It is really one of the toughest decisions to make in the entire process of relocation. Whether you are moving across town, or across the country, determining whether you should move yourself, or hire a moving company, is a huge task. And there are a number of factors to consider before making the final decision, so you have a lot of questions to ask before hiring a moving company.
When you start thinking about making a move, there are lots of things to consider. Maybe step number one is determining how much you actually have to move. A small move of only a room or two might make it a palatable idea to do all the work yourself, and maybe save a few dollars. But, if you have a huge house with multiple bedrooms and lots of furniture, you really should consider going with the professional movers. Keep in mind, regardless of how much you have to move, if you take the task on your shoulders, instead of paying for a moving company, you need to pay for a truck, gas, and insurance. There are also other costs such as a dolly to move heavy items. Moving blankets, rope, tape, boxes all need to purchased or at least rented, and that certainly will drive your costs skyward.
Also, consider how far your move will be. Going only a couple blocks increases the likelihood that it will be simpler for you to do it yourself. However, going hundreds of miles, or across the country, and you are looking at what should be a much easier decision to side with hiring a professional relocation company. These guys are used to making the big move, they are happy to drive all those miles in a gigantic truck filled with the things that make up your home.
Either way, expect to pay a lot for gas. Of course, in charge of your own relocation means you pay all the fuel charges yourself. By going cross-country with a moving company, there is a good chance your goods will be packed into a big truck with things from another person, at least. That way, the fuel costs on the truck are split up a bit. It is still going to cost a lot, but this way, maybe not quite as much.
And, of course, in renting a truck for your own long-distance move, keep in mind that the cost to rent a truck in one place and drop it off in another will usually carry a hefty charge.
Third, before opting to actually do the move yourself, determine your ability to physically move all your stuff to the truck and then from the truck, into the new house. Of course, you can always try to go with the tried and true method of bribing friends with pizza and beer to help you move, but be perfectly honest with yourself about that. You need to ask your friends, probably do a lot of begging and pleading, just to talk them into it.
The folks you coerce into helping, also, need to be in prime shape. The last thing you want is to get old buddy Billy to help out, and have Billy drop a flat-screen TV down the stairs, or ram a table into the wall at your new place. They will be in charge of the very things that are most important to you, so be absolutely sure the things you are moving will be in good hands.
Maybe the easiest way to decide is to think honestly about when the move is done. After the moving company leaves, all you have to do is unpack. If you and your friends and family do all the work, you still have to unpack. But you also will probably need some ice bags, heating pads and a good Jacuzzi just to recover from the physical toll the move will have on your body. Not to mention all the relationships probably damaged by the stress of the activity.
When you start thinking about making a move, there are lots of things to consider. Maybe step number one is determining how much you actually have to move. A small move of only a room or two might make it a palatable idea to do all the work yourself, and maybe save a few dollars. But, if you have a huge house with multiple bedrooms and lots of furniture, you really should consider going with the professional movers. Keep in mind, regardless of how much you have to move, if you take the task on your shoulders, instead of paying for a moving company, you need to pay for a truck, gas, and insurance. There are also other costs such as a dolly to move heavy items. Moving blankets, rope, tape, boxes all need to purchased or at least rented, and that certainly will drive your costs skyward.
Also, consider how far your move will be. Going only a couple blocks increases the likelihood that it will be simpler for you to do it yourself. However, going hundreds of miles, or across the country, and you are looking at what should be a much easier decision to side with hiring a professional relocation company. These guys are used to making the big move, they are happy to drive all those miles in a gigantic truck filled with the things that make up your home.
Either way, expect to pay a lot for gas. Of course, in charge of your own relocation means you pay all the fuel charges yourself. By going cross-country with a moving company, there is a good chance your goods will be packed into a big truck with things from another person, at least. That way, the fuel costs on the truck are split up a bit. It is still going to cost a lot, but this way, maybe not quite as much.
And, of course, in renting a truck for your own long-distance move, keep in mind that the cost to rent a truck in one place and drop it off in another will usually carry a hefty charge.
Third, before opting to actually do the move yourself, determine your ability to physically move all your stuff to the truck and then from the truck, into the new house. Of course, you can always try to go with the tried and true method of bribing friends with pizza and beer to help you move, but be perfectly honest with yourself about that. You need to ask your friends, probably do a lot of begging and pleading, just to talk them into it.
The folks you coerce into helping, also, need to be in prime shape. The last thing you want is to get old buddy Billy to help out, and have Billy drop a flat-screen TV down the stairs, or ram a table into the wall at your new place. They will be in charge of the very things that are most important to you, so be absolutely sure the things you are moving will be in good hands.
Maybe the easiest way to decide is to think honestly about when the move is done. After the moving company leaves, all you have to do is unpack. If you and your friends and family do all the work, you still have to unpack. But you also will probably need some ice bags, heating pads and a good Jacuzzi just to recover from the physical toll the move will have on your body. Not to mention all the relationships probably damaged by the stress of the activity.
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