{"id":28251,"date":"2023-03-30T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T11:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=28251"},"modified":"2025-09-04T07:31:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:31:08","slug":"hire-movers-or-do-it-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/hire-movers-or-do-it-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Hire Movers or Do It Yourself: 10 Questions to Help You Decide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/movers-or-diy.jpg\" alt=\"Hire movers or do it yourself?\" class=\"wp-image-38322 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/movers-or-diy.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/movers-or-diy-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption>Movers or DIY? It&#8217;s the question of all questions.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hire movers or move by yourself? This is the inevitable dilemma when it\u2019s time to move out.<\/li><li>Both relocation scenarios have pros and cons but you must choose one of them and stick to it.<\/li><li>How can you be sure you\u2019re making the right choice? Sometimes it can be really tough to decide.<\/li><li>These 10 questions will help you make an informed decision about which way you should go.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-0c9ce6\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_How_FAR_are_you_going?\">1. How FAR are you going?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_How_much_STUFF_are_you_moving?\">2. How much STUFF are you moving?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Are_you_moving_any_SPECIAL_items?\">3. Are you moving any SPECIAL items?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_HOW_much_TIME_do_you_have?\">4. HOW much TIME do you have?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Will_your_FRIENDS_help_you_pack_and_move?\">5. Will your FRIENDS help you pack and move?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Are_you_moving_for_the_FIRST_time?\">6. Are you moving for the FIRST time?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Have_you_driven_a_LARGE_moving_truck_before?\">7. Have you driven a LARGE moving truck before?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_Will_you_be_able_to_keep_your_own_move_SAFE?\">8. Will you be able to keep your own move SAFE?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_How_well_can_you_handle_STRESS?\">9. How well can you handle STRESS?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#_How_tight_is_your_moving_BUDGET?\">10. How tight is your moving BUDGET?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every residential move starts with an important decision: <strong>movers or DIY<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are that you\u2019ll also face the same dilemma very early in your house move: should you hire professional movers or move by yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The significance of that single choice cannot be stressed enough. In fact, all your actions after that make-it-or-break-it decision will be determined by the path you\u2019ve decided to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The great thing about having various options to move house is that you can pick the one that best suits your needs, expectations, and of course &#8211; budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, you will want to make the right decision\u2026 but sometimes it can be really hard to know for sure what that decision is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best course of action is to analyze carefully your house moving situation and then, hopefully, you\u2019ll have the answer right in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are 10 questions to help you decide whether you should hire professional movers or do it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_How_FAR_are_you_going?\">1. How FAR are you going?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the very first question to help you decide whether you should hire movers or move yourself. In fact, the distance between the two homes happens to be the major factor that will determine how you approach the upcoming move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Short distance<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re moving just across the street, moving across town, or moving to a new town or city that\u2019s up to 100 miles within the same state, your move is considered to be a short-distance move.<br>And as such, you may as well choose to rent a moving truck (or borrow a pick-up truck from a friend) and ask your good friends to help you pack your stuff and then carry those heavy furniture pieces out of your home.<\/li><li><strong>Long distance<\/strong>. Should you hire movers when moving long distance? Definitely. Driving a big rental truck hundreds or thousands (!) of miles across the country is a very bad idea no matter how you look at it.<br>So, if the destination home is located far away, often in another state, then do the sensible thing and hire the services of a cross-country moving company.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-to-prepare-for-a-long-distance-move\/\">25 Tips for Moving Long Distance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_How_much_STUFF_are_you_moving?\">2. How much STUFF are you moving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how the move distance can affect your decision on whether you should hire movers or do it yourself, let\u2019s take a look at another important factor that will tip the scales one way or the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also take into consideration the sheer number of things you wish to move between Point A and Point B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Small load<\/strong>. Moving only the contents of a single room or a single furniture piece is something you should be able to do on your own\u2026 provided that you\u2019re doing it only a short distance away. In the majority of cases, moving small loads over great distances is a task that\u2019s better suited for small-load movers.<\/li><li><strong>Entire home<\/strong>. If you wish to move all household items from a large home (of course, after inventorying them and getting rid of the ones you won\u2019t need anymore), then you should do what makes sense &#8211; hire a full-service moving company that will take care of everything for you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/packing-timeline\/\">Packing Timeline: What to Pack When for Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Are_you_moving_any_SPECIAL_items?\">3. Are you moving any SPECIAL items?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when you\u2019ve factored in the moving distance and the number of items to move, sometimes the <strong><em>Moving by Yourself vs. Hiring Movers<\/em><\/strong> dilemma can be far from solved. Another thing to consider is whether or not you\u2019re moving any specialty items as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-28259\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/moving-a-piano.jpg\" alt=\"Hire piano movers\" class=\"wp-image-28259 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/moving-a-piano.