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Moving Boxes & Packing Supplies in Houston, TX

Packing yourself? Start with the same materials professional movers use. Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage supplies moving boxes in every size, dish packs, wardrobe boxes, mirror cartons, packing paper, bubble wrap, tape, and mattress bags, available for pickup at our Houston warehouse or delivered to your door.

Not sure how much you need? Tell us the size of your home and we will put together a supply kit, so you are not making three trips to the store halfway through packing.

Professional Moving Supplies From a Houston Moving Company

Most packing damage comes from the wrong box. Grocery store boxes are too weak to stack, too dirty for linens, and the wrong shape for plates and glasses. Thin tape lets go in the Houston heat. Newspaper leaves ink on everything it touches.

We sell the same cartons and materials our own packers use every day: sturdy corrugated boxes sized to stack evenly on a truck, dish packs built for kitchenware, wardrobe boxes with hanging bars, and clean packing paper that will not mark your belongings.

Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage has packed and moved Houston homes since 1969. When you buy supplies from us, you also get advice from people who know how many boxes a three-bedroom kitchen really takes.

Trusted Moving Supplies Since 1969

Houston customers who pack themselves come to us for the right supplies and honest advice, and many hire us for the move once the boxes are ready.

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Why Buy Moving Supplies From Us

Good supplies make packing faster, safer, and easier to load. The right box in the right size saves time on both ends of the move.

Movers' Own Materials

The same cartons and packing materials our professional packers use on local and long-distance moves.

Every Box Size

Small, medium, large, and extra-large boxes, plus dish packs, wardrobe boxes, mirror cartons, and mattress bags.

Expert Advice

Over 55 years of packing Houston homes. Ask us how much you need and how to pack the tricky items.

Pickup or Delivery

Pick up supplies at our Northwest Houston warehouse or have them delivered to your home.

Kits Sized to Your Home

Pre-planned supply kits for apartments and homes, so you get the right mix of boxes and materials in one order.

Help When You Need It

Running out of time? Our crews can take over the kitchen, fragile items, or the whole house with packing services.

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Our Packing Supplies in Houston

Everything you need to pack a home or office, in the sizes and quantities professional movers use.

Moving Boxes

Small boxes for books and heavy items, medium and large boxes for everyday contents, and extra-large boxes for bedding and light, bulky items.

Specialty Cartons

Dish packs for kitchenware, wardrobe boxes with hanging bars, telescoping mirror and picture cartons, and TV boxes.

Wrapping & Cushioning

Clean packing paper, bubble wrap, foam sheets, glass dividers, and stretch wrap for furniture.

Tape, Labels & Bags

Heavy-duty packing tape and dispensers, labels and markers, and mattress and furniture bags to keep things clean.

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How Much Do Moving Supplies Cost in Houston?

Moving supplies are sold by the item or as kits sized for your home. Buying a kit is usually the simplest way to get the right mix without overbuying. The prices below are typical Houston-area industry ranges for planning purposes. They are not a JT Melia price list. Ask us for current prices and kit contents.

Item or kit	Typical use	Typical price
Small / medium / large box	Books, everyday items, linens	$2 to $5 each
Dish pack	Plates, bowls, glassware	$8 to $12 each
Wardrobe box	Hanging clothes	$15 to $25 each
Packing paper (bundle)	Wrapping dishes and fragile items	$20 to $30
1 bedroom supply kit	Boxes, paper, tape for a small apartment	$75 to $150
3 bedroom supply kit	Boxes, specialty cartons, paper, tape	$250 to $400

How much will I need?

As a rough guide, a one-bedroom apartment uses about 20 to 30 boxes and a three-bedroom home 60 to 90. Kitchens, books, and closets drive the count up. It is better to have a few extra small boxes than to overfill large ones.

How to order

Call us with the size of your home and your move date, and we will recommend a kit or a custom list. Pick it up at our warehouse or schedule delivery.

Would rather not pack at all? Our packing services include all materials. Call 713-683-8585 or request a free estimate.

How to Get Your Packing Supplies

Tell Us What You Are Packing

Let us know the size of your home or office, any special items such as art, TVs, or a large kitchen, and your move date.

We recommend a kit or build a list for you.

Pick Up or Delivery

Collect your supplies at our Northwest Houston warehouse at 2527 Fairway Park Drive, or schedule delivery to your door.

Start packing two to three weeks before the move for a typical home.

Pack, Then Move

Pack room by room, label every box with the room and contents, and keep heavy items in small boxes.

When you are ready, our crews can load and move everything, or we can finish the packing for you.

Packing Supply Pickup & Delivery

Pick up supplies at our Northwest Houston warehouse or have them delivered anywhere in the Houston metro.

Near Our Warehouse

Customers in Northwest Houston can usually pick up the same day at our Fairway Park Drive location.

