For many people, the decision of whether or not to hire a moving company simply comes down to a question of money. Is it worth it or not? In some situations and for simpler moves, it can be worth the savings to forego the moving company. Denver residents with more than very simple moves, however, may benefit from some professional help. Here are some tips to help you make the decision.
Tons of Stuff? Outsource.
If you’re moving thirty years of belongings for multiple people, you won’t regret hiring a moving company. It’s important for you to realistically judge how much stuff you’re actually moving. If you’re just a couple moving from a studio apartment to a bigger apartment than you can probably handle the move on your own. But if you have multiple kids, dogs, and years of accumulated stuff, you’ll want to outsource. Use an online household goods mileage calculator to estimate the weigh of all of your belongings. This will be helpful to actually crunch the numbers and see what you’ll save with a company.
Have a Lot of Time to Spare? DIY Maybe
Sometimes moves happen unexpectedly and you have to get out of town right away. In those circumstances, movers are a necessity. If you’ve got the luxury of time, however, and can make multiple trips from your old place to your new one over the course of a month or so, you can consider DIYing the move. Packing boxes can take a lot of time if you’re doing it alone, but if you’ve got some awesome friends that are willing to do it with you, you can even make a fun event out of it. But even with a simple move, hiring a moving company can save you a lot of time.
Moving in a Fifth Floor Walk Up? Outsource.
If you know in advance that your move is going to be challenging, save yourself the stress and potential injury of trying to do it yourself. Think of it this way – if you get hurt while attempting the move, you’ll may miss work and have pricey medical bills to deal with, so you’ll actually save by hiring experts. If you’re moving incredibly heavy, massive, or weird-shaped items, it’s also a good idea to let the experts handle it. Don’t set yourself up to fail!
