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Why You Should Hire Professional Packers for Your Move

June 09, 2019

If you have a big move on the horizon, you’ve probably considered hiring a professional moving company to help you get from point A to point B. There are a lot of benefits to enlisting an expert moving team—they make things faster, more efficient, and less stressful. Did you know that you can acquire those same perks for the packing process too?

Moving day is a challenge, but the packing process is an entirely different beast to conquer. Packing may not be as intense as the actual move, but it comes with its own stresses and burdens that last much longer than just a day. Consider how much easier the process would be with some professional help!

Take a look at some of the incredibly helpful advantages you can reap when you invest in top quality professional packing services!

Speed Up the Process

Well-trained and experienced professionals will make the process significantly faster and more efficient when it comes time to pack. If you’re short on time or just want packing for your move to be quick and easy, hiring a qualified packing company is the way to go.

Packing on your own will likely take several months. Specialists, on the other hand, can have your entire house packed and ready to go in just a few days. All you have to do is have everything organized and prepared before they arrive.

Delegating your packing to professionals will save you a lot of time and hassle. You’ll be able to focus on other things you need to do before you move and for work or family—and maybe even have some time to squeeze in a breath or two before you get to your new place!

Guarantee Safety

Your belongings are at a higher risk for damage and more prone to facing accidents during a relocation. They’re constantly being tossed around and condensed into small spaces. Leave the packing to the professionals and you’ll nearly eliminate any chance for casualty!

Expert packers are trained and knowledgeable about the best practices for safely getting your possessions ready for transport. You’ll probably come across a few obstacles when packing yourself—which furniture you should disassemble, how much weight a box can handle, how to properly wrap your grandma’s antique vase—but professionals know what to do when these situations arise. They’ll know how to care for fragile objects and pack up bulky, awkward items as well.

A reputable packing company will also be insured, which means if anything is damaged or lost, you’re guaranteed financial reimbursement. If you drop a set of dishes packing by yourself, you’re out the money and just gave yourself something else to clean.

Secure Proper Equipment

A lot of supplies are necessary for a successful move. It will be much easier to hire a properly equipped packing team than to scramble around trying to gather the right materials by yourself. Professional packers will know—and bring—the right tools for disassembling furniture and packing up your belongings.

When left to your own devices, it’s hard to determine which supplies are the best quality and most efficient for the packing process. There are so many options out there, it’s easy to grab the wrong type of padding or boxes too weak to hold your book collection. It can also be difficult to know how much of everything you’ll need.

Hiring professionals removes the possibility of spending more on supplies than you need to and ensures your possessions will be prepared with the highest quality packing materials out there.

Eliminate Stress

Entrusting your packing needs to a team of experts is one of the best ways to take some of the burdens that go along with moving off your plate. You’ll save indispensable time and energy that you can use to focus on other aspects of moving or parts of your life entirely unrelated to the process. You also won’t have to worry about injuries related to packing or lifting heavy objects or boxes.

Dowell’s Moving & Storage takes the responsibility of packing your household seriously. Our seasoned packing team will give you the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing your belongings are being cared for with an expert and delicate hand.

Visit our website or give us a call to learn more about the elite packing services we offer in the Regions of Vancouver Island!