The process of moving comes down to many choices. One of which is conducting the move on your own or hiring professionals to do it for you. With all these choices, it is no wonder that people feel overwhelmed even before packing the first box.
Before deciding on taking on professional movers or doing your move yourself, let’s break it down into some pros and cons.
DIY Pros
- You have total control of your moves; timing, packing hours, pricing ex.
- You can pack your valuables how you want; not everything needs to be perfect
- Less cost incurred
DIY Cons
- Heavy Lifting of large items can strain your body if you are not used to it
- Organisation and planning can be hard for a home mover, even if it is not your first time.
- Unexpected problems arise, which can lead to hours spent trying to fix.
Professional Movers Cons
- Less flexibility: movers have schedules they need to stick to, and the timing may not always line up conveniently.
- Costs more than doing it yourself.
- Letting strangers into your home, which can be stressful for some people.
Professional Movers Pro
- Little stress because of the packing, driving, unpacking and arranging.
- You do not need to lift a single thing, reducing the probability of you straining your body.
- Movers efficiency, they get the job done quickly, safely and securely.
We hope that this article was able to help you in your decision making process of either doing it yourself or hiring help. If you want to compare prices or you are just interested: click here for a free quote.