Packing Services

Kings packing options are tailor made for you. Our fully trained staff make sure that moving does not have to be a stressful experience. We offer packing options to suit you. These can include:

Full packing service

Ideal for someone who wants everything taken care of during their move. This service will ensure all of your house contents are packed professionally using a wide range of materials specific to your packing needs. All of your fragile possessions are individually wrapped and packed for ultimate protection. China, glasses and ornaments are wrapped in white paper before being carefully placed into purpose made cartons. Silverware is wrapped in acid free tissue and book cartons are used to pack your study. Kings will also offer to unpack all your possessions at your new property to ensure peace of mind.

Fragile packing service This service is ideal for the individual who wants to pack something but would prefer the professional to look after those fragile items. We commit to pack all valuable items in this option to ensure that your treasured items are well taken care of.

Client to pack option This service allows you to take more control of your packing but still ensures that you benefit from our stress free, no hassle moving solutions, which includes packing and unpacking our tailor made wardrobe boxes.

How to Pack

To help you pack your items safely and securely we've created these following tips for you.
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Packing Plates

• Place one plate in approximately the centre of your packing paper
• Grasp about two sheets of paper at one corner. Pull over plate so as to completely covers plate. Stack second plate on first plate
• Grasp second corner of your paper. Pull over and cover stacked plates
• Stack third plate. Take remaining two corners (one at a time) and fold each over your stack of plates. Similarly pack another three plates
• Turn your wrapped stack of plates upside down on to wrapping paper
• Place the bundle of flatware in carton so the plates are standing on edge
• For all flatware, saucers, bread and butter dishes etc., follow the same procedure

Note Small dishes (saucers and butter dishes) can be stacked in greater quantity in a bundle.

Packing Cups and Glasses

Cups and glasses may be "nested" (one placed inside another) and three or four wrapped in a bundle. Tear or cut-up some small sheets or paper. Use at least a couple of small sheets between each glass or cup as protective lining.

Take first glass and line with a couple of sheets of your cut-up paper Place second glass (or cup) inside the first one. Line with two more sheets of paper. Insert another lass (or cup) Using your best judgment, nest three or four glasses (or cups) and lay these on your stack of wrapping paper in a diagonal manner, off centre closer to your body Grasp corner closest to you of two sheets of wrapping paper. Wrap around your glasses (or cups) Grasp next corner of wrapping paper and wrap around your glasses Repeat procedure with remaining corners of wrapping paper. Then roll into a bundle If your bundle does not fill to the top of the compartment, stuff additional wadded-up packing papers in the compartment to fill it up

 

If you don't have liquor cartons then pack your glasses, cups and stemware in boxes with your other dishes fitting them in where ever you find some spaces. Be sure these articles are toward the top of your carton.

Goblets And Stemware

Pack goblets and stemware singly. Do not attempt to nest them as you did with glasses. Follow the same wrapping procedure as you did with glasses and cups.

Packing small Kitchen Appliances

It's best to pack your small kitchen appliances (blender, toaster, can opener, coffee maker, etc.) together in one or two boxes (or more, as necessary) rather than in other boxes with other goods. Later, when unpacking, you will find this much more convenient.

Wrap each appliance individually with two or three sheets of your packing paper. Place each one in the box you have selected for appliances. When all appliances have been packed in a box, or boxes, if there are small spaces that are empty, wad-up some packing paper and fill in the spaces. However, if you should have a great amount of space left over then you should pack some other things in the box in order to fill it up and not waste the space. For example, you might get a few pots and pans in the carton too.

Packing Pots and Pans

Approximately three pots or pans can be nested, one inside the other. Tear or cut up some pieces of your packing paper (large enough so that they will line the entire interior of the largest pan). Place two or three sheets of your lining paper in the larger pan. Place the next small pan inside the first pan. Again line this pan with two or three protective pieces of lining paper and insert a smaller pan.
Place these pans upside down in the middle of your stack of packing paper. Use at least three sheets of packing paper to wrap the pans. Start by grasping one corner of approximately three sheets of your packing paper, and pulling over, and covering the pans. Then pull the next corner of paper over the pans; then the third corner, and finally the fourth corner. Seal with your plastic tape so that the bundle will not come apart.

This same procedure can be followed in packing large bowls, too.

More Kitchen Packing Tips

Boxed Foods (cereals, etc.): Seal with your plastic tape those boxes which have been opened. No need to wrap such items in packing paper. Note: If your shipment is going into storage then you should dispose of boxed foods. These items can attract rodents and insects.

Spices: Okay to pack and ship. Make sure all cans are closed and won't leak. If in doubt, seal them with tape.

Canister sets: Contents may be left in canister sets. Again, it's a good idea to seal them with tape. Each canister should be individually wrapped with packing paper.

Packing Tall Table Lamps

Yours truly, major problem in packing a tall lamp may be acquiring a carton large enough to accommodate the lamp. If you can't find such a carton try taping two together.

• Remove lamp shade and bulb, Wrap cord around base of lamp
• Line the bottom of your carton with a considerable amount of wadded-up packing papers. This will ensure extra cushioning and protection for the lamp
• Spread out several sheets of packing paper so that your packing paper is extended longer and wider than the lamp. Place lamp in the centre of your packing papers
• Roll packing paper around your lamp. Truck in the end of the paper at base of lamp. Use sealing tape, if necessary, to prevent end from coming apart
• Seal the seams where packing paper overlaps around your bundle with your tape
• Fold up other end (at the top of lamp) of packing paper and seal with tape, Place bundle in previously lined carton

If you have several tall table lamps, place them each in the carton so that the base of one lamp is next to the top of the next lamp. Alternative them, that will make them fit better in the carton.
When all lamps are packed in the carton, fill out the carton with plenty of wadded-up packing paper. Be generous. Mark "FRAGILE" and "LAMPS" in large, clear letters on all sides of the carton.

Lamp Shades

Lamp shades, where possible, should be nested so that you can get two or three in a box. Use CLEAN packing paper (do not use newspaper) as protective lining between each shade.

Do not pack anything with lamp shades. You can also hang them in a big cupboard or in sideboard.

Be sure and mark on all sides of the carton in large, bold letters "FRAGILE" "LAMP SHADES" with your magic marker.

Packing Pictures

Small pictures can be wrapped and stood up in normal packing boxes with other goods. Because the cartons are strong you can even pack pictures diagonally.
Extremely large pictures, such as the type commonly found hanging over a sofa or mantle should be packed by your mover .Many pictures, however, that are just a little too large to fit in regular cartons can be packed in a self-constructed carton.

Select a carton that is larger than your picture when open at both ends Lay your picture, face down, on several sheets of packing paper which have been spread out so as to be almost twice as wide as your picture Open the bottom of the carton, and then flatten the carton. Seal one of the open sides with your tape Wrap the picture in the same manner as you might a gift box. Bring one side of the packing paper around the picture so that it will cover most of the back of the picture. Then bring the second side of the packing paper around to cover the back of the picture. Seal with tape. Fold up both ends of the packing paper and bring over the back of the picture. Seal with tape. Turn picture over and seal the areas where the packing paper overlaps Slide picture into unsealed side of your carton and seal this end with your tape

 

Miscellaneous Packing Tips

Hat and shoe Boxes: Small boxes of this type should be consolidated and packed into large boxes. Fill in small spaces with wadded packing paper. Toys: Do not have to be wrapped in packing paper. Place them in large cartons and seal them up. Loose Shoes: Same as toys. Books and Records: Stand or end. Use small cartons.