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Horizon Moving — Fort McMurray

Professional Packing
& Unpacking Services

Let us handle every box

Packing is the most time-consuming part of any move. Our professional packing team wraps, boxes, and labels everything in your home so that you can focus on what matters — your family and your next chapter.

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Fort McMurray's Professional Packing & Unpacking Team

Most people underestimate how long packing takes. A typical family home in Fort McMurray can take days to pack properly — and rushed packing is one of the leading causes of damaged belongings during a move. Our professional packing team comes to your home fully equipped with all the boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and specialty materials needed to pack everything safely and efficiently, usually completing what would take you a week in just a single day.

We use room-by-room organization and clear labeling on every box so that when you arrive at your new home, unpacking is fast and intuitive. Fragile items — glassware, artwork, electronics, antiques — are given extra attention with proper wrapping techniques and double-walled boxes designed for delicate contents. For long-distance moves out of Fort McMurray, proper packing is even more critical given the hundreds of kilometres your belongings will travel, including the sometimes rough stretches of Northern Alberta highway.

Our unpacking service is just as thorough. We'll unbox every item, place it in the room you designate, and remove all packing materials when we're done. Many customers tell us that having us unpack transforms what they expected to be weeks of chaos into a home that chargels settled within hours of arrival. You can book packing only, unpacking only, or both as a complete package.

  • Full-home packing completed in a single day by our crew
  • All packing materials supplied — boxes, bubble wrap, paper, tape
  • Specialty packing for fragile items, artwork, mirrors, and electronics
  • Clear room-by-room labeling for easy unpacking
  • Unpacking service available — we set up your new home for you
  • Packing-only or packing + local residential moving combo packages
  • Skip cardboard boxes with our moving bin rentals — no cardboard needed
  • Add move-out cleaning and get everything done in one booking
  • Use our moving checklist to stay organized before packing day
  • All packing is covered under our insurance policy
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Common Questions

Packing Service FAQs — Fort McMurray

Do you supply all the packing materials?

Yes. We supply all boxes, tape, packing paper, bubble wrap, and specialty containers. All materials are included in your packing quote — no surprise add-ons.

Can I have only some rooms packed?

Absolutely. Partial packing is popular. Tell us which rooms or items you want us to handle — fragile items, the kitchen, artwork, electronics — and we take care of those specifically.

How long does packing a home take?

A 2-bedroom home typically takes a crew half a day to pack. Larger homes may take a full day or more. We provide a time estimate when you book.

Do you unpack at the new home as well?

Yes. Our unpacking service includes removing everything from boxes, placing items where you want them, and hauling away all packing materials from your new home.

Is my stuff protected if your crew packs it?

Yes. When Horizon Moving packs your belongings, our full insurance coverage applies. Professionally packed items are also far less likely to be damaged in transit.

Packing Guides

How to Pack Like a Pro

Step-by-step guides for the trickiest items. Save time, avoid damage, and arrive at your new home with everything intact.

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Dishes & Glassware

  1. Use a dish box with cell dividers
  2. Wrap each plate individually in packing paper
  3. Pack plates vertically — they're 3x stronger standing up
  4. Wrap glasses in paper, stuff paper inside each glass
  5. Fill all empty space with crumpled paper
  6. Mark the box FRAGILE — THIS SIDE UP
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Flat Screen TVs

  1. Use the original box if you kept it — it's the best fit
  2. Otherwise, use a TV box sized for your screen
  3. Wrap the screen in bubble wrap first, secure with tape
  4. Add foam corner protectors to all 4 corners
  5. Stand the TV upright in the box — never lay it flat
  6. Fill gaps with packing paper or foam padding
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Mirrors & Framed Art

  1. Draw an X across the glass with packing tape — if it cracks, the tape holds it together
  2. Wrap in bubble wrap, secure with tape
  3. Use a mirror/picture box — measure and cut to fit
  4. Add cardboard on both sides for extra rigidity
  5. Mark FRAGILE — DO NOT LAY FLAT
  6. Always store and move vertically
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Books & Heavy Items

  1. Always use small boxes — large boxes of books are impossible to lift safely
  2. Pack books flat or spine-down — never spine-up
  3. Mix heavy books with lighter items to keep weight manageable
  4. No box should exceed ~30 lbs
  5. Seal with heavy-duty tape — double tape the bottom
  6. Label weight level on the box
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Clothing & Wardrobe

  1. Use wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes — move them directly from your closet rod
  2. Fold off-season clothes into medium boxes
  3. Use garbage bags for casual clothes — slide them over hangers in groups
  4. Roll clothes instead of folding to save space and reduce wrinkles
  5. Pack shoes in original boxes or wrap individually in paper
  6. Stuff shoes with paper to hold their shape
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Plants

  1. Water plants 2 days before — not the day of (wet soil = heavy + spills)
  2. Wrap pots in packing paper and place in boxes with paper padding
  3. Use open-top boxes so leaves aren't crushed
  4. Place plants last in the truck — first off
  5. Keep plants in the vehicle cab in cold weather — not the truck box
  6. Fort McMurray winters: wrap in newspaper to insulate

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What Our Customers Say

Real Reviews from Fort McMurray

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"What stood out was their work ethic. No standing around — they kept moving the entire time and treated every item with care. Absolutely worth every penny."

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Chloe AshfieldApril 2026
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"Highly recommend Horizon Moving! They were professional, efficient, and made the transition to our new space completely seamless."

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Catherine WhiteApril 2026
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"Horizon treated my home with respect and made what I thought would be a stressful day actually enjoyable. True professionals."

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