I Just Bought a House, Should I Hire Movers?
The housing market is currently booming. People are getting tired of staring at the same four walls. With most workplace environments going virtual, homeowners are seizing the opportunity to move for more space or a location change. Sometimes moving can be practical such as a decrease in the cost of living expenses, or impractical, such as a bone-deep need to get away from a city or your current town. Whatever their reasoning, a move is stressful on homeowners, and it is a matter of planning to get everything on your to-do list done. You could dramatically cut your moving stress by hiring professional movers.
Do-It-Yourself Move
When homeowners decide to take the leap and move, they instantly start planning on completing the move themselves. They have to find the boxes and other packing materials; they have to rent and load the truck, drive the truck, unpack the truck, and return the vehicle. It is exhausting just thinking about it.
While a do-it-yourself move is the most affordable, it is the biggest headache. If you have any physical limitations, a do-it-yourself move may be entirely out of the question. When you are calculating the costs of the move, you need to factor in the truck’s cost and whether you are going to rent other items such as moving blankets and a dolly. Lastly, you need to factor in your time because you will be completing all the labor and problem-solving. Exactly how do you get that sofa out of the living room?
Full-service Move
A full-service move is by far the most expensive route; however, you are not providing the packing materials, the labor, the time driving, the time to pack up your home, or the time to unpack. While it can be an overwhelming experience to have strangers in your home, it may be worth it if you are on a tight timeline or moving a considerable distance.
Pro-tips for this experience, place your personal items that you need to move, such as a suitcase in a locked room, a truck of a car, or with a large sign that says “don’t pack” to ensure you aren’t running to the store for a week’s worth of clothes. Also, have your home layout in your mind before the movers arrive so you can guide the movers where to set things down quickly.
Service Blend Move
This type of move is where you agree with your moving service for a middle ground in terms of expense. For example, you could consider a moving container, fill the container at your leisure, and how you want everything packed, and the moving service will take it to your new home. Another option is to pack up your home yourself and then have a moving service come in with loading assistance. Having the moving expertise there to figure out how to take a bed frame apart or get a large piece of furniture out the door could be worth the expense.
Bottom Line
The bottom line is that you need to ask yourself if your time, deadlines, and physical prowess capable of completing a do-it-yourself move. If you see that you might come up short, reach out to local moving companies to determine your best options.
