Having Trouble Moving? 3 Reasons to Hire a Moving Company

You look around at your home and see total chaos. All of your belongings are scattered, and you can’t walk without tripping over a box that is half-full of stuffed animals and dishes or that has already been squashed by family members trying to make their way through. You are no doubt pulling your hair out because it’s time to move again, and that is a big source of stress in anyone’s life right up there with divorce, marriage and even the death of a loved one. The wonderful news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. Hire a professional moving company, and give yourself a huge and well-deserved break.

1. Professional Inventory

When you hire a professional moving company, you can expect them to list each and every item that they have packed. Each box will be labeled with its contents clearly listed, and each box will be marked off as it is loaded onto the truck and again as it is unloaded and placed carefully in your new home. You will be able to ask that each box be labeled in a way that allows your movers to place the correct box in the room of your choosing at your new location. This will also help make the mover liable if any items are lost or damaged during transit to your new home. Often times, the moving company will provide you with some kind of monetary reimbursement for any items lost or damaged during the move as well. 

2. Correct Packing

Not only will your professional moving company pack each box correctly with careful boxing that doesn’t allow for breakage, but you can also have comfort in knowing the movers are knowledgeable about moving your larger items. No more worries about the legs being knocked off your kitchen table or sofa, your large screen television being scratched or broken or your mirrors being shattered. Most companies will guarantee the prompt and safe arrival of your belongings.

3. No Chiropractor Bills

According to webmd.com, many people are injured when they try to move items such as heavy exercise equipment and furniture either by themselves or with not enough people to help move them adequately. Your professional moving company will provide you with enough movers that they will be able to work together to move anything needed in the proper manner. Your movers will come with the knowledge of how to move things properly and with hand trucks to get those heavy boxes on the truck.

Whether it’s your first time moving or you hop around every six months, it’s almost always stressful because you are generally starting over in a new area with a new job or school and a need for new friends. You will have enough on your mind without breaking your back moving heavy furniture and watching well-meaning friends destroy your stuff. Let a professional moving company take care of you, and you can enjoy some much needed peace of mind and the time you need to deal with other matters, but make sure you do some quick research to find the best moving company for your needs.

My name is Lizzie Weakley and I am a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. I went to college at The Ohio State University where I studied communications. I enjoy the outdoors and long walks in the park with my 3-year-old husky Snowball.

Lizzie found the information for this article from Top Movers Online. If you are looking to move, prepare by doing some quick research that can help you find the best moving companies for your needs.