Beyond the Truck: 7 Valuable Services Moving Companies Provide

1. Packing Up

Trained movers make short work of the task of packing up your belongings into boxes and preparing them for transport. This process normally takes most homeowners weeks or longer — a time few people have available. Not only can professionals shorten the time frame, but they're also trained in the best techniques for safety and security. Most also provide high-quality packing products to handle the job.

2. Disassembling and Reassembling

Do you have large furnishings or other items that need taking apart and then reassembling in their new locations? Disassembly and reassembly can be particularly tricky because they involve a detailed process that requires you to note all the parts involved, store them safely with the unit, and know how to put them back together again. Ask your moving service about handling this job for anything unusual, sensitive, or complex.

3. Transporting

Obviously, movers' primary role is to transport your goods from one house to another. Moving companies train their employees in the safest methods to move heavy or fragile items. They know how best to secure goods inside trucks or cargo containers to avoid damage. And they will track your goods throughout the journey. All you need to do is get yourself and your family to the new house.

4. Vehicle Transporting

During most domestic moves, the householder drives at least one vehicle to their new home. But if you have several vehicles, it may not be cost-effective — or even possible — to drive all of them across the country.

Most moving services can also prepare and transport various vehicles for you. This includes cars, trucks, trailers, recreational vehicles, and off-road vehicles. And if your new home isn't ready to receive them yet, they can often store vehicles securely as well.

5. Unpacking and Placing

Packing up your home is only half of the job when you move houses. The other half is to decide where everything goes and get it all unpacked for use again. And you have to do this while getting used to a new location.

Unpacking and placement of furniture and boxes is one of the most valuable services you can get from a company. When professionals carry and place heavy furniture and boxes, this prevents injury to you. This is also a time-saver because multiple trained professionals make things go quickly. And you can handle other tasks — like setting up the kids' rooms or focusing on your new job — while they handle unpacking.

6. Cleaning Up

Be sure to ask your moving company if they provide cleanup services for your old home. As the arduous work of packing up and clearing out the old house is done, few homeowners then want to go back through to thoroughly clean it. If moving out with a deadline or in a long-distance move, you may not even have time to handle this part. Outsourcing it to professionals can be the best investment you'll make at this stage.

7. Storing

Not every move happens in an ideal time frame. For instance, if you have to sell a house before buying a new one or you need to remodel your new space, you may not be able to put your belongings straight into their new home. In situations like this, you'll need a safe place to store things en masse. Many moving services can offer their own storage facilities or work with partners who provide secure storage.  

Storing your stuff with the moving company is a smart and economical way to do it. You'll work with just one company the entire time so you have more confidence and easier communication. They can also bundle this service with other services for a better price. And your goods will be subject to only one organizational system the whole way.

Do you need help with any of these jobs during your big move? If so, start by consulting with a qualified moving company to learn more. United Moving & Storage can help. From local moves to interstate or even international ones, our logistics team offers a wide array of valuable services. Call today to talk to a moving professional.