Save time and money - hire a professional moving company
Online, January 3, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Save time and money - hire a professional moving company
(Elk Grove, CA) - Many people assume it's cheaper to move themselves rather than hire a professional moving company. They may be surprised to learn ... it's not.
The experts at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® encourage consumers to "think again" before deciding to move themselves. While the cost of renting a truck seems low, there are potential hidden costs they may not have considered.
Fuel costs - there are several Web sites to help estimate fuel costs, including www.fuelcostcalculator.com.
Mileage costs - overages with a rental vehicle can add up quickly.
Time to pack, load and drive belongings to the new destination - often people have to take off work to complete these time-consuming tasks.
Time (and headache) trying to recruit friends and family to help - this can be frustrating and upsetting, and there's no guarantee everyone will show up on move day.
Renting or buying proper moving equipment - don't forget about furniture pads, ropes, stretch wrap, dollies and straps to pack, load and unload items safely.
Time to collect enough boxes to pack an entire home or business - no one knows what's living inside used boxes or if they're strong enough to carry items.
Replacing or repairing damaged items - if items break during a do-it-yourself move, it's up to the owner to repair or replace them. That takes time and money. A professional mover is responsible for fixing mistakes.
Doctor's visits after a rough move - it's not uncommon for untrained movers to get hurt if they don't use proper moving techniques.
"Moving yourself may seem like a great way to save costs," said Randy Shacka, vice president of operations. "But when you add up the time and money needed to complete a move, I think most people will agree it's less expensive, and much more convenient, in the long-run to hire professional movers to take on the work and responsibility."
The award-winning moving franchise is one of a few moving companies in the United States that offers after-hours and evening moves as part of its core services, Shacka said.
Mark Snyir and Chad Arnold, Owners of the Elk Grove, Sacramento and Livermore locationa said THEIR team will customize moves to fit the needs of each individual customer.
"With the economy the way it is today, we want our customers' to feel that they are getting true value for their money"
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® offers moving, packing, unpacking for homes and businesses. Locations also sell boxes and packing supplies. For more information, visit www.twomen.com.
In 2008, the company ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Full Service Moving Companies" by J.D. Power and Associates. This is the second year in a row the company received a customer satisfaction award for moving services. For J.D. Power and Associates Award information, visit jdpower.com.
For more information call the (Elk Grove) office at 916-686-8311 or visit www.twomenandatruck.com
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