Saturday, 17 December 2016

Without A Moving Company In Roanoke VA Relocation Can Be A Nightmare

By Donald Russell


Relocation can often be nerve wrecking, exciting and sad, all rolled into one. The sad part is saying goodbye to a known lifestyle and long time friends. The exciting part is looking forward to a new beginning in a new home in a new area. The nerve wrecking part is getting it all done and worrying about fitting in at the new place. By hiring a professional moving company in Roanoke VA most of the nerve wrecking element can be eliminated.

Trying to save money by deciding to move the household goods personally is never a good idea. After the cost of inevitable breakages and damage and the cost of hiring suitable transport is taken into account, very little or nothing will be saved by a do it yourself approach. There is also the cost of suitable packaging materials and the containers for protecting the household items.

Those insisting on relocating their own household often do not realize just how much physical labour it requires. Moving, loading and unloading furniture can be backbreaking work and the potential for damage is great. This does not even take into the account the stress of manoeuvring a hired truck or trailer over long distances. Packing is a skill and even if done properly it is still time consuming.

Much can be done to ensure a trouble free relocation. One important way is to make a detailed list of every task that must be completed and every arrangement that must be made prior to, during and after completion of the move. Each task on the list should be dedicated to a specific person and the date by which the task must be completed should be made clear. No item on the list should be left until the last possible minute.

Even when professionals are taking care of the actual packing personal supervision is still important. It is important to make a detailed list of the content of each container as it is being packed. Containers should be clearly marked in terms of their content as well as the room where it will be needed at the new home. Many relocation companies actually supply their clients with such lists.

When occupying a new home the best scenario is to move into a house that is spotlessly clean and where all renovations and repair work has been completed. Commercial cleaning contractors should be asked to do the cleaning prior to the move. Once the house is occupied it will be very difficult to achieve the same level of cleaning again. Blinds and curtains should be hung prior to the move.

Movers should be able and willing to provide valid references and proof that they are members of an appropriate regulating body. They should also provide proof that the household content will be fully insured whilst in transit. More than one family has lost everything they owe because of an accident en route. Most relocation companies will require an up front deposit.

Relocating can be exciting, but only if it is planned properly. Professional movers can play an important role in ensuring a stress free, loss free move. Their services are certainly worth every penny.




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