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A Day in the Life of a Moving Organizer - How Long Does it Take to Pack a Kitchen?

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A Day in the Life of a Moving Organizer - How Long Does it Take to Pack a Kitchen?

 

PHA team packingWell, there are kitchens and then there are kitchens. I've been in kitchens that are so large, it takes 5 people, three full days to pack it (remember our packing days are usually seven hours per day - so, 5 crew x 7 hours = 35 hrs x 3 days = 105 man hours). And, I've been in kitchens that take one person 4 hours to pack!

PHA team pack 2But, on average, many of the kitchens we pack take two people, 7 hours or a total of 14 man hours.  On yesterday's job, our biggest task was to first go through all the cabinets to put like things together.  And, these cabinets just kept on giving... and giving, an giving....LOL.   They were REALLY deep, so of course, anything the homeowner stored in them got pushed back when new items were introduced :)

Love it when I come in on budget.... it's really helpful for repeat referrals. This is the ninth project I've been referred to by this particular Realtor.  I've invited him to join AR and hope he accepts the offer.

 


But I'd really like to shout out a big THANKS to my team for another great packing job!!

Alan Kirkpatrick
Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX
Alan in Austin

Peggy:

 

Nice post and great information. Have a super weekend.

May 26, 2011 06:09 PM
Kathleen Vetrano
RE/MAX Gateway - Falls Church, VA
Helping YOU Achieve YOUR Dreams

The cabinets that keep on giving....now that is funny.  I have a few closets that do the same thing sometimes.  Enjoyed your writing! What a great service!

May 26, 2011 06:11 PM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Oh, NO... this was not finished yet, ---- I forgot to put in Draft!.... but, glad you liked it anyway Alan & Michele and Kathleen!!

May 26, 2011 06:11 PM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Peggy, Congratulations on the many referrals and another successful packing day. Hopefully the agent will join AR! I got a vision of you and your team climbing into the deep cabinets to reach the items that were pushed back (LOL)

May 27, 2011 01:35 PM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Ha Ha, Kathleen. It is really an experience when that happens. It is so amazing what some cabinets contain!!

May 27, 2011 02:43 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Who hasn't found surprising vintage items in their kitchen cabinets.  If I lived near you I'd recommend you solely for the shout out you gave to your staff.  Classy and well done!

May 27, 2011 04:49 PM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

I know David... here in the Bay area, it's such a hoot as cabinets here on the West Coast are not known for their "capacity". So, it's so funny when it happens. LOL LOL

Mona - thank you for stopping by and your kind words.  My team is awesome.  Have a great Memorial Day!

May 27, 2011 05:24 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Peggy, the most important room is the kitchen, most people do not realize it. Great Post even though you meant to put it in Draft:))) I am so with you on that, since I do the cooking. I packed the kitchen to save money one time, guess what I will never do that again 14 hrs is well worth paying for it:))

May 27, 2011 06:26 PM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Endre... thanks so much for stopping by.  Last night when I was preparing the post, I completely forgot to change the default from Public to Draft - I had not yet uploaded any photos and their were one or two misspelled words.  I was "mortified" when I saw that comments had been received.  LOL, LOL.  It happens to the best of us :)

May 27, 2011 06:37 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

The gift that keeps on giving huh.   That Realtor is a great contact for you, Peggy and you have done him a huge favor by inviting him to join AR.

May 27, 2011 06:59 PM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Thanks, Jane... I see he hasn't responded yet, so we'll see.  Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!

May 28, 2011 04:26 AM
Alicia Barrington
THE ORIGINAL HOUSTON HOME STAGING - Katy, TX
Houston Home Staging Presents Alicia Barrington

I'm a little late arriving to this party - sorry!

In one of my moves, my partner grabbed two boxes, and told me he was going upstairs to pack the office - I'd see him in an hour.   Fast forward:  4 days later 15 cartons later......

Jun 14, 2011 11:43 AM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Katy...never too late to a party!!  That is precious... 4 days and 15 cartons later.  Just as long as it gets done...that really is all that matters. :-)

Jun 14, 2011 05:14 PM