If you are planning on moving this fall, you might want to reconsider doing it all yourself. Even a local move requires a lot of planning and time. For many people, hiring local movers—like Hercules Moving & Storage in Cincinnati, OH—often works out to be less expensive and less stressful than trying to relocate on your own. 

To ensure your move goes smoothly, here are some mistakes the professional home movers at Hercules Moving & Storage would like to help you avoid:

• Waiting Too Late To Book Your Movers: To ensure you are able to hire the most experienced local movers in your area, you should start looking at least three to four weeks in advance. This will give you plenty of time to get estimates and referrals from several companies, figure out which one will best meet your needs, and ensure they will be available at the time of your move date.
• Hiring Uninsured Movers: The absolute last thing you want to do is hire a moving company that does not provide insurance or does not provide the correct coverage. Ask about insurance coverage, including workers' comp, before hiring a company to move your belongings. You don’t want your valuables to get broken in the move and then be the one responsible for the loss. You also do not want one of the workers getting injured while moving your items, as you would be held responsible for medical costs (also a good reason not to move yourself, especially with friends helping!).
• Forgetting To Move Expensive Items Yourself: Most moving companies have it in their contracts that they are not responsible for the full value of valuable items. For this reason, you should always move small valuable items like jewelry and collectibles yourself to ensure it is they are not damaged or ends up missing in the move.  You should personally oversee the packing of larger valuable objects, like pianos or grandfather clocks, ensure that they are covered by your personal household goods insurance policy.

Whether you are moving somewhere local or far away, the movers at Hercules Moving & Storage can help. Call them today at (513) 251-2593. You can also visit them online or on Facebook to learn more about their moving services.