Hiring a Furniture Removalists vs. DIY – Which One To Choose?

Moving house can be tedious. Before the moving day, you need to figure out how you’ll manage the entire moving process, from start to finish. Most of the people prefer completing the move on their own and with the help of a rental truck. They do it to save  money. While on the other hand, many people prefer hiring professional furniture removalists in Melbourne to do all the heavy lifting.

There has always been a dilemma of either hiring a professional or to do it all own. Before we outline which option is better than the other, there are few things that need to be answered about your moving. It includes:

• How big is your house?
• How much needs to be moved?
• Will it require a Ute or a truck?
• Are there breakable items?
• What is the access to the old and new location

Answering these questions will let you identify your requirements and whether you need to move forward with DIY removal or hire the professional furniture removalists in Melbourne. For instance, if you have a big house with lots of things to be moved and packed, which also includes some breakable items or tricky items, then it’s better to hire furniture removalists or else you can opt for the DIY approach. 

Listed below are the advantages and disadvantages of both: 

DIY Removal:

• Pros:

o Saves you money on labour cost

o You can hire a truck or borrow a UTE

o Can look after the fragile things by yourself and keep them safe in your control

• Cons:

o Hiring a Ute or truck can be expensive if you have it for a long time

o If multiple trips are involved in moving, fuel costs can add up

o Securing and packing all the items safely is a skill. If failed to done properly, it can break your valuable things.

o Not following the correct lifting techniques can lead to serious injuries

o Once everything is moved, you need to have the energy to unpack things. 

Furniture Removalists in Melbourne:

• Pros:

o They are well-equipped with the proper tools including trolleys, straps, ramps and an appropriate sized vehicle.

o They are highly efficient and experience and thus needs lesser time in securely packing the items and moving them from tricky areas.

o It helps you to stay energetic and stress-free. 

o Depending on the size, your entire moving process can be completed in over few hours or up to one day. 

o You don’t have to own your friends and family a favour

• Cons:

o If you only need to move an item or two, it can be expensive

o Busy furniture removalists may not be available on your ideal moving day

In A Nutshell:

Though hiring a Ute and calling friends over to help may seem like a fun a cheaper option, it’s astonishing how quickly professional furniture removalists can get the job done. We suggest you to get the price and leave it to the professionals. It’s in benefit of everyone. 

If you need furniture removalists in Melbourne, Moving Men Removals can be your perfect moving partner. We pride ourselves on providing quality and professional service. To connect with us, call 0412 359 180