When you make the choice to move, you need to prepare yourself for a lot of decision making ahead. There are a lot of things that you need to complete before your move yet you might be feeling like there is no way you can get them one in time. When having to choose between moving on your own or moving with a professional moving company, there are a lot of factors to consider – as you want to make the best choice for your move. This decision is highly influenced by your moving budget, the complexity of your move and your personality. Some people might not be able to handle heavy furniture physically and move it safely, and even if you can, it can be hard to find someone to help you move and coordinate with their schedule as well. Moving on your own can save you some money in the long run – but there are some cons to moving on your own that we will present to you below:
Moving on your own
Pros
Moving on your own can be a more cost-efficient option for your relocation, especially if you are on a budget. Saving some money by moving on your own can leave you with extra money to spend on your new home for example. Not only can you save some money by moving on your own but you will have control over the entire packing process – how much you want to pack, in which manner your items will be packed etc. Having a professional moving company move you means that they will expect your items to be packed in a specific manner, your boxes sealed once they arrive etc. One of the biggest benefits of moving on your own is that you will be in complete control over the entire moving experience, meaning that you will be in charge of when your move starts, how long it’s going to last, how you will protect your furniture etc. Having professional movers tackle your move for you will have them do everything in their way.
Cons
When you hire movers, you still need to make somewhat of a plan to ensure everything is smooth during the experience. However, this cant even compare to the amount of time you will have to spend planning your entire move on your own, figuring out how to load your truck and complete the process in an efficient manner. You will be in charge of the logistics, and if there is any issue during your move – you will have to overcome it on your own. In addition, you will have to endure a lot of heavy lifting, which is everything but easy, especially to an inexperienced individual. You will be putting you and your family and friends at risk as well as your walls, floors etc. If you are moving a small number of items, you won’t be having that much trouble, but larger moves can lead to a lot of complications. Lastly, there are so many things that can go wrong during the most organized moves – but there will be no one to help you out other than yourself. Moving without movers means solving problems completely on your own.
Hiring a local moving company
Pros
If you have hired a moving company that is licensed and has experienced and trained movers, you will most likely receive a reliable moving service. This means that your movers will arrive on time, bring everything that they will need during your move, so you won’t have to worry about a single detail. In addition, they will tackle the heavy lifting on your behalf, so you won’t have to do a single thing. Your movers know the most efficient and effective ways of handling your relocation, so you won’t have to lift a finger during the entire experience. Most importantly, your movers will provide you with complete peace of mind and provide you with a stress-free moving experience during which you won’t have to worry. Another plus when moving with movers that doesn’t really have a downside: Your movers are insured, meaning that your items will be covered during the entire moving process.
Cons
Moving with movers can be a bit more expensive than moving on your own – but it doesn’t really need to be that way. If you aren’t moving with a moving company with astronomical rates, your move can come at a similar cost than a self-conducted move as your movers will include every single expense in their quote. Generally speaking, moving with movers can be a bit more expensive for those moving on a budget. Not to mention that your movers will have control over the entire experience and handle your move in the way they have been handling moves for years – even though that might be the most efficient and effective way to do it – some people might want more say in their moving experience. The last con of having movers is that you will be having strangers in your home, so if you are an extremely private person – moving with movers might not provide you with a comfortable experience.