What’s the best option for me?

If you’re on your own and moving a small truckload across town, it might be an easy decision to grab a couple of good friends, find a truck, and move yourself. If your move is a corporate or company relocation, the costs will probably be paid by your employer, so you can use professionals.

But what if your move falls somewhere in between? How do you decide whether you should hire a professional moving company or do it yourself?

The Advantages of a Do It Yourself Move:

• You spend less money if you pack and load yourself.
• You spend less by borrowing or renting a truck that you drive yourself.
• Packing and moving yourself gives you more control. Because you’re responsible, you always know what’s happening at every stage of the move.
• Self-storage can be more affordable and flexible, and you can access your belongings at any time.

The Advantages of hiring professional movers:

• Professionals will know how to move and pack belongings with the least amount of danger of breakage or damage.
• Less stress for you physically and mentally.
• Moving companies have fleets of well-maintained trucks designed for moving, with suspension systems that are easier on your fragile belongings.
• Professional storage facilities are typically much more secure and temperature-controlled.