Should I Hire a Moving Company?

Should I Hire a Moving Company?Relocating brings a slew of decisions to ponder, from which household goods you’ll take to how much money you’re willing to spend on your move. To reduce the time and effort involved with your relocation, recruiting the help of family and friends is a smart idea. But the success of a collaborative venture depends on the complexity of the move, proximity to your new home, and, of course, the generosity and reliability of your family and friends. Still, performing what’s essentially a manage-it-yourself, if not a do-it-yourself relocation, offers real advantages.

Benefits of a Do-It-Yourself Move

With a DIY relocation:

  • You have complete control over the process – You can choose everything from the size of the truck and the type of moving supplies to the day and time of your move. Aside from the flexibility, you won’t have to worry about strangers handling, and potentially damaging, your precious belongings
  • You can save money – If you’re a tight budget, a DIY move is the way to go. Even if you’re relocating within your neighborhood, renting your own truck and completing your own move can save you thousands of dollars when compared to hiring a mover.

But a DIY move comes with notable disadvantages. For instance, in addition to planning and coordinating all aspects of your relocation, you and your helpers can look forward to a laborious day of heavy lifting. If the labor intensiveness of a DIY move is even too much to contemplate, you should consider hiring professional movers.

Benefits of Hiring a Mover

In many cases, especially long-distance relocations that include large shipments, a successful move absolutely depends on the skills, knowledge, and experience of professionals. When you hire a moving company, you can expect:

  • Peace of mind – Not only do professional movers know how to properly handle and transport your items, but they can also coordinate your move so that it runs smoothly and efficiently. And, if unexpected problems arise – a couch stuck in a doorway, let’s say, or a flat tire – your movers have the tools and experience to quickly correct the problem.
  • A safer experience – Unlike the average person, movers know how to lift and unload heavy items so as to minimize any risk of injury. Plus, they have equipment and materials designed to protect your belongings from damage.
  • More time to tackle other priorities – Partnering with movers allows you to focus on other important issues associated with your relocation, like setting up utility services or updating your driver’s license.

In short, hiring a mover can make your relocation much more manageable all around. At Atlantic Relocation Systems, we can take the stress out of your relocation by assigning a consultant to coordinate your move. As one of the nation’s top full-service movers, we also offer expert packing and secure storage to help make your relocation even easier. Contact us for more information.