Your friend has a truck. You need to move. He’s free next weekend and has agreed to bring his truck over and lend a hand for a case of beer and some pizza. What could go wrong?
A lot of things actually. Here’s a list of just a few reasons why you should hire a professional moving company.
1. Protect your Stuff
If you ask around, more than one of your friends will probably have a horror story about how things got broken or damaged when they moved. TV’s have gotten cracked, dressers scratched, and certain things have been lost forever. Moving is expensive and stressful enough without the cost and stress of replacing valuable items.
Your friend is probably more interested in doing the job as fast as possible, which doesn’t always mean that your items will be safe and packed properly. Professional movers are more experienced than you or your friends are. The safety of your belongings is of great concern to them and your personal belongings are insured.
2. Know the area
Your friend assures you that they know where they are going. Five minutes later you arrive at your new home, and your friend and all of your furniture are nowhere to be found. Turns out they are lost. They took a wrong turn, or you’re moving to a new area and it’s not in their GPS yet. It’s a confusing and frustrating situation. Professional moving companies are very experienced in their home areas. Knowing the neighbourhood means that your belongings can be safely and efficiently transported.
3. Protecting your home
Everyone and their mother has probably seen the Friend’s episode where Ross and the gang are trying to move a couch up a narrow staircase. The only instructions Ross is giving to Rachel and Chandler is to PIVOT until they eventually get the couch stuck in the stairwell.
That’s not a situation you want to be in, nor do you want holes in the walls, scratches on the floors, or any other damage done to the home you’re moving into or moving out of.
4. Use of the right equipment
A borrowed truck from a friend does not come with the right equipment to move your furniture safely – another reason you want to hire professional help. They come with the right equipment to make moving simpler.
Your professional mover will use hoisting straps, two-wheel, four-wheel or appliance dollies and ramps to transport your belongings in a safe and secure manner. So whether it is moving an L-shaped couch out of your door or dismantling your furniture, professional movers will figure it all out for you.
5. Straight forward estimates
Buying tape and boxes can get expensive! Plus add the price of gas for multiple trips back and forth between your old place and your new place, plus anything that might get damaged or lost in the move… and these costs can add up fast.
Ideally, there are no hidden costs when you hire professional movers. Charges are estimates of the distance, time or kind of service or storage you opt for. Professional movers will discuss moving and service costs prior to when the moving begins. For a free quote click here.
6. Health And Safety
When you opt for a DIY move, you don’t just have to worry about your stuff getting damaged. Common injuries sustained while moving are: strained back, broken fingers and toes, cuts and scrapes, knee injuries and sprained ankles. Adding a several-hour emergency room visit, or a frantic hunt for a first aid kit is guaranteed to make the move longer and more stressful.
Professionals know how to lift your items and carefully transport them quickly without hurting themselves. They’ve got experience and training on their side.
7. Flexible storage facilities
Lots of things can happen while you’re moving. If for whatever reason you can’t move in right away or need to store some of your belongings, it can be difficult to find a good place to store your belongings in the meantime.
Professional movers will provide you with storage facilities with overnight, short-term or long-term storage options. Additional charges are applied, of course, but your belongings are in a safe place under protection from theft, loss or damage.
The advantages of hiring a professional moving company definitely outweigh the do-it-yourself approach. So put your reservations aside, and hire professionals for the job. Call Mike the Mover at 519-822-0298 today!