Tips For Working With Professional Movers
If you're going to be moving soon, you may have decided that hiring professional movers is preferred over handling the move yourself. If you're wondering how things should go or what you should do when working with professional movers, these are a few tips that should point you in the right direction.
Choose the Right Movers
First of all, you'll likely have the best experience if you choose the right movers to help with your move. Look for a company that has a good reputation for handling people's belongings well, getting the move done promptly, and otherwise providing good service.
Give Them Instructions
Your movers should know about the best way to move heavy furniture and the most efficient way to pack and move most items. However, if you have special instructions (such as if you would prefer certain items to be handled very carefully because they are breakable or valuable), there is nothing wrong with providing these instructions to your movers.
Stay Out of the Way
One of the most important things to remember is to stay out of the way when movers are working. This makes things safer and more efficient for everyone. If you have children and pets, you should make sure that you keep them out of the way of the work that is being done, too.
Consider Providing Refreshments
It's always nice to offer bottles of water or other beverages for your movers. After all, they'll be working hard and moving heavy items, so it's important for them to stay hydrated. Although it's certainly not required, it's not a bad idea to buy lunch for the movers if your move takes more than a few hours. For example, you can buy a few pizzas or hot dogs. Your movers are sure to appreciate this gesture.
Consider Leaving a Tip
As is the case with most tipped situations, you certainly are not required to tip your movers. However, many consider it to be standard etiquette when working with moving professionals. If you want to show your appreciation to your movers for all of their hard work, you'll typically offer a tip at the end of the move, right before the movers are preparing to leave. How much you tip is up to you; you may want to tip a percentage of your moving costs, or you may want to offer a flat tip per person.
Working with residential movers shouldn't be too hard if you follow these tips. Plus, you will likely find that the movers will make your life a whole lot easier on moving day.
For more info, contact local residential movers.
