People avoid hiring movers for many reasons, but few of them are valid reasons for opting out of hiring a moving company when you and your family make a big move. So, maybe you don't need a mover if you are just moving up the street, but when it comes to long distance moving, hiring a professional moving company can save the day in more ways than one. If you and your family are planning a move, hiring a moving company may be one of the best decisions you can make. Here's why.

Alleviates Stress

Moving is a stressful time, even when things run smoothly. When things go wrong the stress can sky rocket. One of the ways to reduce the amount of stress you and your family experience is to hand the tasks you don't need to complete yourself over to a reliable person. In case of moving your belongings, that reliable person is the mover. He has the experience and expertise to load and unload both boxes and large ticket items like appliances and furniture. You won't need to worry about fitting everything into the truck or that important items will be left behind.

Reduces Injuries

Back injuries are a common complaint during moving and can occur with lifting and moving heavy items. By leaving that job to professionals, who are both in shape and trained to lift and move items properly, you can avoid injuries to yourself and family members when you move. Carrying objects up and down stairs, loading them on the truck or maneuvering that sofa through narrow doors all pose a risk of injury to you and your family.

Saves Time

Time is always a valuable commodity, but when it comes to moving long distance it may become vital. You have more things to attend to, like tying up loose ends at work, getting your family's medical records, accessing school records and saying goodbye to family and friends. Hiring a mover can free you up to attend to tasks that actually need your attention. The old saying that time is money may prove to be truer than you thought. You'll need to pay the movers, of course, but the time you save often outweighs the cost.

Protects Your Belongings

Movers are insured and guarantee that your belongings will arrive safely at their new location. If items get damaged or lost in the process, you don't need to worry about the cost of replacing them.  Movers also know the proper techniques for packing and transporting items to minimize damage. If you choose to transport your belongings yourself, you will be at the mercy of fate and will need to foot the bill to replace lost or damaged items.

Prevents Last-Minute Surprises

Professional movers arrive on time with the right size crew to get the job down. This means you don't need to rely on friends and family to help you with the move, and you won't suddenly find yourself down a man or two because something comes up and your helpers bow out.

Saves Money

Believe it or not, hiring a professional mover may even save you money. You may be surprised by the costs you can incur from treating your helpers to a meal out, added medical costs from injuries or lost wages if injuries put you out of work, and the cost of purchasing last minute moving supplies, including hand trucks and equipment. If valuable items are lost or broken, replacing them can put a dent in your pocketbook as well.

If you are making a long distance move, hiring a mover may be the best move you can make. For more information, contact a company like Absolute Moving & Storage Inc.