What Do Moving Companies Do?

That question may sound like a query with a simple and straightforward answer, but the fact is, not all moving companies provide the same services. The average mover will, of course, load a moving truck with your household goods and deliver them to your new home. Full-service movers will do that as well, but they also offer other professional services. Which kind of mover you should hire may depend on the size and complexity of your move. First, let’s explore the type of services you can expect from a reputable mover:

Taking Inventory

A professional mover’s chief responsibility is to deliver all of your belongings to your new home intact. To ensure this, movers keep track of everything loaded into their truck for delivery. Good movers keep a detailed, itemized list that includes the type and number of each item and its condition.

Protecting Your Belongings & New Home

Professional movers take the time to protect your belongings as needed with padding, blankets, plastic wrap, and more. When carrying stuff into your new home, they can also safeguard it with carpet protectors.

Loading & Organizing

Anyone who has performed a do-it-yourself move knows that it’s tough to fit all items snugly and securely in the back of a truck or van. As a result, items can shift around during transit and end up scratched, cracked, or smashed. Moving crews know how to maximize space for efficient deliveries. Plus, they’re trained at loading oddly shaped furniture, heavy boxes, and fragile items to prevent any damage during transit.

Unloading

It’s simple: Movers are trained and experienced at lifting and carrying heavy items, and the average person isn’t. Furthermore, moving companies have specialized equipment like lift gates and heavy-duty hand trucks that facilitate safe and efficient moves.

Full-Service Movers

Full-service companies offer all of the above plus services that will increase your convenience. For instance, a full-service mover will pack your possessions properly and protect them with quality packing materials. They can also unpack for you, allowing you to focus on other tasks associated with settling in. Additionally, they can disassemble large, unwieldy pieces of furniture to ensure they arrive at your new home and reassemble them upon arrival. Full-service moves cost more than average, but it’s an option that may be well worth it considering conveniences in terms of the time and effort it saves you.

If you’re looking for a top-notch full-service company for your upcoming move, contact Atlantic Relocation Systems. We’ll provide a free consultation. With more than 50 years of industry experience, we serve cities nationwide and have teams and processes in place to streamline your relocation and make it simpler than you thought possible.