Moving Myths Busted!
Okay, we’ll be the first to admit, moving is not rocket science, but it’s more of a skill than you might imagine. Think of moving like solving a puzzle. Sure, nearly anyone can solve it eventually, but knowing exactly where to put every piece and doing it quickly takes a lot of practice, and yes, skill. It’s time to bust apart some moving myths.
When customers call moving companies, they have expectations that are based on their own past moving experiences. That’s fine, but most find that their lives have changed since they last moved and their moves also have to change. Here are just a few of the biggest moving myths, busted:
1. All I need is one guy and a truck
Even the tiniest move needs two movers, otherwise things are going to go dreadfully slow and will end up costing you more money. Two movers can move things quickly and efficiently and without breaking backs.
2. I can help
This isn’t exactly a myth, because you can help. However, most movers’ insurance companies won’t allow customers to help load the truck for liability reasons. If you really want to help save money, pack or move items that movers would have to pack, like pictures, mirrors, lamps and electronics.
3. Moving companies are expensive
When you first hear a moving company’s hourly rates, you might experience a tiny bit of shock, but if you think about it, it’s really a bargain. You should think about the fact that your time is worth money and it’s a moving company’s job to save you time, a lot of time.
4. I’m just moving a few houses down. I don’t need a truck
Even if you are moving within the same building, you need a truck. A truck is how movers are transported to the job, but even more importantly, a truck is what holds all the materials movers need to do their jobs. Trucks carry moving blankets, tape, boxes, dollies and everything needed for you to move down the street or down the hall.
5. My friend, who has the same sized house, only paid this much.
No two moves are alike. You might have more boxes or your house has a somewhat longer driveway or perhaps your furniture is bigger in scale. You should never base your move expectations (other than expecting great service) on the moves of your friends. Instead, you should have at least three estimates, where a moving estimator examines every detail of the job. This can be done in person and in some cases, via Skype.
6. I shouldn’t have to pay travel time. That’s like me being paid for my commute.
You are not paying a mover for his commute. The movers’ day starts long before the crew arrives at your home, or even before they leave the warehouse. Instead, you are paying for the truck, which is specifically needed for your move. You are not paying for the time spent preparing the truck for your move, though. That’s all on the moving company.
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