Moving is exciting. Everything is new, and it’s like starting a new chapter of your life. In the same breath, though, moving is a total pain.

All that heavy lifting of furniture, appliances and heavy boxes is exhausting. Not to mention trying to manoeuvre big things around corners and hallways in an effort not to scratch the walls or dent corners. Hiring movers to help you out can relieve so much of your moving day stress.

If you’re having trouble deciding whether it’s worth it, here are some of the benefits of hiring professional movers.

1. Packing can be done for you

This is an added service, but it is possible to have the moving company pack everything up for you. This is an excellent option for people who have mobility problems, are too busy to do it themselves, are procrastinators, or who simply don’t want to have to worry about it.

In fact, the packers are trained to make sure all of your belongings are packed with care and won’t be prone to breaking during the move, so your items are actually safer this way. Instead of stressing out the night before your big move trying to get everything packed away in time, have it done for you so that all you have to worry about is getting a good night’s rest.

2. Your belongings are safe

Moving companies take pride in safely transporting their clients’ items from place to place, and you can be assured that they will do their best to take care of your things. Hired movers are trained on how to move items of different kinds, and are experts at doing so. All good moving companies have insurance as well, which means that in the unlikely event that anything does go wrong with any of your belongings, you will be reimbursed for all damages.

3. Movers are efficient

Do something over and over again and you become an expert at it. Movers have done this hundreds of times, which means they know the most efficient way to get your stuff from point A to point B, and have the right equipment to do so. Also, if there are any problems that come up during the move, they will likely have a good ability to overcome them from years of experience thinking on their feet on moving days just like yours.

4. Save yourself the trouble

Let alone the fact that moving is already an exhausting undertaking, having to move everything puts some serious wear and tear on your body. Having movers do all the heavy lifting means you can save your energy for the fun part – unpacking and setting up your new home! You also minimize the risk of injuring yourself during the move by avoiding all that heavy lifting. Even if you are very strong, big furniture is bulky and awkward. Movers know the tricks to getting it in and out of buildings without a hitch, and lacking that knowledge can greatly increase the chance of injury.

5. Know what you are going to pay

When you hire the mover, they bring it all. They will offer an accurate quote before your move so that you know what you can expect to pay, and it is all taken care of from there. Moving on your own, although it may seem like the cheaper option, is full of surprises. You need to pay for all of your packing supplies, and rental fees for moving equipment like trolleys, trailers, and trucks.

There are so many factors that go into a move, why make it a guessing game when you can get a sure thing?