Ask anyone who’s moved house recently and they’ll tell you that it never goes quite the way you planned. You may start with a plan, but unless you are in a one-room building with limited belongings, moving is not an easy task. Especially if you have furniture and appliances to take with you. Moving out of your home as a DIY project may seem plausible until you get down to practical aspects of it. DIY may seem like a cheaper choice at first, but you will find that it is not so cheap down the road. Hiring professional movers in Abu Dhabi seems a probable solution. In this blog by Candid Movers, we compare the real costs, real time and real risk between the two.
DIY vs Professional Movers
DIY moving is pretty much what it sounds like. You may even ask your friends to help you out. Rent a van and handle the packing and lifting yourself. It may seem okay when you have a studio or one room. Once you go past that, it is no longer a weekend project.
Professional movers have a plan because they have a trained crew that handle all the steps of the move – the packing, securing and strapping all the goods inside the vehicles, transportation and often the unpacking on the other side too.
Compare the two options and see which one would be good for you.
The Real Cost Comparison
It may seem like a DIY project is cheaper. Because professionals are likely to cost more. But in a DIY job, costs start showing up when you least expect it. You may have to take more than a day and sometimes two off work because these things never wrap up as fast as you think.
But with professionals, there is no such worry because they have a methodical way of packing and transporting all that you need. And then you have to consider the moving price package the professionals offer you. They will give you a quote that covers labour, materials and transport.
Time: This Is Where You See The Real Difference
A DIY move can take up more than the weekend because nothing ever happens on a schedule when you try to do it on your own. The difference in time is evident when you have several trained people working together and using the right equipment for lifting and carrying. The move always moves according to plan and is likely to finish on time.
Safety, Damage, and the Stress Nobody Mentions
Moving entails lifting heavy furniture, delicate goods and expensive appliances. If this is done without knowing how to do it properly, you could damage the goods and even people could get hurt. Professional movers are trained specifically for this kind of thing and they will lift and shift carefully.
You don’t have to worry about scraped floors or a dented door frame when pros do it. A trained crew will pack those fragile or valuable items properly.
When you get down to the actual move you will find that stressful. Professionals can take this off your shoulders by managing everything well.
When DIY Actually Makes Sense And When You Need Professionals
DIY is alright when you have just a handful of boxes and no heavy furniture. Like we said earlier, it can be worked out when it is a simple one room move.
Past that and you need professional moving service in Abu Dhabi. A full house or an office move require more than a rented van and a couple of willing hands. Especially since furniture needs disassembling and fragile items need proper packing.
What to Check Before Hiring a Mover in Abu Dhabi
Here are a few things to confirm when you book a move:
- Make sure they’re actually licensed to operate in Abu Dhabi
- Get a written quote
- Ask if packing and unpacking are included
- Find out if they use climate-controlled vehicles
- Ask previous customers, if you can
Why People Choose Candid Movers as Professional Movers
Candid Movers is a licensed moving company based in Abu Dhabi. We have successfully handled residential, commercial and corporate moves across the emirate. Our team follows proper lifting and packing methods, and our vehicles are climate-controlled to keep things safe on the road. We will visit the location to make a fool-proof plan, and give you a quote that doesn’t change halfway through. As licensed movers in Abu Dhabi, we also get the permits so everything moves like clock work.
Conclusion
DIY is good for a small job. Anything more than a one room move can quickly go out of hand. Professional movers bring the planning, the safety and the speed to make it a perfect job
If there’s a home or office move coming up in Abu Dhabi, get in touch with Candid Movers.