We hire only quality people for this service, so availability is limited.

John's Moms: 

Parents are always asking us if we could just be them. One mom from New York pleaded,

Thus the John's Moms Packing (and un-packing!) service was created.

We hire experienced moms to work alongside students at busy transition times to pack, sort, and purge. They can also help students unpack, sort, and settle in.

We must be able to connect by phone with the person who will be there to work with us a few days before the job to confirm and review details. If no one can be on site at the time of service there is an additional fee (see below).

Costs

The service is billed at $400 for the first two hours, starting when the mom arrives to work with the student or a trusted representative.  After the first two hours, we charge $185/hr thereafter in quarter-hour increments.

That includes a non-refundable reservation fee of $30. It appears on your invoice as a “pick up” fee.

The service is per student.  If there are belongings for another student, even if it’s in the same room, a separate charge of $400 will be assessed for each student using this service.

Packing a room when the student is not present is $500.

Once the Mom discusses the job with you she will add packing supplies to your order for advance delivery, with your permission. 

Students using the John's Moms service spend $800-$1,200 on average including supplies, shipping, storage, insurance, and a tip. It is your responsibility to discuss in advance about limiting the time with the mom as well as what items are worth storing/shipping. 

The Moms do not pack fragile belongings like TV’s, dishes, or electronics. These items are safely transported to our store for professional packaging (see prices). 

Cancellation Policy:

• Once the order is placed, you must cancel by the close of business that day to receive a full refund.

• You may cancel your John’s Mom appointment up to 2 weeks ahead of the scheduled date for a $200 refund.

• We cannot issue a refund if you cancel your appointment less than 2 weeks before the scheduled date.

• Changing an existing reservation date costs $150, subject to availability, and cannot be carried over from one season to another.

Rush fees:

• Need a Mom today, add $200 (if available)

• Need a Mom tomorrow, add $150 (if available)

• Need a Mom in 2 days, add $100 (if available)

NOTE! John's moms do not clean, assemble or disassemble furniture, attach or detach anything to or from walls, transport belongings, nOR do they handle illegal substances or weapons. We are not responsible if asked to pack PERISHABLES OR LIQUIDS which leak or DAMAGE YOUR BELONGINGS.