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Packing Services

Packing is the part of a move most people underestimate. A three-bedroom home can take a family a week of evenings, and the boxes packed at midnight are the ones that arrive broken. Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage sends trained packers to wrap, box, and label your home, usually in a single day.

Choose full packing for the whole house, partial packing for the kitchen and fragile items, or unpacking at the new home. Our packers use professional-grade materials and the same methods our crews use on long-distance moves.

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Most moving damage starts inside the box. Plates packed flat instead of on edge, glasses without dividers, a lamp rattling in a carton with nothing around it. By the time the box is opened at the new house, it is too late.

Our packers wrap every fragile item individually, use dish packs and cell kits for kitchenware, wardrobe boxes for closets, and purpose-made cartons for mirrors, art, and televisions. Every box is filled so nothing shifts, sealed, and labeled with the room it belongs in.

Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage has packed and moved Houston homes since 1969. Our packers are trained full-time employees, so the same standards apply whether we are packing a studio or a five-bedroom house.

Trusted Packers By Many

Customers tell us the best part of their move was opening boxes and finding everything intact. That comes from trained packers and the right materials.

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Why Choose Our Packing Services

Good packing saves money twice: fewer broken items, and a faster moving day because every box is the right size and ready to stack.

Over 55 Years of Packing Experience

We have packed homes since 1969, from everyday kitchens to heirloom china and fine art.

Licensed & Insured

TxDMV No. 0000005457 and US DOT No. 436264. Items packed by our crew are packed by a licensed, insured moving company.

Trained, Full-Time Packers

Our packers are employees trained in how to wrap, cushion, and box every type of household item, not temporary help.

Done in a Day

Most homes are packed in a single day, usually the day before the move, so your house stays livable until the last minute.

Room-by-Room Labeling

Every box is labeled by room and contents, so the moving crew puts it in the right place and you can find what you need first.

Professional Materials

Double-wall cartons, dish packs, glass dividers, wardrobe boxes, mirror cartons, and packing paper, not grocery store boxes and newspaper.

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Our Packing Services

Choose as much help as you need. Every option uses the same trained packers and professional materials.

Full Packing

We pack the entire home, from the kitchen and closets to the garage, usually the day before your move.

Partial & Fragile-Only Packing

We pack the kitchen, glassware, art, and fragile items while you pack books, clothes, and the rest yourself.

Unpacking & Setup

At the new home, we unpack boxes, put items on counters and shelves in the right rooms, and haul the empty boxes and paper away.

Specialty Item Packing

Televisions, artwork, mirrors, chandeliers, and antiques packed in purpose-made cartons, or custom crated when a box is not enough.

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How Much Do Packing Services Cost?

Packing is priced by the time it takes and the materials used. Kitchens, closets, and fragile collections take the most time, so two homes of the same size can cost very differently to pack. The ranges below are typical local industry estimates for packing labor and materials. They are not a JT Melia quote. Moving is priced separately.

Home size	Full packing (labor + materials)	Kitchen & fragile only
1 bedroom apartment	$300 to $600	$200 to $350
2 bedroom home	$500 to $900	$250 to $450
3 bedroom home	$800 to $1,500	$350 to $600
4 bedroom home	$1,200 to $2,200	$450 to $800
5+ bedroom or estate	Custom quote	Custom quote

What affects your price

The amount of kitchenware, glassware, books, and closet contents, collections of fragile or high-value items, artwork and televisions that need special cartons, and whether you want unpacking at the new home.

How to get an accurate quote

Walk us through the home in person or by video, opening cabinets and closets. We will estimate the packing time and the materials and add them to your written moving estimate.

Packing yourself? Pick up boxes, tape, and wrap from our packing supplies. Call 713-683-8585 or request a free estimate.

Our Packing Process

Walk-Through & Estimate

We look at the home in person or by video, including cabinets, closets, and the garage, and note anything fragile, valuable, or oversized.

You get a written estimate for packing time and materials along with the move.

Packing Day

The packers arrive with all materials, usually the day before the move. They start with the rooms you need least and leave essentials until last.

Each box is wrapped, filled, sealed, and labeled by room and contents.

Moving & Unpacking

On moving day the crew loads the packed boxes and delivers them to the right rooms.

If you chose unpacking, we unpack, place items on shelves and counters, and take the boxes and paper away.

Packing Service Areas

Our packers work across the metro, from the northern suburbs to the Inner Loop and Fort Bend.

Popular areas include The Woodlands, Klein, Porter, Atascocita, West University Place and Bellaire. See all service areas.

Kitchen, China & Fragile Items

The kitchen takes longer to pack than any other room and accounts for most broken items in a move.

Our packers wrap plates individually and stand them on edge in dish packs, where they are far stronger than lying flat. Glasses and stemware go into cartons with cell dividers. Small appliances are boxed with padding on every side, and pantry items are sealed so nothing leaks.

Fine china, crystal, collectibles, and heirlooms get extra layers and smaller boxes so they are never under heavy cartons. Lamps are packed with shades separate, and anything with glass is marked fragile and loaded last.

