Shipping household goods can be easy, simple and convenient. All you need to do is find the right shipping service to do this for you. Here are a few tips for an easier time at it:
Cover the basics
First things first: you’ll want to make sure you hire a qualified moving service. Check if the company is licensed and if the moving team has the right skill and experience to get the job done.
Ask for packing assistance
If you’re shipping household goods off and you’re thinking a box and a roll of packing tape will be enough, you might want to look for a company that offers packing assistance along with their shipping services. Pros know how to pack and package your items so they won’t be susceptible to damage during transit. This would save you on time, effort and money you’ll have to spend on dealing with damage claims in case your item gets damaged to poor packaging.
Go with the right boxes
Real Simple says it’s better to pack heavier items into smaller boxes and lighter ones into big ones. However, if you plan on just cramming all those goods into whatever available space there is, then that might not be ideal. The most convenient way to get things right is to simply rely on the assistance of a professional moving service. They’ll sort those box sizes right so you won’t have to.
Organize your items
There’s nothing worse than having to go through all your boxes, trying to find that one item you need. It might be helpful to put all the items that belong to the same room in one spot. Do this for all the rooms in your house. When the moving service comes, it will be easier for to pack your items into the right boxes.
