We’ve all heard of moving parties, right? It’s when your friends get together to pack up and move your stuff from your old home to your new one. There’s food, conversation and your stuff gets moved for free. But is it really free? Unfortunately, the unexpected cost of a moving party is steep and long lasting.

There are so many moving party scenarios in which your friends or belongings get hurt. Plus, if a person gets hurt or belonging gets damaged, it’s likely you’ll have to pay more than you would if you had hired professional movers. Your friends and belongings aren’t the only things that will be damaged, your relations could suffer, too.

Is it worth risking your friendship, your priceless belongings or your bank account? Here are some reasons why hiring a professional mover in Barrie is your best bet. 

It’s Inevitable, Belongings Get Broken At Moving Parties

The concept is nice, but the variables associated with a moving party do not work. You have food, possibly alcohol, friends and heavy, unwieldy boxes. What happens if your friend drops a box of heirlooms, priceless photos or antique china? Both, you and your friend would be heartbroken.

Professional movers in Barrie are trained to lift even the heaviest boxes. They have the proper training and proper equipment to keep your belongings safe. However, if there is an unavoidable accident, professional movers have insurance policies to cover the damage.

People Also Get Hurt At Moving Parties

Boxes and belongings are not the only things that get hurt during a moving party. Remember that food and alcohol we mentioned? A few nachos, a few beers or glasses of wine, and an unexpectedly heavy box can be a recipe for disaster at a moving party. If your untrained to lift boxes and you compound that with food and alcohol, someone is going to get hurt.

Any of these incidents could put a strain on your friendships. But, professional movers in Barrie are just that, professionals. They have learned how to carry heavy boxes without putting undue strain on their bodies, so they can work efficiently all day to get the job done.

Have A Party, But Leave The Moving To Simcoe Moving & Storage

Now, there’s no reason why you can’t still include a party in your moving plan, just leave the moving to Simcoe Moving & Storage. In fact, depending on your move, there maybe things that you can’t take with you. A get-together is a good opportunity to gift items you can’t transport, like alcohol and gas grills, to your friends and neighbors. This way, both your belongings and your friendships will stay intact. Contact us for more information on how professional movers in Barrie can safely and efficiently move your home.