Moving boxes and packing materials
Banana boxes collected from the supermarket do not survive a move and come in all sizes. We deliver sturdy, same-size moving boxes and all the packing materials you need.
from2,50 €/pcexact price before work starts
- In business since 2004
- Price agreed before work starts
- Invoices for companies
- Quotes in English on WhatsApp and email
What's included
- Strong double-wall corrugated boxes
- Different sizes for heavy and light items
- Packing tape, packing paper and bubble wrap
- Stretch film for furniture and mattresses
- Delivery in Tallinn and Harju County, elsewhere in Estonia by arrangement
- Advice on how many boxes your home needs
How many boxes do you need
The most common mistake is underestimating the number of boxes. A rule of thumb:
- studio or one-room apartment: about 15 to 25 boxes;
- two-room apartment: about 25 to 40 boxes;
- three-room apartment: about 40 to 60 boxes;
- house: often 60 boxes or more.
Lots of books, dishes or hobby gear push the number up. Even if you think you live minimally, take a few spare boxes. A box left over is better than running to the shop the night before the move. Order the boxes about a week before moving, so you can calmly start with things you do not use every day.
Which box for what
The size of the box should match the weight of its contents:
- small box: books, documents, tins, tools, anything heavy;
- medium box: dishes, kitchenware, shoes, toys;
- large box: duvets, pillows, clothes and other light but bulky things.
A good rule is that one box should not weigh more than 20 kilos. A heavy large box tears at the bottom or is dangerous to carry on stairs. Fill each box to the top, because a half-empty box collapses in a stack, and tape the bottom in a cross.
Other packing materials
Boxes alone are not enough. A move usually also needs:
- packing paper for wrapping dishes and glasses, cleaner than newspaper, which can leave ink on dishes;
- bubble wrap for mirrors, pictures and electronics;
- stretch film to keep drawers closed and protect furniture;
- tape, more than you think, and a marker for labelling.
We work out the amount of material with you based on the size of your home and what you have. If you also leave the packing to us, the crew brings all the materials along. See apartment moving.
Why not supermarket boxes
Free supermarket boxes seem like a good idea, but in a move they often cause more trouble. They come in different sizes and are unstable in a stack, fruit boxes have big holes instead of handles, and they often already smell of damp or food.
Same-size boxes can be loaded tightly into the van, the load does not shift and nothing breaks. It also shortens loading time, which with an hourly rate is a direct saving.
After the move
Strong boxes last several moves. When unpacking, cut the tape carefully and fold the boxes flat. You can keep them in storage, lend them to a friend or use them for seasonal items.
If you no longer need the boxes, take the cardboard to a paper and cardboard container. For larger amounts we can take the packaging away at the end of the move.
Prices
- Moving box, mediumfrom 2,50 €/pc
- Moving box, largefrom 3,20 €/pc
- Bubble wrapfrom 18 €/roll
- Packing paperfrom 12 €/pack
- Packing tapefrom 3 €/roll
- Box delivery in Tallinnfrom 15 €
Prices are indicative and exclude VAT. We confirm the exact price before work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver the boxes to my home?+
Yes, we deliver boxes and materials in Tallinn and Harju County at an agreed time. If you book a move with us, we can bring them a few days before the move.
Do you deliver boxes to Tartu or Pärnu?+
Yes, we also deliver moving boxes and packing materials to other Estonian towns, such as Tartu and Pärnu. Outside Tallinn the delivery is priced by distance and we confirm the price before you order.
Do the boxes come assembled?+
No, they come flat so they take up little space. You assemble them in a few moves and tape the bottom.
Are the boxes suitable for storage?+
Yes, sturdy same-size boxes stack well. For long-term storage keep them somewhere dry, because cardboard does not like moisture.
How do I pack dishes so they do not break?+
Wrap each item separately in paper, put a layer of crumpled paper at the bottom of the box, stand plates on their edge and fill the gaps. The box should be full enough that nothing moves. Mark it as fragile.