MOVING BOX RENTALS · FOLLY BEACH
Moving box rentals in Folly Beach, SC.
Planning a move in Folly Beach? Here are the three ways to get boxes locally, what each costs, and how to choose.
Buying moving boxes in Folly Beach
Most people in Folly Beach buy cardboard from the stores along Folly Road on James Island; the island itself has no box retailers. A three-bedroom home needs 60 to 80 boxes plus tape, markers and paper, which usually lands between $150 and $300. Add an evening of taping and assembly before you pack a single item, and a pile of flattened cardboard to break down and haul away at the other end.
Finding free boxes in Folly Beach
Free boxes turn up at Folly Road grocery stores and vacation-rental turnover weeks. It works for a studio if you have time to collect them over a couple of weeks. For a whole house the sizes rarely match, some boxes arrive damp or weak, and mismatched boxes stack badly in a truck.
Renting reusable moving boxes delivered to Folly Beach
Totally Boxless delivers reusable moving boxes, sturdy plastic crates that some people call totes or bins, to your Folly Beach address ready to pack, with secure snap-fit lids, rolling dollies and a QR code on every crate that you scan to note what is inside, and collects them from your new home after you unpack. Packages run from $59 for 10 crates to $309 for 60 crates for 14 days, with five-day extensions. Nothing to buy, tape, build or throw away.
Delivery and pickup in Folly Beach are included in every package. Checkout checks both ZIP codes as you type and shows any fee before you pay.
Plan for the property, not just the beach address.
For a Folly Beach move, think about getting the crates between the unloading point and the room where you will pack. If the home is elevated, stairs belong in the plan from the beginning.
Check where a delivery vehicle may stop and whether the route to the home includes stairs or a shared entrance. Crates protect the packing process from box assembly, but they are not a substitute for protective wrapping or weatherproof storage.
- Share stairs and unloading restrictions.
- Keep belongings dry and protected during the move.
- Check access with the owner or property manager.
How many crates you need
Estimates from real Greater Charleston moves. Walk through closets, the garage and the attic before you decide, and move up a size if two or more of those are full.
- Studio or one bedroom: 15 to 20 crates
- Two bedrooms: 30 crates
- Three bedrooms: 40 crates
- Four bedrooms: 50 crates
- Five bedrooms or a full house: 60 crates
- Six bedrooms or more: a custom quote
Common questions
How much does it cost to rent moving boxes in Folly Beach?
Packages run from $59 for 10 crates to $309 for 60 crates for 14 days. Delivery and pickup in Folly Beach are included.
Do you deliver moving boxes to Folly Beach?
Yes. Choose any delivery date with at least 48 hours notice, pick a morning or afternoon window, and the crates arrive at your Folly Beach door. Deliveries inside 48 hours are available with a rush fee.
Where can I buy moving boxes in Folly Beach?
Cardboard is sold at the stores along Folly Road on James Island; the island itself has no box retailers. For a local move, renting reusable moving boxes delivered to your door is usually cheaper once tape and supplies are counted, and there is nothing to dispose of afterward.