Just the thought of moving can be scary for many. All of it—making the many lists, finding the right service provider, packing, heavy lifting, and unpacking—is a daunting task.
Therefore, the best option is to hire a full-service professional mover that can handle every little detail from packing to moving so you can sit back, relax, and focus on other important things.
Hiring a mover is not the cheapest option, but it is convenient for those who cannot handle moving independently. Here, we share everything you need to know about their scope of work, along with other factors that affect time and cost estimates.
What will they do?
Supply packing material: A full-service mover will provide boxes of all sizes, packing tape, wrapping paper, and bubble wrap. They will bring all shipping supplies including package cushioning, foam rolls, and additional padding for large appliances.
Packing/Unpacking: Packing is the most stressful and time-consuming part of moving. Full-service movers can safely box up all the stuff in your house, including fragile items such as glassware and artwork in a short time.
Furniture disassembly/assembly: They’ll use their experience to disassemble and pack heavy furniture expertly at the origin and reassemble it at the destination.
Truck loading/unloading: With a professional agency in tow, you don’t have to worry about doing the heavy lifting for the move. They’ll safely do all the loading and unloading.
Transport: Full-service movers will transport your cargo both locally and across the country. They’ll give you a delivery window with a rough estimate of the time needed for transportation, unpacking, and reassembling at your new place.
How much will it cost?
Hiring a company to perform every task related to packing and moving your home will cost more than hiring a contractor to handle only a few selected tasks. The more help you receive, the bigger your bill will be.
The total cost will depend on various factors such as the number of movers required, things in a house, distance traveled, packing materials needed, and the total time taken.
How much time will it take?
Packing and moving can take days or even weeks in the absence of a coherent plan. Thankfully, professional movers work with a set timetable from start to finish. It includes everything from the cost estimate to the time each task such as furniture disassembly, loading, unloading, delivery, and unpacking will take.
Hiring a reputable full-service mover
To make your relocation smooth and hassle-free, you’ll need a moving company that can work according to your expectations and within your budget and timeframe without needing your active involvement. We have just the right option in mind for you.
About Southwest Movers
A family-owned business based in San Jose, we have the expertise and the resources to make your relocation a pleasant experience. In operation since 2009, our company specializes in long-distance residential moving. But we also offer commercial, art, and international moving services. You can get a free quote by calling us at 1 (800) 562-1084.