Anyone planning a move, particularly a local move across town or even to a suburb of Houston has probably flirted with the idea of doing the move on their own. After all, it isn’t that expensive to rent a truck and get a few friends to come over and help out.
However, once you start investigating, you will find that a moving and storage company is really the right choice. There are too many things that can go wrong in a move and hiring the professionals greatly reduces the risk of these issues becoming a problem with your move.
Hiring Expertise and Experience
Movers, at least movers working for professional moving and storage companies, are fully trained in how to move common and unique items in a home. This includes how to get the couch in and out a door without damage, how to safely pack the truck and even how to lift boxes to avoid injury.
Moving without professionals means there is no training or experience. Things can get dropped, items broken or damaged and people can even get hurt, creating problems for all involved.
Professional Drivers
Driving a cube van or a larger 5-ton truck through Houston traffic is not easy. These are large vehicles that are not at all like driving a car or even a pickup truck. Moving companies only use experienced, professional drivers, keeping your items safe through all of that traffic.
Necessary Equipment
Movers make moving look easy because they have all the equipment and materials they need. This includes moving blankets and padding, straps and tie-downs to secure items and even dollies to move heavy or large items.
By the time you consider all the issues that can happen on a do-it-yourself move, hiring the professionals becomes the only real option to consider.
