Moving can be time-consuming, stressful, and expensive depending on the way someone goes about it.
It can also be easier, faster, and more affordable when alternative moving service options are considered.
While hiring a moving company for full-service moving might be every person’s wish, sometimes this is just not possible.
At times like these, there are alternatives that people can choose to make moving more practical.
- DIY Moving - For those willing to do it all on their own, DIY moving can be less expensive when done carefully and there are plenty of people willing to help. Getting the job done will require people to do all their own packing, furniture disassembly and assembly, loading and unloading, which may not be feasible for some. Additionally, it is important to remember that while DIY moving can be cheaper, the inconvenience and time investment are much greater. Injuries, damage to personal property, and even damage to the vehicle are possible, all of which can turn cheap moving into a moving nightmare.
- Partial-Service Moving - Local moving services that offer partial services are an excellent option for those wishing to do all their own packing while leaving the heavy work to the professionals. Self-packing also provides the benefit of insurance provided by moving services and skilled movers who know how to lift and relocate just about anything.
- Pod/Container Moving - For those who would like to self-pack at their own convenience, loading up a pod or moving container on their own schedule, then allowing a moving company to relocate the pod for them is yet another lower-cost moving option that may not even require someone to take time off from work.
- Labor-Only Moving Services - If the cost of a DIY move is appealing but loading the truck is not feasible, another option is renting the movers themselves. Labor-only moving services are basically movers for hire that come only to load the truck, then unload it at the new location. Everything else, including packing, fuel, and driving the moving truck, is the responsibility of the customer.
When planning a local move, there are a variety of ways it can be done.
With full-service professional moving services at one end of the spectrum and DIY on the other, partial-service moving with a local moving company tends to be the most popular choice.
Self-packing partial-service moving provides professional help where people need it most, but at a lower price point when they handle all the packing themselves.
Contact a local moving service to discuss the options and getting a moving estimate!