Deciding Whether to Hire a Moving Company

For those moving who live alone or who have few possessions, the question will arise: do I need to hire a moving company?

Hiring a full-service moving company is not a necessity for everyone.  There are four basic ways to move:

• Hire a moving company
• Hire a you-pack company
• Rent a moving truck
• Load up your car and do it yourself

In deciding whether you need to hire help, consider what you need to move. Then ask yourself the following questions:

1. Can I pack/load all of my possessions and furniture?
2. Can I transport all of my possessions and furniture?
3. Do I have the time to move all of my possessions and furniture?

If the answer to all three of these questions is “yes”, then you don’t need a moving company. If there is a “no” in there, think about people you know who might be able to help you load or transport your belongings for free. If you can’t think of anyone, then it’s time to get some free moving quotes.