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Smart Packing Tips: Straight from Boston Movers

Our moving tips will help you save on time and cost. Efficient packing significantly influences your moving expenses.

Here we have gathered the most important packing hints and moving tips that will help ensure your move is most efficient and help save you on time and cost.

Pack room by room. This strategy is the best way to keep under control the sorting and packing process, and it will be easier for you to mark the boxes. Use moving as an opportunity to organize your belongings and get rid of items you do not need, so there will be fewer items to move.
Tape the boxes. Tape the bottoms and tops of boxes with packing tape, not masking or Full duct tape.
Full boxes are better. Fill boxes completely to eliminate cave-ins. Do not have items protruding from the top or sides of the box.
Drawers. Empty all dresser drawers and leave drawers in. It is the safest way to protect your furniture structurally.
Labeling. Label boxes on top and sides with a dark marker. For instance, MBR for the master bedroom, LR for the living room, etc. Place labels on items that are NOT to be moved.
Avoid miscellaneous-sized boxes. Many boxes of different sizes complicate truck loading and require extra handling. Moving boxes of 3-4 standard sizes can significantly cut costs. It’sIt’s simpler for the moving team to stack and arrange uniform-sized rather than randomly sized boxes.
Box size:

● Small boxes (1.5 – 2 cubic feet): dense items like books, canned goods, documents, CDs, and DVDs.

● Medium boxes (4 cubic feet): cookware, dishes, small appliances (like a toaster or coffee maker).

● Large boxes (5 cubic feet): light items like linens, lamps/shades, small and medium-sized pictures, toys, and pillows.

Hourly Rates for Local Moves

Overview of local moving costs in 2025. Here’s a quick guide of how much our movers cost for local moves. This table offers a breakdown of moving rates and included services, allowing you to easily evaluate your moving expenses. However, we recommend obtaining a full quote, as the rates or estimates listed may not be applicable to your specific situation.

MOVING SIZE

MOVERS AND TRUCKS

HOURLY RATE from

ESTIMATE HOURS

ESTIMATE PRICE

ROOM OR LESS

2 Movers & 1 Truck

$119/HR

2.5 - 3 HOURS

$298 - $357

STUDIO

2 Movers & 1 Truck

$119/HR

2.5 - 4 HOURS

$298 - $476

1 BEDROOM APT

2 Movers & 1 Truck

$119/HR

3 - 5 HOURS

$357 - $595

2 BEDROOM APT

3 Movers & 1 Truck

$169/HR

4 - 6 HOURS

$676 - $1014

3 BEDROOM APT

3 Movers & 1 Truck

$169/HR

5 - 7 HOURS

$845 - $1183

2 BEDROOM HOUSE

3 Movers & 1 Truck

$169/HR

5 - 7 HOURS

$845 - $1183

3 BEDROOM HOUSE

4 Movers & 1 Truck

$219/HR

6 - 8 HOURS

$1314 - $1752

4 BEDROOM HOUSE

5 Movers & 1 Truck

$269/HR

8-10 HOURS

$2152 - $2690

5 BEDROOM HOUSE

By Request

ADDITIONAL MOVER

1 Extra Mover

$50/HR

ADDITIONAL TRUCK

1 Extra Truck

$50/HR

*All estimates in the table are based on our experience and may not always be relevant to your particular move. An accurate estimate can be provided by our managers only.

**Hourly rates in the table may vary depending on the time or season of the move, week day

Please note that the prices listed in the table are not a public offer.

- The exact cost for your move will depend on various factors, including the amount and type of items, the presence of stairs or elevators, any long carries involved, and additional services such as packing materials and handling of special or bulky items.

- The overall price will be calculated based on the number of movers and trucks required, the actual time spent on the job, and a fixed travel time fee for the round trip to your location plus any materials or additional services required.

- Moving blankets for furniture protection are included in our service and will be collected at the end of the move. Other packing materials like tape, shrink, different boxes, mattress covers etc are charged additionally or might be provided by the client.

- For local moves (less than 50 miles), there is no extra charge for fuel, which many companies include additionally.

- Furniture disassembly/reassembly are included in service, as well as TVs or paintings dismounting.

- For any moves over 3 bedrooms or packing services we recommend to schedule a free virtual or on site estimate.

Use vacuum sealing. For bulky yet lightweight items like clothing and pillows, vacuum sealing is a game-changer. Not only does it save space, but it also prevents these items from getting wrinkled during the move.
Dishes. We recommend using bubble wrap or packing paper for dishes and glassware as it provides the most protection. Vertical placement within a Dish Barrel Box is safer for all dishes or glassware.
Frames. Pack all framed pictures smaller than 15’15’ x 13” in boxes with bubble wrap. Place the frames vertically within the box; this will be safer for them.
Make photos of electronics and other items you need to remember how to set up. These photos will help you a lot later in the new place.
Do not pack. Do not pack flammable items (aerosol cans, lighter fluid, or gas/propane tanks), open liquids (like household cleaners, paint, and toiletries).
Do not pack. Secure and separate personal items, including cash, jewelry, sensitive documents, etc or have them moved before the move day.
Prepare a bag for the first day at the new home. Prepare a bag of personal items and essentials for the night and day of the move. Write a list and pack what you might need immediately at the new place before unpacking all other items. Good things to think of: towels, toiletries, some essential kitchen items, bedroom supplies, items for cleaning, snacks, medications, appliances and gadgets and chargers, personal items and documents, clothes for a few days, etc

Need assistance with packing? Feel free to reach out if you require help at any point. We’re equipped to handle any scale of packing, from a few items to an entire household.

Give us a call or drop us an email!

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