While the entire process of moving is stressful, the part that most people hate is the packing. Even if you live in a studio apartment, packing can take a long time as you have to organize, wrap, and box everything. Because it takes so long, many people leave packing until the last minute, which isn’t a great option. After all, if you’re pressed for time, you’re less likely to organize and wrap fragile items properly, which can lead to a lot of stress down the line.
Luckily, you don’t have to do it if you don’t want to! Our professional movers are also expert packers and can take on all or some of the duties while you focus on other aspects of the move. Our packing team will securely wrap, box, and/or crate your items to make sure nothing gets damaged in transit. All you have to do is give us a call so we can schedule an appointment for our professional NYC packers to check out your home or office. From there, we’ll assess your needs based on how much you have as well as your budget.
Our Packing Services
Whatever your needs, we can cover them. Great Moving offers a range of full service packing, partial packing, and unpacking services. Our highly trained staff know exactly how to treat every item whether it’s dishes or tech equipment. Plus, we know how to pack! We’ll clearly label each box and only pack logically grouped items together by room. When you unpack (or if you leave it to us) it will be a breeze because everything will be organized properly.
We won’t brag too much, but we offer one of the best packing services in NYC. Just check out our online reviews! One of the reasons why our customers recommend us so highly is because we take the time to listen and work with them to figure out their needs. We’re not just going to suggest the most expensive service! Of course, it’s always good to know your options before you call us. If you’re interested in our NYC packing services, we offer the following:
Full Service Packing
This is the perfect option for people who have zero interest or time to pack. Luckily, our expert packers can do everything for you. Nothing is too big or too fragile for us. We at Great Moving have expertise in packing and moving pretty much every object. We’ll carefully handle, wrap, and pack everything into appropriate boxes and, of course, bring our own moving supplies. All you need to do is provide us with an inventory of your belongings and we’ll do the rest.
Partial Packing Service
If you want to save a bit of money, you can always pack a few things yourself and leave the difficult stuff to us. Our packers are more than willing to give you a hand to pack and wrap whatever items you want. Some of the common areas we assist our customers with include:
Kitchen – we’ll pack all of your kitchen items including fragile items (glassware, plates, etc.) as well as appliances (mixers, kettles, etc.)
Living Room – we know how to handle every aspect of the living room from couches to TVs, sound systems, and lamps
Wardrobe – most homes have multiple wardrobes so we will pack and label each one separately
Bedroom – besides the standard pillows, linens, etc. we will also wrap and protect your mattress
Study – these rooms often include important documents, tech equipment, lamps, art, etc. All of which we know how to handle. With that said, if you do have important documents, you should carry these on your person or in a backpack/suitcase so you can easily access them
Bathroom – you probably don’t need to bring too much from your bathroom as you can easily pick up new toiletries, but we’ll pack whatever you request. We’ll even go the extra mile and tape down open containers so your toiletries don’t open up mid-transit
Garage – while we won’t pack your car, we’ll pack everything else in here including power tools, bicycles, and luggage.
Unpacking Service
What’s worse than packing? Unpacking! It can be a huge chore, especially after you just managed to go through a move. So if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of unpacking, why not get our expert team at Great Moving to help you out? Much like our packing services, we offer full or partial unpacking. Just let us know what you need!
Our Top-Rated Packing Service Process
Once you’ve decided to add-on our packing service to your move, we’ll take you through our three step process. You get to decide if you want us to pack the day before or the day of your move. While you won’t have to pack a thing, we do require you to be on site to review the inventory and provide any instructions if the packers have any questions. Other than that, you can sit back and enjoy a cup of coffee while we do the heavy lifting.
Our process might be simple, but it’s effective and has earned us high-ratings from all of our customers. We’ll walk you through each step beforehand and, of course, will consult with you directly during the move so you know exactly what’s going on and can give feedback as necessary. When you hire us, our packing team will take you through the following steps:
Create an inventory and list of items and rooms to pack with you. Our team will then plan your packing experience based on the inventory you provide, which we will review throughout the entirety of the move.
