You’re best off hiring a professional mover to take the stress and hassle out of the experience…
If you’ve got a move coming up, you may be crunching the numbers and realizing that moving is expensive! Hiring a moving company may seem like a superfluous way to tack on more to your budget. But wait – you may want to think twice about DIY’ing the move, especially if you have very heavy furniture and a bad back. And, let’s face it: do you really want to call all your buddies for help only to hear the excuses why they can’t? Here’s a hint: no one wants to help you move! You’re best off hiring a professional mover to take the stress and hassle out of the experience, and leave your friends alone. Here’s why:
Distance of the Move
While you may be able to get away with a 10-minute drive across town doing the move yourself, the case is vastly different when you’re moving to another city far off, in another state or clear across the country. Long distance moves are a must for professionals. They can load up your stuff and haul it to as far as you need to go. All you have to worry about is keeping your kids and pets with you as you follow the truck.
Liability Issues
If you go it alone, you’re responsible for the safe transfer of all your belongings, particularly the valuables. You’re also liable for the rental truck, which can be a harrowing experience particularly if it’s a large one. When you hire a pro, they take on the responsibility and you can spend your time worrying about other things.
Types of Belongings
Consider your belongings. Do you have antique furniture you inherited from Grandma Grace? Did you pay an arm and leg for your living room set? Do you have a prized dining room table and chair set that you couldn’t bear to see scuffed up? Do you have to move the contents of your man cave, which contains a 72-inch flat screen TV? For these reasons, it’s important to hire a moving company. Professionals have all the materials to properly pack your biggest, most valuable possessions so they don’t break. They also know exactly how to pack those things in the truck so they don’t get jostled around during transport.
Time Constraints
If time is of the essence, you don’t really have the time to sort, pack, load, drive, unload and unpack all by yourself. Movers can certainly speed up the entire process so that you can get in your new digs faster and more efficiently. Professionals know the route to your new destination and they know how to drive big trucks. In fact, they do it every day. Rely on them to get your items to the new house on time and in good condition.
These are some important considerations to factor in when choosing to hire a moving company. In the end, hiring a pro will save you time and hassle when you put your faith in someone who does this every day.
