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How To Find The Best Packing Service
13 May 2015

Moving house can be a very stressful experience. These days, house movers face an incredibly competitive property market, and domestic relocation in our cities has never been more difficult.  When trying to relocate successfully and smoothly, it is important to juggle, prioritize and manage your commitments. On top of the hassle of dealing with money, landlords, estate agents and fierce and constant competition in the marketplace, the last thing that a stressed out mover needs is an unreliable packing service and the headache of lost and broken possessions.


There’s nothing more frustrating than carefully packing up your treasured possessions for the removal van, only to get them back smashed up in pieces. Or worse still, to never get them back at all. Or worse even still, to get someone else’s treasured possessions. Yes, we’ve all heard horror stories about the perils of choosing the wrong packing service. However, if you invest the time in finding out about the best local moving companies and packers, you won’t have to deal with the pain of lost or broken items or with extortionate rates.


Instead of hiring an overpriced man with a van with the delicacy of a baggage handler, take your time and do some research. Compare rates and prices, but don’t make your decision based on budget alone. Moving house can put a tremendous squeeze on your income and earnings, and it can be tempting to choose the cheapest service for what may seem like a trivial aspect of the big move. While your choice of removal and packing service may seem relatively trivial, we can assure you that you’ll wish you spent a few extra quid if it all goes pear shaped. It’s worth it to ensure that your goods are transported with the upmost care and attention, and using suitable equipment. Remember, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is! You always get what you pay for, so even if you’re shopping on a budget, it’s usually best to find a reasonable financial middle ground.


It is very important to hire a suitable contractor and try to tailor the details of the job to suit both parties. There’s no use in paying for a service you don’t fully require, neither is there any point in overpaying for an underestimated workload. When investigating your local packing businesses, read customer reviews if possible, and always ask questions. Always check that the conditions and protocols employed by the company are up to scratch and meet your own personal standards before paying any money. Check and double check. There’s no use crying over spilt milk, and during a stressful move there is often little time or money to deal effectively with unexpected problems or petty confrontation over a pre-paid service.  


Extensive experience, durability and apparent industry status are often the hallmark of a reliable packing company – If they’ve been operating successfully at a large scale for a long period of time, chances are that they are trustworthy. Look at company websites. If a site looks organized, polished and well managed, chances are that the business itself will be as well.  If the company representatives you speak with are respectful and professional in demeanour, this could be another tell-tale sign that the business might be the right choice.  Sometimes, you should judge a book by the cover.     



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