If you would rather do most of the packing yourself, our fragile-only service covers exactly these items.

Televisions, Art & Mirrors

Flat-screen televisions, framed art, and mirrors are some of the most commonly damaged items in a move, usually because they were wrapped in a blanket and leaned against something.

We pack televisions in purpose-built cartons with foam corners, and framed art and mirrors in telescoping mirror cartons that fit snugly around the piece. Glass tabletops and large mirrors stand on edge on the truck, never flat.

For marble, stone, sculptures, chandeliers, and pieces too valuable or unusual for a carton, we build custom wooden crates. Our guide to moving televisions and electronics covers what to do before the packers arrive.

Packing for Storage & Long-Distance Moves

Boxes that go into storage or travel across the country are handled more and sit longer, so they are packed to a higher standard.

We use double-wall cartons, fill every void so contents cannot settle, and seal boxes against dust and humidity. Each carton is listed on the inventory that travels with the shipment or goes into storage with it.

Extra-careful packing is worth it when:

* Your belongings are going into storage for more than a few weeks.
* The move is long distance and the shipment will be on the road for days.
* Items are being shipped separately or by freight.
* You are moving antiques, collections, or family heirlooms.
* Boxes will be stacked in a vault or trailer under heavy furniture.

Learn more about our storage and long-distance moving.

What Packing Customers Say About Us

For more than five decades, families have trusted us to pack and move their homes. The goal is always the same: every box arrives intact, labeled, and in the right room.

Excellent

4.8

Nancy Cochran

2 weeks ago

Perfect - Isaac and crew were awesome. Very courteous not just to me but to each other. Quite impressive. Obviously they have worked together a very long time. Experts! Highly recommend!

Mia S Wagstaff

1 month ago

We had a great experience with Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage. The crew was right on time, fast, efficient, and very careful with our belongings and both homes. They were in good spirits the entire time, friendly and respectful, which actually helped reduce our own stress on moving day. Brandon was also very helpful and responsive throughout the process. Highly recommend! Whole crew is awesome and professional.

Sharon Callender

2 months ago

Very professional crew. Went above and beyond. We have used JT Melia for four moves already and we would use them again!

Michelle Shapiro

2 months ago

Everyone was fabulous. Great team!! Highly recommend.

Joseph Scowden

2 months ago

Unbelievable service!! Super kind and professional.

Jared Simpson

4 months ago

Highly recommend. The team did a great job moving all furniture and boxes. Very careful with all items. Very careful not to scuff or scratch walls and floors. Great price.

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Helpful Guides For Packing

Deciding whether to pack yourself or hire packers? These guides cover the trade-offs and the details that prevent damage.

Pack Yourself or Hire Packers?

The real time and cost of packing a home yourself, and when hiring professional packers pays off.

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Why Hire Packers

The advantages of having professional packers prepare your home before a move.

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What Not to Pack

Items that should not go into moving boxes at all, and what to carry with you instead.

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Packing Service Questions, Answered

Professional packing raises a few practical questions about timing, cost, and what you need to do.

Here are answers to the questions customers ask most often.

How much do packing services cost in Houston?

Full packing for a two-bedroom home typically runs about $500 to $900 including materials, and a three-bedroom about $800 to $1,500. Kitchen-and-fragile packing costs less. We include packing in your written moving estimate.

How long does it take to pack a house?

Most homes are packed in one day by a team of packers. Very large homes or homes with large collections may take two days. We usually pack the day before the move.

Do you bring the boxes and packing materials?

Yes. Our packers bring everything: cartons in the right sizes, dish packs, glass dividers, wardrobe boxes, mirror cartons, packing paper, bubble wrap, and tape.

Can you pack only some rooms?

Yes. Partial packing is popular. Many customers have us pack the kitchen, glassware, and fragile items while they pack clothes, books, and the rest themselves.

Do you unpack at the new home?

Yes. Unpacking can be added. We unpack boxes, place items on shelves and counters in the right rooms, and take the empty boxes and paper away.

What should I do before the packers arrive?

Set aside anything you want to carry yourself, such as medication, jewelry, documents, chargers, and a few days of clothes. Empty the trash, and tell us about any items that should not be packed.

What will your packers not pack?

Hazardous materials such as paint, propane, gasoline, aerosols, and cleaning chemicals, plus perishable food, plants, and open liquids. We also recommend you keep cash, jewelry, and important papers with you.

Are items you pack covered if they break?

Items packed by our crew are handled by a licensed, insured moving company, which matters if something is damaged. Items you pack yourself are harder to claim on, which is one reason customers choose our packers for fragile rooms.

Can you pack for storage or a long-distance move?

Yes. Boxes going into storage or traveling long distance are packed with double-wall cartons and extra cushioning, and listed on the inventory that goes with them.

Are your packers licensed and insured?

Yes. Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage is licensed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV No. 0000005457) and holds US DOT No. 436264. Our packers are trained full-time employees.

Ready to Hand Off the Packing?

Whether it is the whole house or just the kitchen, our packers will wrap, box, and label everything so it arrives intact and lands in the right room.

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