Month: January 2023

Moving can be a demanding experience, but it’s made more manageable in various ways by hiring a professional moving company. Whether you’re moving across town or the country, it’s helpful to hire a moving company that will help make your experience more positive overall. Here we’ll discuss why you should hire a professional moving company for your upcoming relocation.

1. Manpower Reliability

DIY moves require finding vehicles with enough room, recruiting people to help, and making multiple trips back and forth, which can be exhausting. In addition, while family and friends are generous in offering to help you move, circumstances can change, and you might find yourself without the help you need on moving day. Professionals handle all the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to worry about it.

When working with an industry-recognized moving company, you can trust they’ll do what they say they’ll do. After all, an established business is incentivized to follow through on promises. In addition, established companies rely on referrals from happy customers to keep their business going.

2. Protect Your Possessions from Breakage or Loss

No one knows how to protect your possessions from breakage or loss during a relocation like an experienced, qualified moving company. When you hire a moving company to perform your move, you can trust that your movers will know how to transport your items without causing damage to your possessions.

If you try to move your items independently without help from a moving company, you could put your belongings at risk. It’s easy to drop boxes, misplace things and cause damage if you’re not used to moving. When you hire movers, you hire professionals to get the work done right. They have special training and equipment to get through your relocation safely and efficiently.

3. Provides Personal Safety

Moving an entire household is time-consuming, and some can be dangerous from a safety standpoint. For example, carrying heavy items downstairs can be tricky and lead to injury, while lousy weather creates slipping hazards on relocation day. However, professional movers know how to carry belongings safely and protect themselves from injuries. In addition, they have a lot of experience moving in less-than-ideal conditions and know the precautions to take.

4. Saves Time

The planning involved in both local and long-distance moves can seem endless. You’ll need to settle your landlord’s and utility companies’ accounts if you’re renting. You must follow the details of the contract to the letter if you have sold your home. You will need to set up utilities and services in your new home and take other transitionary steps if you have children or have changed jobs. By hiring a professional mover, you’ll have more time to focus and ensure you don’t inadvertently overlook any necessary details.

It’s Worth It to Hire a Professional Moving Company

Are you relocating soon? Then, contact us to get started with a quote for your upcoming relocation.

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You’re finally in your new home after weeks of planning and moving. The amount of work awaiting you seems overwhelming. Here are ten things to do during the first week in your new home.

1. Change the Locks and Code

You’ll feel more secure if you are the only person with access to your new home and garage. Change the locks on your doors and the codes for your garage doors. Also, consider whether you need a security system and if so, make an appointment.

2. Make a Safety Inspection

Walk through your new home to be sure to eliminate safety hazards. Check to ensure that all the smoke alarms have fresh batteries. Inspect the furnace and appliances, and ensure your house number is clearly visible from the street in case of an emergency. Finally, childproof the home if you think any little ones will be afoot.

3. Unpack

Unpack your boxes, starting with essentials first. Bedrooms and bathrooms are a high priority. Organizing the kitchen, at least so you can prepare simple meals, is also at the top of the list.

4. Change your Address

If you still need to, change your mailing address to keep receiving mail. Be sure to notify credit card companies, utilities, and others that send you bills about your new residence.

5. Locate the Fuse Box and Water Valve

Be sure you know where your fuse box is in case you blow a fuse. Also, locate the primary water valve in case of an emergency.

6. Compile Your Paperwork

New residences come with a lot of paperwork, including leases, mortgage paperwork, and homeowners association bylaws. Find all your paperwork and file it in a safe space. You also should read your homeowner association bylaws and guidelines to know what you need to do to gain approval for any exterior changes you might make to your new home.

7. Go Shopping

New homes need a lot of items. First, you’ll need to stock the fridge. You’ll also need to buy small items such as shower curtains and cleaning products. Depending on the season, you may also need garden tools.

8. Get Acquainted

You’ll also want to take some time to get acquainted with your neighborhood and neighbors. Walk around the area at times when other neighbors are outdoors and introduce yourself. Also, observe your neighbors for opportunities when you can help them with a small task to introduce yourself.

Then do some driving. Map out your way to work, school, and the nearest gym. Next, look for banks, restaurants, and other services.

9. Collect Emergency Numbers

Collect numbers for your doctor, your child’s school, the nearest hospital, and other services and put them on your fridge and in your phone. They’ll be handy if you need them quickly.

10. Take Some Time to Relax

Moving is a lot of work and stressful. Take some time to relax and participate in activities you enjoy. For example, you might eat at a local restaurant, schedule a massage, or take some time to listen to music.

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Our residential moving services include both local and long-haul moves. So whether you require full-service household movers or only need help with the heavy lifting, we can help.

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