Moving helpers: asking friends or hiring movers?
You can move with professional help or on your own. Comparis shows the advantages of both variants – and provides more information about moving with moving companies.
13.07.2023
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1. Moving with private help vs. professional movers
What benefits does a move with professional movers offer? What speaks more in favour of a move with private help? Comparis presents the most important arguments:
| Private helpers | Professional movers |
|---|---|
| Cost-effective If a move is well planned and there is no damage to the removal goods, you can usually travel more cheaply with private helpers. | Know-how Professionals have the necessary expertise to carry out a move quickly and efficiently. |
| Flexibility You are flexible in terms of time and can freely arrange the move according to your wishes. | Duration Depending on the moving company, moving with professionals is much faster. |
| Trust Your home is a personal place with lots of private items. When moving with private helpers, you know your helpers and trust them. | Insurance Removal companies are insured against damage they cause to the removal goods. Tip: home contents insurance covers any damage you cause to your household contents. |
| Moving together With support from family and friends, the move may be more enjoyable. | Transport and packaging The moving company usually takes care of the transport and packaging of the furniture. |
2. How much does it cost to hire moving professionals?
Are you interested in hiring professionals? The costs for a moving company are an important factor in the decision. Tip: with the Comparis moving calculator you can easily calculate the approximate moving costs.
What drives up relocation costs?
The decisive factors are primarily the size of the previous apartment and the number of moving boxes. Furthermore, difficult access can increase the effort and therefore costs.
Are special services such as dismantling and assembling a wardrobe necessary? Or is a piano transport required? Then generally you can expect a surcharge.
Request quotes from top movers
Are you looking for relocation helpers in Zurich or in another region of Switzerland? Through our moving partner topmovers, you can get up to five quotes. How to get these: click on “Request quotes” and select “Moving” from the dropdown list.
3. How many movers do I need?
For an efficient move by professionals, at least two people are required. Depending on the goods you are moving and the size of your home, you may need additional moving helpers. Moving companies usually use up to five people.
Most moving companies plan to move in half or full working days. The number of people on site therefore also depends on the capacity planning of the moving company.
When moving with private helpers, you tend to need more people than with professionals. This is because professional movers usually work faster and more efficiently than laymen.
Those who move with private help benefit from additional manpower. Ask your family, friends and acquaintances for their support.
4. Moving help: how should I prepare?
The right preparation is half the battle: plan your relocation early and pack your goods in boxes before moving day. Most of the time, it’s surprising how much work comes from sorting and packing.
The removal company generally takes care of the disassembly, packaging and reassembly of the furniture. Make sure that on the day of the move all shelves and cabinets are empty and there are no objects in the way.
Tip: with the moving checklist, you can plan your move step by step and make sure that nothing is forgotten.
5. How can I find moving helpers in the area?
When looking for the right moving company, it may be worthwhile comparing several offers. Using the tool of our moving partner topmovers, you can communicate your exact ideas and requirements and request quotes from moving companies in your region.
