Moving your household can be a big undertaking, especially when you have a lot of possessions and furniture or if you are moving a long distance. To help you out in the process, you can hire a professional moving service that will handle many of the moving tasks for you and make the process easier. Here are some considerations to think about when you planning a move with the services of a professional moving crew.

Arrange For Moving Large Items

Within your household, you may have a variety of different items, some larger than others. When you need to move a large or heavy item that is bulky or difficult to maneuver, it is a good idea to hire professional movers who are experienced in moving similar items. They can move these types of things without causing damage to them, your house, or anyone doing the moving. 

Some types of large items include a piano, whether it is an upright, baby grand, or a grand piano. If you have a gun safe, this can also be difficult to move, as are hot tubs or saunas. So, it is recommended to talk to your professional movers to see if they can include these items in your household move and if they have the necessary moving equipment, such as a piano dolly.

Placement and Unpacking

Another important consideration to think about is if your movers will be able to set up your belongings in your new place when they unload them. Some movers will not take this step unless you want them to do it for you. They may ask you upfront or when they are unloading at your new place, or you can arrange this detail with them when they arrive.

You may want the movers to place and set up furniture, such as beds, dressers, and couches, and unload the boxes into their specific rooms. However, some movers can also unpack and unbox your possessions, helping you set up dishes in the kitchen, linens in the closets, and food into the pantry, for example. 

Move Follow-Up Services

After all the unpacking and unboxing of all your items is complete and your household is set up at your new place, you will be dealing with all the excess packing papers and boxes. If you have completed any of the unpacking yourself, the moving crew will not be there to remove it for you. So, when you are ready for the movers to pick up the packing materials, get in contact with your moving company. They may be able to take the boxes away.

Contact a company like United Moving and Storage for more information.