When to Hire Professional Movers

The residential moving experts at All My Sons Moving & Storage offer five major reasons you should consider hiring professional movers for your next relocation.

You’re moving and new adventures await you at your destination. You just need to get all your stuff there first. The moment you realized you were moving, you likely started thinking about the logistics of trying to get your queen bed frame and giant flatscreen TV all packed away in a rental truck while begging family and friends for help.

A do-it-yourself move makes the most sense when you have limited items and limited budget. There may, however, come a point in life when your loved ones can no longer be bribed with pizza. Is your upcoming move the time you decide to hire professional movers?

Here are five reasons you might choose to hire pro movers.

Without a doubt, moving is physically demanding and requires some intense labor. Not everyone, your well-meaning friends and family members included, is in good, able-bodied shape to help with a move. Furthermore, yourself and your loved ones are probably not well-trained in the best ways to avoid injuries while moving. 

Professional movers come equipped with special moving tools like dollies and harnesses, and they have the know-how to be able to use them efficiently. They have extensive experience that helps inform them of the best ways to transport furniture, electronics, and moving boxes. Your household items are probably safer in the hands of a pro than in cousin Marty’s. No offense to cousin Marty, but he did drop your vinyl records last move.

Professional movers can handle all the labor from packing, to dissembling furniture, and finally loading and unloading the moving truck. If you are moving into an apartment or a house with stairs, no problem! Your movers know how to navigate stairwells, tight corners, and narrow doorways. All you have to do is point and direct, which your aching knees will thank you for later.

Your household now includes one or more items that need exceptional care like a baby grand piano or an aquarium. Items like antique furniture, floor-length mirrors, and heavy desks are some of the many furniture pieces you might have accumulated that will take special care to move. Skimping on professional movers for these items means an increased risk of damage and heartache. 

If you are nervous about your specialty items like glassware, artwork, or dishes, you can opt for professional packing services and have some or all of your household items secured for the move by a trained team. Pro-packers know the best ways to wrap and box up everything you own, from the fragile chinaware to your collection of movies, in order to minimize the risk of damage.

If you’re renting a truck designed for household moving, you likely only need a regular government-issued driver’s license to rent and drive. Even so, not everyone who has a driver’s license feels comfortable and secure driving a large truck. The lack of a rearview mirror, the higher clearance level, and the wider turns really throw some people. An uncomfortable driver in a large, bulky vehicle is a recipe for an accident.

When you hire full-service movers, you typically get an experienced truck driver with your move. This driver is well-trained in how to navigate the moving truck around residential neighborhoods, highways, and cramped apartment parking lots. When you hire local moving experts, you also get a driver who knows the neighborhood turf and can traverse local traffic conditions and weather conditions with reasonable ease.

While professional movers are definitely a great asset during local moves, they can be a crucial component of long-distance moves. When you move cities, across state lines, and across the nation, you want movers who have both extensive experience with long-distance moves and a nationwide presence.

The planning involved for a long-distance move can get complex. When you’re moving long-distance you want professionals on your side who understand the precise coordination required. To ensure all your belongings make it safely to your destination in your desired timeframe, you should book with long-distance moving pros. 

While a do-it-yourself move can often come out less expensive at first glance, remember your time and mental energy are just as valuable as your money. Moving is a stressful time period, and having professional movers can often save headache and heartache.

With full-service professional movers, you can be as hands-off your move as possible. Let your movers handle all the packing, heavy lifting, and loading, while you relax and focus on your other moving tasks like your moving self-care or getting to know your brand new neighborhood. Pro movers have the skills and expertise to pull off your move quickly and efficiently, minimizing the risk of damage or injury.

Skip the stress, you have enough to worry about. Hire a full-service professional moving company and relax during your move.

These are just five reasons to hire professional movers for your next move. You can save yourself and your loved ones the hard labor of your next move and book with a professional moving company instead. Professional movers are a cost-effective way to move safer and more efficiently.

While you’re vetting professional movers to take on your relocation, why not get a quote from All My Sons Moving & Storage? With 90+ locations across the US, All My Sons Moving & Storage has a nationwide presence, ideal for your long-distance or local move. Skip the headache of packing with professional packing services, or get your packing supplies in our one-stop shop.