Packing Services
Professional Full, Partial & Fragile-Only Packing Services
Packing is the part of moving day that eats up the most time, causes the most stress, and creates the most opportunity for something to go wrong. Dishes get chipped, boxes get overloaded, and hours disappear before you even load the truck.
At Moving & Storage Solutions, our professional packing services take that burden off your shoulders. As an interstate agent for Wheaton World Wide Moving, we bring industry-grade materials, trained packing crews, and decades of hands-on experience to every home we pack, whether you live in Bellingham, Skagit County, Whatcom County, San Juan County, Island County, or Snohomish County.
Whether you need our team to pack your entire household from top to bottom or just want help protecting a few fragile heirlooms, we offer packing solutions that scale to fit your move, your timeline, and your budget.
Full Packing Services
Our full packing service is the most comprehensive option we offer, and it’s the choice most of our customers make when they want a truly hands-off moving experience. Our trained packing crews arrive at your home with all the boxes, tape, packing paper, bubble wrap, and specialty containers needed to pack every room, top to bottom.
Our full packing services include:
- Kitchens, including dishware, glassware, small appliances, and pantry items
Bedrooms, including clothing, linens, and personal items - Living rooms and common areas, including electronics, décor, and books
- Garages and storage areas, including tools and miscellaneous items
- Artwork, mirrors, and other specialty items that require custom crating or extra padding
Everything is labeled by room and contents so that unloading and unpacking at your new home is organized and efficient. Our crews are trained to pack strategically, not just quickly, which means heavier items go on the bottom, fragile items are cushioned properly, and boxes are packed to a weight that’s safe to lift and stack. If you want to walk out of your old home and into your new one without touching a single box in between, full packing is the service built for you.
Partial Packing Services
Not every move requires a full pack. Many of our customers prefer to handle the simple stuff themselves, clothes, books, everyday items, while leaving the more complicated or time-consuming rooms to our professional crews. That’s exactly what our partial packing service is designed for.
With partial packing, you choose which rooms or item categories our team handles. We can aid with the following:
- Just the kitchen, since dishware and glassware take the most time and care to pack correctly
- Just the garage or basement, where tools, equipment, and miscellaneous items pile up
- A single room, like a home office full of electronics and files
- A combination of a few high-priority areas while you manage the rest
Partial packing is a popular choice for customers who are on a tighter budget but still want professional help with the rooms that are the most time-consuming or the most likely to result in damage if packed incorrectly. It’s also a great option if you’re short on time before moving day and need extra hands to catch up.
Fragile-Only Packing Services
Some items in your home are simply too valuable, sentimental, or delicate to risk packing yourself. Our fragile-only packing service focuses exclusively on these high-risk items, giving them the specialized materials and careful handling they need without paying for a full-house pack.
Our fragile-only packing service covers items such as:
- China, crystal, and glassware
- Artwork, mirrors, and picture frames
- Antiques and family heirlooms
- Electronics, including televisions and computer equipment
- Lamps, sculptures, and other breakable décor
- Musical instruments
For these items, our crews use dish packs, cell kits, foam padding, and custom crating when needed to make sure everything arrives in the same condition it left in. Fragile-only packing is a smart add-on for customers who are otherwise packing their own home but want peace of mind that the irreplaceable items are protected by professionals.
Unpacking Services
Packing is only half the equation. Once your belongings arrive at your new home, our unpacking service helps you settle in faster by unpacking boxes, placing items in their designated rooms, and removing all the packing debris when we’re finished.
Our unpacking service includes:
- Unpacking boxes room by room based on your labeling and preferences
- Placing kitchenware, linens, and personal items in cabinets, closets, and drawers as directed
- Setting up furniture, décor, and fragile items with care
- Breaking down and hauling away boxes and packing materials
Instead of spending your first weeks in a new home surrounded by cardboard, our team helps you get settled quickly so you can start enjoying your new space right away.
The Benefits of Professional Packing Services
Hiring a professional packing team isn’t just about convenience, it’s about protecting your time, your belongings, and your peace of mind. Here’s why so many of our customers choose to leave the packing to us.
Time Savings
Packing an entire household can take days, sometimes weeks, when handled alone. A professional crew can complete the same job in a fraction of the time, freeing you up to manage the dozen other tasks that come with a move.
Reduced Risk of Damage
Professional packers know how to pack items so they survive the trip, from proper box weight distribution to cushioning fragile items correctly. This significantly lowers the risk of breakage compared to packing without training or experience.
