There are many moving parts to a moving process (pun unintended). And one of the main stages of moving that you should never take lightly is packing. This entails preparing all your furniture for moving. It includes putting items in boxes, labeling, disassembling some pieces of furniture, wrapping, padding, etc. Moving from California long distance? If your goods are packed well, they will get to the other end safely and you will be at peace during the process. But how do you ensure that you pack well?
Where to start packing when you are moving?
This is a common question for people planning a move. Indeed, where do you start? A smart strategy is to start in areas or rooms that are not heavily used. That is, areas that can be packed up without grinding your day to day living to a halt. Examples include guest bedrooms and the garage. And you can then slowly move to active areas like the bedroom and kitchen, packing them up bit by bit till moving day.
When should you start packing to move?
Packing is a very detailed process. It can often be overwhelming to many, especially if you do not have the right know-how or enough people to help you out. You should start the packing process 4 weeks out. This is when you should buy your packing materials, note what items you don’t wish to move with, and then start dedicating a few hours (or the weekends) to packing. To make sure you stay on track, create a to-do list for each week. But alternatively, you can opt out of the packing process entirely if you choose to have your mover do it for you.
Is it worth paying for packing when you are moving?
Movers do offer packing services. At GPS Moving & Storage we do the same. We have a dedicated team of experienced men and women that will pack your furniture and belongings carefully. If you opt for our packing service you get to enjoy the following:
- No need to turn your house upside down for weeks as you pack.
- Enjoy your personal time as you wait for moving day instead of sacrificing all your free time to pack.
- Have your house furniture packed by highly experienced staffers who understand how each item should be packed for utmost safety.
- Enjoy full insurance compensation should your goods arrive on the other end damaged due to improper packing.
- Enjoy a stress-free moving day as the packers do all the work for you!
How much do movers charge for packing?
This will vary and depends on location and size of the property being packed up. A standard 4-bedroom house might cost $1,000 to pack, including packing materials. A smaller property such as a one-bedroom condo or a studio will cost much less.
Congratulations on finding a long distance moving company from San Diego that cares about your packing needs just as much as you do. We use high quality packing materials, we apply padding to all the moving boxes to prevent damage during transit, and our process is insured so that you’re compensated should any damage occur during transit.
