Packing and Unpacking
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Pre-planning
Residential Packing and Unpacking Services in Maryland, Northern Virginia, & Washington, D.C.
Getting the packing right is one of the most important steps in ensuring a smooth move, yet it’s often overlooked. Proper, efficient packing can dramatically reduce stress and make the entire process easier. Our trained moving professionals provide exceptional packing services designed to eliminate worry and help you feel fully prepared for your upcoming move.
Before moving day
We Personalize Your Packing Needs
When you choose Charming Movers for your packing and moving needs, you’re supported by a dedicated team of trained professionals who help you organize and prepare every detail. Our crew undergoes extensive packing instruction to ensure your belongings are protected, secured, and handled with the utmost care from start to finish.
We offer hourly packing rates based on the size of the crew required, and we typically recommend scheduling packers at least one day before your move. This allows us to complete the packing thoroughly and efficiently, ensuring moving day runs as smoothly and stress-free as possible.
Safe and secure
Let Our Professional Moving Team Do All the Work
We take every precaution to ensure your belongings are protected, secured, and delivered safely. Our trained crew treats every item with care, using the right materials, techniques, and attention to detail.
- All art, TVs, and mirrors are wrapped in custom picture boxes or durable brown paper
- China and glassware are individually wrapped and packed into double-walled china barrels
- Dresser drawers are emptied, organized, and boxed as closely as possible to how they were found
- Lamp bases and shades are fully wrapped and protected
- Closets and under-bed items are packed and organized for easy transport
- Garage, shed, and miscellaneous items are consolidated and wrapped for safe handling
- Crating is available for unusually fragile or oversized items
Packing assistance
Expert Packing or Guided Support — Your Choice
Whether you want full professional packing or prefer to handle it yourself, we make sure you’re set up for success. Our team is trained to pack safely and efficiently, and we’re also happy to guide customers who need support.
- Packing specialists who are courteous and professionally trained
- Tutorials available for customers who prefer to self-pack
- Virtual packing guidance via FaceTime or Zoom
- Recommendations on materials, labeling, and best practices
- Important note: Like all professional moving companies, we cannot insure items packed by the customer — which is why we offer free packing tutorials to help you do it right
