How to Pack Your Valuables Safely When Moving

There's something about moving to a new house or state that brings joy and hope for better days ahead. While moving can be refreshing and necessary, the process can leave you emotionally and physically drained, more so if you have a collection of valuables. At CT Storage and Moving, we are committed to ensuring a safe transition of your valuables to your new home or space.

So, how do you secure valuables such as family heirlooms, art pieces, and precious jewelry when moving? Let's explore some useful tips on how to pack your valuables safely when moving.

When Moving on Your Own

Sometimes, one may opt to move on their own due to budget constraints and other restrictions. In that case, here's how to protect your valuables:

Pad the boxes. When packing valuables, you need to create a buffer at the bottom using packing papers. Doing so helps prevent impact and shaking when items are on the move.
Wrapping. Use bubble wrap or packing paper to secure your valuables. Wrapping helps provide a protective barrier for items such as delicate utensils and glass items.
Labeling. It's important to mark boxes especially those that contain your valuables. Labeled boxes alerts anyone involved in the move to handle specific items with care.
Take inventory. Always remember to write down all your valuable possessions before a move.

Supplies Needed

When it comes to valuables, the following items are a must-have to keep everything secure and safe when moving. Invest in:

• Specialty moving boxes
• Bubble wrap
• Tape
• Markers and labeling paper
• Handle tape gun

Hire a Professional Moving Company

The best way to protect your valuables when moving is to hire experienced professional movers such as CT Moving and Storage. Our company treasures your valuables and will strive to deliver them in one piece to your destination. When it comes to valuables, we will:

• Build custom crates for all your valuables which provides maximum protection when moving.
• Take inventory by taking pictures and writing descriptions for accountability.
• Guarantee superior handling of the items by our professional and highly trained staff
  Offer competitive packing pricing that includes work time and travel time.

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