Review fragile items to pack and consult closely with you in case there is any custom packing for specific items
Pack items based on your schedule. We’ll arrive with all the necessary packing supplies at the agreed upon time. As we pack, we’ll label all the boxes and mark them off from the inventory list provided in step one. Once we unload your boxes, we’ll leave you with a copy of the inventory list so you can make sure everything is accounted for when you unpack.
At Great Moving we are always happy to help and take whatever grueling task off your plate. While you might not love packing, our team takes pride in our expertise and we’re always more than happy to help our customers. Once you know you want to use our packing service, contact us directly and we’ll either send someone or do a virtual assessment of your house and or office.
While our normal packing services are some of the most affordable in NYC, if you move on off peak days or at off peak times, we can offer a discounted rate. We want to offer as many benefits to our customers as possible so you can get the moving experience you deserve. Of course, we’ll move you anytime and day of the year even during the holidays! Besides our excellent prices and excellent customer service, there are other reasons why you should hire us
Special Items
Regardless of whether you’re moving down the block or to a new state, moving is overwhelming. That’s why we do our best to make it as easy as possible. Part of that is having the experience and know-how to handle special items on a case-by-case basis. So if you need fine china packed and moved, we know how to do that. Our packers also come equipped with tools to disassemble pieces of furniture and other items. Just let us know if there are certain items that require specific handling, disassembly, etc. and we’ll make sure to pay special attention to them.
We couldn’t offer packing services if we don’t have our own packing supplies! When you hire us to pack your items, we will bring everything with us from the boxes to the tape and bubble wrap. We’ll also bring other items such as fabric furniture coverings and plastic wraps to protect your furniture items from damage and inclement weather. We also have speciality boxes designed specifically for precious china and wardrobe pieces. Even if you don’t use our packaging service, you can still reach out to us and buy packing supplies from us. We can provide boxes in small, medium, and large sizes.
New Yorkers demand the best, even when they leave New York. Whether you’re moving down the block or to another state, Great Movers is here to help you every step of the way. Our company works diligently to provide our customers with the highest level of service during every phase of the moving process. That’s why we are one of the top-rated moving companies in NYC. We’ve moved thousands of satisfied customers and are now known as one of the most trusted NYC movers. We provide the same level of service across all our offerings so whether you just need us to load and unload your belongings or need us to pack and unpack, we’ve got you covered.
Besides our packing service, we also offer other add-ons to help make your move smoother. Is your new home or office not ready for move-in? No problem, you can take advantage of our storage options. Our facilities are located across New York City and New Jersey and we offer short and long-term rentals. You can also purchase extra packing supplies from us if you need them or rent plastic moving bins if you don’t want to deal with cardboard boxes. We can also move speciality large items such as pianos, pool tables, and more! Just give us a call and let us know what you need and we’ll work with you to create a moving plan that works for you.
Yes! Just let us know what you need to move so we can bring the appropriate-sized truck and specific crew members who have experience moving these items.
While moving will never be ‘fun’ you can make it less stressful by planning. In general, you should start organizing your move a month before your moving day. That way you can spread out the duties over a longer period of time instead of rushing at the last minute. Plan out as much as possible and make sure to put it in your calendar so you don’t forget! A few things you should do include:
Decluttering your belongings and selling, donating, or throwing out items you won’t be bringing with you
Buying packing materials and properly packing all your items
Reaching out to your doctors, vet, child’s school, etc. to get the appropriate paperwork for your new location
Researching and hiring movers
Getting appropriate paperwork and information from both your current and new building
Putting together a going away party
Don’t forget to pencil in some time to relax during this time!
The absolute last thing we ever want to do is cancel a move as we know many of our customers have firm deadlines. The only times we will cancel are in the case of severe weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, severe flooding, and uncontained wildfires resulting in large road closures. We will always let you know if we need to cancel a move and we will work with you to reschedule at no cost.
