Self Service

Packing Materials

Golden Gate offers a wide variety or packing materials for your convenience and to assist you with you relocation. If you need anything for your move, please ask a Golden Gate representative to help you.

Boxes

Box Size Use
1.5 Cu. Ft. Carton

Small moving carton for heavy items, such as books and records.

3.0 Cu. Ft. Carton

Medium utility carton often used for pots and pans, toys, etc.

4.5 Cu. Ft. Carton

For moving bulky items, such as linens, towels, or toys.

6.0 Cu. Ft. Carton

For moving large bulky articles, such as pillows or large lampshades.

Wardrobe Carton

A "portable closet" that keeps clothes hanging while moving.

Dish Pack
(or "China Barrel")

Heavy-duty carton used for moving china and dishes, crystal and glassware, and other fragile items.

Mirror Carton

Several sizes of telescoping moving cartons to fit almost any picture, mirror, or glass.

Mattress Carton

Available in queen/king, double, single (twin), and crib. One each is needed for moving mattress and box springs.

Moving Essentials

Item Use

A Tape Dispenser is essential for any  move. With a tape dispenser you no longer have to search for the start of the tape on the roll or haul scissors from room to room. Buy more than one to speed up your move!

Did you know that UPS requests that you use clear heavy duty packing tape? They even request that you cover your mailing labels with a strip of clear tape. This professional box sealing clear tape is great for sealing boxes to be mailed. Don't settle for thin, flimsy tape found elsewhere. We only sell professional grade clear tape (2.0 Mil thickness). You'll notice the difference the moment you begin using it.

This Stretch Wrap is ideal for bundling and securing all types of household items and forms a tight extremely durable grip to any item, and sticks only to itself, leaving no adhesive residue. Tired of drawers and cabinet doors flying open while moving your furniture? Simply wrap your furniture with stretch wrap and your drawers and doors will stay firmly in place. Wrap cables with your electronics, ski poles to the skis, curtain rods, and table legs together. Better than rope for many applications, you'll be amazed at how many uses you will find for this stretch wrap.

Clean, unprinted newsprint keeps items clean and secure. No more mess from printed newspaper! Use newsprint for packing dishes and fine china.

Make unloading and unpacking simple by clearly marking every box with this permanent marker. Avoid the "mystery boxes" by detailing the contents of each box in permanent marker in plain view. Designed to mark on any surface, these professional grade permanent marker and are useful around the house before, during, and after the move.

This professional box cutter is great for cutting moving and storage boxes. Don't settle for single blade box cutters. This box cutter comes with multiple blades so when your blade gets dull, simply snap it off for a brand new blade. This box cutter definitely makes unpacking a breeze!

This Tie Down Strap is essential for any serious move. Ideal for securing items to prevent movement and/or damage.