Why You Shouldn’t Risk Working With Uninsured Movers
The obvious attraction of working with uninsured movers is the price. Often, it’s a highly affordable rate. In the case of good friends, it might simply call for a case of beer or a good bottle of wine. That definitely reads like a win-win scenario. Until it doesn’t.
Let’s consider a few compelling reasons why you should not risk working with uninsured movers.
1. You Must Protect Yourself Against Damaged or Lost Items
The first on our checklist is the most obvious. If a valuable item in your home is lost or damaged during the move, reimbursement or compensation is very unlikely. For friends, this might just be an “oops” moment but one mistake, which often leads to others, can be costly. This might especially prove to be true if the item in question has real sentimental value. This then becomes an out-of-pocket and out-of-heart expense.
2. Liability Issues in the Case of Injury
A business or residential move involves a lot of moving parts and those moving parts are often people. When tasked with moving heavy objects or furniture to or from tight spaces injuries are possible. If you are working with uninsured movers the expense of that injury then falls on you. Liability can quickly become an ugly and expensive word. Don’t break the budget on an emergency room visit if you don’t have to.
3. Expecting the Unexpected
Professional movers move every day. They know how to prep, load, unload and furnish a home. With experience like this insured movers have developed a third eye approach to moving. This means that these professionals have learned first-hand where the unexpected might be expected and they prepare accordingly.
Uninsured workers generally don’t have the experience or expertise when it comes to navigating unexpected issues with packing, loading, hauling and unpacking. It’s easier to feel better about your moving day when you know that a professional mover is on the job and able to quickly step through or around those unexpected problems.
4. Make it Right and Make it Legal
Many states require moving companies to have a certain amount of insurance for local and interstate moves. This requirement is in place to protect you and your home or business. It’s a regulation that is firmly built out of common sense.
Uninsured movers are not bound by these rules. Generally speaking, they will not be familiar with or care to follow proper regulations. This can actually lead to costly legal issues in both the short and long term. This is a headache that should be avoided at all costs.
Make the Right Call for Peace of Mind
Uninsured movers might seem less expensive up front but they can cause real damage to your wallet and peace of mind during or after your big move. This is why you should always and only rely on vetted and insured moving professionals.
Are you looking for a free quote from an experienced mover? IMS has been moving Dallas-Fort Worth since 1991. Our long list of satisfied clients will tell you that we work hard to make sure your moving day is stress-free and affordable.