PACKING GUIDE

The process of relocating can be a stressful one with major changes in your life and that of your families. Therefore, we have a listed a number of things for you to consider when planning your move.

Basic Guidelines:

1. Label each box with your name and job reference number.
2. Use sturdy boxes, preferably those provided by your mover.
3. When packing breakables, leave a 2-4 inch layer of crumpled paper at the bottom, sides and top of the box.
4. When packing a box, place heavier items on the bottom, less heavy and lightest on top.

China and Classware:

1. Use china boxes, and unprinted newspaper.
2. Plates and saucers: Wrap each piece separately in unprinted newspaper. Place them in the box standing on edge in the box.
3. Bowls: wrap individually, stack 4-2 together, wrap all again and place then standing on edge in the box.
4. Cups and Glassware: Wrap cup handles in paper, then wrap entire cup. Place them in box with all handles pointing in the same direction. Wrap everyday glasses individually.
5. Stemware: Use white packing paper. Use china or liquor box with dividers. Wrap each glass individually, stand on rim in box.

Other Items:

1. Books: pack books standing on bottom edge in book boxes.
2. Clothing: Wardrobe boxes can be used for handling clothing. Other clothing, blankets and linens can be folded and packed in linen boxes. We recommend emptying all dressers and chests as the added weight can make them difficult to move susceptible to damage.
3. Pots and Pans: Use china boxes; stack them together with a few pieces of paper in between them. Fill all empty spaces with newspaper.
4. Lamps and Lampshades: Remove shades and bulbs. Wrap lamps in layers of paper and place in box on base. Wrap lampshades lightly in paper, nest one inside the other, and pack in separate box.
5. Electronic Equipment: Wrap theses items heavily in bubble wrap and place in box (ideally in the original boxes). Place bubble wrap at bottom and sides to prevent movement.
6. Paintings, Mirrors, and Glass: Use picture boxes and bubble wrap. Valuable pieces may need to be professionally crated by us.

Helping you estimate how many boxes you need!

Move Size / Approx. No. of Boxes

Studio ------------------------10 - 20
1 Bedroom Apartment --------20 - 35
2 Bedroom Apartment --------25 - 40
2 Bedroom House -------------25 - 50
3 Bedroom House -------------45 - 65
4 Bedroom House -------------65 - 85
Larger ------------------------90 +

Nobel Van Lines offers a free box delivey to your door step
(with a minimum order of $75.00)

Welcome to Moving Tips!

Hello this is a blog made to help people there are planning to move!

this is our first tip!

1. Ask a lot of questions

When choosing a moving company, the details are extremely important. The very first and most important question you should ask is: Are you licensed? If the company is licensed in Florida State , they will be able to provide you with a Florida MR license number (Nobel Van Lines's is MR-476). Their license number, as well as their address, should be listed in their advertisement. Write it down. Also, call the DOT to confirm the license number is legitimate. The DOT will be able to tell you whether the company's required insurance coverage is in effect.