Professional Movers

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To move or not to move, that is the question. Or more accurately, to move using professional movers or not to move using pro movers, that is the real question. While many people may shy away from hiring a moving company due to the cost involved, there are some real solid reasons for going with a moving company come your next move. Here's a look at three advantages that hiring a moving company can bring to your moving experience that you can't get when you move using friends and family.

1. Insurance and Accolades

The Huffington Post suggests that moving companies should come with some standard-issue features. Insurance is a must. That may go without saying. However, it's often easy to overlook this if this sort of information isn't on the company's website. If it's not, be sure to ask. All of this said, the insurance factor should be pretty obvious. If …show more content…

A good reputation can equal a good move with no broken objects. Always a plus.

2. The Big Stuff

This is a corollary to the first entry of this post. If you have items like antique china cabinets, baby grand pianos, or a king-size bed, hiring professional movers can make these jobs a whole lot easier. Additionally, it's not just with the big stuff that this makes sense. If you have fragile items like the china that goes in said china cabinet, professional movers have been trained to deal with these items. And if you've opted for a company that carries insurance - as you should - this lessens the liability costs of moving these items.

That said, the responsibility for packing these items should fall on you, according to About.com. Any type of valuables should be packed by your hand and marked as fragile. They should also go on an inventory sheet that you sign. Don't agree to anything on the moving company's moving inventory sheet unless you know for sure that it's packed.

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