If you’re one of those people who has never had to hire a moving company, we know how complicated it can be to pick one at random. The most common way is to ask a friend or family member for a recommendation or to ask at the company where you work, although lately we search on Google and pay special attention to the reviews and opinions of other customers who have already used their services.
When the economic factor is the most important one, it’s easy to fall into the temptation of handling our own move, which means renting a van and putting family and friends in a tough spot, or hiring a “low cost” company via Wallapop.
We tend to believe that a moving company is expensive, but if we think about it carefully, what price do we put on our time? What happens if my friends have a last-minute commitment? What paperwork do I have to do? Do I need any permits? There are many reasons why hiring a moving company is a great choice. Here are a few of them.
You save time.
A competent company specializing in moves will offer you a fast, high-quality service. The work that would take you several days to do yourself, a moving company will do in one or two; and within a reasonable schedule, without needing to bother the neighbors at night.
It’s safer.
A professional moving company will create a checklist, or detailed inventory, of all your belongings that you are moving, so that nothing gets lost along the way.
They will offer you the possibility of taking out personalized, all-risk insurance that covers any accident that might occur during the move.
Nowadays, all moving companies are required to have general freight transport insurance according to the LCTTM (Carriage of Goods by Road Act), which protects loading and unloading tasks and accidents involving the transport vehicle; in addition to civil liability insurance for possible damage to third parties.
Proper materials and tools.
A good moving company has the right tools for assembling and disassembling furniture, as well as the necessary packing materials for each item; carefully protecting the entire move is key to avoiding damage and incidents.
On the other hand, in case of difficult access to the home, it’s essential to choose a moving company that has a lifting platform, although not all of them have this tool.
Trained staff with moving experience.
Hiring a serious moving company gives us the peace of mind and confidence that they will have a team of trained workers with extensive experience in the sector. Our belongings will be safe and in good hands.
Permit management and advice.
In most cities and towns in Spain, applying for an OVP Permit (Public Road Occupation) has become mandatory in order to carry out a move and be able to park trucks and vans. Find out if your current city or the one you’re moving to must comply with these regulations to avoid trouble with the police and the corresponding fine. Moving companies are required to know the regulations and laws in force at all times.
Customs paperwork for international moves.
If your move is international, it’s essential to hire the services of a company specialized in moves with customs. They will take care of all the documentation management at the export and import customs in the new country.
Cleaning service, waste management, and item donation.
It’s very useful to hire the cleaning service that some moving companies offer their clients, so you don’t have to deal with this work on the same day as the service and can spend it placing your most precious objects in your new home. In addition, it’s also a great help if the same company manages the waste caused by the move or takes care of the furniture, appliances, or objects that we want to take to the landfill or recycling center. There is also the option of giving away or selling what we don’t want to take to the new destination, or even donating it to organizations that can give them a second life.
Storage units.
Some moving companies have storage services, a good resource in case you need to store your belongings in a safe place for a specific or indefinite period of time. For example, if you don’t have enough space for all the furniture at the destination or if the handover of the keys to the new home isn’t immediate. In addition, they usually have 24-hour surveillance and/or specialized insurance.
Unforeseen events.
It’s more than likely that during a move, some unforeseen event may arise. Another advantage of hiring a moving company is knowing and having the peace of mind that they will take care of resolving it.
If you had doubts about whether you should hire a moving company for your move, we hope we’ve resolved them, and if you still need more information, at Mudanzas Diagonal we’ll be happy to help you. We have all these top-quality services. Contact us and ask for a quote without obligation.
