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Moving 101: The Self-Move vs Hiring A Professional Moving Company

At its simplest, a self-move involves renting a truck, packing your belongings yourself, and loading and unloading on your own. The only time limitations are your own personal availability and the bodies needed to load everything. Rental truck companies (U-Haul, Ryder, Penske, Budget, etc.) are ubiquitous, so you can work at your own pace. However, self-moves demand careful consideration. First, does it make economic sense? While distance often dictates the answer to this question, it can be easy to overlook the many costs involved: fuel, mileage fees, tolls, meals, lodging, not to mention the cost of renting a truck spacious enough to contain your belongings (a good rule of thumb: a 10′ truck for 1 to 2 furnished rooms, a 14-15′ truck for 2 to 3 rooms, 18′ to 20′ truck for 3 to 4 rooms, and a 22′ to 24′ truck for 5 to 6 rooms ). In Louisville, Kentucky for example, a 24’ box truck at Ryder Bluegrass Park costs $103.95 per day plus .36 cents per mile sans the physical damag

Louisville KY Movers | Moving Companies in Louisville Kentucky

A Local Van Moving & Storage is a professional moving company serving Louisville, Kentucky. We take the stress out of moving for customers throughout the state.  Household Movers – Louisville, KY A Local Van provides a comprehensive set of moving services at cost-effective prices. We feature full or partial packing services using top quality packing materials. Our household moving services can include: ·          Full Service Packing - All items in your home are packed by us using the most up-to-date packing methods and materials in the industry. ·          Fragile Packing - You define your breakable or high-value items such as dishes, glassware, artwork, fragile furniture, mirrors, etc. We professionally pack them with care, and you pack all other belongings. ·          Do It Yourself Packing - A Local Van can provide boxes and materials ( see Packing Materials ) to make your job as easy as possible The packing, moving and relocatio