You finally decide to start planning for your move into your new house, and you have one very important question that has not been answered; should I hire a low-cost mover or hire a professional moving company? To a handful of people, it may seem common sense to choose the mover that quotes the lowest prices, however, it is generally not the best choice. Irrespective of the size of your home, hiring a professional mover would be a lot easier than having to work with a low-cost mover, let alone not knowing who is entering your home. There are a multitude of reasons why people recommend hiring a professional moving company for those who are planning to move.

To help you make an informed decision we have compiled a few popular questions that people ask when deciding whether to hire a professional moving service provider or to move with the help of low-cost movers or not accredited movers.

Are professional movers worth the money?

Of course, this answer will change depending on the company you want to hire, but in a general sense, yes! Moving costs money, and when planning the move choosing the right movers is the most important decision. Getting a reputable and experienced mover will help you save time and money since they would not only be more efficient but also ensure that your belongings are handled with care and consideration.

When you hire movers, you will also have the option to have them pack and unpack everything for you, which can not only save you a lot of time but a lot of frustration. As a result, hiring a professional accredited mover takes off most stress that always comes along with moving.

Why should I hire accredited movers rather than internet mover and low-cost movers?

You should hire professional movers because you will actually get back your belongings safely, we will talk more about this in the next question. For now, let’s look at the benefits provided by established movers who come with all the required supplies to protect not only your belongings but floors of your home as well. Movers take the time to place down runners on the floors and special stair coverings if applicable prior to starting to move anything.

Along with this, movers can assist you with the disassembly and assembly of your beds and other furniture pieces that may require it. They can also assist you with appliances like washers and dryers. Movers will also protect your artwork and musical instruments along with your treasured family heirlooms by ensuring that they are packed properly, they will also bring specialized packing cartons if they deem it necessary or on your request.

If you decide to pack yourself, you must purchase packing supplies to make sure that your belongings are protected, but along with all the stresses of moving, this will just add more stress to your moving to-do list. If you do decide to get these items on your own, we recommend getting them from a mover so that they can advise on the quantity and quality of the packing materials as per your needs.

Finally, professional moving service providers will easily move your heaviest furniture for you and make sure that it is safe during transportation. This can include beds, couches, china cabinets, and a lot of other things. Professional movers are trained to move your belongings with caution so that there are no damages along the way.

What can go wrong if I hire a low-cost mover?

The answer is a lot can go wrong!
The idea of shifting is stressful by itself, but imagine being scammed by fraudsters who claim to be movers. In a recent case, a group of scammers were arrested from Toronto after it was found out that they operated from different company names and exploited people by offering cheap and affordable quotes, and then loading their belongings and holding it hostage till they were paid thousands more than quoted.

Many victims had lost hope of seeing their belongings until recently. Now the police are working with the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM) towards emptying the large warehouse that was filled with ‘tons’ of belongings of moving scam victims.

We can not stress enough about the importance of hiring a professional and experienced mover. Since the moving industry is not regulated by the federal government directly, it is pertinent that you do your research and only hire a company that has been accepted as a member of CAM. Leading moving companies also have representatives who have in-depth knowledge and experience about moving, which helps you move seamlessly. Be sure to ask if the company has employees who are Canadian Professional Movers (CPM), a title conferred by CAM to legitimate movers.

What sort of services do professional movers offer?

A lot of people may believe that professional moving service providers just offer the “moving” part of your move, but this is not the case. An established and professional moving company would be experienced in all things moving, and this includes the many different services that follow:

  1. Packing or wrapping and unpacking
  2. Home Search & Cash Back
  3. Local Moving
  4. Long Distance Moving
  5. Cross Border Moving
  6. International Moving
  7. Climate control Storage Facility
  8. Downsizing Assistance
  9. Records Management
  10. Outdoor Storage Facility

All these services are offered by full-service professional moving companies that would like to make your move as stress-free and smooth as possible.

Are professional moving service providers flexible on dates and times?

When deciding to move from your apartment, condo, or home, there are certain times of the month that are more popular. The first and last week of each month are always the busiest and are booked the quickest for moving companies. Not only this, but weekends are also popular for obvious reasons.

With that being said, it may be a good idea to try moving on dates and times that are not as busy to keep away from parking, elevator or congestion complications. It is important to reach out to the moving company ahead of time and book their resources for your desired date and time.

You are required to consider that even though the majority of moving service providers are open seven days a week, they still close for the statutory holidays including New Year’s Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day. Apart from those holidays, moving service providers are open as much as they can to make sure that they help with your move when it is convenient for you and works with their schedule.

To Conclude

We highly recommend you hire a professional moving service provider. Not only do professional movers reduce your stress when it comes to moving, but they give you peace of mind that your possessions will be safe during transportation and arrive at your new home in the same condition. We highly recommend not choosing a mover that has not been registered with CAM and under moving associations.

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