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    Packing Tips

    If you decide to pack your belongings yourself, read through our packing tips for information on making the process go as smoothly as possible.

    • Start packing several cartons each day a few weeks before your move. Ensure the items you pack won’t be needed before your move. By pacing yourself, you’ll be more organized and the job won’t be overwhelming.
    • Pack on a room-by-room basis and do one area of the room at a time. It’s best not to mix items from different rooms in one box.
    • Pack heavy items in small boxes, and light items in larger boxes.
    • To prevent small items from being lost or mistakenly thrown out with the packing paper, wrap miniature knickknacks and other small items in brightly-colored tissue paper before placing them in the box.
    • On the top and front of each carton, write a general description of the contents and indicate the room from which it came (or where it will go in your new home).
    • Use different colored dot stickers for each box. Then, at your new house, hang a balloon of the same color outside the room where you want the color-coded boxes to be delivered.
    • Use only unprinted newsprint paper to wrap items. Regular newspapers are messy and can soil your possessions.
    • Place pictures in boxes between sheets and blankets to give them added protection.
    • Plates and record albums should be packed on end vertically, rather than placed flat and stacked.
    • Use clean cartons designed for moving. Boxes obtained from grocery or liquor stores are not always clean, and they may not withstand the weight of the items you’ll be putting into them. Also, their odd sizes tend to make loading more difficult.
    • Some common household items cannot be included in your shipment because they are hazardous materials. Examples of these materials include flammables such as paint, varnish and thinners, gasoline, kerosene and oil, bottled gas, aerosol cans, nail polish and remover, ammunition and explosives, corrosives, and cleaning fluids and detergents.
    • You should personally transport irreplaceable photos, financial papers and assets (bank checks, insurance policies, stock certificates, etc.), legal documents (wills, passports. etc.), valuables, jewelry, coin and stamp collections, etc.), and medical and family history records.
    • Unpack breakables over the box you’re taking them out of; that way, if you happen to drop an item, it will land on some packing material, thereby reducing its chance of breakage.

    Moving boxes and supplies are available at all of our locations. For more information about our available moving boxes and supplies, contact Carey Moving & Storage today.

    Packing FAQ’s

    Pack items you use frequently, such as toiletries and clothing, last so you can access them easily in your new home. Unpack items you need immediately, such as bedding and kitchen essentials.

    It's recommended to pack valuables separately and carry them with you during the move, rather than packing them with your other belongings. This will ensure they are kept safe and secure during transit.

     

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    You have been wonderful to work with. I was told you would be in contact with me during the move and you definitely kept the promise. It’s nice to know people meet and exceed expectations. Paul and I are happy with our experience and will definitely use you in the future should we move again.Thank you!

    Melissa and Paul

    Compliments to Everyone!I am very satisfied with driver Barney and Al. My compliments to everyone

    Elizabeth

    We are settled in, and have time to consider how easily the move was from Vonore, TN to Lansing, MI.The move not nearly as hectic as we thought it would be, this is in part due to the excellent performance by your people, namely Justin Schott the group leader. Justin had a handle on the entire move. Justin’s concerns were that the items be handled carefully and that they be placed where the client wanted them. Tim and Xavier are fine gentlemen, they too had the same concerns as Justin. Cody and Joe did their best to pack our goods so as to have little damage.The named are a credit to the Carey Moving Company. We are happy that we named you folks to do our transfer, thank you.

    Frank and Mary Thomas

    Pat-As mentioned we have not fully unpacked yet so hopefully all things are here. Other than that confirmation, the fellows who moved us were extremely courteous and mannerly. Much appreciated. They were very careful about not scratching the walls. They were also careful to ask where items should be placed. They arrived on time for delivery.

    Renee

    I would like the manager of the Arden office to know that the staff that handled our move into your storage facility was superb. Kim explained everything very clearly up front and there were no nasty surprises thereafter. Brian bossed the packing day and the loading day with ease and grace and I cannot tell you how relieved I was to know I was in good hands. The others, Lori, Doug, Tom, and Bob were also very good at what they do. Thank you. I look forward to delivery as soon as we find a place. Thank you.

    Karen Coler, Hendersonville, NC

    I received my shipment on Sunday Feb 23rd. All items were in perfect shape. It was a great experience working with your company. Patrick was very helpful and knowledgeable. Being that I was in South Carolina for a very short time, he succeeded in getting everything set up in a timely manner to be packed and put on the truck. The packers were very nice and efficient and obviously packed items very well. The driver was thoughtful and called me several times to assure me that my items were on the way. He was friendly and efficient when he dropped off the boxes. You were very kind and helpful every time I called with a question and quickly handled all the paperwork.Please pass on our thanks and appreciation to all the people involved in the transport of our items.

    Leslie Stoecker

    Hi again!I need to tell you that I am very pleased with the move. All is great!The gentlemen, Barnie and Allen were absolutely terrific. Very pleasant,careful, patient and hard working.I will recommend Allied for sure!Thanks, LoriHendersonville, NC to Westwood, MAMary Daniels

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