Packing Materials Checklist for a Safe Home Move

The right materials protect your belongings in transit. Verified movers bring these, but it helps to know what good packing looks like.

Essential materials

• Double-walled corrugated cartons in mixed sizes
• Bubble wrap and foam sheets for fragile items
• Stretch wrap for furniture and mattresses
• Packing paper and corner protectors
• Strong tape and markers for labelling

For special items

• Wooden crates for TVs, mirrors and glass
• Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes
• Cushioned covers for appliances

What to keep with you

Pack documents, jewellery, medicines and chargers in a personal bag you carry yourself — not in the truck.