Besides shipping your belongings, most moving companies offer several additional services to boost the speed and efficiency of your move. However, these additional services incur extra charges.
So, when you are looking for potential movers, look for the following supplementary services:
Supply of packing materials
You don’t need to make endless trips to the store for packing tape, boxes, paper, and bubble wrap. A full-service moving company will supply everything that your move requires, including shipping supplies like blankets, furniture, and additional padding.
Packing and unpacking
Packing is a time-consuming and challenging task. Professional movers can work with precision, and in a fraction of the time, it might take you to do it yourself. They’ll also expertly and securely pack up fragile and valuable items like glass, chinaware, and artwork. They can also unpack and assemble your furniture after reaching your new home. Ask your movers to label each room’s boxes so that they unload them in the right place.
Furniture disassembly and assembly
Packing large, unwieldy, and heavy furniture is tricky. To ensure that heavy appliances and furniture safely reach their destination, you will have to disassemble and reassemble them. The moving company can take over the job as they have special equipment for this purpose.
Truck loading and unloading
You can leave all the heavy lifting to the moving professionals. They will safely load all boxes onto the truck, including any large appliances you’re bringing along with you. They will also unload the car when you arrive at your new home. At Southwest Movers, you can also hire our team only for loading and unloading assistance.
Disposing of packing materials
Unpacking after the move will leave you with dozens of moving blankets, plastic wrap, and cardboard boxes. The moving company can take care of the mess that you’re left with after all your belongings are unboxed. You can ask them to supply cardboard boxes for recycling and dispose of plastic wrap and other materials after the move is finished.
Rigging through windows
If your home has narrow stairways and door frames, it can be challenging to move furniture and large boxes. You will need specialized equipment to hoist your furniture through windows. A moving company uses a rope-and-pulley rigging system to minimize the damage when hoisting your furniture through tight spaces.
Warehouse handling
Under certain circumstances, such as when your new home is not ready in time or unexpected problems prevent you from receiving your shipment, the moving company can store your belongings in the carrier’s warehouse until a further transportation date is decided. However, you’ll have to pay an extra storage fee.
About Southwest Movers
If you want to safely move your furniture and other belongings, SouthWest Movers must be your one-stop destination. We provide professional long-distance moving services with flat-rate pricing and guaranteed discounts. A family-owned company based in San Jose, we can help you move your belongings anywhere in the U.S. with maximum cargo safety. You can call us at 1 (800) 562-1084 or write to us at info@swmovers.net to get a free quote.