A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR MOVE
Choose a useful scope of help
Packing can be planned around the whole home or the areas where you need assistance. Start by identifying the rooms you will handle yourself, then make a list of anything you want the team to assess. Fragile collections, artwork and large mirrors may need a different approach from everyday household items.
Share photographs and dimensions where helpful. Confirm materials, preparation and the packing schedule as part of the estimate, including whether packing happens before moving day.
A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR MOVE
Prepare before the boxes come out
Decide what is moving before packing begins. Remove items being donated or collected by family, and clearly separate the belongings that stay behind.
Empty perishables from the areas being packed and ask the office about items that cannot travel with the move. Set aside documents, jewelry and daily essentials to carry yourself.
A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR MOVE
Pack with the destination in mind
Good labels help the new home come together. Use room names that match the destination and identify boxes you will want to open first. Keep associated parts together and note which furniture they belong to.
If some items are going into storage, distinguish them from the belongings needed at the new address. Discuss unpacking requests separately so you understand the work included.
Can you pack just my kitchen or fragile belongings?
Tell us which rooms or items you want help with. The team can review a partial packing request, the materials involved and how it fits with the schedule for your move.
Should I buy packing materials before speaking with you?
Discuss the packing scope first. Materials depend on the items, quantities and who is doing the packing. The office can explain what is included and what you should arrange yourself.
What should stay out of the packing process?
Keep personal documents, valuables and daily essentials with you. Also separate items that are staying behind. Ask the office for guidance about prohibited contents and anything that needs special preparation.