You’re moving! Whether you’re moving across town or the country, figuring out the logistics of your move is critical. Do you need to hire movers? Or do you just need professional help loading and unloading a rental truck? Chicago local moving may have you tempted to take the do-it-yourself approach; after all, you’re just moving across town, so why pay for professionals? Hiring movers, even for a very short distance move, can save you lots of time, stress, and potential damage to your property. Expert Movers are the Chicago movers ready for the job.
Local Vs. Long-Distance Moves
There are three main types of residential moves: local, intrastate, and inter-state. Local moves generally involve anything under 50 miles. Intrastate is when your old home and your new home are in the same state. Sometimes, an interstate move can feel long-distance – like if you’re moving across Texas. Interstate moves involve your belongings crossing state lines – even if you end up in the same state. These moves require more regulation from the DOT. Technically, moves within the same metro area could be interstate – border cities St.Louis, Kansas City, and Cincinnati all cross state lines.
If you’re simply moving apartments in the same area or to the next neighborhood, you may be tempted to go the do-it-yourself route – call up your friends and rent a truck. However, hiring professional movers can save time, energy, and stress.
Physical Demands
While your friends may be strong, professional movers are experts in carrying, loading, and unloading belongings and furniture. Their experience reduces the risk of moving-related injuries and the aches and pains that may show up the next day.
Proper Packaging
You and your friends can probably bubble wrap some valuables easily enough, but professional movers understand the best ways to not only pack but load your stuff and efficiently utilize space in a moving truck. Nothing is worse than unloading your boxes to find something damaged or struggling to play moving truck Tetris and fit everything inside. The professionals know what they’re doing.
Your friends may have the energy and the motivation to help out, but trying to carry furniture out of an apartment can easily result in a recreation of that “pivot!” scene from Friends, lots of
yelling, injury, and damage to the property.
Insurance
One thing Chicago local moving professionals have that your friends don’t is insurance. Professional companies are licensed and insured for liability. Plus, some companies may offer extra insurance for your belongings. No one ever wants anything to go wrong during a move, but if something goes wrong with the professionals, you have more options and more assistance than a DIY move.
Choosing Local Professional Movers
National chain companies sometimes offer local moving services. However, we know that hiring a truly local company for a local move is the best option. Choosing local moving companies for Chicago local moving has many benefits over national companies.
Locally operated moving companies are familiar with the area, increasing their ability to navigate efficiently. This can save time and, therefore, potentially save money. Local professional movers are also familiar with any local regulations and laws that may apply to a move. There may be regulations for loading and unloading, parking of moving trucks, and transportation. The familiarity and experience in local moves are a huge benefit to hiring locals for your Chicago move.
If you’re moving across town, or even just down the street Expert Movers in Chicago has the experience and skills to make your local move as stress free as possible.
Moving Services Offered in Chicago
No two moves are the same. Not only does moving range from local moves to long-distance moves, but customers’ needs range too. Some customers prefer professionals to handle everything. Others want to pack their own belongings or at least some of their own belongings. Sometimes a move is hyperlocal – in the same building or just across the street, and having a moving truck just seems silly. Expert Movers offers flexible moving services to ensure your Chicago local moving is just what you need.
Full Service Residential Moves
Expert Movers in Chicago is the best choice for residential moving, from small apartments to full houses. Our residential move service includes packing, furniture disassembly, loading and unloading, and furniture reassembly. All your belongings are professionally wrapped and packaged with care. Our residential Chicago movers work with all types of homes: senior living, apartments/condos/townhomes, large houses, dorm rooms, student moves, and emergency moves.
Full Packing Services
Packing is essential to a successful move, but we know how much time and energy packing can take. Expert Movers offers full packing services, so you can be sure your valuables are properly packed and ready to move.
Partial Packing Service
Maybe you have the time and energy to pack some of your home – the easier to pack items such as clothing and toys. Expert Movers can pick up where you left off, or just focus on the more fragile items.
Labor Services
We know every move is different, and sometimes hiring full service Chicago movers just doesn’t make sense. Maybe you’re moving to a new apartment in the same building, or maybe just across the street. Or you have a rental truck (or know someone with a truck) or one of those storage containers such as a POD. Even if you’re not actually moving but just want to move your couch from the first floor to the basement. Our professional team can help with just the labor of moving. Our highly trained and experienced movers will wrap, load, and handle your items efficiently and with care.
Professional labor only moving services save you from potential injury, provide the proper knowledge to ensure safe transportation, avoid property damage, and save time.
Expert Movers in Chicago
Expert Movers, Inc. is ready to help your local move go as smoothly as possible. We know every move is different and has different needs, but our expert crew is ready to tackle any job. Expert is the premier choice for your move in and around Chicago or across Illinois. With our professionalism, expertise, and stress-free approach, we ensure that your move is executed seamlessly.
