Think Like a Professional Mover

Posted on 22/11/2016

How does a professional mover think? What do they look for? What do they need to know before taken on a home or office removal?

These are the questions that need to be answered in order to think like a professional mover. A home removal service employs people who have years of experience carrying out removals. They know what needs to be done and how to do it. Even when hiring a home or office removal service, thinking like a professional still needs to be done, so that you can give all they answers to the questions that the service provider needs to have for a smooth and successful removal.

How does a professional mover think?

The professional mover thinks of the big picture. Packing, storage, hauling, parking, how many people involved in the move and even the route that is best from point A to point B. they try to see the removal from start to finish before even starting. They do not only do this to give an accurate quote but also to make sure that they have everything they need to complete the removal successfully and without delay. It is hard for them to be 100% in regards to timing because in most cases it is not necessary to inspect each removal beforehand, they depend a lot on the answers to the blanks that clients give them. Looking at a removal from their point of view can actually save a client money and time.

What does a professional mover look for?

When at a job site professional movers need to look for items that need to be specially wrapped to prevent damage, they try to identify boxes that are packed unevenly and they look for items that are packed that can be a hazard, such as boxes packed with chemicals. A removal company will never load a box full of chemicals on their truck because of the hazard to other items on the truck and due to the hazard chemicals pose to their team, as well as to the client. Chemicals should never be packed and put with everything else because friction, movement and even the possibility that a box can be dropped may cause an explosion. This is mainly due to containers being pressurized. Avoid packing chemicals.

What does a removal service need to know before taking on a job?

There are many things that a removal service needs to know in order to make an accurate judgment about any specific job. Giving the correct answer can save money and time for the client. The common questions that a removal service will ask are: How many rooms is the home? Are there any appliances? Are the appliances disconnected? Is there a place to park the moving truck near the home or office? Does anyone the client need transportation? Does the client need packing materials or special boxes? Will they be doing any packing? Are there any animals in the home? Will someone be in the home with them? All of these questions will not only help to make the most precise quote for the removal itself but it will help them to know what to bring to the job site and what to expect when they are there.