--- title: FAQ: Moving Packing Services and Boxes | O'Brien's url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/packing-and-boxes/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/) - FAQ: Packing and boxes # Questions about packing services, boxes and supplies Every free in-home estimate from O'Brien's comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes that are yours to keep. Packing can be full, partial or box packing only, so you decide how much of the work your crew takes on. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) Packing is where most households save time or lose it. These answers describe the three levels of packing service, what the free boxes are for and how to buy more at the Sparks counter. ## Packing levels ### Does O'Brien's pack for me? Yes. Packing is offered as full packing, partial packing or box packing only, and your estimator writes the choice into the estimate. ### Can I pack some things myself? Yes. Many households pack books and clothing themselves and ask the crew for the kitchen, the glassware and the fragile pieces. Partial packing is built for that mix. ### What is box packing only? Box packing only means the crew packs your belongings into boxes, using cartons you have on hand or buy at the Sparks office. It suits a household that wants help with the boxes and nothing more. ### Does custom crating come under packing? Custom crating is a packing service for art, glass, antiques and machinery that need a built-to-fit crate. Details are on the [custom crating page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/custom-crating/). ## Free boxes and supplies ### Do I really get free boxes? Yes. The free in-home estimate comes with 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep with no obligation to book. ### Where can I buy more boxes and tape? Boxes and supplies are sold at the O'Brien's office, 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, during office hours. The [supplies page](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/moving-boxes-and-supplies/) lists what the counter carries. ### How many boxes will a house need? The number depends on the size of the home and how much you keep. The [packing calculator](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/tools/packing-calculator/) turns bedrooms and rooms into a carton range you can compare with your estimator's view. ## Packing before moving day ### How early should I start packing? Start with the rooms you use least, and keep a first-night box for the last day. The [packing guide](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-for-a-move/) gives the order room by room. ### Should I label the boxes? Yes. Write the room and a short list on two sides of every box, because labels let the crew set cartons where you want them at the new address. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [FMCSA, Protect Your Move](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move) - [eCFR, 49 CFR Part 375, Transportation of Household Goods](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-375) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Professional packing services](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/packing/) - [Free in-home moving estimate (plus 10 free heavy-duty boxes)](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/free-estimate/) - [How to pack for a move](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/how-to-pack-for-a-move/) More questions ## Other question pages - [### FAQ: Estimates and pricing](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/estimates-and-pricing/) - [### FAQ: Valuation and claims](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/valuation-and-claims/) - [### FAQ: Storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/storage/) - [### FAQ: Long-distance moves and Bekins](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/long-distance-and-bekins/) - [### FAQ: Moves inside Nevada and to California](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/nevada-and-california-moves/) - [### FAQ: Military moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/military-moves/) - [### FAQ: Commercial and FF&E](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/commercial-and-ffe/) - [### FAQ: Pianos, hot tubs and specialty items](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/specialty-items/) - [### FAQ: Scheduling, seasons and winter moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/scheduling-and-winter/) - [### FAQ: International moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/international/) - [### FAQ: Senior moves](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/senior-moves/) - [### FAQ: Moving to Reno](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/moving-to-reno/) - [### FAQ: Licenses and insurance](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/licenses-and-insurance/) - [### FAQ: Payment and paperwork](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/payment-and-paperwork/) - [### FAQ: Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/lake-tahoe-and-truckee/) ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) N Nicole B. June 25, 2025 The crew worked extremely hard and treated our belongings with care. Customer service was outstanding leading up to, during, and after move. Thank you! S Sonia P. August 4, 2023 Talk about organized people. I peeked in the truck about an hour into the job and was amazed at how well organized it was and how many of my things had protective coverings. Our bed is a mechanical one and a nightmare to us, but these guys had no issue with it at all. Although I have no desire to ever move again--but if I did, I would be calling these guys for sure!!! R Robert B. June 22, 2026 The movers were very professional and took care of my stuff there were no worries and stress free amazing job. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070