Professional Move and Do-It-Yourself Move Comparison

Please use this detailed checklist that we’ve developed over many years and thousands of moves to help you make your best decision. And if your have any questions, our move coordinator will be glad to assist you.

MOVE STEP	Do-It-Yourself	Professional Move
Move coordinator assigned	X	X
Relocation Consultant meets you at your residence and provides a detailed, written move appraisal	X	X
AT YOUR RESIDENCE	X	X
Your items are packed by professionals (a)(c)		X
Items disassembled by professionals (a)		X
Specialty packing: (a)		X
Antiques and delicate items (a)(c)		X
Piano and similar items (a)(c)		X
Shrink wrapping (a)(c)		X
Pad wrapping (a)(c)		X
Your items are loaded by professionals (a)(d)		X
Items are loaded to ensure proper and quick unloading (a)		X
Additional services at your residence
Disconnect utilities (b)		X
Disconnect appliances (b)		X
Detailed inventory control form provided (Interstate moving & Storage only)	X	X
Inventory coded by room		X
MOVING	X	X
STORAGE	X	X
DELIVERY	X	X
Your items are unloaded by professionals (a) (d)		X
Special care given to immediate needs like bedrooms and children’s rooms (a)		X
Packed items are delivered to appropriate rooms (a)		X
Packed items are re-assembled (a)		X
Additional services at your new residence (a)		X
Re-connect utilities (b)		X
Re-connect appliances (b)		X
POST MOVE QUALITY FOLLOW-UP CALL	X	X

Notes:

(a) These are additional services that may be purchased from Molloy Mayflower to make your move easier and faster. See also DIY Challenges.
(b) These are services that may be purchased from Molloy Mayflower and involve certified professionals.
(c) Packing materials may be purchased from Molloy Mayflower.
(d) Loading and unloading equipment may be rented from Molloy Mayflower.

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Do-It-Yourself

Do-It-Yourself moves can be an attractive move option, especially when they are assisted with the experience and quality reputation of Molloy Mayflower.

Packing Materials & Crates

Items such as antique furniture, marble and glass top tables, trophies and chandeliers are best transported in custom-made crates. We can crate these types of items for you.