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We all want to save a little bit of money and when it comes to moving home, saving money by moving yourself sounds like a viable option. However, it’s not all plain sailing and sometimes isn’t that much cheaper hiring a van and doing it yourself. 

We have come up with some common questions that you should ask yourself before deciding to go it alone.

How much is van hire?

The cost of van hire depends on how long you need the van for. You may think this will be a couple of hours but you need to take into consideration not just moving from point A to point B but also loading the van, travelling and unloading at the other end, not to mention the time it takes to pick up the van and return it too! 

If you are planning to move over a weekend or of an evening you will also need to be aware of the opening and closing times of the van hire company. A lot of van hire companies are only open until midday on Saturdays and not open at all on Sundays. So may end up needing to pay for these extra hours even if you aren’t using the van. So what may seem like a cheaper option could be more expensive. This is one thing you will need to take into consideration before jumping right in.

How many trips do you need?

Some van hire companies also charge per mile too so it's best to have a look first at your contract. You may find that you have too many belongings to fit inside the van you have hired so you will need to take multiple trips. Not only will this of course ramp up your mileage but it will also cost you extra in petrol and time.

How much are your packing materials and where to get them?

A lot of people assume if they get boxes from the supermarket these will be good enough. However, whilst some boxes are good for some jobs they aren’t always the strongest for others. When moving your prized possessions you want to make sure they are as safe as possible - which means having good quality packaging. Removal companies Colwyn Bay supply this if you are using their packing service and also sell these, but isn’t it just easier to get it all in one place?

Who’s doing the lifting?

When you are moving without a removals company you need to take into consideration who is going to do the lifting. You may have heavy and bulky items that need a helping hand without anyone getting injured in the process. You may even live in a flat which can be incredibly difficult to do; especially if there isn’t a lift and you need to take the stairs. 

Do you have insurance?

This may sound silly but we are serious on this one. With a removal company if anything gets broken during transit they will have insurance to cover the cost of this. However, if you decide to move yourself you need to make sure you have adequate insurance just in case anything gets broken during your move. 

We hope this has helped you decide what you should do on your next move and remember cheaper isn’t always better!