When we move into a new place, we all want to save money where possible. Starting from getting moving quotes from several moving companies to comparing rates for their services. In many cases hiring movers packing and unpacking makes more sense and it’s cheaper than hiring labor only movers for example. People who do their research ahead of time are able to compare and plan accordingly to save money and time, and this is why we decided to put together this article. These services re the most popular options for local moves especially for people moving within the Kind County of Washington State.
To understand which service is best for your needs let’s first see what each service means. Let’s get right into it.
What are Packing / Unpacking Services?
Many companies offer packing and unpacking services that are usually customized for each individual client. These services are offered to people to save them from the frustration of planning a move, especially the tiring aspect of packing and unpacking that requires time and energy. Movers offering these services are professionally trained to do this type of work especially when you have a lot of fragile things to transport.
These services are for:
Local insight:
These types of services are great for those people that only need a little help to organize and pack and then they do the driving, loading and loading parts. Became very popular recently in the King County especially areas like Bellevue, Tacoma and Redmond.
What are Labor-Only Moving Services?
Labor Only Moving services include the packing and unpacking with the loading and unloading of heavy stuff into your truck. According to Tacoma’s Home 2 Home Movers, local companies divide their services to have the labor only services available for people in need of a little more help than just packing and unpacking. A great way to get their foot into this market.
There are a few steps in the this service that your movers will do for you: they will plan the process for you and this will speed things up because they have experience in arranging the items in the truck, they will also load and unload your stuff, assemble and disassemble your furniture, pack and unpack like we already mention and at the end they will do the final checks to make sure everything is good to go.
These services are good for DIY movers, short distance moves, and for individuals who want to save some extra money.
How to Choose the right service for you
Ask yourself this question:
How to Prepare Your New Place for Movers
Now, when you hire labor only movers you have to mindful about your new place you are moving into. Usually this is the hardest step because you and your movers will be so tired from loading and packing, disassembling furniture than when they get to your new home you want to make sure it’s ready for them to do the job as quick as possible. You are paying them by the hour, and you can influence the time they take to unload everything.
Make sure to clear the pathways in the house, have a reserved parking spot for the truck to be closer to the entrance and if there’s an elevator serve it in advance too. Protect your floors and wall if you movers haven’t done that for you, by laying down floor protection or some old rugs. Set up essentials also like cleaning supplies so you can start settling in right after your mover finish the job.
Final Thoughts
So, in the end, both of these services are great additions to your moving day depending on how much help you need. For heavy stuff you might need labor only movers, for packing fragile stuff the packing and unpacking option would be enough. Just plan ahead of time and be mindful about the steps that need to be taken. Help your movers by preparing your places properly so they can do their job quick and professional.
