Deciding
between having a professional furniture removalist doing the job for you and
having you sorting it all out may take a while. Most people weigh towards saving
some money and the self-confidence in having a fun experience out of it.
Please
do not take me wrong, but it turns out that the transport of heavy
furniture and household utensils can be quite daunting with potential serious
consequences to your body when it is done wrongly. Not to mention the fact that unexpected things do happen, and we are not always prepared for it.
Mark
my words: “It is gold when you can have an experienced professional doing the
hard work for you, preferably one with moving experience with all sorts of physical
barriers and situations, right equipment, physical strength, guidance and
skills for the job.”
I
believe at this point I have made you thinking: is it really hard?
Here
are ten points to consider before making your decision:
1.
When
doing it yourself you may neglect the real costs of
the whole process, such as truck rental, insurance and petrol.
Sometimes you even have to pay for tolls and extra kilometre back to your rental company. You may have an
unpleasant surprise in the end.
2.
Will
you be able to move a heavy fridge, your couch or a kitchen cabinet? What about dissembling your TV unit or bed and
then assembling it all back together into the right position? Have you thought
about that?
3.
A basic
knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety can prevent potential back
injuries, strains or even the aggravation of existing physical conditions you might have.
4.
The experience of strutting boxes and heavy items in a
safe manner will
not only protect your belongings from suffering any damage in transit, but it will also save your joints and muscles from any possible injury.
Furthermore, wrapping your stuff in blankets and tying them up nicely will make the most of
the truck physical space, saving you some extra trip;
5.
Let’s face it, you don’t have this activity everyday
(that is a relief, isn’t it?!), so trying to do your moving out of the blue and after
a long packing process can be quite stressful.
6.
Knowledge of the best routes can help you avoid tolls or heavy traffic ,and it can potentially
save you time and money.
7.
Insurance
can come in handy when an accident happens. Knowing that you have a backup
plan by hiring a moving company that provides insurance can be a tremendous advantage.
8.
Some
people require help packing. There are some precious tips about packing that will definitely assist you, such as allocating heavy items into small boxes, light items into
big boxes, removing drawers, etc. Find out more on our blog.
9.
Right tools and protective equipment at your disposal are some of the advantages of hiring a good removalist company. Blankets, bubble wrap, ties and
a trolley are helpful tools for protection of your belongings.
10. The
peace of mind after so much done, and the
guidance of an experienced professional will alleviate
unnecessary stress and headaches, and money can't pay this enough.
One tip:
You can start moving light items, small boxes and suitcases yourself.
In addition, you may leave the heavy items, such as those ones you can even budge for
later. If then you rather contract a professional removalist, you are already saving
money. Leaving the physical and stress components of such intense activity
to an experienced professional is something to consider.
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Motivation is the key to success!
Leader
Transport team
