PROFESSIONAL PACKING SERVICES
It is 8am the day before your move. There is a knock at your door. The clean-cut packing crew is wearing matching uniforms. You know based on your prior research that this company does background checks, drug tests, and has vetted the references of each packing/moving crew member. It does not matter how skilled your mover is, if you would not trust him in your house. After introductory courtesies, you invite them into your house and do a quick walk through with the crew leader, identifying concerns and answering questions. All boxes will be labeled based on where you will want the items at your new address. As you have pointed out individual rooms, the crew leader has taken note: master bedroom, Emilie’s bedroom, Wesley’s bedroom, laundry, kitchenette, et cetera. Meanwhile, the other members of the crew have brought in piles of new sturdy boxes, and packing supplies.
There is packing tape, shrink wrap, bubble wrap, wardrobe boxes, 1.5 cubic ft. book boxes, 3.1 cubic ft. median boxes, and 4.5 cubic ft. large boxes, 4.5 cubic ft. dish packs and picture/mirror boxes. You’re asked to sign the contract before they start. The contract is familiar, it is the same proposal you reviewed when you reserved your move date.
The crew gets to work. Carefully wrapping all breakable items, and labeling the boxes, “fragile” or “glass”. Books and heavier items are packed in 1.5 cubic ft. book boxes. Lighter items are packed in larger boxes. Hanging clothes are packed in wardrobe boxes; which are like mini closets with a metal bar to hang the clothes.
You are on hand to answer any questions the crew may have, one of which is, “What should be packed in your priority boxes?” The stuff you will need immediately after the move. Things like coffee, cups, coffee pot for you and tooth brushes, and pajamas for the kids. If what you need most is identified now, packed and labeled; you will not be searching every box on the move night just to put the kids to bed. The first day in your new home can be kind of chaotic. A few well packed “priority boxes” can make all the difference.
The phone rings a few hours later, it is the moving company’s office. The lady on the phone just wants to know if everything is all right, and going smoothly. She asks if you have any questions. She then confirms the time the move crew will be there in the morning. It was just a courtesy call.
As the day progresses, neat stacks of boxes about 4-5 feet tall fill the house. Each box is labeled with its contents and what room it is destined for at the new house. Boxes that are sealed with tape are about 40 % stronger than boxes that are just folded. Every box is sealed with tape.
As the day comes to a close, your entire home is packed by professionals. The crew leader does a walk through with you to double check that everything that needed to be packed, was indeed packed. Meanwhile, the crew picks up any trash, empty tape rolls, box bundle binders, et cetera.
The crew leader asks you to sign the move contract acknowledging the packing services performed. He leaves you with a copy of the updated move contract with actual box numbers, as well as his business card. Goodbyes are said and the crew departs.
You look around with great relief. What would have taken an average family (with friends helping) over a week of exhausting work, and multiple trips to the box store, has been completed in just one day. You think to yourself this is the way to prep for a move. You are ready for the movers tomorrow!