{"id":36653,"date":"2016-07-06T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2016-07-06T16:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=36653"},"modified":"2019-06-27T13:44:22","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T20:44:22","slug":"how-to-hire-moving-day-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/06\/how-to-hire-moving-day-help\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hire Moving Day Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38560\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/new-moving-help.jpg\" alt=\"new moving help\" width=\"800\" height=\"346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/new-moving-help.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/new-moving-help-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/new-moving-help-768x332.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s so much to consider when moving, and it can all get overwhelming. \u00a0Not to mention, it&#8217;s difficult trying to bribe\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/11\/13\/asking-friends-to-help-you-move-why-you-shouldnt-do-it\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movinginsider&amp;utm_content=20160706-howtohiremoving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">friends and family<\/a> to come to spend a day helping you move. \u00a0Although having loved ones there to help load up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20160706-howtohiremoving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving truck<\/a> can be a fun way to get through it, more than likely they aren&#8217;t professional movers. And if you do have a professional mover in your family, you can stop reading now you lucky person, you! For the rest of us, hiring help alleviates some of that moving day stress. \u00a0It also saves you from having to persuade family and friends with beer and pizza!\u00a0 Keep in mind the following items when hiring moving day help:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Do Your Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38566 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/6011894151774208.png\" alt=\"6011894151774208\" width=\"268\" height=\"180\" \/>What&#8217;s at Stake <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When it comes to moving, you are dealing with the safe handling of all your possessions, so they can&#8217;t be left to just anyone. When everything is packed up and loaded in the truck ready to go, you want to trust that your items arrive at their destination safely. \u00a0The people you hire to do this will either make or break your move. \u00a0If they do a poor job, it could end up:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">costing you more money than you&#8217;ve already paid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">setting back your schedule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">adding more stress to your move<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, it could be well worth your money if your movers are highly effective!<\/p>\n<h4>Where to Look<\/h4>\n<p>Doing your research on several different moving companies is best, but who really has time for that, right? Luckily, there are sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/movinghelp.com\/default.aspx?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movinghelp&amp;utm_content=20160330-howtohiremoving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MovingHelp.com<\/a> where you can read customer reviews and compare prices for moving services. \u00a0All local mover prices are displayed so there are no hidden costs or fees to you. \u00a0Then you choose the Moving Help Provider based on your packing and moving needs. \u00a0Do your best to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Read customer reviews thoroughly<\/li>\n<li>Ask people you know if they&#8217;ve utilized that company<\/li>\n<li>Be realistic with your budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38565 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/5036401181065216.png\" alt=\"5036401181065216\" width=\"268\" height=\"192\" \/>Conduct an Interview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Even when you feel like you&#8217;ve found the right Moving Help Providers, you still may want to get a bit more information on the company. When you reserve a mover on MovingHelp.com there is no waiting. You&#8217;ll receive local moving companies and their contact information immediately. \u00a0Be sure to give them a call and go over:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">The extent of services you&#8217;ll need\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;A la carte&#8221; style (e.g. just heavy lifting)<\/li>\n<li>All-inclusive package (packing, loading, and unloading)<\/li>\n<li>Anywhere in between<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Expectations from movers such as\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Timeliness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Respect for fragile objects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\">Effective communication with their customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Pay with Confidence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38564 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/6013194453123072.png\" alt=\"6013194453123072\" width=\"266\" height=\"186\" \/><\/strong>Have you ever experienced paying for a\u00a0service when you didn&#8217;t feel it was properly done? It&#8217;s definitely not a good feeling and one you shouldn&#8217;t have when it comes to something as major as moving all your possessions. Fortunately, you are in complete control of your move if you book your Moving Help Providers through MovingHelp.com! The\u00a0moving company\u00a0does not receive payment until you are completely satisfied. \u00a0Before payment, make sure:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All items are in the correct places<\/li>\n<li>No damage has been done to your belongings<\/li>\n<li>Nothing is missing or left behind<\/li>\n<li>Work was timely, especially if the company charges hourly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once satisfied, simply give the Moving Help Provider the payment code and you&#8217;re all done!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Have you ever used moving day help? 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