This level of liability means that if the moving company damages or loses an item, the moving company must replace your item or reimburse you for its current value in cash. Whether you rent a moving truck and hire labour-only movers or use a moving container and paying moving companies to transport it to your home, you'll likely have to pay at least several hundred dollars for a do-it-yourself move. The cost of hiring professional local movers is often calculated based on an hourly rate, which may increase as more movers or moving trucks are needed. It is highly recommended to leave a tip of at least 10% and up to 20% of the final bill, especially if you work with local moving companies.
If you have a five or seven bedroom house, you'll save more money and time, especially time, by opting for more moving companies than with fewer moving companies.