If you are getting ready for a local move you may be wondering if hiring local movers is the right option. Making the right choice about whether to hire local movers is going to be vital to the type of move you have.
About 39% of the moving done in the United States is a local move. Many of those moves are carried out by professional local movers. Why do so many people choose to hire a licensed moving company for local moves?
DIY Moves and The Pitfalls
You may be thinking that a DIY move makes more sense if you are moving locally. At first glance, it certainly does look like a DIY move would be cost savings over hiring professional movers, but you should look a little closer at those numbers.
A lot of inexperienced movers think that all it takes is a truck rental to get them moved, but the costs are far more extensive than simply renting a truck and getting on the road. Here is the true cost of a DIY move:
- How much time will you have to dedicate to a DIY move? Time is money. If you go the DIY route you and whomever you can wrangle to help will have to load that entire truck on your own, they will then have to unload that entire truck on your own at your new home. Packing, loading, and unloading can take days when you do not have professional help.
- How much does a visit to your local urgent care cost? Moving can be a dangerous activity. Back strain is one of the most common injuries during a move. Professional movers are trained in lifting techniques and have all the right equipment to move safely.
- What will it cost you to get people to help you move? Will you have to pay a few laborers that are not sure how to move in the first place? That is money wasted.
Of course, the cost of a rental truck can also get pricey. You will also have to rent hand trucks for those big pieces, straps to secure those big pieces, and more. The fact is when you do the math hiring a professional moving company, paying an agreed-upon price, and being done with that part of your move is well worth it.
Peace of Mind
Hiring movers that will take care of your stuff as if it was their own, will give you peace of mind. Can you really put a price tag on that? Move with ease with Monster Moving and Storage.