Proper packing is critical to a successful move. Your possessions represent both an emotional and monetary investment which deserve the best care available while they are being moved.

The L.H. Chapple Team of trained and experienced packing professionals have the proper materials and know-how to assure your possessions arrive safely at your new home. Allowing Atlas to do your packing will also save you time when you need it most.

Some items including antique tables, marble table tops and other priceless possessions may require custom built wooden crates to properly safeguard them in transit.

China and crystal are carefully packed in clean newsprint with each bundle placed on edge over a layer of crushed paper in a china barrel. Layers are tiered to fill the carton.

Delicate figurines are carefully wrapped in tissue paper and then wrapped again in clean newsprint. If you wish, extra protection can be provided by the use of specially designed figurine cartons.

The best way to move electronic components is in their original cartons with the original packing materials. You can do this yourself but if you don't have these cartons, Atlas can carefully pack everything in your entertainment centre: large screen T.V., VCR, stereo tuners and amplifiers, CD players and tape decks.

Computers and printers require special care. Wires and cables need to be disconnected and a blank floppy disk should be inserted in yourPCto protect the disk drive. Monitors and hardware should be wrapped similar to other home electronics. Atlas recommends that you backup your system on to floppy disks and take them with you during the move.

Mirrors and artwork require extra protection. Our specially designed, double walled mirror cartons come in two sizes and telescope outwards to fit any treasured possession. Custom wooden crates can be built for oversize oil paintings.

Valuable, delicate, standard size chandeliers can be fully protected in our specially designed triple walled chandelier cartons, complete with hanging bar. Oversize chandeliers may require custom built wooden crates.

Special care is always taken with children's toys to ensure these important items arrive safely at your new residence. Atlas packers take the time to put your children at ease and help them understand that we will take excellent care of their personal possessions.

Your mattresses and box springs will be kept clean and sanitary in specially designed cartons made to fit various bed sizes from crib to king.

By law, movers cannot ship aerosols on our vans because they might leak in transit or even explode. Other non-admissibles include caustic drain cleaners and flammables like gasoline, paint thinner, charcoal starter etc. Your Atlas representative can help you identify non-admissibles prior to packing day.

Dustproof, reinforced wardrobe cartons keep clothing and drapes neat and clean so that they can be hung up in your closet when you arrive at your new home.

Self-Packing
If you are trying to save money on your move, you may want to pack some of your own items like towels, bedding or books. L.H. Chapple staff can give you some professional packing tips.