Whether you are moving down the road or across the world, you’ll be faced with the classic moving conundrum - do I hire a professional moving company? Moving can be a daunting task as well as an expensive one. Hiring the moving experts can make things easier, but is it worth the cost? While it may be tempting to round up a couple of friends and do it yourself, professional movers can make your relocation experience stress-free and seamless. Here’s ten reasons why trusting the experts pays off.
1) Highly efficient
Life is short, but moving house or office can feel so long. When you choose professional movers, they’ll make your relocation as efficient as possible. From professional packing to the transporting of your belongings and furniture, the experts are able to complete moving tasks quicker than you due to their experience and expertise. The faster your move, the faster you’ll be able to begin enjoying your new home or workplace.
2) No heavy lifting
When you move by yourself, you have to be prepared to move some heavy furniture and boxes. Without the proper equipment or training, you can easily injure yourself or your belongings. It’s also common for people to overestimate their strength and can potentially be hazardous to themselves and others when attempting to lift a heavy item. It’s best to not put yourself and items at risk and leave the heavy lifting to the experts. Some furniture can also be awkward to carry and fit through certain spaces, however professional movers will have the necessary expertise and equipment to navigate these situations.
3) Priotiorise what matters
There’s more to moving than just transporting yourself and your belongings. You’ll want to get used to your new home or office, find your new local cafe, supermarket and other amenities, and begin exploring the new neighbourhood. Choosing to hire professional movers means you can focus on what matters to you, whether that’s planning the layout of your new home or catching up with friends and family. The experts can oversee the logistics of your relocation so you don’t need to sweat the small stuff.
4) Cost effective
Choosing to move with a moving company can end up being more cost effective than choosing to do it yourself. When you add up the cost of hiring a moving truck, equipment, packing materials and all other incidental expenses, the cost tends to far exceed the rate of professional movers. You’ll also need to put a price on your time, especially if you or other friends and family need to take time off work to assist in the move. If you damage your belongings or furniture during the move, you’ll be solely responsible for the cost of replacing these items.
5) Full range of services
A great moving company should provide a range of moving services to assist with every aspect of your move. Having access to relocation services such as secure storage is incredibly helpful during your move. Being able to organise essential moving services such as car and pet relocation with the same moving company handling your other relocation needs will make the whole process easier and more streamlined.
6) Have the necessary skills and experience
A professional moving company will ensure that their movers are properly trained in the logistics and execution of a move. Having experience and skills in the relocation space may seem unnecessary, but can make a difference in the success and efficiency of your move. Professional movers will be familiar with moving more difficult items such as whitegoods or heavy furniture, and will be able to move them without damaging your items or surrounding environment.
7) Industry standard materials and equipment
By hiring a moving company, you’ll have access to professional packing services and materials. Packing can be a tedious process as well as a stressful one. A subpar packing job can put your precious belongings and furniture at risk of damage during transit, and some materials used for packing can leave marks or scratches on your items. Using a professional packing service means you won’t need to worry about your things being possibly damaged or broken as the experts will use trusted materials and techniques. If you’d rather pack your own items, you can receive industry standard packing materials to get the job done yourself.
8) Properly insured
When it comes to moving yourself, it’s common to forget about the issue of insurance. A professional moving company will be responsibly insured and also offer comprehensive plans to cover you in the event of an unlikely accident. This is ideal for when items occasionally become damaged or lost during transit, however professional movers are insured to cover other freak accidents such as injury while moving heavy furniture.
9) Avoid the boring admin
Any move requires some level of administration and organisation to successfully achieve it. This is especially true for inter-island and international moves which demand a more significant amount of paperwork. Navigating customs, transportation, and any other relocation rules and regulations can be a nightmare if you don’t know what you’re doing. A professional moving company will be able to deal with this on your behalf and ensure that your move isn’t held up by frustrating bureaucracy.
10) Make your move seamless
As moving is already one of the most stressful experiences in life, why not make it easier by hiring the professionals? When you choose a moving company, you’re choosing to make your move smooth and hassle-free. Let someone else agonise over the logistics and do the literal heavy lifting for you.
Book your move with Allied today!
You can make your relocation more efficient, convenient and cost effective by using Allied as your professional moving company. We can assist you with your relocation regardless of whether it's local, inter-island or international. Our wide range of moving services means we cater to every aspect of your relocation! From professional packing to secure storage to pet transport, we’re here to make your move easy.
Allied also provides moving services for businesses! So if you need asset management, responsible e-waste management or even a specialised relocation (such as for hospitals, galleries, and universities), you can trust Allied to get the job done!
Contact us today to discuss your relocation needs directly! You’ll receive a free quote which is specific to your individual moving requirements.