Moving is an exciting time with a world of possibilities and potential just on the horizon. Packing, on the other hand, is the difficult part of moving that can take up days and even weeks of your time.
Moving Company Packing Crews
To eliminate the problems and challenges of trying to pack a home, keep working, care for the kids and get in time to say goodbyes to friends and family, many people in Houston turn to packing services offered by moving companies.
Not all moving companies offer their own packing crews. Some movers will hire people on an as-needed basis for these services, which means basically hiring someone off the street, from a labor pool or a temp agency or through an online ad. These people are rarely background checked and they have very limited training, if any, as to the correct packing techniques to keep your items safe.
Professional Movers
Professional movers with multiple crews and hundreds of moves booked month will have their own employees working on their packing crews. These moving companies will train their employees in the correct packing techniques and also teach them how to protect breakable or fragile types of items.
When you hire these movers, they will come in and pack, usually a day or two before your moving date. If you have a large home or a lot of items they may start earlier. These teams or crews will provide all the packing material, boxes, tape and wrapping as needed; you will not need to supply these items.
By using the packing services of moving companies, you will also be able to include additional insurance with most items over and above the standard valuation coverage. This may be an important consideration for those moving out of Houston or those putting items into short or long-term storage.
