College Moving: Hiring Professional Movers vs. DIY
Whether the school year is ending or just beginning, you have two choices when it comes to college moving: you can hire professional college movers or to go the do-it-yourself route and move yourself. Naturally, there are pros and cons to each method.
For example, college moving companies will certainly make things easier (especially if Mom and Dad are not around to help), as your items will be picked up from campus – and in most cases right from your dorm room. However, the DIY move can be more budget friendly depending on your needs.
To help you decide which option might be right for you, we’ve outlined what to expect when hiring professional movers vs when you decide to move yourself so you can make the best decision possible for your situation. This includes costs, labor, supplies and more.
Professional college movers (such as Collegeboxes)
The first thing many people ask when they consider moving to college with the help of professionals is, “how much does hiring movers cost?” The short answer is, the cost of using a professional moving service can vary depending on what you are storing or shipping.
For example, if you store one Collegebox (24” X 18” X 16") with Collegeboxes, it’s going to cost $45 for the entire summer. That includes pick up at your dorm and delivery back to campus in the fall (on scheduled pickup and delivery dates). Keep in mind the average student stores five boxes.
If you don’t have a lot of items to store, going with a service like Collegeboxes is a great option. Everything is taken care of for you – from shipping and storing – so you can focus on your finals. There’s no need to rent a truck, reserve a storage unit or hire labor (or beg friends to help you).
Going the DIY route and moving to college yourself
Moving yourself is a good option if you have a lot of items to store and don’t mind putting in a little extra work. For example, if you need to store 15 or more boxes and some furniture, a DIY move may be a more affordable option. In fact, you can save close to $400 by moving yourself in those instances.
Keep in mind you will likely need to rent a truck, reserve a self-storage unit (you will want to do this early; storage units near universities tend to fill up fast) and hire labor or enlist friends and family. All of this can be quite stressful when you’re already juggling schoolwork and finals. Plus, truck rental and moving labor fees can add up quickly.
College movers vs. DIY: which is right for you?
If a low-stress, efficient move is what you are looking for, you might want to consider going with a college moving service. If you have a lot of items to store or have a cost-free storage solution available to you, a self-move may be a better option, especially if budget is a major factor.
If you’re looking for college moving companies, look no further than Collegeboxes, the number one college storage and shipping provider in the country. With multiple services available, Collegeboxes has a moving solution that fits your needs. Visit the Collegeboxes website for more information or to sign up and get started today.