Founded in 1890, Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage the parent company of Portabox has successfully weathered many history-changing events including the Great Seattle Fire, WWI, the Spanish Flu of 1918, the Great Depression, WWII, the 2008 recession, and 9/11 among many other public crises. We are taking the current COVID-19 threat very seriously and will promptly adhere to any and all directives from local, state and federal government officials. Hansen Bros. and Portabox have been categorized as an essential industry business (moving & relocation) within the current mandate established by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.

As essential services, we will maintain normal operations until such time as either company management determines we must close our offices or we are directed to do so by a governmental authority. We are taking extensive precautionary measures including the adoption of all CDC guidelines and the establishment of our own policies intended to minimize health risks for all customers, employees, contractors, vendors, and community stakeholders. We are proud to be able to support the needs of our customers during this crucial time but are prepared to quickly change course as required.

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The COVID-19 crisis is fluid and there are many uncertainties and factors outside of our control that may, with little or no advance notice, impact our delivery of moving & storage services. Please be aware the current crisis could potentially result in small inconveniences such as a delayed project start time or significant inconveniences such as the complete rescheduling of services.

Although there are many unknowns to be navigated, you can be certain that Hansen Bros. and Portabox will be timely and transparent in our communications regarding servicing your moving & storage needs, and our professional relocation consultants will work diligently to offer creative solutions in the event your project is impacted by the current health crisis.

Steps We're Taking:

  • Company-wide Implementation of all precautionary measures recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
  • Office staff and crews are being monitored daily for symptoms and/or known exposure by management and asked to go home, contact their healthcare provider, and self-quarantine as directed. Staff that experience symptoms and/or aware of exposure when not at work have been directed to stay home and notify their supervisor.
  • Office staff and crews are receiving daily briefings on precautionary measures and have been directed to follow them on and off the job.
  • Office staff and crews are being instructed to maintain appropriate “social distance” of 6 feet minimum between one another, customers, and all other people.
  • Office staff and crews are being provided with appropriate hand sanitizer and surface disinfecting supplies. They have been directed to disinfect truck cabs and moving equipment between each move to the best of their ability. These supplies will continue to be replenished as we are able, based on availability from retailers.
  • We are limiting visitation to our branch offices. If you wish to purchase moving boxes or supplies, please simply call in your order and we will happily deliver to your vehicle outside.

We are all in this together.  The team at Hansen Bros. and Portabox is proud to continue offering our services in accordance with the necessary precautions outlined above. We are here to make the process of storing belongings seamless & safe for you.

How to wrap your furniture for transport

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Relocation is certainly exciting because you will be starting a new chapter of your life. However, before you start enjoying the comfort of your home, you need to go through the moving process. One of the major tasks you need to complete is packing. Of course, you should pay special attention to your furniture because there are many bulky and valuable items. In order to help you complete this task properly, we will provide you with some useful tips on how to wrap your furniture for transport.

Make a plan on how to wrap your furniture in advance

What you should do first is go around your home and check all of your furniture items. Some of them can be disassembled while others cannot. Take this into consideration and find a suitable solution for each item. Once you know this, it will be easier for you to determine how many and which packing supplies to get.

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Before you start wrapping and packing your furniture, it is advisable that you make a detailed plan

Also, you should also take photos of all of those items before you start disassembling and packing them. This is going to be more than helpful once you start unpacking and reassembling them. Of course, you can always put some of your items in Renton self storage. They will be safe, and you will get to pick them up whenever it suits you.

Before you start wrapping and packing, you should disassemble your furniture

By doing this, your furniture is going to occupy much less space. Basically, you will get to put in a moving truck all of your belongings. On the other hand, if you decide to store some of your furniture items, you will use the space in a much better way. Seattle mini storage is always at your disposal. There will be no need to bring everything with you when you know that there is a safe place for your items. So, prepare your items properly, and you will not have a hard time reassembling them once they reach your new home. You can even ask some of your friends or relatives to help you if this is not really your cup of tea.

Be careful when choosing packing supplies

This is a highly important thing, and you should do it properly. In a majority of cases, the safety of your belongings depends largely on the quality of the packing supplies. First of all, when choosing moving boxes, make sure that they are not damaged. In addition to this, the packing paper and bubble pack should also be in great condition. The bubble pack is not going to protect your belongings if it has been used and there are no bubbles left.

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The quality of packing supplies plays a great role – if you choose the right supplies, your furniture will remain safe

So, when you are choosing packing materials, be careful and, if necessary, dedicate some more time to this part. Even though you may be tempted to use the first items you come across, make sure they are of good quality first. You will thank yourself later when you start unpacking the boxes, and you see that your items are undamaged.

Use some of the items you already have for wrapping

When you start wrapping your furniture items, feel free to use the items you have. For example, for more sensitive items, you can use blankets. For less sensitive ones, you can use sheets and linen. Of course, you should not use items that are for your personal use. Grab those that are in your basement or attic, and that is for outdoor use. Just make sure you properly wrap each item. As a matter of fact, if you have a great number of large items, you are probably going to need more than one blanket per item. Make sure you use them also when you plan to store your belongings. Rent some of the portable storage units nearby, and it will be possible to store each item once it is wrapped and packed.

You should also use cardboard and plastic wrap

Once you pack a certain item, use plastic wrap and wind it around that item. Feel free to do this with both large and small furniture pieces. This is going to prevent the blankets from shifting during your move. Everything will remain in its place, and you will have nothing to worry about. In addition to this, you should also use pieces of cardboard. When large items are in question, it is preferable that you add cardboard to their corners.

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Do not worry about how to wrap your furniture – use cardboard, and your items are going to be even more protected

Also, if those items are heavy as well, feel free to add cardboard pieces to the bottom. Of course, you can use this method when both wooden and glass items are in question. Even if you decide to store some of those items, you will know that they will remain safe. Contact PortaBox Storage, and you are going to find storage solutions that suit you best.

Your relocation is going to run smoothly if you plan everything carefully, and then you complete the tasks according to a certain order. We have provided you with some useful tips on how to wrap your furniture for transport. Yes, completing this task requires more time in comparison to completing some other tasks, but it is surely worth it. Your belongings are going to remain intact and you will not be in a situation to replace certain items. So, start making plans and get packing supplies on time. This is going to make everything much simpler and easier and you may even enjoy packing and wrapping.

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