Moving Yourself: The Hidden Costs


You are an original Do it Yourselfer (DIY) and you wish to move for your upcoming move. You have previously looked into moving with a professional and chosen to move yourself after getting various quotes. What you failed to recognize is that there are hidden costs of moving yourself.


Allow us to share a few hidden costs of moving yourself:


Rental Costs
The costs attached to renting a truck are not specifically advertised. Some of these costs not included in the fuel and insurance. Some of the other costs that can be added after the move are refueling charges, additional km charges and cleaning fees. Another aspect to consider is that you can rent an incorrectly sized truck. This oversight can cost you additional for a longer rental period or will push you to make numerous trips. In addition, you would need to rent moving blankets, moving pads and moving equipment.

Time Involved
Moving yourself takes up your time. Don't overlook the fact the time involved to pack. That by themselves can take weeks or months for a lot of people. Setting up your home for moving requires you to railings, remove doors and more. You need to disassemble furniture and other pieces such as desks, entertainment units, beds and more. Additionally, you also need to load all the stuff into the truck, drive to your new residence, and then unload everything. Afterward, you return the truck.

Time Off
Moving yourself causes you to lose income or vacation days. You will figure out and estimate the total amount of time involved for the time spent pickup up the truck, loading, driving, unloading, setting up, and returning the truck.

Personal Injuries
You must be very watchful when moving or you may get an injury. For many, their body isn’t used to the heavy lifting. Most avoid using proper lifting techniques and hurt themselves during the process. Going fast is when unwanted injuries can happen. That injury could cost you time off or could result in permanent injury.

Damages
You're going to be accountable for your own damages. Compared with a moving company, who just files a claim when something is damaged. When things are damaged by a friend or family member it becomes complicated and most can't ask them to pay for damages. This is another example of unwanted costs of moving yourself.

Labour
Reliable friends are difficult to acquire and this could be another hidden cost of moving yourself. How are you affected when friends don't show up on the moving day? This might force you to have to reschedule your move at the last minute. You may lose your deposit or have to hire professional movers.

While moving appears to be straightforward, it is crucial to remember the above factors when planning your move.

If you are searching for some help with your upcoming move, be sure to give Morrison Moving a call. We offer the best value for five star moving services. Contact one of our moving consultants now for a quote.

Morrison Moving 
130 Brockley Dr. 
Hamilton, ON N1R 6J9 
(905) 525-8332
https://www.morrisonmoving.ca
Location: Hamilton, ON, Canada

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