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Insured Movers?  The answer to the question of whether hiring professional, insured movers is worthwhile varies depending on the situation. You might not require or want professional assistance if you are preparing a little local move with just a few small boxes. If so, you can do a self-service move by renting a PODS portable moving container or a U-Haul moving truck. You might not have the time or energy to do the task yourself, though, if you are moving for a new job or need to relocate a large property.  In that case, a professional moving company is essential.

When you work with a full-service moving company, they unload and load your packed items with ease, leaving you to rest. Even with the assistance of friends and family, this method is far safer and easier than dragging boxes and furniture up and down stairs by yourself. It makes sense to let experts handle the loading and unloading if there are stairs or extended hauling distances.

Interstate movers are required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to offer free released-value protection for each interstate transport. You can get up to 60 cents per pound each item with this insurance. In addition, they have to charge extra for full-value protection, which pays at least $6 per pound for each item. Additional insurance alternatives covering the entire reported value of your belongings are provided by certain full-service movers.

For a do-it-yourself relocation, moving insurance is also an option. Moving alone, however, makes it difficult to hold other people accountable for misplaced possessions.