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Should you move
yourself or hire a professional moving company?
Perhaps the biggest decision that you have to make during your relocation
process is whether you'll hire a moving company or do the move yourself.
Hiring a professional
moving company
PROS:
- Hiring a moving company can be time-saving
for you. You may not have the time to load/unload your shipment
and drive the distance.
- You avoid over-exerting yourself. The movers
will complete the loading/unloading of your heavy boxes and furniture.
It is also much more convenient to have a licensed truck driver
cover the long distances.
- Your chances for a damage-free move are much
greater when professional movers do the packing. They're experienced
in handling your furniture and fragile items and they use only
the best boxes and packing supplies. In the event of damages to
your items, the movers will be liable.
CONS:
- You may not feel comfortable placing your
items in the hands of strangers.
- You have to devote some time to research prospective
moving companies.
- You have to manage schedules and keep in close
contact with your movers.
Moving yourself
PROS:
- You have greater control of every aspect of
your move.
- You have more flexibility with the timing
of your move.
- You may save money if the size of your move
is manageable.
CONS:
- Inexperience. If you have never done a self-move,
it will be difficult to conduct a long-distance move your first
time out. In addition, you may not be familiar with driving a
large rental truck.
- You are solely responsible for any damages
to your items. Injuries and damages become more susceptible when
you and your helpers personally handle your heavy boxes and furniture.
- You may miss more time off work than you anticipated.
 Introduction
Factors
to consider
Pros
& Cons
Options
to consider
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