Are you moving soon, and don't yet know whether you'll be moving on your own, or using a removal company? To make the right choice, you need to weigh up the pros and cons and decide accordingly. Calling in a professional can represent an undeniable cost, but it also has a number of advantages that you should take into account when making your choice. But do you really know what a professional removal service can do for you? To avoid any regrets, take the time to take stock before you decide.
Preparing a move is no easy task. Between administrative formalities related to housing, school or work, preparing boxes, renting a vehicle adapted to the volume of belongings to be moved, finding people to help you with loading and unloading, or even driving a truck, it's very easy to get overwhelmed by the preparations. Not to mention having to deal with children and pets on the big day.
In view of these constraints, hiring a professional to take care of your move will save you a great deal of time and energy. You'll be able to use these resources to take care of all the administrative formalities that remain your responsibility.
Movers are seasoned professionals when it comes to logistical organization. If you use a moving company, you won't have to worry about estimating the volume of your belongings, choosing the right size moving truck or finding the right boxes for your needs.
During a visit prior to drawing up an estimate, a company manager visits your home to assess your needs and the specifics of your project. He or she will assess the volume of belongings to be moved, in order to precisely define the human and logistical resources required to organize the move.
With an all-inclusive moving package, you can take care of all the packing yourself. If you choose to do the packing yourself, depending on the package you choose, you'll be able to use the packaging and protective materials supplied in sufficient quantity by your service provider. There's no need to run around looking for boxes and protective material, or risk having boxes that are too fragile and unsuitable for the volume of items to be moved.
The major problems to be overcome during a move are often the carrying of heavy or bulky loads, and access difficulties linked to the geographical location of the home to be moved, the number of floors, etc. By entrusting your move to a professional, you can be sure that on D-day they will have the equipment and resources needed to handle your furniture and boxes in complete safety.
Depending on the level of difficulty of your move, we assign the right number of staff and the right equipment. A move may require the use of specific equipment such as :
With a professional mover, there's no more risk of hurting your back by carrying too heavy loads or trying to get your old, unmovable wardrobe up the stairs!
The big advantage of using a professional mover is the guarantee you'll benefit from during the move. We rarely think about it when we're moving on our own, but there are many risks of damage during a move:
If you call on a professional for your move, you automatically benefit from the mover's contractual liability. By signing a moving contract, the professional assumes responsibility for the goods he will take in charge and transport on your behalf. This ensures that you will be compensated in the event of a claim, unless the cause of the problem lies outside the remover's control (customer fault, defect in the goods, force majeure).
For this cover, you need to draw up a list of your valuable possessions to determine the amount of potential compensation: this is known as the declaration of value. In the case of specific risks, Gentlemen du déménagement can also offer you "MUST" damage cover, which enables you to benefit from better compensation conditions.
When you hire a mover, you know exactly how much the move will cost, and how the costs will be broken down. On the contrary, when you're moving on your own, you're not always aware of the costs involved in renting a truck and equipment such as a freight elevator, purchasing packing and protective materials, or providing staff to carry boxes.
If you'd like to know how much a professional move could cost, please contact Les Gentlemen du déménagement for a quote. It's completely free and doesn't commit you to anything. This will give you a clear idea of the costs involved and enable you to plan ahead for financing your move. We offer a range of moving packages to help you find the solution best suited to your needs and desires. Don't hesitate to contact us for more information about our services and the moving professionals in our network.