If you are moving to a new home within Toronto or the GTA and you have a number of items which need to be relocated, chances are you will need a large enough moving truck to carry all of your items from one location to another in as few return trips as possible. There are many companies out there offering moving truck rentals that will help you through the moving process. And don’t worry, there are trucks available that will suit your needs whether it be a small or large move, and can be rented at a fair cost.
What To Expect
When you rent a moving truck or hire a moving truck service, they will provide you with the necessary equipment to help transport your items and belongings. They should also have moving boxes, packing tapes, ropes, and stair climbing trolleys available that will make your move a lot easier. Hiring a truck is a cost-effective way to transport your belongings from one location to another, and to take all of your household necessities with you to your new home. Again, a proper sized moving truck rental is necessary unless you plan on wasting time with countless return trips.
Estimating Costs
Before you consider the services of a moving truck rental, always make sure you have done as accurate of an estimate as possible calculating the duration in time you will be needing it. This is very important because most moving truck rental companies will charge based on the number of hours the truck is rented out. When you are considering renting a truck, also think about the distance travelled because it will be incurred into the total costs of the moving truck rental . If you are going across Provincial or State lines, you could end up being shocked with a hefty and expensive bill.
Things to Consider
When selecting a moving truck, try to visualize if ALL of your belongings and furniture could fit into it. Furthermore, if you have heat or humidity sensitive items, you may want to consider temperature controlled trucks. When deciding on a moving truck rental, source out the best value which offers both “cheap” and “best services” for customers. Compare the services of all the rental companies and see which one is worth spending the money on.
If you’re hiring the services of a moving truck rental (where the driver is provided), be sure to do a background check on the designated driver to ensure he can be trusted with your valuable items, and will get all of your belongings to the new location in one piece. Nobody wants to risk losing or damaging their belongings so take the time to ask and inquire about the driver. When you are explaining the directions to the driver, make sure that you provide him with the right information so that he can get there without delay. The drivers who work for moving companies will generally be movers themselves, and so they should be quite cordial, friendly, and experienced at their work. They should do their utmost best to get your belongings to your new home on time.
In summary, find a moving truck rental that have all the amenities available to facilitate your move in case it cannot be done in one day, and a company that offers you the best deal and service. Contact S & Sons Moving today and we’ll be glad to help you with your residential moving needs from A to Z.
