Why Professional Packing Services are Worth It

The moving experience is both exciting and stressful. It feels like moving requires 1,000 decisions and generates a to-do list a mile long. Where and when to move, what schools and doctors to choose, notifying utility companies and the post office…there are so many things to decide and remember. The list of to-dos throughout the process seems never-ending, and one of the most important and impactful of those is selecting a reputable and quality moving service. Among the most daunting items on that moving checklist is packing. Did you know that many professional moving companies, like Top Team Moving, offer a range of packing services? These services may include anything from partial packing to full-service packing. As the names imply, a partial packing service may entail packing specific items that are fragile or heavy, while full-service packing addresses all your packing needs – furniture, kitchen items, clothing, books and decor, outdoor items, contents of the garage, etc. Many homeowners opt to pack their own belongings, believing they are better off doing it themselves. In reality, leaving the packing to the professionals offers several benefits. Experienced packers can offer:

Less risk of damage to your belongings and injury to yourself
Organizational skills and proper equipment for packing needs
Time-saving benefits and affordability
Quality packing materials

Let’s explore how each of these may benefit the homeowner.

Hiring a Professional Packing Service Can Protect Both You and Your Possessions

Experienced movers like those at Top Team are trained to protect your possessions when packing. They know how to wrap and pack items carefully and safely. A packing crew will evenly distribute weight in boxes, ensuring that only small boxes are heavy and larger ones are easier to lift. With expert packing, every item is handled with care and caution, arriving at your new home intact. Once boxes are packed, they will be loaded onto the moving truck in a manner that will avoid damage and loss. Utilizing appropriate techniques, packing fragile items such as artwork, dishes, electronics, antiques, and oddly shaped items whose parts could easily break is best left to those with experience and expertise. Additionally, a reputable company will be licensed and insured, and will accept liability for items they pack and transport. On the off-chance that damage occurs to a fragile item at the hands of the mover, they will reimburse the monetary value of the object. If something breaks in your care, however, you will pay for that repair or replacement yourself. Speaking of breaking things, when you leave the packing to the professionals, you eliminate your risk of injury. Even when you plan on letting someone else do the job on moving day, choosing to pack your belongings yourself will undoubtedly require lifting heavy objects. Hiring the movers to do the job literally takes the weight off your shoulders (and back, knees, etc.). Common injuries sustained during the packing and moving process include:

Lower back injuries
Knee and ankle injuries
Cuts and scrapes
Internal injuries such as strains and hernias
Broken bones

Save yourself a trip to the emergency room and a hefty medical bill by letting the professionals utilize their moving resources to lift and pack your belongings.

Professional Movers Lend Their Organizational Skills and Equipment to Their Packing Techniques

The packing process requires thought and organization. There’s not only the physical load to consider, but the mental load as well. Organizational skills are instinctual to movers. Careful thought and planning is embedded into every aspect of their job. Professional movers will pack like-items together and label each box with the room or part of the home to which it is destined. Boxes will be labeled as fragile when applicable, and sharp items will be covered with cardboard or other protective material so you can avoid injury as you unpack. The result is easier location of items once you arrive at your new location. Professional packers also understand that, in most cases, you will be unpacking these boxes yourself. As such, they will avoid packing boxes too heavily. They realize that you may need to manipulate the boxes before unpacking. Packers and movers will also come equipped with the right tools for the job. From screwdrivers and Allen wrenches to power tools needed to disassemble furniture and electronics, movers will have the right equipment for packing, keeping the work moving efficiently.

Professional Packing Services are Time-Saving, Stress-Saving, and Affordable

Moves aren’t always convenient for your schedule. Often, you and your family members need to keep working with as little disruption to your normal schedule as possible. Maintaining your typical routine is particularly critical for families with young children or other dependents. Packing can take days or weeks, time you don’t have to spare. Securing the services of a professional mover for the process of packing reduces stress, allowing you to direct your limited energy toward other tasks, whether related to your move or simply keeping pace with the “busyness” of life. We’ve noted that movers pack carefully and safely, but they also pack efficiently, therefore saving time. Not only does this relieve a physical burden, but it alleviates the mental burden of thinking through the process. Simply decide what you don’t need to pack (those items that you’ll need on and around moving day), and let the professionals take care of the rest. When you solicit the help of moving professionals, you have a guarantee of service. While you may have family, friends, or great neighbors lined up to help, there is no assurance that they will be available when needed. Emergencies, illnesses, and unexpected events happen. When you hire professionals, your contract provides the peace of mind that nothing will disrupt packing-day plans. While it may seem counterintuitive to claim that paying someone for a service will save you money, you might consider it an affordable option when you realize that the time saved is time you can spend going about your business. By eliminating the need to shop for your packing supplies and the hours required to pack, you avoid taking time off work, which is time you can use to earn your money rather than spend it. One final consideration with regard to the moving timeline is whether your mover offers a storage service option. Closing dates do not always align, and you may require short-term storage service between closing dates. Top Team Moving offers this option for Florida residents as well.

No Need to Purchase Packing Material When You Hire Professionals

When the movers are responsible for packing, there is no need to locate and purchase all the packing material yourself. You’ll also save yourself the time and mental effort required to estimate the type of moving supplies or how many boxes you need, only to find out that you must go back to the store for more because you didn’t get enough or bought the wrong sizes. When the job is left to the professionals, there is no need to calculate the amount of bubble wrap, packing tape, plastic wrap, packing paper, etc. you need. Many items require a specialized moving box that can be hard to find. The right boxes and materials for hard-to-wrap items like mirrors, picture frames, dishes, TVs, and furniture are difficult to determine and take time to find. A reputable moving company will have these items on-hand and will also use the highest quality materials – no saggy-bottomed cardboard boxes or thin, flimsy furniture blankets that give way during transport.

Hiring Professional Packers Can Be Especially Beneficial for Commercial Moves

When businesses relocate, downtime costs money. Securing professional packing solutions from companies who offer a commercial moving service reduces loss of revenue by saving time. Businesses often have specialized, expensive, and unique materials to pack – a process that is best left to the licensed and insured professionals who have experience with office moving. Businesses typically have a variety of electronics, ranging from computers to copiers, that may need to be disassembled prior to packing. Professional movers are trained experts in the process of disassembling, handling parts, and reassembling. Commercial packers and movers offer a systematic approach to the packing process, expertly packing everything from cables and cords to desks, file cabinets, and cubicles. Investing a small amount in a customized packing service to ensure your business is up and running as soon as possible is worth the cost as it saves you downtime upon move-in. Just be sure that you hire an experienced commercial mover like Top Team Moving. Move Smarter with a Professional Packing Service In summary, the benefits of professional packing from a reputable and experienced long-distance or local mover are clear. You will:

Reduce the Risk of Damage or Loss
Leave the Organization to the Professionals
Save Time, Stress, and Potentially Money
Avoid the Responsibility of Obtaining Your Own Packing Material

Securing the add-on service of packing from your moving company will ensure that you don’t lift a finger until it’s time to unpack. Including a customized packing service removes the hassle and makes the moving experience a breeze when you hire dependable and experienced movers. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right. If you need to move to or from the Space Coast region near Melbourne, Florida, contact us at Top Team Moving to take the first step in your packing and moving process. Our customer service representatives are ready and waiting to assist you.