When moving house, it makes complete sense that you would want to do everything possible to reduce costs. Saving a few dollars is a good thing, and there is enough on your plate to worry about anyway. So, opting for residential moving truck rental and cutting down overall cost is a great idea, right? Well, there are several reasons that suggest otherwise.

The truth is that in many ways, the DIY move has a few downsides. If you are packing your possessions yourself anyway (which many people do), then surely hiring a moving truck, loading it and transporting your things to your new address is the easy part. On the fact of it, this is all true and certainly, when it comes to renting residential moving trucks in Halifax, there are plenty of options out there.

At Viktoria Movers, we know from first-hand experience just how important it is your move does not cost you the earth. But an excellent moving price does not mean an excellent moving experience, and while the DIY route is plausible in some cases, it does not provide everything needed for a trouble-free move. So before committing, consider some important factors – 5 of them, in fact.

5 Reasons Against Residential Moving Truck Rental

1. Renting Firms Care Little About Your Move – They’re not heartless – it’s just not their job to care. If you hire a car to take a road-trip from Halifax to Quebec, do you think Hertz is going to hope the rain holds off over those scenic stretches? Not likely. They just want to know you’ll return the car on time and that your payment will clear. Similarly, truck-hire companies are not interested in your moving schedule, your loading technique or whether you arrive with all possessions intact. Basically, ‘Do It Yourself’ really means doing it by yourself.
2. Problems With Reliability – In truth, most of the negatives with renting residential moving trucks extend from the first (above). But it can be infuriating to learn on moving day that your truck rental company cannot even supply the vehicle you booked. This was evident in a case involving U-Haul in California in 2008, where the company agreed a settlement after it had been accused of deceiving Californian customers through its reservations policy by not having reserved trucks available when they were to be picked up. With professional residential moving service, turning up on time every time is the cornerstone of success.
3. Hidden Extras – Okay, so it’s not specific to rental firms that some hidden charges can crop up on your overall bill, but when renting your moving truck it’s easy to be quoted a flat fee and then learn the real cost of DIY moving is much more. This can be down to a range of possibilities, but a common cause is ‘plus mileage’ or when the moving distance is higher than the distance quoted on special offers. As a result, the financial coup you expected to achieve dissipates into thin air. The general rule is to ALWAYS read the small print and NEVER sign a contract of agreement until you are clear on all the aspects involved.
4. Who’s Covered – Every reputation moving company is properly insured. It not only protects them when an unexpected incident causes damage to a client’s consignment, but also protects the client. But what happens when you are the one who loaded the mirror that broke in transit? Or when you were driving when the truck took the turn a little too quickly? Well, that depends on your own homeowner and car insurance policies. If you are not covered, then you’ll probably need to pay the residential moving truck rental firm more to get the right coverage options through them. These policy options include:
   • Personal (or Limited) Damage Waivers
   • Supplemental Liability Insurance
   • Personal Accident Insurance
   • Cargo Insurance
5. Stress, Stress and More Stress – Finally, the fact is that moving house is one of the most stressful things you can do. So, why exacerbate the situation by taking on more worry? What if the truck isn’t available? What if the truck breaks down? What if… what it… what if? Just as delegating contributes to more effective management, using the residential moving services of proven professionals takes a huge amount of the moving-day load off your shoulders. If the moving team is taking care of everything, you’ll enjoy an infinitely more relaxed, more assured and less stressful moving experience.

Moving With Viktoria Professional Movers

We provide the very best residential moving service to all of our clients – in Halifax and beyond – that includes expert advice at every stage of your move. With decades of experience to our name, we know we can help you through every problem you come across, ensuring a less stressful moving experience overall.

For more information on the services we provide, check out our website or call us at (902) 332-3535, Toll Free on 1 (877) 399-1315, or fill out our moving estimate form for a free consultation.