Less Physical Strain
Packing involves a lot of bending, lifting, and repetitive motion. Letting a trained crew handle the heavy lifting protects your back and your energy for the rest of the move.
Better Organization
Professionally packed and labeled boxes make unloading and unpacking far more organized, which saves time on the other end of the move as well.
Lower Stress
Moving is consistently ranked as one of life’s most stressful events. Handing off the packing process to professionals removes one of the biggest sources of that stress.
Access to Quality Materials
Professional movers use sturdy, move-grade boxes and packing materials that are far more protective than what you’ll typically find at a retail store, including specialty containers for mirrors, artwork, and electronics.
Insurance and Accountability
When professionals pack your belongings, there’s a level of accountability and protection that doesn’t exist when you pack items yourself. If something is packed by our crew and it’s damaged in transit, you have recourse that self-packed items typically don’t.
Why Choose Moving & Storage Solutions for Your Packing Needs?
There are a lot of moving companies in Whatcom County, but not all of them treat packing as seriously as we do. Here’s what sets our packing services apart.
- 20 Years of Experience: Our team has years of hands-on moving and packing experience, which means we’ve handled just about every type of item, from delicate china to oversized furniture to complex electronics setups.
- Wheaton World Wide Moving Affiliation: As an interstate agent for Wheaton, we bring national-level training, resources, and standards to every local and long-distance move we handle.
- Trained, Caring Crews: Our packing staff isn’t made up of day-laborers or subcontractors, they’re trained employees who take pride in doing the job right and treating your belongings with care.
- Flexible Service Levels: Whether you need a full pack, a partial pack, fragile-only protection, or unpacking help, we build a service plan around what you actually need instead of a one-size-fits-all package.
- Local Knowledge, Local Accountability: As a Bellingham-based company serving Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan, Island, and Snohomish counties, we’re a local business with local accountability, not a call center routing you to a random crew.
- Free In-Home Estimates: We provide free in-home move estimates so you know exactly what to expect before committing to a packing plan.
- A Reputation You Can Trust: Our BBB A+ rating and years of positive customer reviews reflect our commitment to doing right by every customer, every time.
When you choose Moving & Storage Solutions for your packing needs, you’re choosing a team that treats your belongings like they matter, because they do.
Make Your Move Easy with Professional Packing Services
Ready to make packing the easiest part of your move? Contact Moving & Storage Solutions today to schedule your free in-home estimate and find out which packing service is the right fit for your home.
Get a free quote online or give us a call to learn more about which of our packing options are right for you.
Packing Services | FAQs
What’s the difference between full packing and partial packing?
Full packing means our crew packs your entire home, every room and every item. Partial packing means you select specific rooms or categories of items for us to pack, while you handle the rest yourself.
How far in advance should I book packing services?
We recommend booking packing services as soon as you have a confirmed moving date, ideally three to four weeks in advance during busy moving season. This ensures we can schedule the crew size and time needed for your home.
Do you provide the boxes and packing materials?
Yes. Our packing services include all necessary materials, including boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, tape, and specialty containers for fragile or oversized items.
Can I pack most of my home myself and just have you handle the fragile items?
Absolutely. That’s exactly what our fragile-only packing service is designed for. You can pack the everyday items yourself while our team handles china, artwork, electronics, and other delicate belongings.
How long does it take to pack a home?
It depends on the size of your home and the amount of belongings. A typical two to three bedroom home usually takes a full crew one full day, while larger homes may take two days or more. We’ll give you a time estimate during your free in-home estimate.
Is packing covered by moving insurance?
When our professional crew packs your items, they are typically covered under our valuation protection. Items you pack yourself are usually not covered to the same extent, which is one of the key advantages of professional packing.
Do you offer unpacking services at my new home too?
Yes. Our unpacking service includes unpacking boxes, placing items in their designated rooms, and hauling away all the leftover packing materials so you’re not left with piles of cardboard.
What items should I not let movers pack?
Items like important documents, valuables such as jewelry, medications, and irreplaceable sentimental items are usually best kept with you during the move rather than packed with household goods.
How much do packing services cost?
Packing costs vary based on the size of your home, the level of service (full, partial, or fragile-only), and the amount of specialty items involved. We provide a free in-home estimate so you get an accurate, no-surprise quote.
Do you pack for local moves and long-distance moves?
Yes. As a Wheaton World Wide Moving agent, we provide professional packing services for local moves throughout Whatcom County as well as long-distance and cross-border moves.