If you choose to move on your own rather than to hire professionals, it always pays to count the actual costs associated with taking on more responsibility. You will pay more if you higher a moving company in Richmond Hill, ON, but it still might cost more than you think if you rent a moving van, gather a few friends and move your stuff on your own. Here are a number of ways in which taking the do-it-yourself route can be more costly than it would appear at first glance.
Truck Rental Fees
Don’t get too mesmerized by a deceptively low upfront cost to rent a moving van. The upfront cost is usually just the beginning since you also must consider expenses related to fuel and mileage. So costs can add up quickly depending on how far your new home happens to be. There are also expenses related to any equipment you might lead to load your stuff. Also consider the consequences of underestimating the amount of stuff you have. In such a scenario, you have might end up renting a moving van that is simply too small for what needs to be transported. A professional moving company will send a trained employee beforehand to look at what you have and to then recommend an appropriately sized moving truck for the job. But you won’t have access to this sort of service if you move yourself. And if you rent a moving van that is too small, you will have to make multiple back-and-forth trips that will wind up costing you more money due to the gas and mileage considerations mentioned previously.
Time Commitment
When you do it yourself, you will have to make a huge time commitment — not to mention a huge physical labour commitment. You will also have to consider that some of the people who commit to helping you might not be able to make it. This can present problems financially since it could end up taking longer for you to complete the move, which could result in late penalties.
Property Damage
Professional movers know how to do their jobs in a way that safeguards your property. This will minimize the odds of your possessions getting damaged on moving day. Also consider that they have the right equipment to do the job and therefore won’t have to improvise. If you do it yourself, you will run a greater risk of damaging your things than if you allowed professionals to do it for you. You might find yourself having to repair or replace some of your things post-move.
Truck rental fees, time commitment and property damage are some of the things to consider if you’re unsure about whether to hire a Richmond Hill, ON moving company or to do it yourself. At ABS Movers & Storage, we believe we offer the best of both worlds since we provide professional service at very reasonable rates. In fact, we don’t believe we should charge any more than is absolutely necessary. Call us today at (416) 588-1499 to discuss your needs. You can also reach us at 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5.
