Packing Help in Maryland · D.C. · Virginia · West Virginia
WE PACK IT. WE BRING IT ALL.
Professional packing with pro-grade materials we bring to your door.Dish packs, wardrobe boxes, and pro packing paper. The kind you can't buy at the hardware store. No supply runs for you.
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Service
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What We Pack
Pro-grade materials, professional hands. No supply run, no trial and error.
Moving-Day Ready
Packed and Ready
Need the whole house packed and boxed before the truck pulls up? We handle every room, every box, every label.
- Kitchen, bedrooms, closets, garage, and every room between
- Dish packs with 4-layer walls you can stand on
- Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes, no folding required
- Mirrors, art, and TVs wrapped and cushioned
- Every box labeled by room for painless unpacking
- All materials brought to you, included in the quote
Renovation & Staging Prep
Pack and Set Aside
Renovating a room or clearing space for staging? We pack it up and tuck it in the garage, basement, or another room until you're ready.
- Pack only the rooms or items being moved or stored
- Stage packed boxes in the garage, basement, or a spare room
- Inventory list so nothing gets lost in the shuffle
- Fragile and high-value items wrapped with extra care
- Reusable bins available for short-term storage
- Return unpacking service when the work is finished
Packing Service Customer Stories
Unscripted stories from folks we moved across Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia.
Clara S.
Gaithersburg, MD
Shirley
Washington, D.C.
Ainsley W.
Arlington, VA
Branka M.
Rockville, MD
Packing Service Rates
Starting from. Off-peak weekdays.
from
$100/hr
2 Movers + Truck
from
$140/hr
3 Movers + Truck
from
$180/hr
4 Movers + Truck
1st Month Free*
*ask if you qualify
from
$49/mo
Storage
Weekends, end-of-month, summer, and holidays run higher. Real quote always wins.
How It Works
We ask the right questions upfront so the estimate actually reflects your move.
Services
We start with what you need. Full-home pack, just the fragile stuff, or pack and set aside for renovation?
Place
Then we learn about the property. House or apartment, number of bedrooms, how many stories, finished basement, garage, attic.
Access
Next we cover the logistics. How many rooms are we packing? Any stairs, tight hallways, or unusual spaces to plan around?
Inventory
Finally we walk through what's being packed. Fragile and high-value items get called out so we bring the right boxes and the right care.
You get a detailed estimate
Once we have the full picture, we put together a clear, itemized estimate. You can be confident we've covered everything, because we asked about everything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
Same seasonal pricing rules. Higher end during summer, end-of-month, Fridays, Saturdays, and when the job requires premium care.
Typical price ranges:
- Small jobs (less than a full apartment, single room, etc.): $500 to $800
- One-bedroom apartments: $800 to $1,300
- Two-bedroom homes: $1,300 to $2,000
- Three-bedroom homes and larger: $2,000 to $4,000
We prefer to bring our own supplies: commercial-grade quality that's built to hold up. Plus, if you've ever tried buying 30+ boxes yourself, you know they're heavy and take up a lot of space. Leave that part to us.
We'll pack whatever you need: a single item, a whole home, just the kitchen, or just a specific collection. Your call.
With a two-packer crew, about 4 to 6 hours. A single packer working alone would take 8 to 10 hours. We prefer to keep jobs under 8 hours for optimal efficiency, which is why we usually send two. And since there's often some heavy lifting involved, two packers is usually the better call anyway.
Yes. We offer unpacking and box disposal. We'll place items on countertops and tables, though we don't put things into cabinets or drawers.
Related Services
Pair this with another service and save a trip. One crew, one quote.
Moving
Local and out of the state moves across Maryland, Washington D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia. Licensed, insured, and upfront on price.
Loading Help
Professional loading for rental trucks, PODs, and storage units. Weight-balanced, packed tight, and ready to roll.
Storage
Door-to-door storage for local and out of the state moves. We pick up, store safely, and deliver when you are ready.
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Read playbookGET YOUR PACKING QUOTE
Ready to hand off the boxes? Tell us what needs packing and we'll bring everything.
Or reach out directly
Long distance? We move anywhere in the US.
Truck, Pod, or furniture handling. We do it all and then some.
SERVING MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA & WASHINGTON D.C.
Proudly packing homes across the DMV area. Pro materials, careful hands.
Maryland
Baltimore, Annapolis, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville & more
Virginia
Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, McLean & more
Washington D.C.
All neighborhoods throughout the District
West Virginia
Martinsburg, Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown & more
What our customers say
“I had an excellent experience with Blue Crab Moving. The team was punctual very professional, and handled all of my belongings with great care. They worked efficiently, communicated clearly throughout the process, and made my move stress-free. The pricing was fair with no surprises, and everything arrived safely and in perfect condition. I highly recommend Blue Crab Moving to anyone looking for reliable and trustworthy movers.”
“Great company , highly professional , helpful and friendly . I definitely recommend them and I would use them again.”
“I cannot recommend the Blue Crab team more highly. They are meticulous, creative and very focused on customer service. I had a partial-house, 3,000 pound move that included unloading half of the furniture to a condominium and half to storage unit, boht of which were 800 miles from pick-up. The Blue Crab team worked with me on the delivery date, and listened to and addressed my worries about certain fragile pieces of furniture. They also had continuity of the three-person team, making sure one person was at both ends of the move. Furniture was well labeled and wrapped, and the team was skilled at dis- and re-assembly. It was such a pleasant experience that I almost forgot I was in the middle of move! I cannot recommend them more highly (I have moved cross country 2x with national moving companies and had countless other smaller moves over 40 years and Blue Crab is the best team I have ever had).”