Do you know what the most important thing to do when you move is? If you said packing up your items, yes that is correct. If your items are not packed correctly, you may wind up with broken electronics, vases that are smashed, and China dishes that simply look like puzzle pieces.
When it comes down to the decision to pack the items yourself or move, it is a choice that needs to be made, but you also need to understand that there are pros and cons to each. Let’s take a look now.
Pros and Cons of a Packing Service
There are several different pros to hiring a packing service and a few cons, but knowing what they are will help you make the right choice when it comes to whether or not you should hire a professional packing company.
Pro 1: Faster and Saves Time
A professional packing company can pack your items much faster than you can and you will be able to focus on other things that need to be completed before and during the move. In fact, professionals can pack your items in just a few days or even hours.
Pro 2: Your Items Are Safer
While some accidents are unavoidable, if your items are with a professional moving company, you will find that they are generally safer because the professionals know how to pack them properly and your electronics and fragile things are less likely to turn up broken.
Pro 3: They Pack Items Correctly
Another pro of hiring a professional packer is that they will pack your items correctly, which helps with pro number two.
Con 1: Can Be Costly
One of the biggest cons is that is can be costly to hire a professional packing service for your move. You are likely to pay much more than what it would cost for you to purchase supplies and pack the items yourself.
When it comes down to the cost, think about whether or not you want to spend the time doing the packing or if you can save more money and time by having someone else do it. Sometimes, the extra cost is worth it in the end.
Con 2: You Have to Trust the Packers
Sometimes, it may be difficult for you to give up control and trust the packers to help you. When you do hire a professional packer, they will pack the items the way they see fit based on their skills, knowledge and expertise.
You may not like the way that they pack something, but you have to remember that they know what they are doing and they have insurance in case anything happens.
There are some pros and cons to hiring a professional packer and you need to weigh the options. If you have an item or two that you do NOT want the movers to touch, simply let them know and take it with you in your vehicle.
