When To Hire Movers vs. Doing It Yourself

If you’re facing a big move, some of the first questions you’ll probably ask yourself are, “Should I hire movers?” and “Is hiring movers worth it?” But unfortunately, there are no cut-and-dry answers to those questions.

You see, whether or not you decide to hire movers or do it yourself comes down to the items you need moved, your budget, and personal preference. But don’t worry—we’re not going to leave you high and dry. Our guide below addresses some pros and cons associated with moving yourself vs. hiring movers so that you can make the best decision for your circumstances. 

Moving Yourself

To move yourself or hire movers? That is the question. 

Let’s start by focusing on what moving yourself entails. 

A DIY move is a good option if you:

• Would like to oversee the schedule 
• Want to save money
• Have enough people to help you
• Are particular about the way you pack your belongings 

If you’d like control over when the moving process begins, you might want to do it yourself. That’s because when you hire movers, you may have to fit into their availability, meaning you have to be flexible with your schedule. If you’re on a tight deadline or want to leisurely move your stuff, moving on your own lets you dictate the timeline. 

Next, the cost of hiring movers can quickly balloon, especially if you have a lot of items and/or need to move far away. If you’re on a budget, we recommend moving yourself, so that you don’t have to pay to cover the cost of help. Even if you decide to rent your own moving truck, it will still likely cost less than hiring a team of movers. 

Of course, if you’re hiring movers, you have professionals dedicated to you. They’re the experts at packing and moving your belongings, so they’re quick and efficient. Not to mention they’re skilled at moving even the heaviest and most awkward-shaped belongings! 

If you’re leaning toward moving your stuff yourself, it’s best to round up a team of friends, relatives, or neighbors to help. If you don’t know enough people to lend a hand, your move could take a lot longer than you expected. 

Another factor to consider when deciding to hire movers or do it yourself involves how particular you are about packing. If you like to be hands-on and do things yourself, then hiring movers may not be the best route for you. After all, the point of hiring movers is that you don’t have to worry about every step of the moving process.

Hiring Movers

Is it worth it to hire movers? In many cases, yes, it’s totally worth it! 

Choosing to hire movers is a great idea if you:

• Want someone else to handle the job
• Want a stress-free move
• Have especially large or unyielding belongings to pack and move

If you are not interested in the moving and packing process, then hiring movers might be just up your alley. You can be totally hands-off, as the movers take care of everything. What’s more, you won’t have to worry about bribing your friends and family to help because the movers will do all the heavy lifting for you. 

Hiring movers often takes much of the stress out of moving. They have the knowledge and expertise to make your moving experience a breeze, so you can focus on other aspects of your move that don’t involve moving heavy furniture or loading up boxes. 

Another reason why you might consider hiring movers instead of moving your stuff on your own is if you have a lot of large or unwieldy furniture. For example, if you have a 12-piece sectional couch, grand piano, and pool table, it might be best to leave those to the professionals. Professional movers know how to safely and properly move these kinds of items, so you won’t risk throwing out your back trying to do it yourself. 

Hiring movers is a great choice if you want to reduce the stress of moving day and rely on someone else to oversee the process for you. However, if you’re concerned about your budget or prefer to have more control, then the DIY route may be better suited for you. Whatever option you go with, Stor-It is by your side every step of the way. 

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