DIY or Professional Movers?

There's no single correct answer to this question — the choice depends on the volume of your belongings, the time you have available, the physical effort you're willing to put in, and your budget. Both sides are covered below, to help you decide what suits you best.

When moving yourself can make sense

If the volume of belongings is small — for example, a student moving from one rented flat to another with a few suitcases and boxes — a DIY move is often simple and cheap. It also works well if you have access to a vehicle, helpers, and enough time to plan it without rushing.

• •Small volume of belongings, easy to carry
• •A vehicle and helpers available
• •A flexible schedule, no rush

When a moving service is worth the investment

With a larger volume of belongings, heavy or awkward furniture, a high floor with no lift, or limited time, the situation changes. A DIY move in these cases often takes more time, physical effort, and risk (damaged items, injuries) than it initially seems.

• •Large volume of belongings or oversized furniture
• •A high floor with no lift, or difficult access
• •Limited time, or physically demanding work you'd rather not take on yourself
• •An office move, where precise planning and minimal work disruption matter

What's often underestimated when planning a DIY move

Two factors most often make a DIY move more complicated than it initially seems. The first is time: even a small flat move with a friend's help often takes an entire day, including organising a vehicle, multiple trips, and arranging belongings in the new place. The second is risk: awkward lifting can lead to injuries, and without experience it's easier to damage both furniture and door or wall surfaces in tight spaces. This doesn't mean a DIY move is always the wrong choice — only that these factors are worth weighing up in advance, rather than discovering them on moving day.

A middle path — furniture transport

If you're happy to move most of your belongings yourself but have a few heavy or awkward items (a sofa or wardrobe, for example), you don't have to choose one extreme or the other. Our furniture transport service is designed for exactly this kind of situation — we help with specific items, leaving the rest to you.

A practical way to decide

If you're still unsure after reading this article, the most practical step is to describe your situation in the request form — even if you haven't yet decided to use a service. A personalised quote with a real price (starting from €50 per hour) often helps you decide more concretely than abstract considerations — seeing an exact figure makes it easier to weigh against the value of your own time and effort.