Friday, November 11, 2016

When Hiring Professional Moving Companies Northern VA Families Can Relocate Without Stress

By Scott Bennett


Relocating, especially to a place far away from where home used to be counts among the top ten stress situations any person will ever experience. Each family member has to say goodbye to old friends, colleagues, teachers and fellow members of societies they belonged to. Then there is the stress of adapting to the new location and the worry about whether it will be possible to forge new friendships. By using only reputable moving companies Northern VA families can at least rest assured that their possessions are in good hands.

An astonishing number of people think that they can save a small fortune by personally hauling their possessions to the new location. They quickly learn that not only are they unlikely to save money, but they cause expensive damage to their own furniture and prized possessions because they are not experienced in this type of exercise. The only wise course of action is to hire a team of professionals.

Another very important fact that DIY movers often overlook is the fact that packing, loading, transporting and unpacking are all extremely labour intensive tasks that it requires a lot of physical strength. Packing, especially, requires experience and the correct packing materials for the various items being packed. Doing this wrong will almost certainly result in breakages and damage. Hauling a large trailer or driving a rented truck over long distances can be exhausting.

When it becomes clear that a move is on the cards, families can do much to lessen the stress by approaching the matter logically. The first priority is to make a lust of everything that will have to be done prior to, during and after the move. Individual tasks can then be assigned to specific family members. Many relocation contractors actually supply such lists.

The packing of smaller items into containers should be done with the unpacking at the new home in mind. Items that will be used in specific rooms should be packed together. It is also very important to make a list of the content of each container and to mark the containers clearly. Relocation companies often manage the packing, but it is still important to supervise personally.

In many cases there are repairs, renovations and alterations to be made at the new home. It is definitely better to complete these projects before actually moving in. It is also recommended to hire a professional cleaning company to thoroughly clean the new home prior to the actual move. Frustration can also be avoided to make all the necessary arrangements for switching on all the utilities before relocating.

Unprofessional and unreliable or even just inexperience relocation contractors can cause havoc. When considering potential contractors it is therefore of the utmost importance to ask for references and to actually check them. It is also important to obtain a written quotation that clearly stipulate the responsibilities of all parties concerned. Care should be taken to ensure that all possessions will be fully insured whilst in transit.

Nobody likes relocating, even if it means a better quality of life. With experienced and reliable help, however, the entire process can be completed without undue stress and without any damage. Meeting new people, discovering an entire new area and adapting to a new life style can be an adventure.




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