When Should I Use a Moving Company?


 

When Should I Use a Moving Company?

A simple definition of a moving company is “A moving company assists people to relocate more easily”. In other words, it is a company that specializes in packing belongings such as furniture, electronic goods and other valuables from one place and transporting them to a new location.” So when should you consider calling them?

Moving companies are used in many different situations by almost everybody. They are called upon when organisations wish to relocate to another office or when families are making a move to a new house.

Organisations would normally use moving companies as they are professional, efficient and are specialised in packing and transporting fragile items like computers, copiers, safes, etc. Furniture is also wrapped to prevent damage during transport. The moving companies also offer unpacking services. This saves the organisation time, manpower, productivity and money as their own personnel can quickly go about their own tasks in setting up and the new office can start operating.

On whether an individual should use a moving company, you would need to ask yourself several questions:

• Firstly and most importantly would be budget. Does my budget allow me to engage a full service moving company ie, the moving company provides the works – in packing, transporting, unpacking, etc?

• Second would be time. Is time important to me? Do I have the time to pack my things, load them and drive them to my new home?

• Next would be labour. Can I enlist the help of my relatives and friends to lend me a hand?

• Do I have fragile items that need skilled handling? Am I confident to move them myself?

• Am I able to move my bulky items by myself or do I require special equipment or hired help to move them?

• Am I confident to I am able to move my household items safely?

• Will there any hidden costs if I were to do it myself eg transport, fuel, equipment, carton boxes, sealing tapes, insurance?

• Am I physically fit to be doing all this?

• Am I able to cope with the stress and complications that comes with self-moving?

Moving is not easy! It is stressful and complicated and most people would prefer to leave it to the professionals so that they can concentrate on the more important details related to the move. You will need to compare your options:

• If I were to hire a moving company, they would take care of the hard physical work. I would be relieved of the physical and mental exhaustion that would accompany me if I were to self-move. I would only need to concentrate on the important matters of my move.

• While a self-move would eliminate the cost of professional movers, it is also not free. I would still have to pay for transport, fuel, boxes, etc.

Ultimately, your decision on when you should engage a moving company boils down to whether you want to use your money or your time?