Your antique furniture arrives without a scratch. Your grandmother’s china makes it to the new house intact. Your electronics work when you plug them in.
That’s what happens when packing gets done right. No guessing if you wrapped that mirror correctly. No wondering if those dishes will shift in the box. No last-minute panic trying to find enough bubble wrap at 9 PM.
You get time back. The average person spends 20-30 hours packing a three-bedroom house. We do it in a fraction of that time because we’ve packed thousands of homes across Long Island. We know which items need double-boxing, which furniture needs corner protection, and how to pack a truck so nothing moves during transport.
Your belongings are covered by our insurance from the moment we start packing. That’s not just peace of mind—it’s actual financial protection if something goes wrong.
All Terrain Moving and Junk Removal Inc. is a family-owned business run by two brothers, Scott and Matt. We’re licensed, insured, and based right here on Long Island—not a national franchise with rotating crews.
We’ve packed everything from small Northport Village apartments to 10,000 square foot waterfront homes. We know the narrow staircases in older Northport properties built in the 1950s. We understand that homes here often contain valuable antiques and family heirlooms that need extra care.
Our team shows up on time, works efficiently, and treats your belongings like they’re our own. We’re not the cheapest option—and that’s intentional. You’re paying for experience, proper materials, and the kind of attention that prevents damage instead of dealing with it after the fact.
First, we assess what you need packed. Some people want full-service packing for the entire house. Others just need help with fragile items, artwork, or that one room they’re dreading. We bring all the materials—boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, furniture blankets.
We start with the items that require the most care. Dishes get wrapped individually and packed vertically (they’re less likely to break that way). Artwork and mirrors get corner protection and custom crating if needed. Electronics get photographed before we disconnect them, so setup at the new place is straightforward.
Furniture gets disassembled if necessary. We wrap it, protect the corners, and label everything so reassembly makes sense. Heavy items like safes or pool tables get handled with the right equipment—not brute force that damages your floors or the item itself.
Everything gets labeled by room and contents. When you’re unpacking, you’ll know exactly what’s in each box and where it goes. We can pack the truck too, or just have everything ready for your moving day.
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We handle residential packing Long Island families need during relocations, downsizing, or estate transitions. Given Northport’s median home value of $767,882 and the number of established families here, we’re used to packing valuable belongings that can’t be replaced.
Our commercial packing Long Island businesses use covers office relocations, retail moves, and storage prep. We pack computers, servers, inventory, and office furniture with the same care we’d use for residential items.
You get all packing materials included in the service. We’re not charging you retail prices for boxes you could buy yourself. We use professional-grade materials designed for moving—not flimsy boxes from the grocery store that collapse under weight.
Same-day service is available for last-minute situations. Maybe your closing date moved up. Maybe you just realized you don’t have time to pack. We can usually get a crew to you quickly because we’re local to Suffolk County.
Specialty items get specialty treatment. Pianos, antiques, artwork, pool tables—we’ve packed them all. We know how to crate a grandfather clock so it travels safely and how to protect upholstered furniture from dirt and tears.
Most residential packing jobs in Northport run between $400 and $2,000 depending on home size and what needs packing. A two-bedroom apartment might take our crew 4-6 hours. A four-bedroom house with a full basement and attic could take a full day or more.
We charge by the hour for packing labor, and materials are included. The rate depends on crew size—more packers means faster completion but higher hourly cost. For most families, it’s worth it to get the job done in one day rather than stretching it across a week of evenings.
We’ll give you an estimate after understanding what you need packed. Some people just want fragile items and artwork handled professionally—that’s a smaller job than full-service packing. If you’re downsizing from one of Northport’s larger homes, we can pack what’s moving and coordinate junk removal for what’s not.
If you have the time and your belongings aren’t particularly fragile or valuable, packing yourself can save money. But most people underestimate how long it takes and how much proper packing materials cost.
Professional packing makes sense when you’re short on time, have valuable items, or physically can’t do the work. Given Northport’s median age of 52 and the number of established families here, many of our clients simply don’t want to spend weeks packing. They’d rather pay professionals and use that time for other moving tasks.
The real value shows up in damage prevention. We know how to pack a dish barrel so nothing breaks. We know how to protect furniture corners that always seem to get dinged during moves. Our packing has saved clients thousands in replacement costs for items that would’ve been damaged in DIY packing jobs.
Insurance is another factor. Our cargo insurance covers items we pack. If you pack everything yourself and something breaks during the move, that’s on you even if professional movers are doing the transport.
Two to three weeks is ideal, especially during busy moving season from May through September. That gives us time to schedule a crew and ensures you get your preferred dates.
That said, we handle same-day packing requests regularly. Life happens—closing dates change, job relocations come up suddenly, or you just realize you’re in over your head with a week to go. We keep our schedule flexible because we know moving rarely goes exactly as planned.
For larger homes or complex packing jobs (lots of antiques, artwork, or specialty items), more notice helps. We might need to bring in additional crew members or order specific packing materials. A 4,000 square foot Northport home with a full basement needs more planning than a two-bedroom condo.
If you’re moving during peak season and your dates aren’t flexible, book as early as possible. Summer months fill up fast on Long Island because that’s when most families with kids prefer to move.
We bring everything needed for the job. Boxes in multiple sizes, packing paper, bubble wrap, furniture blankets, tape, labels—it’s all included in our packing service.
You’re not paying retail markup on materials either. We buy in bulk and pass reasonable pricing to customers. Compare that to buying boxes at a moving supply store where you’ll pay $3-5 per box and still need to guess how many you need.
We use professional-grade materials designed for moving. Our boxes are double-walled and rated for heavy items. Our furniture blankets are thick enough to actually protect against scratches and dents. The packing paper is clean newsprint that won’t leave ink on your dishes.
If you have specific requests—maybe you want wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes or need custom crating for valuable artwork—let us know when booking. We’ll make sure we bring the right materials for your specific items.
We offer partial packing for exactly this reason. Many people are comfortable packing clothes, linens, and books but want professionals handling dishes, glassware, artwork, and electronics.
Fragile-only packing is one of our most popular services. We’ll pack your kitchen, china cabinet, and any artwork or mirrors while you handle the straightforward stuff. This cuts your cost significantly while still protecting the items most likely to break.
You can also choose room-specific packing. Maybe you want us to pack the entire kitchen and home office but you’ll handle bedrooms and closets. We’re flexible because every move is different and every budget is different.
The key is being clear about what you want packed. Walk through your home and identify which items make you nervous. Those are the ones worth having professionals handle. Everything else—if you have the time and energy—you can tackle yourself with basic packing materials.
Items we pack are covered by our cargo insurance from the moment we start packing until delivery at your new location. We’re licensed and insured specifically so you have recourse if something goes wrong.
Our packing methods are designed to prevent damage in the first place. We’ve packed thousands of homes and know which techniques actually work. Dishes packed vertically in dish barrels with proper cushioning rarely break. Furniture wrapped with corner protection and blankets rarely gets scratched.
If damage does occur to items we packed, you file a claim with our insurance. We document the condition of valuable items before packing and take photos when appropriate. This protects both you and us if there’s ever a question about pre-existing damage versus moving damage.
This is one reason professional packing services Long Island residents use cost more than DIY—you’re paying for expertise and insurance protection. If you pack everything yourself and something breaks during the move, you’re replacing it out of pocket even if professional movers transported it.
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