If you’re planning a move, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether to handle everything yourself or hire a full-service moving company. While DIY moving may seem like a budget-friendly option at first, it often comes with hidden challenges—heavy lifting, time-consuming packing, last-minute stress, and potential damage to valuables.

Two movers lifting a couch during a full service move

A full-service move takes all of that off your plate. But what does “full-service” actually include? And is it really worth the investment?

Here’s everything you need to know before booking your next move.

What Exactly Is a Full-Service Move?

A full-service move means the moving company handles every step of your relocation—from packing to loading to transportation and setup in your new home. With a company like George Moving & Storage, you get end-to-end support from trained professionals who know how to move your belongings safely and efficiently.

Full-service moving typically includes:

1. Packing and Unpacking

Professionals pack your belongings using high-quality materials, ensuring fragile items, electronics, artwork, and furniture are properly protected. When you arrive, they can unpack your rooms or entire home, depending on your preference.

2. Loading and Unloading

Whether it’s bulky furniture, heavy appliances, or delicate antiques, your crew handles all lifting and maneuvering. No risk of injury, property damage, or stress.

3. Furniture Disassembly & Reassembly

Beds, dining tables, shelving units—your movers take them apart and put them back together at your new home.

4. Transportation

Your items are placed securely in a moving truck and transported by experienced, licensed drivers.

5. Specialty Item Handling

Full-service movers have the training and equipment to move:

  • Pianos

  • Safes

  • Fitness equipment

  • High-value artwork

  • Office equipment

  • Large or awkward furniture

6. Optional Storage Solutions

If your new home isn’t ready or you’re downsizing, full-service movers can coordinate short-term or long-term storage, often in climate-controlled facilities.

Benefits of Choosing a Full-Service Move

1. Saves Time

Packing alone can take days or even weeks. A full-service crew can pack your entire home in a fraction of the time, often in a single day.

2. Less Stress, More Peace of Mind

From managing logistics to handling heavy lifting, full-service movers help you avoid the common headaches of moving, especially during major life transitions, long-distance relocations, or tight timelines.

3. Professional-Grade Safety

Full-service movers use proper equipment, padding, floor protection, and techniques that prevent injuries and protect your home.

4. Reduced Risk of Damage

Experienced movers know how to wrap, pack, and load items securely. This dramatically reduces the chance of broken valuables or scratched furniture.

5. Streamlined, Organized Experience

Instead of coordinating supplies, trucks, helpers, and schedules, everything is managed by one team that has done this thousands of times before.

Is a Full-Service Move Worth It?

For many homeowners and businesses, the answer is yes—absolutely.

A full-service move is especially worth the investment if:

  • You have a busy work or family schedule

  • You’re moving long-distance

  • You want a low-stress experience

  • You have heavy, fragile, or specialty items

  • You want a single provider to handle moving and storage

  • You’re relocating an entire office or commercial space

  • You’re downsizing, relocating a senior, or helping a family member move

When you factor in the time saved, reduced physical strain, and dramatically lower chance of damage, full-service moving often provides the best overall value.

Why Choose George Moving & Storage for Your Full-Service Move?

With over 50 years of experience, George Moving & Storage is one of the most trusted full-service moving companies in Pittsburgh, Eastern Ohio, and Northern West Virginia. As an agent of North American Van Lines, we offer:

  • Expert packing and unpacking services

  • Local, long-distance, and international moving

  • Commercial and office relocation

  • Climate-controlled storage solutions

  • Professional handling of specialty items

  • Award‑winning crews committed to safety and quality

Whether you're moving across town or across the country, we deliver a seamless, stress-free relocation from start to finish.