{"id":878,"date":"2022-07-08T02:48:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T01:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/news\/?p=878"},"modified":"2023-08-08T09:47:27","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T08:47:27","slug":"disadvantages-of-moving-yourself-infographic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darvills.co.uk\/news\/disadvantages-of-moving-yourself-infographic\/","title":{"rendered":"Disadvantages of moving yourself [Infographic]"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re moving house and want to save money, you might be tempted to do it yourself without help from a local removals company. However, this is usually a bad idea for a number of reasons. Read on to find out the disadvantages of moving yourself.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Disadvantages<\/p>\n

5 reasons self-moving is a bad idea\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Moving yourself can be tempting, particularly if you live in a small property or don\u2019t have many possessions. You might feel you can save money by going it alone. Unfortunately, this can make your move far harder and could even put your belongings at risk. Keep reading to discover the disadvantages of moving yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Risk of injury<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Removals<\/p>\n

Even if you consider yourself to be fit and healthy, you could become injured whilst moving house without professional assistance. If you\u2019re not used to lifting very heavy items such as furniture, you risk hurting yourself. When lifting heavy furniture, you need to lift with your legs first and then your back and your arms. However, it’s easy to forget this in the rush and excitement of the moving day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the most common furniture lifting injuries include spinal injuries, elbow injuries, wrist injuries, muscle pulls and back sprains. At Darvills, we lift very heavy furniture on a daily basis, with our team always using the correct handling methods to ensure we avoid injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

Packing problems<\/span><\/h3>\n

You might assume that packing up your belongings is a simple task. However, it\u2019s not until you begin pulling everything out of cupboards that you realise exactly how many things you own. Packing to move house can be a mammoth task that can easily become overwhelming. Packing away particularly fragile items like glassware, crockery or antiques can be even more difficult. If you pack them incorrectly, they risk becoming damaged or even broken during transit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you hire a professional removals team, they can pack for you, making sure your belongings are safe and secure as they\u2019re transported to your new home. At Darvills, we offer a packing service, with our team taking care of packing away all your possessions. We can even provide all the packing materials, making the process even more stress-free.<\/span><\/p>\n

No storage options<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"Packing<\/p>\n

When you move house yourself, you won\u2019t benefit from storage services often provided by professional removals companies. One of the biggest problems many people face when moving home is a lack of storage, particularly when downsizing. If you\u2019re moving to a smaller property, you may need somewhere to store some of your surplus belongings whilst you decide what to do with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you hire Darvills for removals in Halifax or Bradford, you can store items in our secure storage units for as long as you need, giving you time to assess what you can and can\u2019t take with you to your new home. Our storage units are ideal for a wide range of items, including furniture, clothes, children\u2019s toys and even confidential paperwork. Monitored by 24\/7 CCTV, you can rest assured that no one will have access to your possessions but you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Less stressful<\/span><\/h3>\n

Moving house is one of life\u2019s most stressful events. So, it doesn\u2019t make sense to make it even more taxing by going it alone. Whether you\u2019re transporting your worldly possessions down the road or across the country, this can create a whole lot of stress. You can make the process far easier for yourself and your family by hiring a professional team who have years of experience at hand. When you hire Darvills to move you to your new property, we\u2019ll take care of everything for you, taking the stress and strain away and leaving you free to enjoy your home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Access issues\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

You may face access issues when moving out of your old property or into the new property that you can\u2019t overcome without expert help. Tight turns in staircases and low ceilings can make it difficult to manoeuvre large pieces of furniture out of a building. A lack of parking outside of the property can also cause problems if there\u2019s not enough space for the removals van to park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Darvills, we always carry out a full pre-move survey before we provide a quote, allowing us to identify potential issues and develop effective solutions to minimise hassle and stress on the moving day. If a removals company doesn\u2019t offer a pre-move survey, this should ring alarm bells. It really is essential to ensure that any issues can be dealt with before the day arrives.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Professional removals in Halifax and Bradford\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hiring professional house removals in Halifax<\/a> or Bradford can make the process of moving house so much easier and far less stressful. If you\u2019re looking for a reputable removals company in the area, look no further than Darvills. We\u2019ve been helping people to move house across West Yorkshire for many years, forging a great reputation for our services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Darvills, we can tailor our removals service to meet your needs, providing packing and storage solutions if required. Moving house yourself is possible in some situations but why make an already difficult task even more challenging? Hire our expert removals services and relax in the knowledge that your move with go like clockwork from start to finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact us\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

With so many disadvantages of moving yourself, it makes sense to book professional removals in Halifax<\/a> or Bradford. Get in touch with Darvills today to hire our expert removals services. Call us on 01422 747 036 or 01274 963 057 to discuss your requirements with one of our friendly team. You can also complete the form on the website<\/a> to get a free quote. We\u2019ll get back to you as soon as possible to arrange your pre-move survey.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re moving house and want to save money, you might be tempted to do it yourself without help from a local removals company. However, this is usually a bad idea for a number of reasons. Read on to find out the disadvantages of moving yourself.\u00a0\u00a0 5 reasons self-moving is a bad idea\u00a0 Moving yourself … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[51],"tags":[98],"yoast_head":"\nDisadvantages of moving yourself [Infographic] - Darvills of Bradford<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you are moving home you could be thinking of doing it yourself. Hold fire! 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