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Competition in business may be stressful for those offering similar services, but it is great for the consumer. Usually, prices are adjusted downwards and services are improved. Moving companies continue to sprout everywhere you look; from small business to serious conglomerates.
Moving is no longer a stressful endeavour seeing as there are so many companies to choose from. All you have to do is find out if they offer the specific services you require. But first, what services do you expect from your moving company?
If you conduct a simple search online by typing moving company near me on your search bar, you are likely to find some or all of the following services:
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Full service
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Partial moving
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DIY move
Full service
A full-service move involves the moving company assisting you with every aspect of the move. This includes:
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Packing your things
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Loading them
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Driving the moving truck shipping your stuff
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Unloading your items from the truck
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Unpacking
If you are really pressed for time, you will want this service. You get everything done in one smooth move. Landing on a company that even offers moving supplies would be amazing. Your job here is to supervise and ensure all is going as you like.
Partial moving
This one offers you customized services. It all depends on what you want the company to handle and what you can handle yourself. You will most likely prefer to pack for yourself and then have the moving company deal with transport and shipping. Most moving companies offer moving pods for assisted or partial moving. They will deliver the pod to you and leave you to your packing. When you are ready, they will come for the pod and deliver it to your new address. If you want to be hands-on during the moving process, this is the service for you.
The DIY move
All you need to do here is rent a moving truck. You will prepare, pack, load the truck, drive it to your new location and unload it yourself.
This is best if you have time and you are either working on a budget or you want to save some money. It could also be that you like to do the physical work, or you would rather handle your stuff yourself.
However, it can take a toll on you both physically and emotionally. You will be exhausted and you may not be in a position to set up your new place as fast as you would if you had the company handle most or all of the hard work.
Remember, your preferred company may be fully booked during peak times for moving. These are:
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Weekends
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Summer months
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The first and last weeks of each month
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Long holidays
