Packing & unpacking service scope · All job topics
What this job is trying to solve
A kitchen inventory can contain robust pans, thin glassware and sentimental ceramics in the same cupboard. Packing should separate those handling needs, protect vulnerable surfaces and keep existing damage distinguishable from anything observed at unpacking.
Count stemware, plates, serving pieces and small appliances separately. Identify irreplaceable pieces and photograph existing chips before agreeing which items need individual protection.
Choose the right extent of work
Compare a carton supply allowance with individual fragile-item packing. A lower labour figure may leave the customer responsible for the most vulnerable pieces.
Packing cannot make cracked ceramics sound or establish the insurance value of an antique. Unusually valuable collections need a separate documented handling and coverage discussion.
How the work is organized
Sort by fragility, protect individual pieces, separate vulnerable surfaces, fill unsupported spaces and label the carton with its destination and handling orientation.
Make room for finished cartons without blocking the kitchen exit. Arrange the route to the condo elevator before stacking packed boxes beside cabinets.
A useful first enquiry
- Open cupboard inventory overview
- Close view of existing chips
- Cleared wrapping and carton staging space
Use the preparation guide to plan the space, and the written-scope guide to compare the proposed work.
Planning example
A resident has two cupboards of everyday dishes and a separate shelf of thin-stemmed glasses. Treating every cupboard as an identical packing unit would hide the delicate work. The assessment separates the glassware from robust cookware, records existing chips on a serving bowl and asks whether sentimental pieces will travel with the resident. The resulting inventory explains why carton quantity alone cannot describe this kitchen.
Downtown Toronto context
A home near Union Station or CityPlace may have separate lobby and loading entrances. Include the actual service route, postal code and any building permissions. See the downtown focus perimeter and GTA enquiry guide before requesting a date.