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Boxes
All loose belongings need to be boxed. You have three options: do it yourself, have Movers in Beverly Hills pack every thing, or have Movers in Beerly Hills do partial packing ( for example, pack only fragile items). Remember, in terms of insurance coverage, the moving company is only responsible for damage to items inside boxes packed by the company, unless it is clear that a box was dropped or mishandled. Recycled boxes are available free from local stores, but they should all be clean, strong, and sturdy. ( During your move, the moving boxes will be stacked on top of each other.) It is important to know how many boxes your move will require, both in terms of obtaining them and budgeting your time. Keep in mind that the longer you have lived in your home, the more stuff you will have accumulated. At LA Movers, you can purchase new moving boxes that are double corrugated, for extra strength, and all differentsizes, for easy packing. Packing Boxes: Tape the bottom of every box and tape the top tightly when full.Runtwo strips of tape alongthe side and one strip down the center. If the box is still not strong enough, apply more tape on the sides. Use small boxes for heavier items and larger boxes for light weighty, bulky items. Wrap small and/or fragile items individually and stuff the top, bottom and sides of boxes with paper. Stuffing paper in the box will help prevent shifting, rubbing, and breakage. Stack boxes to the top to prevent them from being crushed, but do not pack fragile items too tightly. Label the contents of every box and the room where it belongs; group each room together. Label any moving boxes / items "STORAGE" that LA Movers will be storing for you. Label boxes with your move-in essentials with the title "LOAD LAST" in order to have these boxes unloaded first. Mark moving boxes "FRAGILE" as appropriate. TAPE: Every box needs to be taped, top and bottom, with 2 - 2 1/2 inch gummed or masking tape to give it additional strength and prevent it from opening. You will need one roll of tape for every 15 to 20 boxes. You can buy the tape from any hardware store or from Movers in Beverly Hills for your convenience. WRAPPING PAPER: Ordinary newspaper will do fine for wrapping purposes, but remember that print may run. For items you want to keep clean, you can buy unprinted newspaper from Movers in Beverly Hills. BLANKETS: Furniture should be wrapped in blankets for its protection. We suggest that you leave this job to Los Angeles expert movers. We will provide blankets free of charge on local moves. ORIGINAL PACKING: Whenever it is available, use the original packing material for your electronic items (stereo, computer, etc). DO NOT PACK: Money, securities, valuable papers, and jewelry. Flammable items such as aerosol cans, paints, and gasoline. Perishable items such as frozen foods, produce, and plants. Kitchenware or other heavy items with fragile items such as china and dishware. DISHES AND GLASSES: Use large, double corrugated boxes. Cushion the bottom with rolled paper. Wrap each piece individually. Bundle flatware in groups of three and wrap the bundle. Do not place one layer of dishes directly on top of another; separate with a layer of stuffed paper. "Nest" less expensive glasses and cups in groups of three and wrap the bundle. Cushion the top along with the sides with paper to prevent shifting -- the steadier the contents, the less chance of damages. CLOTHING: Empty dressers completely. Put hanging clothes in wardrobe boxes. Use the bottom of the wardrobe boxes for shoes. Put extra tape along the sides. PICTURES: Use a picture box. Line the bottom of box with paper. Place the picture in the box, then stuff the front, back, and top with paper. LAMPS: Remove light bulbs. Put the lampshade in a separate box marked "FRAGILE". ELECTRONICS: If possible, pack in original cartons. If not, pack each item separately in reliable moving boxes. Use bubble wrap. Color code the wiring for easy reinstallation. For CD Players, remove all CD's, and check instructions to secure the laser. For personal computers, backup important information; "park" the hard disk (program often included on diagnostics diskette). Insert an old or blank disk in the floppy disk drive, if applicable. Below are some of the boxes that we carry for variety of objects. Please contact us for the rates and sizes. ![]() Small Box 16" x 12" x 12" Medium Box 18" x 18" x 16" Large Box 24" x 18" x 18" ![]() Shorty Wardrobe 24"x21"x35" Wardrobe Box 24" x 21" x 46" Golf Bag Box 15" x 15" x 48" ![]() X-Large Box 24" x 18" x 24" Laydown Wardrobe 36x18x12" PopUp Mover Box 17"x12"x11" ![]() Lamp Box 12" x 12" x 40" Tall Lamp Box 12"x12"x48" Guitar Box 20" x 10" x 50" ![]() Bike Box 67" x 13" x 39" Electronics Box 22" x 22" x 8" Laptop Box 17" x 17" x 8" ![]() Dish Packer12" x 12" x 18" Glass Packer 12" x 12" x 20" Dish Barrel 18" x 18" x 28" For a complete and free online estimate click here or call us today at (310) 597-4410.
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