À La Carte Movers
À La Carte Movers offer an exciting service to those performing DITY moves. In the past, DITY movers had little choice but to perform most, if not all, of the manual labor themselves. This included packing, loading, unloading, and unpacking. This "all or nothing" approach was just part of moving yourself. Often, those who wanted to move themselves could do most, but not all of this labor. There was no in-between option available.
With À La Carte services, movers can opt to do all, some, or none of the manual labor. This addresses some of the issues often encountered by potential DITY movers. Consider that most DITY movers get help from friends and family during their move. They may have that help when loading the truck, but when they get to their new neighborhood, they often don't want to meet their neighbors by asking for help unloading their truck. The option of selecting exactly which services you want can be a huge advantage.
À La Carte moving services typically offer the ability to select from four basic service additions: packing, loading, unloading, and unpacking. Want to save money? Select as few additions as possible and your bill will be greatly reduced (and your profit increased if using the government's Dity Move program). Don't want the hassle? Opt to have those services done for you by professional moving industry laborers.
Advantages of using an À La Carte moving service include greater control and communication. Rather than having the movers work for your employer (as in a military move), when you hire an À La Carte moving service, they work for you. Contacting them is a simple and straightforward affair. Some even offer Military Move Coordinators to help ensure that your move goes smoothly and that you receive the weight tickets required to file for reimbursement.
If you have ever felt that a full-blown DITY move was just too much, consider an À La Carte moving service. It might be just the option you're looking for!
We've compiled a short list of recommended À La Carte movers.
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 Helpful Hints:
- Always ask for a military discount.
- Make sure you understand Bills of Lading and other documents you may be asked to sign.
- Read everything and triple-check the insurance issues. Insurance coverage may vary depending on which services you select.
- Contact your local legal office and ask them if they will be willing to help you in the event you need to file claims for damage with the company you select.
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