Moving into an apartment can be both exciting and stressful. It is exciting because you bought a new apartment, but it is also stressful because you need to plan on how to move your belongings. There are two ways to move your belongings: you either hire a moving company or you can do it by yourself.

Between the two, however, which is the best option? There are multiple advantages and disadvantages that both options have which we will be discussing in this article today. At the end of the article, we will be going over three moving companies and the services they provide.

Diy Or Hire A Mover?

Let us start with a short answer to this question. If you do not want to spend too much money but are willing to donate extra time and effort, then it is a good idea to do it yourself. On the other hand, you also have the option of a moving company. Moving companies are an exceptional option if you do not want to worry about moving your belongings properly or don’t have the time or effort.

There are other positives and negatives both of these options have that we want to clarify for you before you decide which one is best for you:

Diy

Advantages

• You control every aspect of moving your belongings
• You save money since you do not spend on a moving company
• If you have a certain timeline to follow, moving by yourself is great because you can get it done during your timeline.

Disadvantages

• If you plan on moving to your new house by yourself, you need to be aware there will be more work for you to do.
• Since you will need supply and rental trucks, the costs will be higher on this aspect
• Moving into a new apartment might take longer than expected.

Now that we discussed the advantages/disadvantages of DIY, we will now compare this with moving companies.

Moving Company:

Advantages

• You have less work to do when you hire a moving company
• Moving companies are well experienced with heavy-lifting
• Moving companies are careful with your belongings. If something ever happens with your belongings (like if something breaks), moving companies are inclined to give you a replacement.

Disadvantages:

• You have to work on the company’s timeline, so it might take more time.
• You have less control of where your belongings are going
• Getting a moving company will cost more money compared to DIY

Other than these comparisons, you also need to consider the size of your house. Every house and move are different: if you want a complex that is 1-2 rooms because it is just you living in the household, then you might be planning on getting a smaller house. Therefore, the move is not that difficult compared to multiple individuals.

If you have more than one person that is going to live with you, then you need a bigger apartment. Moving into a bigger apartment is trickier since you have way more belongings to carry.

In conclusion to this question, hiring a moving company is the best option if you have more people moving to your house. You do need to spend more money, but it will reduce the hassle of moving. But if it is just you that is moving to this new apartment and it is a small house, then go for DIY.

Three Moving Companies That Might Fit Your Needs:

Don’t want to do DIY or are moving into a massive house? As promised, we will give you three of the best and qualified moving companies:

• All N 1 Stop Moving and Storage “Looking For Movers”: The first moving company we recommend is All N 1 Stop Moving and Storage. Located in Washington DC, they offer four services to their clients: residential moving, commercial moving, bulk trash removal, and residential cleaning.
• Dukers Movers “Moving Families To The Future”: They are described as hardworking, polite, and reliable in their work of moving your belongings. The areas they serve are Fredericksburg, Culpeper, Massaponax, Stafford, and King George. If you plan on using this service, all you must do is sign a moving contract.
• Zippy Shell Moving and Storage “The Shell Has You Covered”: The last company we will mention is Zippy Shell. Zippy Shell has these services for your moving needs: local/long distance, mobile storage, on-site storage, and loading/packing belongings.