Packing
Moving cross country can be quite tough.
Quick answer
Our professional packers have the required experience and knowledge to handle pretty much every fragile or heavy item you can think of, regardless of how heavy or uncommon it is. In addition to packing your belongings, we will also make sure you have enough packing materials. Call West Coast East Coast Express today to schedule your free in-home moving price estimate.
Why packing
Knowing how to properly pack your belongings can save you from a lot of trouble when moving your home or business to another state. The only problem is, an average American is not exactly a packing expert.
What you get
How it works
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Call West Coast East Coast Express today to schedule your free in-home moving price estimate.
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Our representatives will come over to measure and weigh your furniture, so that they can provide you with a good cost estimate, as well as appropriate packing supplies.
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After that, you can schedule the moving day and set the relocation process into motion.
What affects the price
However, there is not one fixed price for all relocations – the cost depends on several factors:
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The distance of the relocation
The longer the distance between your old and your new address is, the higher the price will be.
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The weight of your move
The overall size and weight of the items being transported affects the price the most.
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The time of the year
Most people move during summer. That is why, due to work overload, the relocation price during that time is slightly higher.
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The services you request
Naturally, the higher the number of the services you have requested, the higher the price.
Questions about packing
Call 844-743-5177What can your packers pack?
Our professional packers have the required experience and knowledge to handle pretty much every fragile or heavy item you can think of, regardless of how heavy or uncommon it is. They will be more than happy to pack your fragile glassware, electronic equipment, musical instruments, artwork, and bulky and heavy items.
Is there anything movers will not pack?
However, keep in mind that professional moving companies won’t pack (or transport) certain items. These include perishables – mainly food, as well as other items that have an expiration date; dangerous items – such as flammable liquids, explosives, or toxic substances; and stolen and illegal goods – anything that is illegal or stolen will not be handled by our professionals.
Do you bring the boxes and packing materials?
In addition to packing your belongings, we will also make sure you have enough packing materials. We will bring our own moving boxes of all shapes and sizes, as well as harnesses, bubble wrap, duct tape, and so on. Ultimately, you won’t even have to lift a finger.
Will you take furniture apart and put it back together?
Our professional packers will happily disassemble bulky and heavy items – such as king sized beds, desks, tables, sofas, wardrobes, and so on – and then put them back together once they reach your new home or office. They have been trained to handle all sorts of items.
What is the difference between a binding and a non-binding estimate?
Federal rules allow two kinds of estimate. A binding estimate is the price you pay for the services listed, and it cannot grow on moving day. A non-binding estimate is a guess, and on delivery the mover may require up to 110% of it before unloading, with the rest billed later.
What should I check on the inventory?
The bill of lading is the contract. Read the inventory before you sign at both ends; it is the record a claim is judged against. Anything not on the inventory at delivery is hard to claim later. Note damage on the sheet before signing.
How long do I have to file a claim for damage or loss?
You have nine months from delivery to file a written claim. The mover must acknowledge it within thirty days and pay it, decline it, or make a firm settlement offer within 120 days. Keep the item, photograph the damage, and note it on the inventory at delivery if you can.
Testimonials
They were fast, organized, polite, courteous, and very well managed. Their rates were very competitive and fair. They greatly helped us in our move and alleviated all the stress from packing and lifting and did everything for us.
Lois S.
More about packing
Professional Packing Services by West Coast East Coast Express
Moving cross country can be quite tough. But it is not the transportation part that takes a lot of work. It is the preparation. And by that, we mostly mean the packing process. Knowing how to properly pack your belongings can save you from a lot of trouble when moving your home or business to another state. The only problem is, an average American is not exactly a packing expert. There are so many rules to this process that learning how to do it can take more time than actually moving. For example, you should only use small moving boxes to pack heavy items, and vice versa. Your moving boxes should always fit the exact dimensions of your electronics. When dissasembling items, you should mark the parts so as to make the reassembling easier. There is simply so much you have to think about.
Luckily, there is a way to work around this obstacle – simply call West Coast East Coast Express and let our professional packers do all the hard work. They have been trained to handle all sorts of items. They know the proper ways to pack pretty much everything, so you can rest assured that all your belongings will be safe.
Our professional packers have the required experience and knowledge to handle pretty much every fragile or heavy item you can think of, regardless of how heavy or uncommon it is. They will be more than happy to pack your:
- Fragile glassware – including glasses, bottles, mirrors, chandeliers, and more.
- Electronic equipment – such as computers, laptops, printers, projectors, and more.
- Musical instruments – from electric guitars to grand pianos, as well as studio equipment such as speakers, studio monitors, microphones, and so on.
- Artwork – paintings, statues, collectibles, and pretty much anything else you can think of
- Bulky and heavy items – such as king sized beds, desks, tables, sofas, wardrobes, and so on; our professional packers will happily disassemble them, and then put them back together once they reach your new home or office.
However, keep in mind that professional moving companies won’t pack (or transport) certain items. These include:
- Perishables – mainly food, as well as other items that have an expiration date.
- Dangerous items – such as flammable liquids, explosives, or toxic substances.
- Stolen and illegal goods – anything that is illegal or stolen will not be handled by our professionals.
In addition to packing your belongings, we will also make sure you have enough packing materials. We will bring our own moving boxes of all shapes and sizes, as well as harnesses, bubble wrap, duct tape, and so on. Ultimately, you won’t even have to lift a finger.
Call West Coast East Coast Express today to schedule your free in-home moving price estimate. Our representatives will come over to measure and weigh your furniture, so that they can provide you with a good cost estimate, as well as appropriate packing supplies. After that, you can schedule the moving day and set the relocation process into motion. Feel free to contact us at any time if you have more questions.
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Why choose us
What we put in writing, most movers keep on the phone
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The price does not change on moving day
Only if you add items after the survey, and we tell you first.
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Both ends of the window on the paperwork
Plus a call the day before with a two-hour slot.
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Your goods are never held
Payment terms agreed in writing before pickup.
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Verifiable, not just claimed
Our authority is on the FMCSA register; the USDOT and MC numbers are in every footer.