7 wonderful facts everyone should know about packers and movers

The number of people opting for DIY packing while moving homes or offices is meagre. The moving process can be much easier and stress-less when you hire a reputed packers and movers company. Although the industry is well-known and commonly used by people of all economic statuses, there are several myths surrounding it, and here we bring the top 7 facts you need to know about packing services.

The top facts about packing and moving services are:

• 44% increase in the number of people looking for packers and movers in the last decade. On average, an individual shifts homes every 11 months.
• DIY vs packers and movers – several months of hard work is saved
• Fixed moving costs based on the number of bedrooms is a myth or scam.
• Packing services include warehousing services too
• Moving on Tuesdays or Wednesdays is cheaper – the most expensive day is Friday
• Not anyone can start a packing services company; registration is essential
• It is the largest unorganised sector in the Industry in terms of employment

44% increase in the number of people looking for packers and movers.

An online platform for service providers showed that in the last decade, there had been a 44% increase in the number of individuals looking for professional packers and movers companies. This percentage amounts to just the online enquires. The main reasons for this increase are transparency in pricing, real-time tracking with apps, digital payment options, a professional team, high-quality packing materials leading to reduced damages, and ease of the process.

Although there was a 60% decrease in the enquires during the lockdown (pandemic), once the lockdown was lifted, there was a 30% immediate increase in demand, especially in large cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, and more.