When planning a move, the most important decision is whether to hire a professional moving company or take on the burden of moving on your own.
Customers sometimes consider moving themselves, as they are thinking of a significant cost savings. In reality, when you compare the tangible and intangible costs of a DIY move to a full service move, it is not the case.
A recent survey asked DIY movers if they would do it on their own again – 4 out of 5 said absolutely not.
Cost Comparison: Move from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL (8,000 pounds)
2-Bedroom Home, plus 1 Motorcycle and 2 Scooters
| Do It Yourself (DIY) | Full Service Mover | |
|---|---|---|
| Truck Rental (26 ft) | Do It Yourself (DIY) $3,109 | Full Service Move$6,497 |
| Packing & Materials | Do It Yourself (DIY) $2,100 | Full Service Move$1,143 |
| Loading Labor | Do It Yourself (DIY) $600 (3 men) | Full Service MoveIncluded |
| Driving the Truck to new Home | Do It Yourself (DIY) Your Risk and Responsibility | Full Service MoveIncluded |
| Unloading Labor | Do It Yourself (DIY) $600 (3 men) | Full Service MoveIncluded |
| Fuel | Do It Yourself (DIY) $608 | Full Service MoveIncluded |
| Transit Protection for Belongings | Do It Yourself (DIY) Unknown | Full Service Move$361 |
| Vacation/Personal Time from Work | Do It Yourself (DIY) 8 days | Full Service Move3 days |
| Total | Do It Yourself (DIY) $7,017 | Full Service Move $8,931 |
When comparing both options, include all direct and indirect costs that are part of the equation. Contact our company for an estimate and compare it to the cost of a DIY move. Once all the cost variables are compared, typically there isn’t a huge cost savings when you do it yourself.
