND A TRUCK for packing assistance in rooms, such as kitchens, pantries, and storage closets, that typically have a variety of items of different sizes.

Sustainable Supplies

Reusable Boxes: Our sturdy TWO MEN AND A TRUCK boxes can typically be used multiple times, allowing you to store your items in them for longer durations as needed as you continue to settle into your new dwelling. And, our boxes can be recycled.
Premium Care: All TWO MEN AND A TRUCK packing supplies are built to offer heavy-duty support to ensure belongings ranging from pots and pans to custom plates are transported with precision and care.

Recommended Packing Materials by Item Type

Item	Recommended Materials	Protection and Handling Method
Glassware and China	Dish packs, packing paper, dish barrels	Carefully wrap all glassware and china in packing paper and place them into dish packs; do not stack
Electronics	Bubble wrap, small to medium-sized moving boxes	Securely wrap and place in boxes; use packing paper to avoid item movement in transit
Artwork and Mirrors	Bubble wrap, picture or mirror box	Ensure entire pieces are effectively wrapped; label boxes as “fragile items”
Books and Heavy Goods	Packing paper, small moving boxes	Small boxes are ideal for heavier belongings; don’t overload with too many items
Furniture	Moving pads, stretch wrap	Ensure furniture is padded and stretch wrapped; dissemble furniture as needed

The Step-by-Step Packing Process

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Step 1

Pre-Move

Our dedicated move teams will perform either an in-home or virtual walkthrough of each room to collect an inventory of what will be packed, determine logistics for move day (such as entryways), and provide an estimate with no hidden fees.
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Step 2

Materials

Once the inventory is identified, our move crews will select the necessary materials and tools needed for packing and furniture disassembly.
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Step 3

Packing

All items will be carefully wrapped using a variety of boxes and packing material including paper, bubble wrap, and stretch pads to ensure their safety during the journey from their old space to their new destination.
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Step 4

Labeling

Each box will be labeled by which room it needs to go to within the new space, as well as the types of belongings that are stored inside.
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Step 5

Unpacking

Let TWO MEN AND A TRUCK handle the unpacking too! Once we load all of your boxes into your new home or business, our teams can quickly and efficiently unpack each item and place it in its new destination.