Moving from one place to another, with all your household items can be a highly demanding task. Look around your home. There are so many things to pack, from small items like dishes and books, to large pieces of furniture. And furthermore, it is not only the packing that would take so much time and hard work, but unpacking at your destination as well.

You could try to do all the packing yourself, but keep in mind that the safety of your belongings is the most important issue here. When you get to your final destination and discover that your favorite armchair is broken, it could affect you emotionally, practically, and financially.

Thus, you may consider hiring professional packers. Packing services are in most cases offered by moving companies, which have professional and experienced personnel. In fact, it is always better to hire your moving company for packing as well. Although professional packing services might be an additional burden to your budget, there are many benefits of having professionals pack your belongings.

One of the major advantages is the safety of your goods. Professional packers will take care of your goods properly and with care. They know how to securely disassemble your furniture, as needed, and pack each piece correctly.

When it comes to a lack of time, professional packers can also pack up your entire household within a day. When you do it, it may take several days, and you still won’t be sure whether you have packed your goods safely and appropriately. Also, when packing by yourself, it may be difficult to determine which quantity, or what kind of packing materials you need. Professionals will easily make an estimate of packing material. They will use proper packing supplies, like padded packing for fragile items, specialized boxes and packing material for furniture and  clothes etc.

Another benefit of using this service is that you will be eligible for insurance. In the unfortunate case some of your items break, the company is liable to pay any successful claims for damages to items packed by them.

If you prefer to do part of packing yourself, you can also opt for a partial packing service. This means, professional packers will only provide service for prescribed items, such as large furniture, art, fragile items, lamps and similar goods.

Another advantage of hiring professional packers is the accurate estimate. If you purchase packing material yourself, you may exceed the quantity that you really need. The company would send a surveyor to your home to make a detailed list of all items to be packed, and to determine which items require special handling. Once the survey is complete, you will get an estimate for labor and material. You will also get an estimate of the time that packers will need to do their job. This way, you will be able to plan your time and budget more precisely.

With all this in mind, would you still choose to pack your own household goods?

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