Every year in Australia thousands of families pack up their belongings and move home, some just around the corner and others across states. Reasons for moving are plentiful and range from new job offers, seeking better prospects, retirement, marriage and even death; however one thing remains the same: do you opt to Do-It Yourself or do you hire a removal company? Let’s take a closer look at the options.
Do-It Yourself
Many people often opt to move themselves primarily to save money. That said the property owner may still have to rent a van ( if they don’t already have one ) or at the very least beg, steal, or borrow one from a friend or relative. They might also have to buy packing materials and will have to pay petrol costs. If you add to this the fact that having to pack up a life-time’s worth of goods can be time consuming and stressful it’s understandable why many would rather pay for the services of a professional moving company.
Self service removals
If you don’t fancy taking on the whole move yourself you can opt for self-service removal. It’s generally a hybrid service offered by many removal companies and some specialists to make moving more cost-effective. Some companies will drop off a 20 – 40ft removals container which you can then fill at your leisure. Once filled the container is then moved to your new location where it’s dropped off leaving you to unpack, again at your leisure. This kind of removal is popular simply because you don’t have to worry about finding a van to hire and all the hassle and cost that goes with it, but you do still have total control over your move with regards to doing your own packing and unpacking.
Full-service removals
If you really do want a hassle free and indeed stress-free move then you may want to consider opting for a full service removalist. They will take care of every aspect of your relocation from packing and loading to transportation and unpacking. It is going to be more expensive than the other options but as long as you choose the right company, you won’t have the hassle that you might normally associate with the other options. After everything has been agreed the removal company will send round a team of packers (this depends on how much ‘stuff’ you have) and from there will pack and label all your household goods. Once you’ve given the driver your final destination they’ll meet you at the other end and will unpack the truck and put the goods into the correct locations. The unpacking team (this may be the same people) will then make sure everything is unpacked and in its rightful place.
As you can see, each option has its pros and cons and it really is down to individual choice and/or budget. At On The Move Removals we’ve been in the removalist industry for many years and as such have gained a reputation for being reliable, fast and above all professional. Why not call us today on 044 993 2603 and get a quote from Brisbane’s most trusted local movers.
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