Moving. It’s a real pain in the neck.
However, whether you’re upgrading to the new home you just bought with your partner or you’re moving out on your own for the first time, moving is often a necessary fact of life.
When planning for a move, should you hire professionals, or try DIY? This blog will help you decide.
Do-It-Yourself Moving
DIY moving is a common choice for many people. Here are a few pros and cons of DIY moving.
Pros
Save Money – Hiring a professional can be out of many people’s budget range. If you’re able to find some friends or family who can help you move, you can save a lot of money.
Move on Your Time – When you do it yourself, you have full control over the process. With a professional moving company, you have a schedule that you need to stick to, but DIY means you can pack and move as you wish.
Cons
Physical Effort – Moving house requires a lot of physical work. Packing the boxes, packing the moving vehicle, lifting your furniture, and then undoing it all at the other end – it all takes a physical toll.
Time Investment – Packing all your belongings can take time, especially if you’re more of a maximalist and you have a lot of things.
Coordination Stress – Trying to coordinate an entire move yourself can be very stressful. You have to book a moving truck, ask friends if they’re available to help and then ensure they actually show up when needed, and generally ensure everyone knows the details.
Lack of Insurance – Your belongings may end up being damaged in a move. If you choose DIY moving, you won’t have insurance coverage to help replace anything, such as furniture, that is damaged beyond repair.
Hiring a Professional Moving Company
Professional moving can seem like a luxury but it can be worth it if you need help moving. Here are some pros and cons of hiring a professional moving company:
Pros
Speed and Efficiency – Professional movers are much faster and more efficient than your friends are. They have a lot more experience moving people around. They know how to pack things and load the moving van in the most effective way.
No Packing Required – Many professional moving companies will do all the packing for you. Their experience allows them to pack your belongings in an efficient and logical manner. They’ll label everything and take care to avoid damaging your belongings.
No More Heavy Lifting – Not everyone is a power lifter. You might have difficulty lifting things yourself, so turn to the pros and let them handle the big items and heavy boxes.
No More Stress – Stress is the mind killer. Hiring a professional moving company means you can let the stress of moving pass through you and over you. When it is gone, there will be nothing – only you will remain.
Cons
Cost – Hiring a professional moving company can be expensive. Labour, materials, and truck costs can add up.
Less Flexible on Moving Dates – When you hire a professional moving company, you have a date that you need to adhere to no matter what.
Potential Waiting Times – Professional moving companies may have a long wait before they’re able to schedule you.
Hire Appleby Moving & Storage as Your Moving Company
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