Are you planning a move in the near future? Do you think that you will be able to handle the move on your own? We hope you are right! This is surely the most cost effective way to move; however, if you plan to move in the Boston area by yourself (or anywhere else for that matter), you may want to look through this blog post of common mistakes when moving yourself, before it is too late. We hope this helps!
List of Common Mistakes When Moving Yourself
- You are only able to manage partial packing
- From start to finish, your solo Boston area move takes too long
- Moving day becomes too frustrating to manage
- Frustration turns to a lack of great care
- Last minute problems turn into last minute moving company bookings
You are only able to manage partial packing
In many cases, moving is a multi-man job. At first, you may believe that you are able to handle moving and storage all on your own, but eventually you may realize that you are only able to complete partial packing. Some items are too large to handle on your own. Maybe you have more stuff than you think.
From start to finish, your solo Boston area move takes too long
Moving is a time intensive activity. If you have strict deadlines on when you need to leave your old place and when you are able to move into your new place, time is of the essence. In this case, it may be better to hire a moving company or at least utilize your friends, to help you with your move. Solo isn’t always the best answer.
Moving day becomes too frustrating to manage
Moving day is a stressful day, especially if you are handling the entire move on your own. You need to organize everything correctly so that it fits into your vehicle or trailer. You need to drive. If you are doing an interstate move or cross country move, the day will be even longer. Maybe you even have some last minute packing to do. The last thing that you want to do is make it to moving day and realize that it is too much for you to handle on your own.
Frustration turns to a lack of great care
You should prioritize taking great care of your possessions. Yet, when handling the entire operation on your own, it is easy to for your frustrated and exhausted state to cause issues. Maybe you unintentionally, or intentionally, break some of your items. We do not want that!
Last minute problems turn into last minute moving company bookings
We see it all of the time: people think that they are able to handle everything on their own, until they realize last minute that they cannot. Do not was time, energy and money by booking a full service moving company last minute. Book ahead.
Highly Recommended: Contact a Full Service Moving Company for a Moving Quote, Today
Do not waste any time considering handling the move on your own. A move in the Boston area is a stressful activity and if you are on the fence about hiring a moving company versus handling it solo, it may be best to spend the extra money. As we mention above, the last thing that you want to do is request a moving quote last minute due to pride. Chances are that it will be quite expensive if you do so.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the decision on whether or not to hire a full service moving company to help you with your move is up to you. We would appreciate your business, but we still want you to be prepared for your move. With that being said, check out our blog post that provides tips to help you prepare for a Boston area move!
Learn how we at OnDemand Storage will best serve you in your move by visiting our moving company blog and website.
