Moving is one of those very stressful, difficult things we all find we have to do at different times in our lives. It can be made easier, however, by hiring a good, reputable moving company. Fortunately, there are many businesses out there that can help you and eliminate much of the stress.
Relocating often becomes more involved and difficult than it seemed at the start. Even with good planning, there always seems to be more to be packed, moved, and unpacked than you estimated. Working by yourself can involve long days and nights of packing and transporting seemingly endless loads of your belongings. For local moves, renting a truck is usually neither difficult nor expensive. It becomes a much more complicated process for a long distance move.
Most non professionals lack the experience and training in how to most efficiently and safely pack boxes, furniture, plants, and all the other assorted miscellaneous and oddly shaped things you own in a truck. Unfortunately, this lack of knowledge and experience can result in breakage of precious belongings.
Most people readily admit that moving is a lot of work and ask family and friends for help. While many friends might volunteer, this isn’t always a good idea. First, there is generally far more work than originally expected, and as people get tired, and nerves become frayed, this type of “favor” can unnecessarily strain relationships. In addition, for those not skilled in moving heavy objects, there is the risk of injury which can become your liability. Imagine how a family member or good friend might feel if he or she were responsible for breakage of something irreplaceable. Imagine how you would feel if someone close to you injured themselves helping you.
Hiring a moving company can alleviate many of these problems. A reputable company can do virtually everything for you, including packing your entire house, loading the truck, transporting your household, and even unpacking everything in your new house and putting it where you think you want it placed. Most movers will have packing materials to protect your furniture. In addition, they can bring wardrobe boxes for your clothing, large boxes for bulky linens, special boxes and packing for pictures and mirrors, and other equipment you may need will be available for purchase or rental.
Not all moving companies offer the same services and equipment at the same price. While most movers do carry minimal insurance in case of breakage, make sure you understand the limits of the coverage. Local moves are usually priced per man hour. Often time in transit is additional. It is a good idea for a mover to come to your residence and give a good estimate of cost in advance. Long distance moves are generally priced per pound and distance. Again, it is advisable to get a written estimate for the cost of the move. However, be aware that most movers will quote estimates only. There are too many variables to give exact costs in advance.
When you think about all the costs associated with doing a move yourself renting a truck and other equipment, spending a great deal of your precious time, not to mention possible strain on relationships with loved ones just to name a few hiring professionals may very well be a less expensive choice. The peace of mind alone could be well worth the cost.
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