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/moving-a-piano-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Judgment errors could prove too costly in the end.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But what are specialty items, you may ask?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/move\/moving-antiques\/\"><strong>ANTIQUE FURNITURE<\/strong><\/a> pieces that you\u2019d hate to see damaged in any way during the move;<\/li><li><a href=\"\/move\/piano-moving\/\"><strong>PIANOS <\/strong><\/a>are too expensive and too valuable to be handled non-professionally. Some piano models have over 7,000 finely-tuned moving parts;<\/li><li><a href=\"\/move\/moving-hot-tub\/\"><strong>HOT TUBS <\/strong><\/a>are MASSIVE and weigh around 800 pounds, on average;<\/li><li><a href=\"\/move\/move-a-pool-table-by-yourself\/\"><strong>POOL TABLES <\/strong><\/a>require professional disassembly to survive a move. Most pool tables have 3 top slates and each slate weighs from 150 lbs. to 250 lbs.;<\/li><li><a href=\"\/move\/moving-grandfather-clocks\/\"><strong>GRANDFATHER CLOCKS<\/strong><\/a> have super-delicate mechanisms and those standing clocks also happen to be very valuable for their owners.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving any specialty items by yourself can be rather dangerous, both for the items in question and for your own safety. Do yourself a favor and hire specialty movers to handle the risky job for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/choose-moving-company\/\">How to Find a Moving Company in 31.5 Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_HOW_much_TIME_do_you_have?\">4. HOW much TIME do you have?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, it can be rather tricky to make up your mind whether to move by yourself or use professional movers for your upcoming move. Luckily, sometimes the answer is too obvious: just calculate how much time you\u2019ve got left until the move-out date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, TIME will be crucial in your final decision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Little time<\/strong>. If you have one week or less to inventory all your household items, get rid of the ones you won\u2019t ever use again, gather all required packing materials, pack up all your things, and disassemble and protect your furniture, then the chances are that you won\u2019t make it in time.<br>And if that\u2019s the case, then you should hire packers and movers who are known for their efficient work.<\/li><li><strong>Ample time<\/strong>. As a rule of thumb, having 3 weeks or more should be enough time to prepare for and execute a Do-It-Yourself move. Note that, to be ready before Moving day, you may still need helpers (aka good friends) to give you a hand with most of the tasks.<br>And of course, you\u2019re also going to need a detailed <a href=\"\/move\/moving-checklist\/\"><strong>MOVING CHECKLIST<\/strong><\/a> to make the most of the remaining time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/save-time-when-moving\/\">How to Save TIME When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Will_your_FRIENDS_help_you_pack_and_move?\">5. Will your FRIENDS help you pack and move?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, the best way to move by yourself is to have loyal friends who will help you pack up your stuff in boxes and move the large and heavy items in your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>No friends<\/strong>. Don\u2019t forget that a house move was never supposed to be a one-person affair and you\u2019re going to need more than your own pair of hands to complete all the tasks prior to the move-out day. Even if you have enough time to pack your things little by little, Moving day is not the right time to be on your own.<br>If you know that you won\u2019t be able to rely on your friends for assistance, then hiring professional packers and movers is the sensible thing to do.<\/li><li><strong>Yes friends.<\/strong> It\u2019s important to know that your pals will be there for you so that you can try to pull off a self-move. Nevertheless, even when you have the moving labor secured, you\u2019ll need to take into account all of the above factors to be able to guarantee the success of your DIY move.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/friends-help-you-move\/\">How to Get Friends to Help You Move<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Are_you_moving_for_the_FIRST_time?\">6. Are you moving for the FIRST time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>OK, this is a big one. Experience is not something you can get overnight &#8211; rather, it\u2019s something that you gain with years of practice while working in a particular field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-28261\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/300\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/first-time-mover.jpg\" alt=\"How to move out for the first time\" class=\"wp-image-28261 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/first-time-mover.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/first-time-mover-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Moving house for the very first time? Oh, boy&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, is this the first time you\u2019re moving out?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Yes<\/strong>. Pulling off a self-move will require good planning and a good dosage of expertise to tackle most moving tasks. As a first-time mover, do you know how to partially disassemble the big furniture pieces you\u2019re taking with you?<br>If you have no idea what a moving checklist is either, then you\u2019d better trust experienced movers to handle most or all aspects of your house move.<\/li><li><strong>No<\/strong>. If you\u2019ve moved house before (successfully), then the move-related experience you\u2019ve gained should give you the right amount of confidence that you can do it again. Oftentimes, you\u2019re safe to solve the <em>Moving Yourself vs. Hiring Movers<\/em> dilemma just by gauging the experience you have.<br>Zero experience often means <strong>I WILL HIRE MOVERS<\/strong>, some experience usually means <strong>I\u2019D BETTER HIRE MOVERS<\/strong>, and plenty of experience may mean <strong>I COULD HIRE MOVERS<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/using-movers-for-the-first-time\/\">Using a Moving Company for the First Time<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Have_you_driven_a_LARGE_moving_truck_before?\">7. Have you driven a LARGE moving truck before?