The relocation industry is becoming increasingly competitive and an umbrella
of services is offered by them. But there two main types of moving and
packing services offered, depending on the level of service availed. They
are :
Full-service movers are the most inclusive relocation option to the client both individual and corporates. These service providers handle every aspect
of the move; from consultation, packing, loading and driving to unloading.
They are professional and licensed and offer the opportunity to insure the
belongings against the unforeseen event of something being damaged in route.
It saves the client, a lot of time, effort and stress.
These services are availed mainly when the goods of 5 or more rooms have to
be moved or time is a limiting factor. Also, corporate houses prefer it
against the second type as it is much more time saving and economical for
them.
Self-service moving is a hybrid relocation option wherein the customers is
required to handle the entire packing and loading /unloading while the
company hired handles the mode of transportation only . This is the perfect
service for small to medium interstate moves. Self-service moving is a
convenient and cost-saving alternative to full-service and do-it-yourself
movers. It allows greater control over loading and packing of personal
belongings while also allowing the client to take advantage of experienced
drivers to assist them.
In this kind of moving and packing service, the control lies in the hand of
customer and a reasonable amount of money is saved. Apart from the above
two, there are two other moving and packing services. Both of them fall
under the purview of self service moving and packing.
- Auto Transport Service
With the emergence of an advanced relocation sector, the auto transport
service is not much in use, though it was popular some time back. In
this, the client has to himself do all the packing, loading , unloading,
rearranging etc. The role of the service company is there only in
driving the customer's vehicle. So, all that is provided is a chauffeur
that drives the vehicle with all the goods to be moved.
- Moving truck rental
Many companies offer "do it yourself" moving truck rental
services. With these companies, one simply rents a truck, loads the
material and drives on his own. This type of move requires the largest
time and effort on the mover's part. These type of moves can also be the
most stressful types of move and are most likely to cause unexpected
headaches and costs.
