Factors to Consider Before a Do It Yourself Move
In theory, a do it yourself move may be easier and more economical,
however, in practice, this is not always the case. Before deciding
whether to handle your own move, here are some factors to consider
in self service moving:
Do you have time to do the entire move?
Packing, loading/unloading, & driving a moving truck can
be very time-consuming. Relocation is a process that cannot
be left incomplete with hope of finishing at a later time.
How many items do you need to move yourself?
Larger residential self moves are more difficult. There
may be heavy furniture and appliances that need to be packed
and loaded onto a truck.
Are you physically capable of loading/unloading on both
ends of the move?
Assess your moving needs and situation. Never take on a
role too big or over-exert yourself under any circumstances.
Cross-country moving and driving is very tedious. A long distance
coast to coast move can take a number of days.
Will you have family & friends whom are willing to help?
Always have people help you through the relocation process.
Remember that safety is the primary concern. Anyone handling
heavy furniture is susceptible to injuries, even professional
movers. However, moving companies have liability insurance
for their employees in case of injury. Obtaining extra insurance
for your self move would be more costly.
Keep in mind that the availability of your family & friends
depend on the timing of your self move. You may have to consider
hiring movers labor on both ends of your move.
How much is your shipment worth?
Extra coverage may be necessary for your items because the
coverage provided by the rental truck moving company will
only protect your items if the damages are caused by vehicular
malfunctions, not load shifting or driver-caused accidents.
However, insurance companies charge a lot less when you use
a professional moving company. Much more damage is expected
to occur during a self move. You're solely responsible for
any damages to your items.
Are you licensed to drive a moving truck?
You may need a special permit to drive one. Rental moving
trucks handle differently from your average car. They are
top-heavy and the braking distances are longer.
Will you be making arrangements for your spouse, children,
and pets?
There may not be enough space in the moving truck for your
family and your pets. You'll have to make provisions for them
to follow in a separate car or to reserve flight seats. If
you are making a long distance move, factor in the costs of
food and lodging.
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