Move by yourself or a moving company?

While making their minds about moving, almost everybody will have to face one common question. That is whether to move by themselves or a moving company. Like most of the decisions made, the answer is different for different situations. Sometimes it’s dependent on factors like time, money or the complexity of the moving process.

A self-move makes more sense while you are only moving across town instead of the country. However, you sometimes equal around the same without even having to do it yourself.  Still, to ensure you’re making the best decision, it’s a good idea to weigh all options. As one of the best moving and storage companies in states, E.E. Ward and its specialists would like to suggest that ask yourselves a few questions before starting your move, because it will help you find out what is really crucial to your move. And knowing what the most important factor is in your moving will help lead you to a satisfying answer, no matter if it is money or time or a little bit of both.

For example, you could ask questions like:

How much stuff do I have?

How far am I moving?

Once you figure out these two questions, feel free to call the moving companies for some quotes or estimates for your information. Some would like to come out to your house to provide an estimate and you also could do online quotes on some companies’ websites.  It is always wise to make sure the company is reliable and the estimate is correct before the final decision is made.

So by now you may already have a comparison of costs between moving by yourself and hiring a moving company. If you are still concerned about the time or you still could not answer the question, you might need to try to ask yourself more questions like:

• How much time will it take to pack your things, load your things and drive it all to your new destination?
• Do you have additional help? Friends, family, neighbors or colleagues that can lend a hand?
• Do you have fragile or special items that will require special handling? Can you move these items yourself? If not, what will it cost to move them?
• Will you need to rent additional equipment/supplies/hired-hands to move larger items such as appliances?
• Are you confident that you can move your household goods safely?
• Are you aware of hidden costs that can creep into your move, such as additional insurance or packing supplies?

It is also important to make sure the company you select is well-qualified to handle your move.  Check their standing with the Better Business Bureau, ask for references and search online reviews.  Your friends at E.E. Ward want to be sure you are satisfied with your move, ensuring your comfort and safety before, during and after your relocation.