A First-Timer’s Guide To Moving

You’ve probably helped a friend pack a few things before, but if you’ve never moved yourself, you might be surprised by how much work it actually takes. Professional movers are the first to say there is no such thing as a completely stress-free move, but that’s not to say the stress levels should remain high. That’s why you need the help of professionals in the first place: to make sure you don’t do this alone and to reduce anxiety.

While it may be tempting to borrow your brother’s van and do all the moving yourself, when you’re in the thick of things, you are likely to realize how hard it is to do on your own. Here are a few of the many advantages of hiring a moving company.

Packing and Unpacking

It’s perfectly fine to pack your most important items yourself, such as your jewelry, your laptop and similar things. Take those items with you in the car. But if you have to move big, heavy boxes and furniture, that’s the time to call professionals like us. We are equipped and trained to handle packing, lifting and unpacking at the destination.

Furniture Disassembly and Reassembly

Disassembling furniture is time-consuming, and it may also be dangerous. So, instead of you wasting your time, let us handle it instead. As your local movers, we have plenty of experience in disassembling furniture and reassembling it upon arrival at your new home.

Temporary Storage Space

Sometimes, overlaps happen. You may need to leave your old home even before your new one is ready. This usually happens when you sell your old home or if your apartment lease is up. We can help you move your furniture and other belongings to a storage space to keep them safe while you wait for your new home to be ready.

Storage is also useful if you are downsizing and are not ready to let go of a few items you can’t take to your smaller home. For example, you may own a project car or a grand piano that’s too big for your new space. As professional piano movers, we know how problematic the situation can get, but if you pay for storage space, you can keep your items without even taking them to your new home. For added convenience, look for a storage space provider that lets you access your items 24/7.

Around Town Movers is here to make your first move as easy as possible. Call us at (703) 682-5922 . We serve homeowners in Ashburn and Arlington, VA, and Maryland.