If a home move is in the plans for 2024, there are probably plenty of questions swirling around in your head as you determine how you’ll get your belongings moved..
One of the biggest moving questions we hear is: isn’t it cheaper to move myself than hire professional movers? This is a complicated question and a common misconception in the moving world that doing everything on your own will be significantly cheaper than hiring professionals.
On the surface, it might seem cheaper because you aren’t paying for professional services like we offer here at TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, but as you quickly get into the moving process, you’ll find out the things you aren’t paying us to do you’ll end up paying for yourself – whether it’s with money, time, or physical labor.
Below we’ve highlighted some of the factors that can impact the cost of moving to give you a better picture of the differences between hiring professional movers and doing a home move on your own.
What professional moving equipment will you use?
If you go the route of hiring professional movers, you’re paying for the entire experience – and they will be showing up with their own moving trucks and professional moving equipment.
If you opt to complete a move yourself, the responsibility of obtaining professional moving equipment will fall on your shoulders, and professional moving equipment is a must-have. It starts with finding a moving truck to rent, then finding packing equipment to pack up all of your belongings, and acquiring moving pads and stretch wrap for extra protection. You’ll also want a dolly and moving straps for the heavy lifting to keep your items safe and to also prevent injury. It can add up quickly!
Moving is time consuming, especially on your own
One of the biggest advantages of hiring a professional moving company like TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the efficiency and timeliness in which we complete moves. Moving is what we do, all day, every day. Our movers come in with a plan of attack to get the truck loaded and unloaded as efficiently as possible, so you don’t have to lift a finger.
If you’re moving on your own, it can end up being a time-consuming adventure if you’re not working with anyone who has moving experience. Packing, heavy lifting, and loading up a truck is hard work, and it’s equally as hard unloading it all. This can turn into a process that takes multiple days, where it might only take a few hours with professional movers.
Protecting your belongings
As we mentioned above, moving is hard work – especially keeping your items safe and limiting damage. Lifting a large appliance or piece of furniture out of your home and into a truck might seem doable, but it’s extremely difficult and requires training and practice.
Hiring professional movers significantly lowers the potential for damage to your items and to your body from lifting heavy items you aren’t prepared for.
Who will help you move?
Another area to consider when moving yourself is figuring out who will help you. The chances of someone being able to complete a home move on their own are slim, so there’s a good chance you’ll need to reach out to those close to you for assistance.
This means awkwardly asking around for help, figuring out availability, and paying them for their time with either cash, food, or beverage considerations.
Why hire professional movers?
Simply put, there is way less risk involved when you leave a home move in the hands of professionals. The saying “you pay for what you get” has never been more applicable than it has in the world of home moving!
With TWO MEN AND A TRUCK, you get:
-Free moving estimates, in-home, over the phone, or online
-Packing services and supplies available at an added cost
-An in-home walk through with our professional moving teams, followed by a walk-through of your new home so we know exactly how to plan for your move
If you have an upcoming move, consider hiring TWO MEN AND A TRUCK to get the job done and let us show you why we’ve earned the nickname, “Movers Who Care®”!
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