Should I Hire a Mover or Do It Myself?

If you’re planning an upcoming move, you may be debating whether to hire a professional moving service or do it yourself with a few buddies.

How do you know if hiring a professional moving service suits you? Here are some top reasons to hire a professional moving service like Peavler Moving & Storage.

A Fast Move

A successful move takes a lot of planning. Paperwork, appointments, and phone calls take more time than you may realize. Not to mention, the time-consuming aspect of packing all your belongings safely!

If you have a short timeline for your move, hiring a moving service significantly reduces the stress of your move. You can rest assured that your belongings will be packed, handled, and moved with care, which leaves more time in your schedule to accomplish everything for the move.

Furniture and Possessions

Most college students don’t have much to their name, and therefore, don’t usually need to hire a moving service. However, if you are moving a whole household of furniture, valuables, and possessions, or if you’re moving an estate or business, then a professional moving service is the best idea.

Many times, even a large U-Haul won’t hold all of your possessions and you need a bigger vehicle that only a moving service offers. Plus, it saves you from driving an unfamiliar large U-Haul, which is challenging for even experienced drivers and potentially dangerous. 

A professional moving service will have all the equipment you need to move your possessions without damaging them. Knowledgeable movers will also know the best methods of packing and moving your possessions safely.

Best yet, movers do the heavy lifting for you–literally! Movers know the best techniques for heavy lifting so they don’t get injured. While they move the heavy furniture, you can direct the movers where to put your items and don’t risk injuring yourself.

Long-Distance Move

If you’re moving a long distance–especially if crossing state lines–then consider hiring a moving service. It’s far more convenient and less stressful to meet your boxes at your new location than taking a long, uncomfortable road trip in a U-Haul.

Weather Elements

Depending on the time of the year and your location, the weather can play another major role in whether to hire professional movers.

No one likes to move in the rain, wind, snow, ice, or intense humidity. You wouldn’t want your buddies to endure those elements, either! (And pizza afterward may not be enough to show your gratitude!)

However, professional movers know what they’re getting into and are prepared to endure these elements. Plus, they know how to keep your possessions from being damaged by the weather elements.

Your  Skills and Capabilities

Before choosing to do a DIY move, take an honest assessment of your skills and capabilities.

• Do you have access to all the materials you need to move, such as boxes, newspapers or bubble wrap, moving blankets, and more?
• Are you able to organize your items in boxes so you can find everything easily upon your relocation?
• Are you capable of the physical work of moving, such as reaching, bending, lifting, packing, and more?
• Do you have any medical conditions that would prevent you from safely moving heavy items?
• Are you capable of driving a U-Haul vehicle?
• Do you have local help (both at your current location and your new location) to help with items?

These and other important questions must be answered before choosing between DIY and professional movers.

Weigh the Pros and Cons

While in most circumstances it’s cheaper to do a DIY move, you have to weigh the pros and cons of doing a DIY move.

DIY moves are best for organized individuals who are moving short distances, have lots of local help, have a long or flexible timeline, and are physically capable of safely completing the move.

If one or all of these criteria aren’t met, then a DIY move can be stressful or disastrous. A professional mover can not only cut back the stress of your move but can also ensure the safety of your possessions. After all, your possessions do you little good if they are damaged during a DIY move.

Looking to relocate to or from Danville, Kentucky? Contact Peavler Moving & Storage! We are a family-owned and operated business that takes great pride in our quality work. We have countless five-star reviews, and our customers are so satisfied with our work that they use our services for any subsequent moves! We’re happy to answer any questions and assist with your upcoming move.