When faced with a move, families have to take care of a thousand details in addition to the actual move itself. Which utility companies to select in their new hometown, whether to install cable or satellite television, schooling options for their children and of course the selection of the house itself are among the many decisions to be made. After all the decisions have been thought through and you are completely exhausted mentally and emotionally, many individuals choose to hire a moving company to preserve their physical strength for all the new situations that lie ahead of them. But is it really better to do the move yourself or hire a moving company? While there are many factors to consider in making your decision, you should explore the benefits of a moving company before you start packing the first plate.
A full-service mover will make sure that you do not feel like you are living amongst chaos and stacks of boxes for weeks before you load the truck and leave. Your possessions stay in place and life can continue until much closer to your actual move date. The mover will pack all your furniture, appliances and smaller belongings and load them into a truck. They will then transport them to your new home and unload them in exactly the location you desire. They do not usually unpack all the boxes for you, leaving you the opportunity to personalize your new home and make it feel like home yourself.
A hybrid moving company will help you with the process of moving. While you get help packing your belongings, you will have professionals who can advise you as to the best way to go about it. They can show you tricks to minimize broken lamps, dishes and vases. This is a time saving investment and will shorten the length of time that you feel like you are living in limbo between homes since you will share the job with them. Hybrid movers can be in charge of loading your already packed boxes into a truck and getting them to your new location while you fly or drive behind them in your own vehicle. Often, you can save money with a hybrid mover by unloading the truck yourself at the new location.
If you choose to move all of your belongings yourself, it is certainly cheaper. However, you are risking back injuries, broken items, sore muscles and the expense of renting a large truck to move all your items. When you hire a professional to do the job, all of that falls to the hired workers who agreed to those risks when they began the job. (And if they break some of your belongings, they are insured!)
There are advantages to each type of move, so think carefully before you decide what is best for you and your family.
