If you've already begun calculating the moving supplies that you
will need for your relocation, your head may be spinning. To
simplify the process, we have created a complete list of the basic
moving materials necessary to safely pack and transport your
belongings to your new home.
List of basic moving supplies
Based on a four bedroom home that has been lived in for five or
more years, here is a list of moving supplies that you will need
for relocation:
- Extra large moving boxes - 6
- Large moving boxes - 8
- Medium moving boxes - 15
- Specialty boxes - 2
- Wardrobe boxes - 4
- Packing tape - 2
- Tape dispenser - 1
- Marker - 1
- Rope or twine - 1
- Labels - 1 set of 140
- Bubble wrap or butcher paper - 1
The above supplies are ideal to pack and transport the average
four-bedroom home in Australia. For a home of this size, it's
recommended to book a 4.5 metre moving truck either for self moving
or through a professional moving service.
How to save money on moving materials
Depending on the type of furniture you have, you may also need
furniture pads, moving blankets, shrink wrap, and furniture edge
protectors to prevent scratching or breakage during a move. Though,
how many of these furniture supplies are absolute necessities
during relocation?
Here are some cheap alternatives to furniture moving
supplies:
- Instead of using moving blankets, switch out with your
own blankets or comforters to protect furniture. Since moving
blankets are only used during a move, they are often a waste of
money if you will not be moving again in the near
future.
- Use newspaper to protect shelves and cabinets instead of
furniture edge protectors. Newspaper or butcher paper can be held
in place with packing tape and will provide the similar
protection.
- Instead of furniture pads, use old carpeting or
rugs.
- Some pieces of furniture may not need special protection.
Take care not to scratch or scuff furniture when loading it into
the moving truck.
- If you have enough people helping with your move or if
you've hired a professional moving service, then it reduces the
need to rent or buy trolleys to move furniture around.
Top moving tip
If you're unsure of how many boxes you will need to move your
belongings, use a moving box calculator online. A moving box
calculator will be able to tell you how many boxes are needed based
on the room size and square footage of your home.