Whether you are moving across town or across the country, unless you can fit everything you own in a suitcase, the chances are that moving is going to entail a lot of work, not to mention stress. You are probably quite excited about the prospects of your new home, so anything you can do to keep that excitement alive is a good thing. While there is always the do-it-yourself approach consisting of hours of backbreaking work and a rental truck, a better idea is to hire professional movers. There are a number of reasons why this is a wise move.
- Time – It can take days or even weeks to pack up your belongings on your own, not to mention the time it takes to unpack again. When you hire a mover to do the packing and unpacking, the process goes much faster. They have the experience and the manpower to do the job quickly and efficiently.
- Protection – You have a lot invested in your belongings, and many of them are fragile. Having movers do the packing and unpacking is the best way to make sure your things are well protected. You are also covered by insurance in the case of breakage this way.
- Cost – Sure, it costs more to use movers than to do it yourself if you only look at the raw costs. If you consider a value to your time, however, you can easily see that what you saved isn’t as impressive as you might have thought. And, that doesn’t even count if you manage to injure yourself and face medical bills or loss of wages. Movers have the right equipment and the knowledge to do the job safely, leaving you free to do other things.
- Timing – Often there is a gap of time between when you must leave your current home and when your new one is available. If this is the case, you need movers who can handle storage of your belongings until you are ready for them.
At Barringer Moving & Storage, we have many years of experience in the moving industry and can handle every part of your move from beginning to end. That includes putting our 88,000-square-foot storage space to use if need be. We are fully licensed and insured. We also offer packing materials and boxes, so even if you do want to do the packing yourself, we can provide you with the supplies. Call us today and see why we’re a favorite in the Hickory, Mooresville, and Statesville, North Carolina area.