There are few things more stressful than moving. Lifting heavy furniture, being scared of breaking your fragile pieces, playing the worst game of Tetris just to make everything fit, and all that just to unload and start from scratch at your new home. Yes, moving sucks, and doing it by yourself makes it infinitely worse. Asking your friends always feels like asking for too much, even if you offer to pay for the food after. At the same time though, how else are you going to move in a relatively inexpensive way? Mover services are expensive, and this is excluding the costs of the workers if you choose to hire them. However, hiring the right mover services can go a long way.
The right movers are trained to lift and transport the heavy furniture safely, reducing your own guilt of asking your friends to do so and risking their personal health. Mover services also come equipped with the right tools and packing materials, helping to safely transport fragile objects without fear, unlike the roller coaster that is your own back seat. Of course, moving things yourself will always be cheaper, but considering the time costs, stress, and possible damages to your items, hiring professional mover services may actually be more cost effective than you may think.
Compared to asking friends, movers are usually a better option. Their willingness and your guilt aside, friends may simply not have the experience or strength to move items without accident, and this can quickly become exhausting mentally and physically. We have all had experiences moving with less than capable friends, and it took a lot not to snap at them or call them useless in a stream of insults. Worst case scenario, your friend gets injured moving something heavy, which usually means their back. That is not a cheap recovery, and your guilt will last years. Movers provide reliabilty, insurance options, and a clear plan, allowing the move to stay organized and on schedule, which is another thing they have over friends. Moving with friends can be fun, but it is always filled with distractions. Even starting at ten in the morning, moving with friends usually has you working until the sun sets and the moon shines. So, to simply save time, mover services offer benefits that are ultimately more worth it than doing it alone, especially if it is a lot of stuff over a longer distance.
The State of California is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide reliable mover services for their Department of General Services. If interested in this opportunity, click on the link to learn more. The bid closes March 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT.