While it's almost always necessary to hire a moving and storage company for a long distance relocation, those moving locally are sometimes torn between executing the project themselves and enlisting professional help. With less miles to travel, a DIY move may feel attainable, but there are still plenty of reasons to consider going with an experienced moving company.
With over 80 years of experience successfully completing local moves around the Bay Area, Foster Van Lines knows what it takes to pull off a local relocation on your own. While not impossible, there are still many unforeseen obstacles that folks can run into, and inaccurate ideas of why professional help may not sound necessary.
It's Safer to Utilize Professional Help
Anyone who's ever relocated before knows how much physicality is required to pack, transport, and unpack an entire household's worth of belongings. You'll probably break a sweat, and experience some muscle fatigue the next few days!
Professional movers have to follow certain safety protocols, and have received thorough trainings on best practices in order to prevent injuries or accidents. In addition to this, the movers at Foster Van Lines have access to state-of-the-art equipment, which makes moving larger and heavier items far easier.
Instead of risking throwing your back out, utilizing a moving company means that you and your moving team run a much lower risk of suffering an injury in the process.
Your Belongings Have a Better Chance at Making the Trip
Many individuals can do an above-average job at packing their own belongings with some care. But why settle for above-average when you can get exceptional help from the professionals? With access to the best packing materials and knowledge on the best methods, there's a much higher chance that all of your belongings arrive at your new residence completely unharmed, just as you left them.
Additionally, many moving and storage companies, including Foster Van Lines, offer insurance coverage with their relocation services, so in the off chance something ever did happen to your valuables, you'll have protection and a peace of mind.
It Could Possibly Save You Money
There's a common misconception that hiring a moving company is astronomically more expensive than executing a move yourself. If you only have a 1-bedroom apartment to pack up and move, professional residential movers would mostly likely charge somewhere between $550 and $800—possibly even less if you plan your move during the offseason or on a weekday.
Despite what homeowners may believe, a DIY move isn't free. There are many hidden costs that could add up, depending on the move. If you are moving yourself, make space in your budget for things like:
- Truck Rentals
- Packing Materials
- Time Off Work
Movers Can Make Packing and Transport Seamless
While saving money is always an end goal, the time and effort it can take to pull off a move by yourself shouldn't be underestimated. There are many household belongings that pose challenges far more difficult for an individual to handle than a team of professionals—instead of navigating sectionals through narrow hallways or dining room tables down staircases, movers will be able to disassemble and reassemble large furniture, and use professional equipment in these tricky situations.
Foster Van Lines always offers our customers the opportunity to greatly reduce their time and effort involved in local relocations through our full-service moving option, where we'll handle things like:
- Hand-Wrapping Breakables
- Custom Crating for Valuables
- Piano & Other Large Item Shipping
- Furniture Disassembly & Reassembly
Foster Van Lines is committed to offering affordable solutions, which is why we always give our customers the option to pick and choose which of our services they want to enlist, so they'll only ever have to pay for the services they want.
Reach out to Foster Van Lines today for an estimate on your local move, completely free of charge. We'll take time to answer all your questions and give you more information on any of our thorough moving services!
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