There seem to be two camps of people when it comes to moving: those who insist on handling everything themselves and those who would rather handle nothing themselves. Which of these do you belong to?

I can tell you what I have learned about moving and attempt to convince you that one of these two camps is better than the other, sure. Or, I can outline the differences and allow you to decide. So, if you’re preparing to move one day soon—and especially if you live here in Vaughan, ON—keep reading!

Why the divide between using a moving company and going it alone?
As with most divisions, this one boils down to money. Those who prefer to handle moves entirely themselves will tell you they believe it is less costly because they “aren’t paying someone else’s salary.” Residents who prefer to hire professional movers will tell you that handling the move without professional help means “additional costs and the potential for an expensive claim.” Which is true?

The truth
There is truth in both sides, actually. Yes—moving entirely on your own does have the potential for cost-saving. But, saving isn’t a guarantee and there are often unforeseen costs, such as:

• Additional insurance to protect the rental vehicle
• Packing materials (boxes, tape, padding, insulation, foam, etc.)
• Incorrect storage space in rental truck, forcing multiple trips
• Multiple trips could snowball into additional pay for exceeding allotted miles and more fuel
• Weather delays or traffic delays resulting in longer rental time for truck
• Dolly rental
• Additional trip to receive personally-owned vehicles
• Potential medical bills for injuries during loading (this happens more than you think it would)
• Damage to items/replacement or repairs
• Benefits: the process and outcome feel more in your control, less dependence on others, the potential for less spending on move (as long as nothing unforeseen does not occur).
• Negative aspects: greater potential for expensive and unforeseen fees, more time-intensive, less efficient, belongings are unprotected from potential damage costs.

Now, hiring a professional moving company in Vaughan, ON like ABS Movers & Storage will seemingly have higher upfront costs—but there’s nothing hidden about them; you know exactly what you’re paying for, based on your selected services:

• Packing fees (should you choose to have this included with your move)
• Materials fees (boxes, tape, etc.)
• Loading and unloading fees
• Difficult terrain charge (narrow/impossible drive or incline or structure preventing moving vehicle from parking near entry/exit, etc.)
• Protection insurance for belongings and origin/destination structure
• Benefits: more efficient, set fees, protection for belongings and structure from accidental damages, professional packing/loading (no work for you!).
• Negative aspects: If you choose the wrong moving company, you could face an unpleasant experience and additional, unnecessary costs.

You see, the divide is about cost and about gambling/risk-taking. Ultimately, the experience you want to have is up to you: do you want to know exactly what to expect and a set amount before your move, or would you prefer to work harder, longer, and only possibly save yourself time and money? For me, the choice seems simple: choose ABS Movers & Storage.

ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499

If I have learned anything throughout the course of my life here in Richmond Hills, ON, it’s that I am a true right-brainer. I not only do not like checklists or organization or spreadsheets or schedules—using them makes me ill, bordering on angry. I mean it! My preferences include spontaneity, colours, and heavy interaction with others. These things are where I derive energy from.

What’s my point? Okay, I’m getting to it. The point here is that the world is full of all kinds of people. We go through similar experiences and we have different approaches to them, based on our personalities. As a right-brain thinker, I’d like to share with you a couple things to encourage you (if you identify with my disdain for organizational tasks), so when the time comes for you to experience a move, you experience a stress-free process.

Moving takes a lot of organizational energy
I’m going to repeat this: moving takes a lot of organizational energy from you. If your personality is one to naturally resist systematic planning, if you tend toward procrastination, or if the idea of beginning to pack makes you desperate for assistance, the moving process will take a lot out of you if you’re doing it without professional assistance. If you live in this area, I recommend the professionals at ABS Movers & Storage. This moving company  in Richmond Hills, ON has been around for a long time and they can handle ANY type of move: near, far, local, emergency moves, and last-minute. If you need storage, they’ve got you. If you want your things packed and physically loaded onto the truck for you, they’ve got you covered! Breathe that sigh of relief…

Invite friends over
Prior to your move, you will need to do some purging and organizing to help your ABS movers more swiftly pack for you. See how I assumed you’d want someone else to pack for you? So, about one or two weeks prior to your move, invite over a couple close friends, order a few pizzas, ask them to keep you focused on the task at hand, and make a day out of a Purging Party. Veto clothing you haven’t worn in more than a year or doesn’t fit and throw it in a pile. If your friends want any of those items, give them first-dibs and then donate the rest. Any kitchenware you don’t use can be donated as well. Make it your personal goal to fill your trunk at least once with Purge Items. While you purge, be sure like items are where they belong: kitchen with kitchen, clothing together, wall décor taken down and grouped, books together, etc. *Note: for take-apart furniture, it is best for you to dismantle ahead of moving day.

If you’ve gleaned anything from this short article, I hope it’s this: moving doesn’t have to be terrible, the pros at ABS Movers & Storage are wonderful and will make it easier on you, and organizing is much easier with camaraderie and pizza. Give ABS a call!

ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499

Most articles about moving and the utilization of professional movers focus almost exclusively on residential moves. This is largely due to the fact that many, many moving companies do not include business moves. But, there is a growing number of those who own small businesses across Canada and they often require the same services as the rest of us, including business owners here in Richmond Hills, ON.

As small businesses grow, they often grow out of their office space. Exciting, yes. Stressful, also yes. A lot of change comes with growth, which can add to the complexities of maintaining a successful increase in profit and rapport. Worrying about how to safely, efficiently, and economically handling a move—what should feel like an exciting upgrade—should not be a factor. ABS Movers & Storage can help you with this.

For decades, our professional movers in Richmond Hill, ON have successfully handled both residential and business moves for people in the Richmond Hill area and across Toronto. It is our pleasure to take on as much or as little of the scope of your move as you desire:

• Packing
• Providing packaging materials
• Storing
• Transporting large/valuable items
• Emergency moves
• Last-minute moves
• Short distances
• Long distances

Why you can trust the professionals at ABS with your office move
Regardless of the type of move and services you need, it is often difficult to entrust someone else with your belongings. Here are a few reasons you can feel assured ABS is the right choice for your business move:

• Years of experience. ABS has been around since 1988; our reputation and work ethic have kept us successful with residents and business owners across Ontario.
• Background checks. We know your belongings are precious, so we take extra precautions when it comes to ensuring your items are in good hands from start to finish. Thorough background checks and stringent hiring processes of our professionals are large parts of protecting your valuables.
• Professional training. Moving others’ cherished belongings is a learned skill. There are far too many moving companies out there which hire inexperienced and untrained staff, putting your things in jeopardy. Here at ABS, our professional movers go through a training process to learn how to safely and delicately handle your move.
• Protection for your belongings. In the rare and unfortunate event your items are damaged (traffic accident, hard stop, shifting in transit, dropped, etc.) or should there be any damaged caused to your structure (origin or destination), ABS will take appropriate actions to reimburse, repair, and/or replace.
• Expert experience in office moves. Office moves do differ from residential moves—they often involve heavier, more expensive items, and a lot of electronic materials. Again, our pros know how to get the job done well.

If you are looking for assistance with your small business move, give our team here at ABS Movers & Storage a call! We look forward to assisting you!

ABS Movers & Storage | 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 | (416) 588-1499