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving without hiring the services of a professional moving company does not only mean packing your things and taking them out to the moving vehicle to be loaded safely for transport. A self-move also includes the actual transportation of your belongings to the new address, which basically means you\u2019ll need to <strong>RENT<\/strong> a moving truck of the right size and <strong>DRIVE<\/strong> it all the way to the new house or apartment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s fine if you\u2019re moving across town or to a nearby town or city. But driving a large moving vehicle across the country, hundreds or thousands of miles, is something completely different &#8211; a risky endeavor that you\u2019re most likely completely unprepared for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, the big question is whether you\u2019ve driven a big moving truck before and therefore, are aware of all the risks associated with it. Driving a moving truck is different than driving a car &#8211; similar yet not quite the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you feel nervous about navigating a large vehicle through lands unknown, then let experienced professionals handle that task. On the other hand, if you feel comfortable being in the driver\u2019s seat of a large moving van and you\u2019re not moving long distance, then a DIY move seems like your kind of thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/driving-a-moving-truck\/\">15 Tips for Driving a Moving Truck Across the Country<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Will_you_be_able_to_keep_your_own_move_SAFE?\">8. Will you be able to keep your own move SAFE?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The all-important decision of whether to hire movers or move by yourself will often come down to <strong>SAFETY<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know what it takes to guarantee moving day safety?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Injuries<\/strong>. How will you make sure that nobody involved in the move gets injured in any way? Be mindful that young children and pets can be rather unpredictable in their behavior and actions, so you\u2019ll need to keep them far away from the packing and moving action.<\/li><li><strong>Property damage<\/strong>. What safety measures will you take to prevent property damage like scraped floors, chipped walls, or dented door frames?<\/li><li><strong>Damaged items<\/strong>. Having a heavy cardboard box break under its own weight will most likely damage whatever is inside that container. Dropping a heavy piece of furniture while carrying it out of your home will also lead to some type of damage to your possessions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When wondering if hiring movers or moving yourself is the better option for you, remember that the top-rated moving company you hire will also be properly insured whereas your non-professional helpers won\u2019t be. As a result, if a friend of yours dropped your TV, all they could do is say, <strong><em>\u201cSorry!\u201d<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-day-checklist\/\">Moving Day Checklist: What to Do on Moving day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_How_well_can_you_handle_STRESS?\">9. How well can you handle STRESS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apparently, there are so many factors to take into consideration when deciding what to do: hire a moving company or rent a moving truck and do it all by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-28267\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"450\/298\" width=\"450\" height=\"298\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/moving-stress.jpg\" alt=\"How to handle stress when moving\" class=\"wp-image-28267 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/moving-stress.jpg 450w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/moving-stress-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>The stress of moving is more real than you think.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is that it can be really easy to make up your mind &#8211; the only question you need to ask yourself is whether you\u2019re willing to go through all the <strong>STRESS<\/strong> of organizing and carrying out a self-move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s right &#8211; in addition to being expensive, the house move process is notorious for being too <strong>STRESSFUL<\/strong> as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li> <strong>Yes, bring it on!<\/strong> It\u2019s fairly easy to see where the stress of moving is coming from &#8211; your hard-earned money is at risk, you have hundreds of tasks to complete within a short period of time, and you\u2019re worried that somebody might get hurt or your items may get damaged. Still, if you\u2019re the kind of person that can handle stress better than most people, then you may try to move by yourself with no professional assistance whatsoever.<\/li><li><strong>Can\u2019t be bothered<\/strong>. Often, the stress of moving proves to be too much to handle. High doses of stress can be really bad for your health, and if you know that you\u2019re not dealing with anxiety too well, then you\u2019d better hire a full-service moving company to take care of it all.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/handle-stress-when-moving\/\">How to Handle Stress When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_How_tight_is_your_moving_BUDGET?\">10. How tight is your moving BUDGET?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When moving on a tight budget, your first thought will probably be that moving by yourself will cost you (much) less than hiring professional movers. But as you might suspect, things are never that straightforward, are they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ul_ol_padding wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Do-It-Yourself<\/strong>. The bottom line is that moving on your own can turn out to be the cheaper option <strong><em>as long as<\/em><\/strong> you\u2019re moving locally, have the required moving labor (your pals), and are not moving any specialty items. To make things even more complicated, you\u2019ll also need to factor in the numerous <a href=\"\/move\/forgotten-moving-costs\/\">hidden DIY costs<\/a> (insurance, cost of packing materials, cost of fuel, etc.) that can easily prove your initial calculations wrong. \/<a href=\"\/move\/cut-moving-costs\/\">How to Cut Moving Costs and Expenses<\/a>\/<\/li><li><strong>Movers<\/strong>. Hiring the best movers in the country is not cheap by any means but it\u2019s what you\u2019ll get in exchange for your money that will matter in the end. Ultimately, hiring an affordable moving company is an opportunity you shouldn\u2019t just dismiss lightly.<br><a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\"><strong>Get a free quote<\/strong><\/a> to learn the cost of hiring professional movers for your upcoming move.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-hire-movers\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Hire Movers?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go through the above-mentioned factors again and see whether it\u2019ll make more sense to hire movers than to move by yourself. Each house move is unique and you\u2019re the only one who knows which moving option will work better for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what did you decide to do in the end &#8211; <strong><em>hire movers or move by yourself<\/em><\/strong>?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Hire movers or move by yourself? This is the inevitable dilemma when it\u2019s time to move out. 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