Tempted to DIY your next long-distance move in New York? You might want to try saving money on your relocation by taking care of it alone. However, there are a few drawbacks to consider.

Reduce the Risk of Physical Injury

When you are the one moving your belongings, you'll have to bear the brunt of the heavy lifting. When couches weigh an average of 200 to 300 lbs, it's easy to throw out your back just trying to load up the furniture! Of course, there are also lots of other ways to hurt yourself trying to move furniture and boxes. You can pinch your fingers. Scratch yourself on a sharp corner. Bang your head. The list potentially endless.

Save Yourself Some Time

Residential moving companies can also free up a lot of your time. These experts are able to completely clear out your home on moving day in a matter of a few hours. Not only that, they can easily complete many local moves in a day. 

If you are short on time because of family or work obligations hiring a professional mover can take the stress out of your relocation. You can even hire movers to provide packing services. They can prepare all of your belongings for moving day and unpack your items at the new home too.

Someone Else Pays for the Damages!

All movers offer standard insurance valuation for their customer's belongings so that you'll get a payout if your items are damaged or lost during the move. However, this tends to be a price per pound of weight. So, you'll only get a small amount in damages, but it is helpful for replacing lost items if the worst happens. Also, if you opt to pay for the full market value insurance on your belongings, you'll be able to recoup the replacement value on any damaged or lost items is something goes wrong during that move.

No Need to Wear the Managerial Hat

When moving and storage companies in New York state that they offer logistics solutions they mean it! There's a lot to keep track of during a move. You'll have to arrange for moving vehicles, the movers and drivers, and schedule pick up dates. This doesn't include taking care of the packing of your items and finding a place to store them during and after the move. 

With a mover taking care of your relocation, they'll be the ones who keep everything organized for you.

Save Money on Specialized Tools & Equipment

You also won't have to pay for extra moving equipment or tools that you may not use again. Depending on what you need to transport, you might have to get hand trucks, straps, and furniture blankets. If you have to lift furniture out of the window of an upstairs apartment, you might also need rope and rigging equipment. All of these things start to add up in costs, even if you just rent them. 

For More About a Free New York Moving Quote from Quality Moving & Storage

If you are interested, Quality Moving & Storage can create a free moving estimate so you can see how much money a relocation will cost. Our BBB-accredited and A+ rated residential moving company in New York can also help you with:

  • Residential Moves
  • Commercial Moves
  • International Moves
  • Specialized Moves
  • Storage Solutions

Give us a call to speak with a representative about your move right away.