Packing Services & Supplies

Dearman Moving and Storage will take care of any packing and unpacking you want. It’s your choice of what level of service you want – we can manage any size of type of move. We offer a range of help for any or all packing and unpacking work.

We are a family-owned moving company that has respect for your possessions. We guarantee prompt, efficient service from well-trained packers who respect your belongings whether they are from your home or business. Their only goal is for you to have a great move with minimum stress and worry.

All of our staff is dedicated to making your move a perfectly comfortable, relaxing experience with thorough, professional service. We exercise great care in packing your goods, using the right kind containers and wrapping materials designed specifically for the type of items to be moved. Our goal is to make sure that no goods will be damaged of broken during the move.

Many people move using weak “buffer” material or boxes they already have, that may be years old and have been used many times. While this reduces cost, it’s not always what’s best for your belongings. Newspapers aren't as protective as bubble wrap, boxes break down and deteriorate over time, especially in a damp basement.

We use quality packing supplies and wrapping techniques to ensure that your possessions will be safe, no matter how far you move.We’ll bring these packaging supplies with us on-site and they are included in our packing services so you do not have to purchase any packaging materials yourself.

The cost of hiring professional packers depends on a variety of factors.

1. Volume of items to pack - How many things do you have or how many rooms do you need packed? The higher volume of goods, the more time it’ll take, the more crew members we may need, and the higher the cost
2. Type of items being packed - Are there specialty items that need specific boxes? Fragile items like a chandelier or furniture with glass doors or shelving? We need to take extra care of these items so they do not break so we’ll spend extra time and supplies wrapping them properly.
3. Packing and/or unpacking - Are we packing only or traveling to your next destination and unpacking as well? Obviously, helping on both sides of the move will be more costly than one or the other. 

Packing is probably the most arduous task when moving from one place to the next and Dearman can help lighten your load by providing services such as wrapping items, boxing them, labeling, packing, and unpacking at your destination. If you are going to pack yourself, here are a few ideas for preparing your items and packing tips to help you get started:

Layer boxes with padding

It helps if you started packing by layering each box with household items like towels or blankets, newspapers, and even bubble wrap. This will help keep your possessions inside the box from breaking.

Pack “in-kind” items together.

Put like items in the same box so it is easier to find, figure out, and organize once you start unpacking.

Label boxes by Item and by Room

Label boxes according to their content and the room they will go into. This will help when you are unloading the truck, knowing which room to take the box into instead of bringing them all into the living room, for example.

Pack Essentials separately

Pack your essentials in a single box or two. Things like first aid kits, medications, paper plates and utensils, a change of clothes, and personal hygiene items should be easily accessible in your essentials box.

Avoid overfilling boxes

It is tempting to fill boxes to the brim when packing but they become harder to carry or and impossible stack them when they are overflowing. On top of being overly heavy, overfilled boxes that cannot close can easily dump out if you trip by accident, possibly causing more issues and damaging your belongings.

We Can Help You with a Long-Distance Move

Our packing services are especially beneficial for those moving out of state as you can easily move ahead of time with a few essentials, get settled, and have your stuff moved after. This is especially helpful for those moving for work where time is of the essence. This option is often more cost-effective than traveling back and forth, driving or flying, to take care of packing, unpacking, and moving by yourself. 

We Help You Save Time

As we already mentioned above, packing is one of the most tedious parts of moving. It is especially challenging and time consuming to pack and move if you have no friends and family to help. Instead of leaving room for frustration, we can help you save time by packing and unpacking your items on your behalf, relieving stress knowing you’re going to be ready on time. 

We are Licensed and Insured

As one of the top moving companies in Ohio that’s been in business for over 55 years, we are licensed, insured, and reliable. You can ensure that your items are safe in our hands with a trained and experienced staff. In a worst case scenario, we have means of compensation if anything breaks or gets damaged when working with us. Let us do the hard work as you enjoy your peace of mind.

Your move deserves the best because of our 5-Star Guarantee. We will:

1. Put safety first and stick to schedule as much as possible for your convenience
2. Be on time every time
3. Give priority scheduling when asked beforehand
4. Never ever quote a price without sticking by it!
5. Offer full replacement payment if we do any damage during the moving process so you don't have to worry about that aspect too.