Five Things Your Packing Service Should Do For You
by Erin Mitchell
Hiring a packing service is a great way to take the stress out of moving, but each company offers slightly different options. To find the best possible service and get a smooth, effortless transition to your new home, you should hire a packing service that can do these five things for you.
Offer More Than One Way To Charge
Many packing services charge by the hour, which can be beneficial if you have a lot of items that need to be packed. If you don't have a lot of items, you may be better off paying by the box. Your packing service should be able to offer flexible options that work with your budget and your moving needs. As you interview companies, ask for a quote for each option so you can choose the right one.
Provide A Breakage Guarantee
Whether you have family heirlooms or fine china, you want to make sure that your items are packed efficiently so they don't break during the move. The best packing services offer a breakage guarantee that ensures your items will arrive safely. Make sure that the packing service is insured in case there is damage to an item, as this will cover the cost of replacement.
Pack Last-Minute Loose Items
As your furniture makes its way to the moving trucks or as closets are being cleared of boxes, chances are there will be some loose items that didn't find their way into a box. Your packing service should provide a person to be on-site to pack up these loose items so you aren't filling your car with random items.
Provide Packing Material Cleanup
If you are using your packing service to unpack your items in your new home, your total cost should include packing material cleanup. The packing experts should make sure that all tissue, bubble wrap and moving boxes are removed from the premises. Be sure to ask where the materials will go; you don't want to have your dumpster or garbage cans filled with these items on your first day in a new home.
Pack Your Items As Close As Possible To Your Moving Date
Living in a pile of boxes isn't the most convenient thing to do, and packing days ahead of time could mean that you end up unpacking boxes to locate items that you need. Your packing service should be able to box up your items on the day and evening before your move so you can have a stress-free few days before settling into your new home. The packing service should also be able to offer same-day unpacking so your items can be arranged in your home as they are being removed from the truck.
Hire a packing service that can do all of these things for you to ensure a smooth and stress-free move. Be sure to ask plenty of questions and get all the details in writing before you hire any company to handle your moving and packing.
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