Get The Best Packing Supplies for Your Move
We know a move goes smoother when you show up with the right supplies the first time, instead of making three trips to the store mid-pack. At our Abbotsford facility, we keep a full range of moving boxes and packing materials in stock, and our storage specialists are on hand to help you figure out exactly what you need before you buy.
What Moving Supplies Do You Need?
If you are packing a home or apartment, here is a short list to work from before you start:
- Boxes in a few sizes, so heavy items go in small boxes and light, bulky items go in large ones
- Wardrobe boxes for anything currently on a hanger
- Tape and a tape gun for a fast, secure seal on every box
- Bubble wrap or stretch film for anything fragile or oddly shaped
- Ink-free newsprint for dishes, glassware, and small breakables
- Mattress and furniture covers to keep upholstery and bedding clean in transit
- A permanent marker so every box is labelled by room before it goes on the truck
We carry all of this at our Abbotsford location, and we can talk through quantities with you based on the size of your home so you are not guessing at the counter.
Moving Boxes
We stock moving boxes in a range of sizes, including 1.5, 2, 4, and 5 cubic foot options, plus wardrobe boxes:
- Small boxes
Best for heavy, dense items such as books, video game consoles, and household cleaning supplies. Packing heavy items in small boxes keeps each box light enough to carry safely. - Medium boxes
These suit larger but still manageable items like photo albums, small kitchen appliances, table lamps, and dishes. - Large boxes
Built for bulky, lightweight items such as towels, pillows, and bedding, where you need the extra space more than extra strength. - Wardrobe boxes
These let you move clothing straight off the closet rod, on hangers, so suits, shirts, blouses, coats, and jackets arrive at your new place ready to hang back up.
Packing Supplies
Boxes protect what is inside them only as well as the materials you pack around them. Our packing supplies include:
- Sofa and chair covers
- Mattress covers
- Stretch film
- Bubble wrap
- Ink-free newsprint
- Packaging tape and tape guns
Wrap fragile items individually in bubble wrap or newsprint before they go into the box, then fill any remaining gaps so nothing shifts in transit. Stretch film works well for keeping drawers shut on dressers and for bundling loose items like lamp cords or curtain rods to the furniture they belong with. Furniture covers matter most for anything going into a truck or storage unit for more than a day or two, since they keep dust and moisture off upholstery and finished wood.
Moving Services
We are not a moving company ourselves, but we know the Abbotsford moving scene well, and we are happy to recommend a mover who fits your move, whether that is a small apartment or a full house. Ask our team when you come in for supplies, and we will point you in the right direction.
Once your supplies are packed and you are ready to bring items to your unit, we provide handcarts and dollies free of charge so you are not lifting boxes by hand across the lot.