It's moving day; who cares if it's raining, all the spaces are taken in front of your building and you haven't finished wrapping your kitchen utensils neatly into boxes...that's why you've taken the time and energy to find the right moving companies and have hired them because they know what they are doing. Oh wait...you are moving and are thinking about doing it all yourself...think again. Here's why.
To Avoid Obstacles
The Pacific Northwest sees plenty of annual precipitation (often in the form of a slight, continuous drizzle) so there is much preparation to be made to protect your things, your carpets and your sanity. By hiring a moving company, steps have been perfected to cover your rugs and your couch as they move it into the truck. This isn't their first rodeo.
Live in New York City or some other major metropolitan area where the streets are small and busy? If you've ever experienced the intensity of moving in this situation, you know it's stressful, to say the least — scurrying to get items in the truck because you are blocking the street and fear getting a ticket or a good mouth-full from someone trying to get through the blockage; needing a few people to keep an eye on the truck (and your open apartment door) as you run up and down from your apartment to the truck and back again and again with your loads.
Last time you vowed you would never do it again. So, don't. There are ways to find a moving company that fits your needs, timeframe and payment schedule. Moving companies at uShip are provided to you for your particular needs whether going to a new apartment or home in your own city or moving to a foreign country.
Get Recommendations
The BBB, AMSA (American Moving and Storage Association), friends and crowd sourcing are all valuable ways find a quality moving company. Keep in mind, not all shipping companies know how to, say, take a pool table apart and put it back up maintaining its proper balance. There is skill and technique to this. Ask questions and get the comparisons. The Internet is a great tool to assess the experiences of other users, although be sure you check with the formal business agencies, along with customer reviews.
But Don't Leave it ALL to the Professionals
Once you decide to hire a mover, you can't wash your hands of the move. There are personal property steps you need to take to ensure a save and complete delivery. While the company you hire may pack up for you (if that's what you decide you want them to do),