Video Transcript:
Hello my name is Penny Smith, I’m a North Carolina real estate broker. Topic for discussion today is how to decide whether to hire movers or to move yourself. Well the obvious question there is how good is your back. And how many friends do you have. And how good are their backs.
Sometimes it just simply is not worth the money to do it yourself. Or to inconvnience your friends. Certainly you have been through moving friends from the time you were in college to the time that you were, If you’re fifty years old probably a dozen times since college. And you know every time it’s very difficult very hard. And it’s very tiring. It’s best to leave certain things up to movers, but you need to do your research on your movers.
And you can also negotiate the price. When you are calling them and discussing with them. And there’s a ways that you could cut that price. You could cut that price by packing your own stuff. Having it all ready for them. Having the boxes labeled and sitting in the garage ready to be loaded. Also have all the chin out of the china cabinet and out of the cupboards. Have it already boxed up.
It makes a difference in the price. Be sure you decide what is easiest for you. And what you are able to do. And those are my recommendations on whether to move yourself with your friends or to hire a mover to do it for you. Thank you and I hope you have a good day.
Some Frequently Asked Questions
Yes they will, with many movers specializing in single–item service or small moves. It could be anything. But whatever it is, the item you need to move is just too much for you. From a piano, hot tub, tree or mobile home, there is a mover out there experienced in handling any household item you need transported.
- Get the right equipment.
- Sell or donate what you don’t need.
- Sell or donate what you don’t need.
- Recruit friends and family.
- Recruit friends and family.
- Keep everything organized.
- Keep everything organized.
- Pack up your home the right way.
- Fold the mattress in half. A queen- or king-size mattress is difficult to drag or lift by yourself.
- Tie ratchet tie-downs around the mattress.
- Place the mattress on top of a dolly.
- Walk the mattress out to your vehicle or moving truck.
- Strap the mattress to the top of a vehicle.
- Pack heavy items such as books, toys, etc. in small boxes.
- Pack fragile or breakable items with extra care and attention.
- Use wadded newspapers or crushed papers to fill empty spaces of boxes or cartons.
At $25-$50 an hour per mover, you can expect to pay at least $400 additional in hourly costs to pack and unpack your home. The average estimate can differ considerably depending on the size of your home, amount of stuff you need packed, and any special packing material you may need.
- Try moving your dresser as is. If the clothing is light enough, you may not have to remove it, saving time and energy.
- Use wardrobe boxes or bags to pack clothes, hangers and all.
- Use your clothes to wrap your breakables.
*The information above does not constitute legal advice or opinion, nor is it a substitute for the professional judgment of a qualified attorney.
