Learn the benefits of hiring a pro or doing it yourself.
Your Guide to PackingPacking is usually the first thing that comes to mind when planning a move. Some may find that it requires a specific skill to pack everything carefully in an organized way. Depending on the size of your property, packing your household goods can be fast and simple or arduous if you have a lot of stuff. The main thing you need to ask yourself is, "Do I want to do my own packing?" or "Do I want to hire a pro to pack for me?"
If your budget is tight and does not allow you the privilege of a packing service, doing your own packing can save you a considerable amount of money. However, if you do choose to do the packing, make sure you don't pack boxes to heavy. This will make the work much harder for the movers and there's a higher chance of your boxes falling apart with too much weight in them. Also, although you may have decided to do your own packing, your moving company will still wrap furniture items to protect them from damage. That may come with a charge, so if you are trying to save money, be sure to ask about that beforehand. Whichever route you choose, try not to stress out over it. You've got a new adventure coming up. If you have a family, packing with them can be a great time to get excited about the upcoming trip. It's also a great way to get kids involved and help them through any worries they might have about their new home. |
Movers who packed my things up in NY were great. I was also very impressed with how clear everything was, how fast the move coordinator Eric was with getting back to me. Read more testimonials
Terrific experience with Andres and his team. They were quick, efficient and very knowledgeable. Read more testimonials
Everything went smoothly with CA-NY Express Movers. They packed up my apt in NYC in no time, put it into storage for me while we found our new house. Read more testimonials