Monday, December 19, 2016

Why It Is Better To Hire A Moving Company In Roanoke VA

By Donald Russell


Relocation can often be nerve wrecking, exciting and sad, all rolled into one. The sad part is saying goodbye to a known lifestyle and long time friends. The exciting part is looking forward to a new beginning in a new home in a new area. The nerve wrecking part is getting it all done and worrying about fitting in at the new place. By hiring a professional moving company in Roanoke VA most of the nerve wrecking element can be eliminated.

There is no money to be saved by deciding to handle the actual move of the household personally. Most do it yourself families find that they have to use packaging materials and containers that are not suitable to the job at hand. Breakages and damage to the furniture are likely. The best course of action is to hire the services of experienced movers that use the correct materials and that know what they are doing.

A decision to handle the move personally also often fail to take into account the fact that moving, loading and offloading heavy furniture and containers require a great deal of physical strength and stamina. It cannot be done alone, so help will have to be hired. Then there is the stress of having to haul a full truck to the new destination and the offloading and unpacking that has to be done.

Much can be done to ensure a trouble free relocation. One important way is to make a detailed list of every task that must be completed and every arrangement that must be made prior to, during and after completion of the move. Each task on the list should be dedicated to a specific person and the date by which the task must be completed should be made clear. No item on the list should be left until the last possible minute.

Even when professionals are taking care of the actual packing personal supervision is still important. It is important to make a detailed list of the content of each container as it is being packed. Containers should be clearly marked in terms of their content as well as the room where it will be needed at the new home. Many relocation companies actually supply their clients with such lists.

When occupying a new home the best scenario is to move into a house that is spotlessly clean and where all renovations and repair work has been completed. Commercial cleaning contractors should be asked to do the cleaning prior to the move. Once the house is occupied it will be very difficult to achieve the same level of cleaning again. Blinds and curtains should be hung prior to the move.

It is not wise to hire a relocation company if they are unable to provide valid references and a detailed written quotation. They should employ experienced staff and their vehicles must be in a good condition. It is always a good sign if the contractor is a member of good standing at an appropriate industry control body. Care should also be taken that the household goods are fully insured while it is in transit.

Relocating is certainly stressful but proper planning and professional help can go a long way in reducing this stress. When the time comes for the actual move it is better if the family arrives before the relocation contractor with the household goods. In this way the unpacking can be personally supervised and any damage or breakages immediately identified.




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