5 reasons why you should go for a professional packing service

Whether you are moving across town or inter state lines, moving house or office, and packing will still be the major issue of any relocation effort. There is bound to be some file or keepsake possession that will be missed and lost in the relocation process.

To avoid potential losses, why not avail yourself to the professional packing services some relocation experts and moving companies provide? Choose a provider that has years of experience with long distance moves for various types of businesses, and you will be in safe hands. Often these companies can move quickly and secure possessions to ensure nothing is missed, voiding the need for a second trip. Here’s why you should consider a professional packing service:

1. Safe

If you are moving your office to new business premises, often your goods are only insured within the office, not during transit. So if you pack your own equipment and mishandling causes damages, you will not be able to claim the value of your items or get a replacement from insurers. Professional packers, on the other hand, are insured and can guarantee the safety of your goods in transit. They also use professional packing materials that secure your belongings and minimise contact during loading and unloading.

2. Quick

Some people try to save money by hiring a moving van after packing their own belongings. However, they do not take into account the time taken to gingerly handle valuable equipment and furniture. With prior planning and clear instructions, professional packing services can easily pack and unpack your houseful of belongings in half a morning when it would have taken you a whole day.  This service is also handy for those who are too busy to pack and too tired to unpack.

3. Clean

Packing can be messy affair with labelling, colour-coding and packaging materials strewn on the floor, turning into safety hazards. Use professional packers who work efficiently and cleanly to pack all your belongings according to your needs, while keeping goods dust free throughout the move by using protective packaging.

4. Specialty

Do some of your goods need special handling? Professional packers are well aware of this need, and can handle fine china just as expertly as a grand piano. No matter if it’s fragile or simply has many odd angles, these experienced movers can pack your goods to avoid unwanted incidents during and after move.

5. Heavy equipment

Heavy equipment such as office furniture and household appliances like refrigerators often suffer from scratches and dents during the unloading process if you attempt it on your own. Not only will professional packers avoid this, they are also skilled in packing household appliances to avoid damaging the devices during installation