Should you pack yourself or use a professional?

There are countless decisions that need to be made when moving into a new home and house packing is one of them. While the decision may seem simple at first, there are pros and cons to take into consideration to help you decide whether to pack and move your belongings yourself or hire a professional service to do it for you.

 

DIY house packing: Pros and cons

For many families hoping to save money on moving expenses, do-it-yourself home packing is the logical option.

Successful DIY house packing requires extensive preparation to take inventory of all your belongings and carefully pack and load the moving truck yourself. You will also be responsible for purchasing your own packaging materials for the move.

Depending on the regulations in your city or state, you may need a special license to rent and drive a moving vehicle, so make sure to ask in advance when renting a moving truck. 

Self packing and moving will allow you to save a significant amount on your total moving budget. The only disadvantage to this method of moving is that you will need to ask friends and family members to help move your boxes and you will be responsible for safely driving and transporting your belongings to your new home.

 

Professional house packing: Pros and cons

The main differentiating factor for most Australians when it comes to professional home packing is the price. Still, if you're looking to relieve stress on your moving day, professional house packing is the way to go.

You will be able to turn over all of your boxes, furniture, and belongings to a moving service, who will pack, transport, and unload it for you.

If you are at all apprehensive about renting and driving your own truck, a professional moving service will take care of this for you by safely driving the moving truck to your new home.

In order to save money on professional relocationists, comparison shop for lower prices online and book your moving dates strategically. Often times, your total cost will depend upon the distance of your move, whether it is within your city or to another province.

You can save money by booking on weekdays instead of weekends and by moving in the middle of the month instead of at the end when most leases are up.