Every move requires the packing of cartons. The question is this, should you do your own packing or hire a professional?

Packing cartons  properly requires a certain amount of expertise, as improper packing can lead to damage of the contents inside your cartons. The problem most do-it- yourself packers make is that they do not put crushed packing paper in any open spaces or between items within their cartons. This mistake results in a collapse of the carton as soon as another carton or item is loaded on top of it in the moving van. When the carton collapses the items within it are at risk of being damaged from the weight of the item placed on top of the carton. If items get damaged from improper packing techiniques by the do-it-yourselfer, your mover will not take responsibility for the damage.

When you pack, wrap every item in paper, place each item in the carton, and place crushed packing paper in any open space within the carton. Pack the crushed paper in densely – this will prevent the carton from collapsing.  Make sure you place lots of crushed paper on the bottom of the carton and lots on top above the contents before you seal the carton. There should not be an open space in the top of the carton. The photo above represents professionally packed cartons loaded into a moving van. The cartons have maintained their shape and structure and they have not collapsed. A professional packer will wrap every item in paper, place it into the carton properly and place enough densely packed crushed paper into all the open spaces of the carton. This will prevent cartons from collapsing and will protect your precious valuables.  Also, your goods are insured when they are professioanly packed. For those do-it-yourself packers please view our Packing Tips page on our website at www.greatcanadianvanlines.com for more valuable packing tips.