When Professional Loading and Unloading Is Right for Your Move

Are you moving from an old home to a new one? Whether to have a professional do the loading and unloading of your furniture and boxes or to do it yourself is a major consideration when planning and sorting out the logistics of your move. 

Paybacks such as swift unloading of things into your new home, proper packing of the moving truck, and sometimes having your belongings insured, a professional move is more straightforward than moving on your own. 

Working with a full-service moving professional means:



• The movers do all the heavy lifting 
• The money that would have gone to transportation costs is saved. 
• You can rest assured that your move is in good hands.

The Benefits of Renting a Truck or Pod

If you're contemplating a do-it-yourself move, renting a truck might prove to be a great option. Here are some of the benefits of renting a truck or pod:

• You have complete control of every aspect of your move.
• Renting a truck and moving yourself can be quite affordable.
• You get to hire a truck that fits into your moving schedule.
• If you only have a few belongings, renting a smaller moving truck means you get to save money.
• Pods are shipped by movers, which means part of the work is eliminated for you.
• Pod companies can store the pod for you if you need storage for some of your items while moving.
• When renting a pod, you get to choose the length of time you'll have a pod with you as you pack.

Preparing Your Boxes for Professional Loading/Unloading

After you've completed packing, the next thing you need to do is to prepare your boxes for loading and unloading. First, walk around the house checking out the number of items that need to be loaded in the truck and place similar-sized boxes together so that loading becomes faster.

Here are some tips to help you while preparing your boxes for loading and unloading:

• Ensure you're fully packed before moving day to ensure you've packed effectively. 
• Give the best protection to delicate items by using appropriate boxes such as their original packaging.
• Label the boxes' sides instead of the top. This will ensure you're able to see the contents of each box after loading them on top of each other.
• Use small boxes for heavy stuff to ensure boxes won't be too hard to lift.
• For heavier items, distribute them into smaller boxes to ensure they don't break under their own weight.

Expert Loading Guarantees Professional Experience and Safe Transportation

While loading and unloading trucks can be tricky, having an expert to handle the loading and unloading is a sure way of making your move stress-free. Some tips expert loaders employ to guarantee the safe transportation of your valuables during a move include:

• The larger, heavier items are loaded first. - items that take two or more people to move are kept close to the cab while light sized items are loaded at the front of the truck. 
• Keeping all the items upright while ensuring the moving truck is loaded with equal weight on either side. 
• Longer and bigger items like mirrors, headboards, mattresses and tabletops are loaded upright against the longer walls of the truck to save space.

Where Can I Find a Reliable Full-Service Moving Professional to Help with My Move?

As one of the most respected moving companies in CT, we are always available to meet your moving requirements. If you're looking for a reliable full-service moving professional, make CT Moving and Storage your first call. For more on this, contact us today or visit us online to get a free quote in minutes.