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The Risks of Hiring ‘That Guy with a Truck’ for Junk Removal Services

Published on November 17, 2011 in Damaged Furniture, Professional Haulers, get rid of junk, junk hauler, junk hauling, junk king and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

You’ve probably seen the ad on craigslist or some other advertising venue.  It reads something like “Guy with truck. Cheap prices.  Will pick up the junk from your home or business.  Call me at —”  Although your gut feeling tells you it isn’t a good idea to hire this person, the ‘cheap prices’ line is inching you towards the phone.  Don’t do it – your gut is telling you the right decision to not hire this person.  Here’s a few reasons why it’s a bad idea.

It’s always better to hire a legitimate, reputable junk removal service like Junk King instead of turning to unheard of and unlicensed junk hauler. Some guy in a pickup truck may be cheaper than hiring a licensed professional, but the risks outweigh the benefits, especially if you are seeking the removal of junk from your home or business. In the event that something bad happens, that guy in a pickup truck could end up costing you a great deal more in the end in terms of both time and money.

Safety Risks

One of the main reasons to hire a bonded, licensed, professional junk removal company is insurance. Junk King’s workers are bonded and insured. If some guy in a pickup truck gets injured hauling away your junk, it opens up the possibility for insurance claims against you. That is a hassle you definitely don’t need.

In addition, do you really know who you are inviting into your home?  With Junk King, you are inviting trained, reputable, and courteous junk removal professionals.  If you go with the ‘guy with the truck’ you are inviting a complete stranger who has the potential to be dangerous to you and your family.

Property Damage & Theft

Another risk to consider is the potential for the unlicensed haulers to cause property damage of some sort to your home or office . Somebody has to pay for the damage or expend labor in repairing any damages they cause.

Also consider potential property theft. You could find that items that were not junk were removed or an untrustworthy person could return to your residence at some time in the future to remove more desirable items. If working a job site, there could be theft of construction materials or contractor’s tools that could be seriously detrimental to your reputation if you are trying to run a business. It just isn’t worth the risk.

Legal Risks

There are also legal risks involved in hiring a guy with a pickup truck instead of a legitimate professional team like Junk King.  Any injury or accident that occurs in your home could result in a law suit against you.  Who knows – maybe the person has an act where they purposely hurt themselves just to embroil you in a legal battle and empty your bank account. You risk the security and sanctity of your own home when you choose ‘that guy in a truck.’ Far better to contact Junk King, a reputable company that has measures in place in case something happens.

For the safest, sure-thing, no hassles and no worries junk removal service, contact Junk King.  Simply call 1-800-995 JUNK or book a free on site estimate online today.

Professional Haulers Prevent Back Pain

Published on June 15, 2010 in Back Pain, Damaged Furniture, Old Furniture Pick Up, Pick Up Old Furniture, Professional Haulers, Residential Junk Removal, junk hauling and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

We all know a friend or family member that has hurt their back lifting something heavy.  Back pain is the reason for one fifth of all physicians’ visits in the US, with a staggering nine out of ten adults experiencing back pain at least once during their lifetime.  Back pain can range from a mere everyday annoyance to a serious problem, underlying a medical condition or issue with the spine.

Although we all like to think we can hold our own in the lifting department, when it comes down to it very few people lift objects properly.  Improper lifting, without fully utilizing the legs, is one of the primary reasons for back injuries. Lifting heavy objects adds to the problem: the bigger the furniture, the bigger potential for a serious back injury.

Most of us have had the experience of removing furniture from someone’s house or apartment.   Carrying an old-school 40 inch television can put you in some awkward positions, reaching and grappling for a good grip and probably not paying attention to the ‘proper way’ of lifting.

Couches also are fairly difficult to maneuver while they are in one piece.  Trying to get couches down several flights of stairs can often be a three person job, which ends up with one person pinned against a stair railing or wall.  This type of situation is obviously is no good for back health.

Moving these types of heavy objects out of a home or apartment is often not taken seriously, but it can lead to a serious lifetime of back pain and problems.  Although it is ‘possible’ to haul your old furniture or junk out on your own, it’s probably not worth the risk.

Experienced and professional junk haulers like Junk King know the proper way to move large and heavy items.  Junk King employs trained professionals that will make sure to take care in not damaging any of your property while hauling the items out.  Although you will need to spend money for this professional service, it will be well worth the while- imagine the cost of doctors’ visits for the next several years due to a pinched nerve or rotated disk.

Hauling Damaged Furniture

Published on May 13, 2010 in Damaged Furniture, Old Furniture Pick Up, Pick Up Old Furniture, Residential Junk Removal, junk hauling and junk removal. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

There’s quite a few ways that the furniture in your house can get damaged.  The most common reason that furniture or equipment is no longer of value is due to wear and tear.  Most material simply wears down after a period of regular use.  This could be your favorite leather couch, which you’ve held on to since those college days. The couch still might look ‘OK’ to you but has tears running down the side and is missing a corner piece.  Now that you have a family and regularly entertain friends for dinner, you figure it’s time to put that old couch out on the curb.

Another common way that furniture becomes damaged is due to pets.  You just got a little golden retriever pup and he’s run wild in your house for the past several weeks, leaving some dining room furniture and a lazy boy recliner in tatters.   You can’t bear to give up the little guy, but you can replace the ruined furniture with a new set of pet friendly items.

Children also are a common reason to replace your old furniture.  If you are expecting a baby or a grandchild is staying over during weekends, you’ll be sure to look into child-proofing your house.   This can often mean getting rid of some old items that simply aren’t safe for a toddler to be around – things with sharp edges and small removable pieces.  Kids also can be the direct cause of your damaged furniture – whether it be a glue explosion on that persian rug or permanent marker stripes across your old headboard.

Mother nature can also be a major factor in ruining your furniture.  Flooding can wipe out entire rooms and permanently destroy many items in a household. Hurricanes can blow out windows, expose your house to the elements and toss furniture around.  Earthquakes, snow storms, tornadoes and everything else – any of these natural disasters can wreck havoc on a house.

No matter how your furniture was damaged, you now have to decide how to deal with it.  The easiest way to get rid these items is by calling Junk King, who provides reliable, affordable, and eco-friendly junk removal services to homes across the country.