Do You Really Need to Wrap That Chair? How to Spot a Materials Upsell in North Miami, FL
We’ve all seen those satisfying moving videos on social media — movers wrapping chairs, couches, dressers, and tables with layers of shrink wrap like they’re packing museum artifacts. It looks professional. Clean. Precise.
But here’s the question you should be asking:
Do you really need to wrap every single item? Or are you just being upsold?
In the moving world, especially in busy areas like Miami and South Florida, it’s become common for companies to use shrink wrap and packing tape on everything — even when it’s not necessary. Why? Because it slows the move down and increases the final bill in two sneaky ways:
💸 1. They charge for every roll of wrap and tape
Most companies don’t include materials in the quote — or worse, they don’t explain what’s included. Suddenly, you’re paying $200 to $400 in wrap and tape alone.
⏳ 2. It adds extra time to your hourly labor
Wrapping every chair leg and table corner might look cool, but it eats up time — and you’re paying by the hour.
⚠️ What They Don’t Want You to Know
For local moves — like across town or even across the street — most furniture does not need to be wrapped in plastic. A good moving crew knows how to protect your items using blankets, smart stacking, and secure straps inside the truck.
And here’s where Royal Movers does it differently 👇
✅ How We Protect Your Furniture Without Wasting Time or Overcharging You
At Royal Movers, we’re a veteran-owned moving company based in Miami that’s built a reputation on honesty, transparency, and efficiency. We do everything we can to save our clients time and money — without ever compromising the safety of their belongings.
Here’s how we move smarter:
✔️ We wrap only what truly needs protection.
If it’s fragile, upholstered, or being stored long-term — we’ll wrap it with care. If it’s just going across town and can be covered with a blanket? That’s what we do — no waste, no charge.
✔️ You only pay for materials you approve.
Our estimates clearly show material pricing by item (like $2 for a box, $15 for a roll of wrap). And here’s the key — you’re never forced to use them. You can bring your own materials or opt out completely.
✔️ Our trucks come fully stocked with blankets.
We bring plenty of thick moving blankets on every job, and we use them strategically to protect your items while saving time. Tossing a blanket over a dresser takes 5 seconds and offers the same protection as 8 minutes of shrink wrapping and taping every corner.
✔️ We move fast — but never sloppy.
Our team is trained to work efficiently. We don’t milk the clock, and we don’t drag out wrapping just to charge more. We know how to protect your stuff and move it out quickly.
👊 Bottom Line
If your movers are wrapping every chair, lamp, table leg, and toaster — ask why.
If they didn’t give you a breakdown of material costs in advance — ask again.
If they won’t stop wrapping even when you say no — 🚩 red flag.
At Royal Movers, we move with intention, protect what matters, and explain exactly what you’re paying for. That’s how moving should be.
📞 Need a team that respects your time and your wallet?
Call Royal Movers today for a transparent quote — with honest pricing, smart packing, and no surprises.
Serving Miami, Broward, and all of South Florida.
Royal Movers – Built to Serve. Trained to Move.
Frequently asked questions
We’re one of the Miami moving experts. At any time, if you have any questions, just visit our contact page or call us.
We accept: cash, bank checks, company checks, and major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Personal checks are not accepted.
No. We never charge any fees not described in your job contract. There are additional costs for any materials used such as tape, stretch-wrap and boxes (furniture pads, dollies, tools, taxes, tolls, and fuel are included in your rate).
This depends on many factors, such as the time of year, weather conditions, size of your shipment, time required to load and unload, and the direction and distance your shipment is traveling.
