Move Yourself or Hire a Pro: the Debate Broken Down

As if moving wasn’t already full of enough decisions from what to take, where to live, and how to get settled in a new town, probably the biggest question that will help you get started is whether or not to hire a professional to handle your move. Packing up all of your belongings and sending them down the road isn’t something you do everyday and for many people the beginning of such a project can be a little overwhelming.

The first task is to decide how you will address your needs.

In the great DIY versus professional debate, price budgets are usually the biggest determinants. If your main concern is adhering to a tight budget, perhaps moving yourself is the best option. Gathering up a good group of friends to help pack and load your belongings could allow you greater flexibility and lower costs. However, if you are unable to devote the time to coordinate the move over the concerns of money, your best bet is to hire a professional full-service mover.

The typical do-it-yourself move requires:

1.) Ample planning

2.) Packing

3.) Loading

4.) Driving

5.) Renting the truck

6.) Planning your route

7.) Securing storage–a possibility if you can’t move everything in right away or you are downsizing

8.) Unloading

9.) Unpacking

E.E. Ward prides itself on being a full-service mover which means we can take on any number of these steps to make your move more stress-free. Professional services will also free you up to focus on what’s most important: making sure you and your family are comfortable and ready to move into your new home. E.E. Ward also offers you the personal security that experienced movers are packing and handling your belongings with proven methods. Insurance can also promise that should anything happen to your belongings, the movers are liable. Going with a professional mover definitely takes risk out of the equation.

No matter your move-type you have a number of options. Do your research and give yourself time to think through all of you and your family’s needs. For any questions about your upcoming move please feel free to call 614-298-8414 to talk to an E.E. Ward staffer. We are always happy to offer our insight.