When it comes to moving, you have a few options to get it done. You can do it yourself, get some friends to help, or hire a moving company… And then there are moving containers, which have become another popular option.

If you’re trying to decide between hiring movers or renting a moving container, there’s really no right or wrong choice. Let’s take a look at both options and see what makes the most sense for your move.

Movers vs. Moving Containers

Here’s how it works:

With professional movers, a crew comes to your home, loads your belongings, drives everything to your new place, and unloads it for you. And, if you were to need help with packing and unpacking, the crew will help you with that too.

With a moving container, the company drops it off at your home, you load it yourself, and they pick it up and deliver it to your new place. Once it arrives, you’re also responsible for unloading everything.

What About the Cost?

Moving containers tend to be cheaper, especially if you’re okay with loading and unloading everything yourself. But make sure you check what’s included in the price. Some companies charge separately for delivery, transportation, or storage.

Hiring movers will probably cost you more, but you’re also paying to have someone do the work for you. And of course, the price will change depending on how much you’re moving, how far you’re going, and whether you want help with packing and unpacking.

So, get a quote for both and make sure you’re comparing everything that’s included in the price.

What About Your Time?

One nice thing about moving containers is that you don’t have to load everything in one day. Depending on the company, you may have several days to pack and load at your own pace.

With professional movers, things usually happen much faster. The crew comes on your scheduled moving day, loads the truck, and gets everything on its way to your new home.

So, if you’re not in a rush, a container might work well for you. But if you need to be out of your place by a certain date, hiring movers could make things a lot easier.

What About the Heavy Lifting?

Now, this might be the dealbreaker for some people.

With a moving container, you’re the one doing all the loading and unloading. And if you have heavy furniture, appliances, or stairs to deal with, that’s a lot of work. You’ll also need to make sure everything is loaded properly so it doesn’t get damaged during the move.

Obviously, with professional movers, you won’t have to worry about doing all that yourself. But there’s also the benefit of having people who know how to handle heavy furniture, navigate tight spaces, and load everything securely.

So, if you’re not too excited about carrying a couch down three flights of stairs, this is definitely something to think about.

Need Help With Your Move? Reach Out! 

So, after looking at both options, which one sounds better for your move? If you’re trying to save some money and don’t mind doing the work yourself, a moving container might be a good fit. If you’d rather have someone take care of everything, hiring movers makes more sense.

However, keep in mind that at Eco Movers, we can help with as much or as little as you need. We offer labor-only moving services, so if you’re renting a moving container, our crew can help you load or unload it.

And if you need help with the entire move, from packing and loading to transportation and unpacking, we can do that too.

Get a free moving estimate and tell us what you need help with. We’ll go from there!