How to Pack
Whether you’re moving local or long-distance, how you pack is important.
Packing Tips for Your Move
Use uniform-sized boxes with lids and don’t over-stuff or under-pack your boxes.
The more uniform and stable your boxes are, the better they’ll travel.
We recommend using wardrobe boxes for your clothing.
We’ll be happy to bring the boxes with us on the day of your move. (One wardrobe box holds up to 2 feet of closet space.)
All furniture must be emptied prior to moving.
This includes desks, dressers, hutches, filing cabinets and anything else with drawers. Sometimes we need to tip, stand, and flip the furniture in order to maneuver it through tight spaces.
Tape your boxes well
(don’t rely on the flaps to hold).
Do not include valuable documents, jewelry, or any item(s) of extraordinary or special value in the load.
For everyone’s protection, we ask that you move these items on your own as we cannot take responsibility for them.
If you plan to move antiques or items of rare and/or unusual value, be sure to notify us in advance of your move date.
We are always very careful with your goods, but we want to make sure you’re as protected as possible. You may also wish to check with your homeowner’s insurance since you might already have coverage.
Label and color-code your boxes and furniture.
Our crew needs to know where you want your items placed at your new location — and you’ll probably want to know what’s in each box once you’ve moved.
To help us move you as quickly as possible, we recommend placing colored stickers (one color for each room) on each item you’re moving and on the walls of the room (or area) to which that item is going. This will also help you know what is inside the boxes after we leave.
Unpacked fragile items are happiest in the back of your vehicle.
We strongly encourage you to transport unpacked items such as mirrors, picture frames, lampshades, and electronics on your own. We will be happy to help load and unload these items for you.
Non-Allowables:
By law, we cannot carry hazardous materials, combustible items, explosives, perishable food, pets, and plants. Please click here for the full Non-Allowables list.
Pack a survival box.
You’ll need a few items to make your first few days in your new place as comfortable as possible. Some suggested “survival gear” are:
Prescription medications
Checkbook
Spare keys
Phone charger
Linen for beds
Areas we serve in Central and Southern Maine
Central Maine
Auburn
Lewiston
Lisbon
Lisbon Falls
Turner
Greene
Brunswick
Topsham
Winthrop
Hallowell
Augusta
Southern Maine
Mechanic Falls
Minot
Oxford
New Gloucester
Hebron
Raymond
South Paris
Norway
Paris
Sabattus
North Windham
Bridgton
Buckfield
Cumberland
Freeport
West Paris
Yarmouth
Denmark
Leeds
Monmouth
Hartford
South Windham
Steep Falls
Livermore
Hiram
Falmouth
Falmouth Foreside
Lovell
Wayne
Gorham
Westbrook
Canton
Scarborough
Other Major Cities We Serve
Portland & South Portland
Are You MOVING to MAINE?
We also specialize in long-distance moving services. If you are moving to Maine and need a dependable moving company near you, Vacationland Moving would love to provide you with our 5-star service!