Whether you decide to hire a mover or do it yourself will come down to some very basic questions. Read on to see which option is right for you.
Time
How much time you have can be a deciding factor. If you are in a hurry, it might be more practical to hire someone to help you pack and move. In some cases, having a tight time-frame may make it difficult to shop around for the most reasonable and reputable mover. Evaluate your moving timeline and make time a factor in your decision
How big is your household?
Do you have a lot of stuff? Or big pieces of furniture? Sometimes, getting ourselves moved is too overwhelming in terms of the volume and size of what we have to relocate. If that’s your situation, a packing and moving service might be best. Though you still need to weed out what to keep, giveaway or sell, a professional service could be a lifesaver in getting everything securely packed and heavy appliances and furniture safely moved.
If your household is smaller or you have fewer belongings, it might make more sense economically to rent a truck and do it yourself.
You also have the option of hiring a service just to pack your belongings and safely wrap appliances and furniture for a do-it-yourself move.
Distance
Of course, if you’re moving overseas, there isn’t really the option of moving yourself, unless you’ll be packing your suitcases, shipping your car and moving into a furnished place in your new town. For long-distance moves across the United States DIY moves are also tricky. Any time you have to leave a loaded moving truck on the street overnight, the likelihood of theft goes up significantly. Also, many rental companies use trucks that may not be up to long-distance driving. What do you do when your moving truck breaks down, filled with all of your worldly possessions? Not a pretty picture. A professional mover takes on the worry and strain of driving a truck through traffic, bad weather and unknown towns, while you fly or leisurely roadtrip with your family to your destination.
Budget
Money is always the bottom line when it comes to deciding whether to do something ourselves or have someone else do it for us. If you’re lucky enough to have a move funded by an employer, you’re all set. Otherwise, weigh the convenience of a professional mover against the money savings and work of doing it yourself. Maybe you have enough to hire a packing service but not a mover or vice versa. Paying for the part of the process that you find the most daunting could prove the best option for you.
The question of whether to hire a moving company or do it yourself may seem a daunting one, but it’s easily decided, once you’ve answered the questions above.