{"id":1573,"date":"2026-01-30T12:12:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T17:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2026-01-30T12:12:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T17:12:45","slug":"chicago-move-professional-packing-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/chicago-move-professional-packing-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Hire a Professional Packing Service for Your Next Chicago Move?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A lot goes into relocating to a new home. In addition to finding your next dwelling, researching professional movers, updating your personal information, and selling your condo or house if you\u2019re a homeowner, you have to wrap and box up your home\u2019s contents. Packing alone can be daunting and tedious, which is why many people choose to hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/chicago-packing-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional packing service<\/a> for their Chicago move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most full-service movers offer professional packing service, so hiring a specially trained crew to tackle your pack is easy and convenient. But is it worth the extra cost? Since you\u2019re in complete control of how much (or how little) your packers will do, the answer is usually yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does a Professional Packing Service Do\u2026and How Long Does it Take?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The packing process looks a little different for everyone, and that\u2019s because each customer and each home is unique. For most single-family houses, condos, and apartments, the professional packing service will schedule your pack for the day before your move. (Larger homes might require more than a one-day pack.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a look at what your packers will do for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bring all the supplies needed, including packing paper, tape, cardboard boxes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/boxbeaters.com\/2025\/06\/20\/your-zero-waste-moving-checklist\/?_gl=1*12hgcka*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqfrxyc6zkgMVT0h_AB0c7i7FEAAYASAAEgJc1_D_BwE&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAoWNPa1Am8Y2Y3qajkkjZl17LjoHA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rental plastic moving totes<\/a> if you\u2019re planning an eco-friendly move<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carefully and expertly wrap breakable items like drinkware, dinnerware, and delicate d\u00e9cor or knick-knacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Label each box they pack with the contents, room, and care notes like \u201cFRAGILE\u201d or \u201cHEAVY\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assume responsibility and liability for the contents of each box that they pack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When the packing crew first arrives, you\u2019ll lead them on a walkthrough of your home to show them which items and rooms you do\u2014and do not\u2014want packed. While some Chicago Area residents hire packers to handle their entire home, others just want professional assistance with a couple of rooms. For example, perhaps you\u2019d like to pack up the items in your bedrooms and bathrooms by yourself, and you\u2019ve hired a professional packing service to handle your kitchen, living room, and dining room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The time your pack takes will depend on the size of your home, the number of items you have, and the level of packing service you\u2019d like. On average, studio and one-bedroom apartments can usually be packed in two to four hours. Larger four-bedroom houses can take as much as eight hours for a professional crew to wrap, box, and label the home\u2019s inventory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Analyzing the Cost of a Professional Packing Service Versus a DIY Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no universal formula for how much your unique pack will cost. Usually, a professional packing service will charge for materials (i.e., the boxes, rolls of tape, and bundles of packing paper they use), a set labor fee to pack each box, and the crew\u2019s travel time between their facility and your home. In other words, packing is not billed at an hourly rate\u2014your final cost is mostly based on how much your crew actually packs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get a better idea of your packing expenses, check out your moving company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/pubdls.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/MOVE-TASTIC_Packing+Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">packing guide<\/a>. Then, consider how much time and money you\u2019ll spend if you handle the pack on your own. Here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to do if you opt for a DIY pack: &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Source packing supplies and travel to pick them up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up a packing station in your home with a flat surface, boxes, tape, and paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empty each drawer and cabinet in every room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wrap and box each item, paying close attention to the boxes\u2019 weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the heaviest items are at the bottom of each box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close and label each box<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that even if you\u2019re hiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/chicago-moving-company\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional movers for your Chicago move<\/a>, you\u2019ll be responsible for the contents of every box you\u2019ve packed by yourself. If the contents of those boxes are damaged during your move, the movers cannot assume liability. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of Hiring Professional Packers for Your Chicago Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you equip yourself with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/blog\/10-genius-packing-tips-for-moving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tips to help you pack like a pro<\/a>, a DIY pack will likely cost more time and money than hiring a professional packing service. If you\u2019re like most Chicagoans, you\u2019re probably not as quick and efficient as pros who\u2019ve been trained in high-quality packing, so doing everything on your own will take far longer than if you bring in a professional crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are even more benefits of hiring the pros if you partner with the same company to handle your pack and move. Your packing crew will provide detailed notes to the moving crew, and you might even get some of the same personnel for your pack and move. As an added bonus, your packers will see your home\u2019s inventory firsthand the day before your move, and can manage your expectations of the move-day process and expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We\u2019re Chicago\u2019s Favorite Professional Packing Service!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve been Chicago\u2019s favorite movers for years\u2014but we\u2019re also famous for our professional packing service. Every single one of our team members is highly trained in the best packing practices, so your precious belongings will get the care and protection they deserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.move-tastic.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tell us about your upcoming Chicago move<\/a> today, and our packing specialists will walk you through our services!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lot goes into relocating to a new home. In addition to finding your next dwelling, researching professional movers, updating your personal information, and selling your condo or house if you\u2019re a homeowner, you have to wrap and box up your home\u2019s contents. 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