Inner Loop Houston

Apartments and townhomes where a delivery saves carrying flat boxes home in a small car.

West Houston & Katy

Larger homes that need full supply kits, delivered ahead of a weekend of packing.

● Katy
● Memorial City
● Westchase
● Cypress

North Houston

Families in The Woodlands, Klein, and Conroe packing for a move across town or out of state.

Southwest & South

Sugar Land, Pearland, and Friendswood homes ordering kits for a DIY move or a partial pack.

Choosing the Right Box Sizes

The most common packing mistake is using boxes that are too big. A large box full of books can weigh more than anyone should lift and will burst at the bottom.

Use small boxes for books, canned goods, tools, and anything heavy. Medium boxes suit most kitchen items, toys, and electronics. Large boxes are for lighter, bulkier things such as pillows, towels, and lampshades, and extra-large boxes for bedding and comforters.

Keep boxes full but not bulging. Empty space lets contents shift and lets the box collapse when another is stacked on top, while an overstuffed box will not close flat and will not stack.

Uniform box sizes also load faster and more safely, because the crew can build stable tiers on the truck.

Packing Dishes, Glasses & Fragile Items

Kitchens break more things than any other room, and almost always for the same reason: the wrong box and not enough paper.

Dish packs are double-walled and built for kitchenware. Wrap plates individually and stand them on edge like records, where they are much stronger than lying flat. Use cell dividers for glasses and stemware, and fill every gap with crumpled paper so nothing moves when you shake the box.

Mark fragile boxes clearly and keep them light. For televisions, mirrors, and artwork, use purpose-made cartons, and for anything truly valuable or irreplaceable, ask about custom crating.

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Supplies for Storage & Long-Distance Moves

Boxes that go into storage or travel long distance need to be stronger, because they are stacked higher, handled more, and sit for longer.

For those moves, use new double-wall cartons rather than reused boxes, seal every seam, and wrap furniture in stretch wrap and pads to keep out dust and humidity.

Extra protection is worth it when:

* Boxes are going into storage for more than a few weeks.
* The move is long distance or out of state.
* Mattresses and upholstered furniture need to stay clean.
* Electronics are being moved without their original packaging.
* Boxes will be stacked under heavy furniture.

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What Houston DIY Packers Say About Us

For more than five decades Houston families have trusted us with their moves, whether they packed themselves or let us do it. Good materials and honest advice are where a smooth move starts.

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4.8

Nancy Cochran

1 week 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 Yourself

Packing yourself saves money when you do it right. These guides cover efficient packing, what to leave out, and when to bring in help.

Pack Efficiently

How to pack a home faster, with fewer boxes and less damage.

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What Not to Pack

Items that should not go into moving boxes, and what to carry yourself instead.

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Pack Yourself or Hire Packers?

The real time and cost of packing yourself, and when professional packers are worth it.

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Moving Supplies Questions, Answered

Buying supplies for a move raises a few practical questions.

Here are the ones Houston customers ask most often.

Where can I buy moving boxes in Houston?

You can buy moving boxes and packing supplies from us. Pick them up at our Northwest Houston warehouse on Fairway Park Drive or have them delivered to your home.

Do you deliver packing supplies?

Yes. We can deliver supplies anywhere in the Houston area. Call us with your order and preferred delivery date.

How many boxes do I need?

A one-bedroom apartment typically needs 20 to 30 boxes, a two-bedroom 40 to 60, and a three-bedroom 60 to 90. Large kitchens, libraries, and closets need more.

What is a dish pack?

A dish pack is a heavy double-walled box designed for kitchenware. Plates are wrapped and stood on edge, and glasses go in cell dividers, which protects them far better than an ordinary box.

Do you sell supply kits?

Yes. We put together kits sized for apartments and homes, with the right mix of boxes, specialty cartons, paper, and tape.

Should I use bubble wrap or packing paper?

Packing paper is best for most dishes and household items. Bubble wrap is better for very fragile, irregular, or valuable pieces. Most moves use both.

Can I use free or grocery store boxes?

They work for light items, but they are often weak, mismatched in size, and not clean. For heavy items, kitchenware, and anything going into storage or long distance, new moving boxes are much safer.

How far in advance should I start packing?

For a typical home, start two to three weeks before the move with rooms you use least, and leave the kitchen and essentials until the last few days.

Can you pack for me instead?

Yes. Our packing services include all materials, and we can pack the whole home or just the kitchen and fragile items.

Do you also do the move?

Yes. Johnnie T. Melia Moving & Storage is a licensed Houston moving company (TxDMV No. 0000005457, US DOT No. 436264). Once your boxes are packed, our crews can load, move, and unload everything.

Ready to Get Packing?

Order the boxes, cartons, and materials professional movers use, pick them up at our Houston warehouse or have them delivered, and start packing the right way.

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