If you’re planning a move in Hong Kong, you’ll likely be staring at the interiors of your home and wondering how everything is going to fit into moving boxes. It can be extremely overwhelming considering all the chores you have to complete, both big and small, before moving day. For example, where will you look for suitable moving boxes in Hong Kong? If you work long hours, 5-6 days a week, you will have to find the time to scurry around the shops of Hong Kong looking for packing boxes, and then pack all your belongings and furniture yourself.
Why not save yourself the trouble by picking up your phone and calling a professional Hong Kong moving and packing company, which can bring a range of various-sized boxes to your home in which to expertly pack all your belongings. Here’s why you should use professional grade packing materials and trust the experts.
Poorly packed goods are at risk
Using any old box or crate isn’t a great idea because if items are not packed properly, the worst case scenario may strike. Damage is much more likely to occur if you’ve haphazardly placed heavy items in with more fragile pieces, which is why asking your Hong Kong mover to bring their own moving boxes and professionally pack your items for you can save a lot of drama.
There are many things to consider when packing possessions for transport, most of which the average person will not be aware of. Size is a big factor, especially when you’re transporting small but heavy items, such as books. A shelf-full of books is going to be more likely to break through a cardboard moving box than a large box of bed linen.
To ensure that all your belongings safely make it, your professional Hong Kong packers and movers can sort through your volumes then pack them securely in professional grade moving boxes. They will then load them on the truck in a way they won’t topple or crush anything underneath and they’ll strap items if they deem this extra safety measure necessary.
Many homes have speciality items
Even the most modest households contain highly valuable items. While expensive ornaments and antiques are not everyday essentials, possessions such as HD TVs, sound systems and other tech are likely to be required for use right up until the final moments before moving. Especially if you have young children and you need to keep them busy and out of the way, you may be tempted to pull out the iPads and flick on a movie for them to watch.
To look after these extra-care items, there are a number of specialist packing materials as well as moving boxes that Hong Kong movers and packers will bring with them. Protective wrap and tape are two of the essentials, and these may be used in combination with other protective materials, such as blankets. The boxes themselves come in a variety of sizes, some of which can take several delicate items if correctly packed.
Sourcing the right packing materials
For even a relatively small home or business, everyday possessions require a surprisingly large amount of space when being transferred for package and transit. It is not unusual for each room in an average Hong Kong dwelling to require 5 large, 8 medium and 10 smaller packing boxes to accommodate belongings; for business items, these figures could vary largely depending on the equipment and nature of commerce.
Although Hong Kong apartments are notoriously small, even moving from one to another will require a significant amount of packing materials. As space is an ever-present concern in the city, ensuring that goods are packed properly can make the difference between a relatively low-cost, stress-free move and one that incurs added costs, both in terms of fees and lost work hours. Experienced movers and packers in Hong Kong know exactly which cases, crates and protective materials to take to each job, so there is no time wasted trying to find last-minute solutions for an unusually large, fragile or awkward item.
Continued investment in staff training
Particularly in Hong Kong, which is short on space and timelines, efficient working methods are extremely valuable for movers. The best movers and packers that Hong Kong domestic and business customers value ensure their staff are trained to the highest standards, in terms of safety, friendliness, efficiency and proficiency.
Modern packing materials are only really effective if they are used properly, as wastage is easy to incur if packers are incorrectly trained. Locally based, experienced companies like Allied Hong Kong maintain a team of highly skilled workers, who know the local conditions very well and combine this with their working practices, which are updated all the time according to market requirements.
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Allied has a reputation for being one of the friendliest moving and packing services in Hong Kong. With well-trained professionals, the choice for your moving services is easy. Contact us today to receive your professional packing materials and organise your move.