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Should You Hire Professional Movers for Your Next Move?

Lockaway Storage | October 2, 2024 @ 12:00 AM

It's always exciting to move to a new place, but the moving process can come with a lot of stress and a long to-do list. One of the choices you'll need to make during this process is whether to work with professional movers or handle the move yourself. Should you hire professionals or go it alone? We've laid out some of the benefits of each decision for you below; take a look!

The Advantages of Using Skilled Movers

1. A Stress-Free Moving Day

Moving days can be a mess of logistics, last-minute packing, losing items and finding them again, and heavy lifting. By hiring movers with experience, you can save yourself some of this stress. Professionals can handle the loading, moving, and unloading, freeing up your time to concentrate on other important aspects of your move.

2. Expert Packing and Handling

Expert movers are qualified to transport your possessions securely and quickly. They make sure everything is loaded securely and use the appropriate materials to protect breakables – dish boxes, moving blankets, cushioned containers, and other specialty moving gear that you may not have on-hand. Instead of going out and buying all of this and bundling your belongings up, you can rely on professionals who already have everything they need and know just how to transport it.

3. Speed and Efficiency

Professional movers can expedite your moving process if you're on a tight timeline, expediting every step so you can get moved into your new place quickly and safely. Movers often know the fastest paths and most efficient ways to transfer your belongings from one location to another, which saves you time when it matters.

4. Liability and Insurance

Accidents sometimes happen, but when you move with professionals, your things are usually covered by insurance. In the event that something is lost or destroyed, you have a higher chance of getting compensated if you work with professionals.

Reasons to Think About Doing Your Own Moving

1. Financial Savings

One tempting reason to handle the move yourself is the potential for saving money. It can be expensive to hire professional movers, particularly for long-distance moves. If you have a smaller budget and you're relocating locally, you can rent a truck or two, enlist the assistance of friends and family, and do the move yourself.

2. Control Over the Process

When you move yourself, you have total control over every step. You have the freedom to load items however you choose, pack at your own speed, and take ages to unpack if you feel like it. There's no need to worry about arranging your day around a moving company's timetable.

3. No Risk of Scams

When you hire someone else to do your moving, there's always a possibility – even if it's slim – that you'll get scammed. If you take care of your move on your own, or with your friends and family, it's much less likely that the truck will drive away with all of your furniture in it and never come back.   

Combining Professional Movers and Self Storage

The best option for anyone who's moving may be to combine self storage with expert movers. Expert movers can move your belongings to a storage facility quickly and securely, giving you space to store any extra things while you get settled in your new house. This method is particularly helpful if you're downsizing and need time to go through your possessions because your new house isn't ready yet.

Our safe and practical storage facilities at Lockaway Storage give you the extra room you require while you're moving. Whether you need to store boxes of home goods, furniture, or seasonal things, our facilities are conveniently located throughout Texas and Colorado, so you're sure to find a location that suits your needs.

Do You Need to Hire Professional Movers?

The choice to work with professional movers ultimately comes down to your needs, schedule, and financial constraints. Professional movers are a great choice if you want a stress-free move and are prepared to pay for the convenience. However, a DIY move might be equally effective if you would rather save money and have the time and means to handle the relocation yourself.

Lockaway Storage can help you with storage during your move, no matter which option you choose. Our storage units are ideal for protecting your belongings, whether you need long-term storage or are in transition.

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