Top 3 benefits of using a professional packer for your move

Have you considered hiring a professional packer for your move? If you didn’t know, you can actually skip the packing process yourself and just hire someone else to do it for you. It’s a great way to make your household move much less of a burden and something you can look forward to again.

In fact, it might actually be cheaper for you to do hire someone rather than to try to handle the move yourself. Take a look at this factor and more benefits of using a professional packer for your move.

It’ll save you worry

One of the emotions you may be feeling with this move is worry. You may be feeling worried about how you will get everything done in time. You may be worried about how your items will fit on the moving truck. You may even be worried about things happening to your household goods in shipping.

When you hire professional packers, the stress can melt away. They will efficiently pack and move your goods in a matter of so many days rather than weeks on your own, they will handle the safe transfer of the goods, and all you will need to do is get yourself and your family from one home to the other. All you will have to do is schedule the dates you want everything to happen and let the packing and moving crew to handle the stress for you.

It’ll save you time

Not only are you saving time with all of the weeks you won’t be using to pack up the house, but you’ll be saving time throughout the whole move. Professional movers will pack everything up in a jiff and in addition will be able to load everything faster than you would on your own using their larger trucks that are eliminating extra trips. 

While it will feel good to have that time saved for other things before the move, you’ll also find that it cuts back on your time needed away from work and other obligations. You’ll be able to keep working all the way up until the move since you’ll only be needed for a few hours here and there for supervising the packing and moving, while the process at destination will also be a quick one as the movers bring the boxes to the room of the house you need for you to unpack at your leisure. Isn’t time really money?

It’ll save you cost

Speaking of money, you’ll save a bundle too. It may sound more expensive to hire packers and movers, but in reality, you’re hiring someone to save you time, energy, and packing supplies. The cost of moving yourself compared to hiring packers and movers will likely end up being more.

You’ll be giving up your time, your availability at work, your wallet to all of the supplies you need, and the additional time you’ll spend hosting a yard sale when you realize you have more than you want to pack.

You’ll also have the safety net that your items are insured under the transit insurance provided with hiring a professional packing and moving company which means that in the very small likelihood that you have a problem, you’ll be able to get it resolved without losing money that you’ll spend replacing it yourself if you moved your own goods.

Stop wasting time deciding if you should DIY your move. Hire a residential moving service and make sure everything gets done cheaper, more efficiently, and much faster! Contact The Professionals Moving Specialists today!

How to Safely Pack & Move a TV

Moving your TV may seem like a chore. It's a huge undertaking and if you have a nice, flat-screen TV, you don't want it to get broken. The right box, along with packing the TV properly will go a very long way.

After hiring movers to help with your residential move in Chicago, you want to ask about the specialty boxes they offer. They will likely have a flat panel TV box you can use to better protect your TV during the move. In addition, use these tips to help protect your TV when moving. Here’s some of the packing materials we offer here at The Professionals Moving Specialists.

Remove the Power Cord

There is no sense and leaving the cord plugged in when moving your TV. Remove it from the back of the TV (if possible) to make moving the TV easier. Cords get tripped on and cause accidents.

Remove the Base

This may not be necessary with every flat screen TV, but if your TV has a large base, remove it. Without removing it, the TV may not fit into the box, which can make it a hassle to move.

Keep All Hardware Together

There's nothing worse than arriving at your new home, unpacking your TV, and realizing you don't know where the hardware or cord is to use it. Make sure you keep all the hardware with the cord and the base.

Cover Your TV Before Packing it

A layer of foam or bubble wrap will go a long way to help protect your TV during a move. If you want to safely pack your TV, you will want to cover it with foam or bubble wrap before putting it in the box.

You can use stretch plastic wrap to secure the foam or bubble wrap, as well. This will also ensure the TV doesn't get scratched.

Another option is to use furniture pads, a sheet or a blanket to cover your TV. If you don't have the right packing materials, this is a good choice in a pinch.

Make Sure the TV is Secured in the Box

Once you've covered the TV and placed it into the box, you want to make sure it's secure. Without the right packing materials, it could shift, which could cause issues during the move. Make sure you use furniture pads, blankets, foam, bubble wrap, or something else soft to ensure it's completely secured inside the box.

Load the TV Upright

One of the biggest mistakes people make when moving a TV is loading it the wrong way. You want to load it upright and store it properly. It's best to store it in between sturdy objects, such as a mattress or dresser. The best way to pack a TV for the move is to make sure it won't move around or fall.

When you pack your flat-screen TV for moving, make sure you have the right box and you use these tips. Without the right packing, you could arrive to a cracked, scratched, or damaged TV, which could cost you quite a bit of money to replace.

If you're worried about your TV, hire residential movers to pack and move it for you. Professional movers will ensure it arrives in the condition it left your old home in.