To Pack Or Not To Pack?

That is the question for many who are moving.

With so much to do and so many tasks piling up on their to-do lists, packing up an entire household can seem like a daunting, and sometimes impossible task. Who needs another hassle to add to an already stressful relocation process? Thankfully, for those who feel this way, enlisting a full service professional moving company to handle organizing, boxing, wrapping, and packing prior to the move is an affordable and realistic option! Seems like a no brainer right? Nonetheless, we’ve put together a quick list of pros and cons to help you make the decision.

Pros:

Stress Free Moving – Sounds like a dream come true right? Leaving the packing to the pros is going to reduce the stress of relocation significantly. Hiring packers will save you time and energy, so you can focus on more important things – like working, taking care of your family, and handling the personal tasks in preparation for the move like change of address forms and driver’s license updates. In addition to reducing emotional stress, hiring a full service moving company like The Move Pros, will also prevent physical stress! You won’t have to lift a finger or risk throwing out your back while lifting that heavy box of books or knick knacks!

You’ll save A LOT of time – For many, time is the number one factor when deciding whether or not to hire packers for their move. Packing up an entire household is a daunting, tedious, and time consuming task. Believe it or not, professional packers could potentially pack up your home in as little as a day. Even if you burn the midnight oil and work around the clock, you probably won’t have enough time to box everything up in a safe and secure manner. Not only do you have to properly protect all of your belongings in bubble wrap, newspaper, or foam, but you also have to assemble moving boxes, carefully fill them, and label them prior to the move date. Those who have to move quickly definitely benefit immensely from hiring packers. With all the things moving at the last minute requires, the last thing you want to worry about is packing up your belongings perfectly.

No Shopping for Moving Supplies – Good news! By hiring professional packers you won’t have to search high and low for moving supplies. From bubble wrap and boxes to packing tape and foam cushioning, your packers will bring the very best moving supplies and equipment to ensure all of your belongings are properly protected and boxed up securely.

Cons:

If you can’t stretch your budget – The number one reason people opt to not hire professional packers to box up their home is the money factor. After all, hiring movers to pack you – on top of already moving you – is going to cost more than if you decided to do it all on your own. If you don't value or can’t afford this convenience and labor fees, packing up your home on your own may be your best bet. Of course, rates vary from moving company to moving company. So make sure to ask how much they charge per hour per mover and how long those packing services typically take. Most decide it is worth it to opt into the full service moving experience with The Move Pros after receiving their free estimate.

Less control – For those who prefer to do everything themselves for control reasons, hiring packers may not be the best decision. When you hand over the packing duties to someone else, you relinquish some control over big parts of the process, such as ensuring every box is safely and properly packed and labeled, or deciding how things are organized. For example, packers might box up your glassware with your flatware or wine glasses, when you’d much rather pack these items separately. If you do decide to hire packers, make sure you give them as much guidance as possible about what should go where to avoid any confusion.

You feel private about your belongings – From sentimental items to valuable belongings, having strangers sift through your things can just feel weird. It is important to remember that The Move Pros Packing Services are completed by experts who will pack your belongings with care, as if they were their own, but some still prefer to pack up their valuables and personal belongings on their own. Before opening your doors (and cabinets) to professional packers,be sure you feel comfortable and ask the questions on your mind. When choosing a trustworthy moving company, make sure to check reviews and ratings first. The Move Pros has hundreds of reviews on Google from satisfied customers to read through.