Packing Tips & Guidance

Complete selection of professional-grade moving boxes and packing supplies available for purchase from Boston Best Rate Movers. We offer individual boxes in seven sizes — file, small, medium, large, dish, picture, and wardrobe — as well as packing tape, stretch wrap, packing paper, bubble wrap, mattress bags, and specialty materials. For customers who prefer a one-stop solution, our pre-assembled bundle packages include everything you need for your specific home size, from $159.50 for a studio apartment to $1,275 for an extra-large house. Bundles are curated based on decades of packing experience — each package contains the right mix of box sizes and materials for that home type, eliminating the guesswork of figuring out how many boxes to buy. Supplies can be delivered with your move or purchased in advance. Free moving pads are provided on moving day regardless of whether you purchase supplies from us. Using proper boxes and materials is critical for protecting your belongings — overloaded boxes break, undersized boxes force dangerous stacking, and items packed without cushioning sustain damage. Our supplies are the same professional-grade materials our packing crews use on every job.

Complete full-home packing where Boston Best Rate Movers' trained crews pack your entire residence from top to bottom — every room, every closet, every shelf. Professional packing eliminates the stress and weeks of preparation that DIY packing demands, and our experienced packers work 3-5x faster than the average person. Every box is labeled with the destination room and a brief contents description for organized, efficient unpacking at your new home. All packing materials are included in the service: small, medium, and large boxes, dish packs, wardrobe boxes with hanging bars, packing paper, bubble wrap, tape, and markers. Our crews use a systematic approach — starting with least-used rooms and saving daily essentials for last — so your household routine is disrupted as little as possible. Items packed by our professional crews are covered under cargo insurance, providing better protection than self-packed items. Rates start at $149/hr for packing labor, and materials are billed at cost. A studio typically takes 2-3 hours, a 2-bedroom apartment 3-5 hours, and a 3-bedroom house 5-8 hours. Packing can be scheduled for the day before your move or the morning of, and the service integrates seamlessly with our moving crews.

Pack what you can, and let our professional crews handle the rest. Partial packing is the smart middle ground between DIY and full-home packing — you handle straightforward items like clothing, books, and linens yourself, and Boston Best Rate Movers packs the items that benefit most from professional technique and materials. Kitchens are the most common partial packing request because dishes, glassware, pots and pans, and small appliances require careful wrapping and strategic box loading. Fragile collections, artwork, electronics, and china cabinets are also popular choices. Partial packing saves money by reducing crew hours while still ensuring your most delicate and valuable items receive expert handling. All packing materials for items we pack are included — boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, tape, and specialty materials. Items packed by our crew are covered under cargo insurance, while self-packed items may have limited coverage. Packing can be scheduled for the day before your move or the morning of, depending on your volume and preference. Our crews bring the same techniques and materials to partial packing that they use on full-home jobs. You choose the rooms or item categories, and we handle the rest.

Expert packing for fragile, valuable, and oversized items that demand specialized techniques and materials beyond standard box packing. Boston Best Rate Movers' fragile and specialty packing service provides individual attention to items that represent the highest risk of damage during a move: glassware, crystal, fine china, artwork, mirrors, antiques, musical instruments, wine collections, electronics, and oddly shaped pieces that do not fit in standard boxes. Our packers individually wrap each glass and crystal piece in packing paper, pack dishes vertically (never flat, which causes breakage), apply corner protectors to framed artwork, cushion electronics with foam or bubble wrap, and build custom crating for oversized or extremely high-value items like marble tabletops, large canvases, or antique furniture with delicate finishes. Items packed by our professional crew receive full cargo insurance coverage, which is particularly important for valuable and irreplaceable pieces. This service can be booked as a standalone packing job or combined with full-home or partial packing. Whether you have a collection of Waterford crystal, original artwork worth thousands, or a vintage guitar that needs careful handling, our specialty packers have the experience and materials to protect it.