At Allied, we help Kiwis move locally everyday! That’s why we know why relocating within the same area tends to be advantageous as long as you have professional movers to help you with the heavy lifting! Here is why it can be worth your while to move locally and why you need to enlist the experts to handle the move for you!
Benefits of moving locally
The main reason that people decide to move locally is due to a change in circumstances. This change can be a new job or romantic relationship or perhaps even the need to upsize your home to accommodate a new family member. Even if you are relocating for an exciting and positive reason, it can still be an annoyance and a hassle to move - regardless of how far your new home is.
Moving locally does have the benefit of providing you with a change of environment without completely sacrificing your existing lifestyle. You will still be able to stay connected to your friends and family who live in the area while having the excitement of exploring a new neighbourhood. The move is also a great chance to declutter and shed any unwanted belongings and furniture.
Regardless of motivations behind the change, a local move will require some organisation and you’ll have to make the choice of trying to move yourself or hiring the professionals to do it for you.
Why use movers for your local move
If you are moving locally, you may be wondering what the point of hiring professional movers is. It’s not uncommon for people to assume that most moving companies only specialise large international, inter-island or corporate moves. However, most movers are able to provide you with affordable and easy local moving services. Here is why it can be worth your while to hire the professionals.
More efficient
Even if you are just moving down the street, every relocation requires some level of organisation, packing and transportation. Packing and unpacking can be particularly time consuming and labour intensive aspects of moving. While moving yourself enables you to do it gradually, using professional movers is a highly efficient option. As they have the right experience, training and equipment, they’ll be better equipped to handle your move in half the time.
Have the proper training & equipment
Moving heavy whitegoods, precious items and large furniture can be an exhausting effort and potentially dangerous if you don’t know what you are doing. Trying to lift a washing machine in and out of a truck will be pretty difficult and time consuming if you don’t have the necessary ramps and other needed equipment to move it.
By using experienced movers, you can trust that your things will make it to your new home safely. Attempting to move highly difficult items like a piano or precious artwork yourself is a risk, it’s easy to damage these items if you are unfamiliar with professional packing and moving techniques.
Often cheaper
You may be surprised to learn that moving locally with a team of movers can end up being cheaper than moving yourself. The cost of hiring a truck, purchasing the right moving equipment and materials, and needing to take time off work can all add up quickly. With movers, you can receive a tailored quote for your move so you know how much to budget and won’t run into the stress of unexpected costs.
As it is much more efficient than moving yourself, you won’t need to take as much time off of work. Movers can provide you with packing materials such as moving boxes and other specialised protective materials saving you the cost of purchasing your own.
Properly Insured
A key disadvantage of moving yourself is the issue of insurance. If you injure yourself while lifting some heavy or damage your belongings, you’ll be paying the price - both figuratively and literally. A moving company will ensure that all their staff are properly insured and can even provide you with comprehensive transit insurance so your belongings are protected throughout the move.
In the case of renting a moving truck or van, you should check the insurance policies carefully. If you are not used to driving large vehicles, you’ll need to be careful on the roads as a small road accident or miscalculated parking job can suddenly become very expensive.
Wide range of services
It’s no secret that with multiple moving parts, moves can be quite unpredictable. Using a moving service which offers a variety of moving services can go a long way in ensuring that your move is seamless and stress-free. Short term storage is a great way to provide yourself with flexibility and if you are choosing to downsize, you can still hang onto those precious family heirloom items with long term storage offerings. A moving company can also assist you by providing other related additional moving services like cleaning your home and unpacking your belongings.
Give yourself peace of mind
Hiring the professionals to handle your local relocation is the easiest way to make it a hassle-free experience. By ensuring that your move is in the hands of experts, you’ll have the time and mental capacity to handle everything else involved in a relocation - from setting up your new home to getting used to your new community and neighbourhood.
Move locally today
Are you ready to make your local move? Allied can help make your next relocation a breeze thanks to our trusted and reputable local moving services. You can find more information about how we can assist you moving locally on our Local Moving page, or by getting in touch with us.