Moving houses is a tricky job. You may want to save money and perform the move on your own, but if you call in the neighborhood gang to help you pack up, there is no guarantee that they will handle your belongings with care or expertly pack them. On the other hand, choosing a full-service moving service costs money. To help you decide if you need a full-service moving service, consider the following criteria:

Distance

One of the first things you have to consider is how far you are moving. If you are just moving across town, then you probably do not need a semi and a team of expert movers. If you have access to a truck and trailer or friends that have one, even if you have to make several trips back and forth, you should be able to move your belongings within a day. If you want to cut down on the number of trips you have to make, then you can rent a moving van to help, but a full-service mover is overkill. On the other hand, if you have to move long distance, then making several trips is not an option, and you will want to go with movers who leave the room to move your entire household with one trip. 

Ability Level

If you are not physically capable of loading your own truck, and you don't have access to friends who can help you move, then you should hire movers to help. Expert movers will handle all of your belongings and make sure that nothing gets damaged. 

Precious Belongings

If you have belongings that hold a lot of monetary or sentimental value, then you want to take precautions to make sure they arrive at your new home without incident. Not only will full-service movers handle all of your belongings, but they will take inventory of what you are moving and offer insurance to cover any damage or threat that may occur during the move. Not only is the risk of damage or theft reduced by working with experts, but knowing that your move is insured will help you to recover if anything should happen during the move. 

While hiring a full-service moving service does not come without a cost, there are times when the cost is worth it. For more information, talk to a local professional service such as Affordable Angels Moving & Storage.