What to expect from the moving service

 As in the previous article of Tips to detect a good moving service, now we will talk about what you should expect and request as a client when hiring and receiving professional service during your move. 

 1. Expect a process with the order, quality, and punctuality of the moving service.

Professional Household Packers and Movers services are dedicated to transporting all your belongings from the origin to your new destination, being careful during the transfer, in a safe and efficient way. These companies must be characterized by their logistics focused on the execution of the service, maintaining an orderly methodology during the move.

This can facilitate the whole process, during the packing of the goods, transport, unpacking, and accommodation in the new space. 

 2. Before the service personnel arrives, make sure you have your house organized and clean.

Take into account that the service does not include ordering your house or separating your goods by categories, so you must have everything clean and tidy before the movie begins in order to make this process more efficient and faster. The following is recommended:

Organize and group small items in boxes to prevent them from getting lost.

NOTE: Put heavy objects in small boxes, as it can facilitate loading and moving the motion.

Separate and specify clearly when labeling your fragile or valuable belongings.

Take the opportunity to clean up! You can throw away the things that don't work or donate the things that you no longer need.

It is not recommended to stockpile and carry these items with you as they can take up space on the truck or raise service costs.

     A smart tip is to write down the destination location in your boxes.

For more tips on how to pack your things when you move and the optimal materials for this, you can read our article and learn how you can facilitate this process.

 3. The right packaging 

A quality moving service knows how to properly pack each belonging, be it clothes, dishes, or more delicate objects. They have the responsibility of keeping the most special and fragile belongings in perfect condition, and one way to ensure that they are an experienced company is with the materials they use.

An example of a material that these companies usually use is bubble wrap, foam protection, or polystyrene beads to fill empty spaces.

 4. Techniques to take care of your goods: disassemble, wrap, pack and reassemble.

One of the benefits of hiring a service is that the staff has specific techniques to properly wrap and transport each type of property, from furniture to appliances.

A quality moving service will take care of disassembling the furniture that requires it, to transport them conveniently; They will even know if they have to pay them in a certain way, depending on the fragility of the piece, and then put everything back together when they arrive at the destination.

✔ Keep in mind that moving services mostly charge by time, so you should consider whether you prefer to disassemble and assemble furniture on your own to save money.

 5. A professional service knows how to pack and accommodate your goods in the truck.

The moving service is methodical, maintaining order in terms of space arrangement and packing by room to expedite unpacking; however, the boxes may be mixed up during placement in the truck, so that everything fits together and space is not wasted.

If the boxes are incorrectly arranged in the transport, it can cause too much movement on the way, that is why the accommodation is considered a key point so that your goods are not damaged.

Professional staff will know that packing tight is not about saving space or time, but about keeping your things safe, as well as your confidence.

 6. Make sure the service offers insurance for the goods.

A professional service is normally responsible for any damage that your belongings may suffer during the move. Either way, make sure that the company you hire offers transport insurance and the guarantee that any damage caused to your goods will be paid.

✔ It is possible that the insurance or guarantee has an extra cost, so we recommend that the contract be reviewed well.

 7 . The staff has a record or list of all the goods they pack.

The experienced and professional staff that you hire will count each box and object that is part of the move, in order to give you confidence and security that each of your belongings is safe and registered. This is very supportive, as it is very common to forget something during this process.

It is important to check the inventory of your goods yourself, and in the event that the company does not perform this task, it is recommended to do it on its own to have better control of the move.

 

8. Remember that a move takes time   (even for a professional service)

Moving can be a long and complicated process, and even hiring a specialized service that streamlines each task, it can take longer than expected.  

✔ A professional service must be trained to carry out the move quickly and efficiently; however, you must bear in mind that any move may experience setbacks, it all depends on the distance, the size of your old and new house, the number of belongings to be moved and of course, the budget you have for the number of transport units and personnel you require.

 9. You expect and demand a safe, flexible, and experienced service.

A complete moving service should be able to adjust to your specific needs, even with a certain budget, and make this time lighter and more friendly.

If you decided to hire a company to support you in your move, do not forget the following:

Keep in mind that their work specializes in performing each task no matter how heavy it may be, from packing to loading all the belongings to the corresponding site.

The professional staff will surely ask you questions about your specific needs, try to be as clear as possible, giving them accurate information, and guiding them to avoid any damage along the way.

Have confidence in their experience so that they care for and properly handle your assets.