SHOULD YOU PICK THE FULL PACK SERVICE OR NOT? 5 PROS AND CONS
After you have made the decision that it is time to move, there are many decisions to have to make regarding your move. Besides setting a budget and looking for packing services, there is much more to it. One of the most common questions you may ask yourself is whether you are going to pack on your own or with professional movers and packers.
For everyone that is planning to move locally it is important to find the most efficient and economical way to move. But there are two sides to this problem and both options, packing by yourself and the full pack service, have their pros and cons.
Here are the pros and cons of going with the full pack service.
Pros
Efficient packing. Professional movers and packers know how to use the optimal capacity of the moving boxes when it comes to packing and moving. They have more experience and knowledge to pack and load the boxes in trucks and use the space efficiently. They will also make sure that there is no damage to your items. You don’t have to worry about the possibility of anything falling down and breaking during transportation.
Impressive speed. Packers and movers have the best and most efficient packing strategy for every situation. No matter how big or small you move or you items are, they will have a strategy prepared. They will pack up your home fast and deliver them to the new location even faster!
Good packing materials. Every professional moving company uses new moving boxes and quality paper and tape to wrap your furniture and belongings. That way, all your items are going to be safe and sound during transportation.
Self packing can be a waste of time. In these fast times, time is one of the most precious things that we can have. That is why it can often be a complete waste of time and energy to pack on your own. You will lose time on packing, instead on doing something more important.
Improper packing happens often. There is always a chance that the lack of knowledge and experience can cause damage to your items while packing. That often happens with fragile items, like plates and glasses, if you don’t use proper packing materials.
Cons
Small amount of control. If you decide to go with a full pack service, you will have to let the movers do all the work for you. That means, that they are going to categorize and pack your items the way they think it’s best. Packers and movers are aware that time is money,m so their priority is speed. But you can minimize this disadvantage by giving them instructions while packing.
It is more expensive. When it comes to the final moving cost, the cost of the full pack service will depend on the size of the move. It is more expensive than the standard service, where you pack on your own and local movers pick up your items and deliver them to your new location.
Finding a reliable mover. It is not easy to find a professional local moving company that will do everything you want them to. You can always rely on referrals and ratings on the internet, but always make sure that they can provide insurance for your items.
Self-packing is more flexible. The good side of self-packing is that you can pack whenever you want to. As for the full-pack service you have the exact time and date for your packers and movers to arrive and do all the packing and moving for you.
It is impersonal. There are items that have sentimental value to you and your family and having strangers sift through your things can sometimes feel weird. Many prefer to pack up their valuables and personal belongings themselves.
