Pro Tips for U-Haul Loading Help Aurora: Get Ready Before Your Crew Arrives
Quick answer: the jobs that go fastest have three things in common: everything is packed and sealed, there are enough moving pads in the truck, and the crew knows about big or heavy pieces ahead of time. Here are the tips our crews give every customer before moving day. Rocket Services helpers start at $99/hr, so every minute you save before we arrive is money you keep.
Pack before the crew arrives
Have every box packed, taped and closed. Open boxes can't be stacked.
Use a few box sizes and stick with them. Same-size boxes stack in tight, flat walls.
Fill boxes to the top, but don't let them bulge. A flat top carries weight; a rounded one crushes.
Put loose things in totes or bags: shoes, cords, toys, cleaning supplies. Loose items slow down every trip.
Heavy items go in small boxes, like books and tools. Light, bulky items go in big boxes.
Short on time? Our crews can pack for you too. See packing help, billed by the hour.
Rent enough moving pads
Pads are what keep furniture from rubbing and scratching in the truck. Most rental companies rent them by the dozen, so reserve them with your truck. A good rule of thumb:
10 ft truck: about 12 pads
15 to 17 ft truck: about 24 pads
20 ft truck: about 36 pads
26 ft truck: about 48 pads
Bring a few rolls of stretch wrap too. It keeps drawers and doors closed and keeps the pads in place.
Tell us about furniture that comes apart
Beds, desks, bunk beds and big shelves often have to come apart to fit through doors and stack well. Tell the office when you book, so the crew brings the right tools and plans the time. Keep the screws in a labeled bag taped to the piece. See our furniture assembly and disassembly page.
Heavy and specialty items
Two helpers can handle items up to 300 lb.
From 300 to 400 lb, the job needs 3 helpers, or 4 with stairs.
400 lb is the most our crews move. Larger pianos, gun safes and slate pool tables usually need a specialist.
Every heavy item needs room to move and turn. Measure doors, halls and stair landings.
Not sure? Call (720) 336-1661 for a quick video call, or text photos of the item and the path.
U-Haul loading help Aurora: get the truck ready
Pick up the truck or have the container dropped before the crew arrives. The clock starts when we get there.
Park as close to the door as you safely can, and reserve an elevator or loading dock if your building has one.
Rent the right size. A truck that is too small means a second trip; one that is too big lets things shift.
If you are moving across town, return the truck where you rented it when you can. One-way fees add up.
Moving out of state in a U-Pack or ABF trailer? You pay by the foot, so a tight load saves real money. See trailer loading help.
Supplies worth buying
Mattress bags and sofa covers
TV and picture boxes
Floor and door frame protection
Stretch wrap and good packing tape
A labeled bag for screws and hardware
On moving day
Label every box with the room it goes to. The crew puts things in the right rooms when they can tell where they belong.
Keep medicine, papers, chargers and valuables with you, not on the truck.
Have one person on site to answer questions and check the truck before it closes.
Keep pets and kids away from the doorways and the ramp.
Moving helpers near me: ready to book?
See what a job like yours costs in our moving helper cost guide. Need to clear out a crowded unit first? See storage unit reorganizing. When you are ready, request a free quote or call (720) 336-1661. Rocket Services is family-owned and woman-owned in Aurora, and we speak Spanish.
Common questions
Do I need to pack before the moving helpers arrive?
Yes, unless you book packing help. Boxes should be packed, taped and closed so the crew can start loading right away.
How many moving pads do I need for a 16 ft truck?
About 24 pads for a 15 to 17 ft truck. Reserve them with the truck rental.
Can your crew move a piano or a gun safe?
Items up to 400 lb, with enough helpers and room to turn. Larger pianos, safes and slate pool tables usually need a specialist. Call (720) 336-1661 to send photos or set up a video call.
