Are you looking to save money during your house move? Or do you have only a few small items to take with you? Then hiring the services of a removal company or a man and van firm may not be the right option for you. Using professional services may be an efficient and effective way of moving, but it is also an expensive and unnecessary option for some. Below are some of the pros and cons to moving by yourself; it’s not for everyone but it does have its benefits. ProsFinancial Cost Moving house by yourself is often a much cheaper option than using a professional moving service. If you have your own van or large car then this can be used to carry much of your general household items, though a removal van may need to be hired for moving larger furniture pieces. If you hire a van try to make sure that everything is ready prior to the move to ensure that you only incur a minimal cost. If you have to hire it for the day then trying to complete your move in the minimal number of trips will help to reduce fuel costs and save you time. FlexibilityOne of the main benefits of going it alone is the flexibility you have, especially if you don’t need to hire a moving van. You can pack at your leisure, load the van when you like and stop off as many times en route as you need. With no stress of waiting for the moving lorry or the man and van team you can get on with your moving day whenever it suits you.ControlAs well as added flexibility, you also get complete and utter control over your move. Not only when but how you choose to go about it. There are no long thought out moving strategies or people to tell you they know the best, you can pack, load and unload your items in whatever manner you require. Though remember that a little bit of planning can go a long way especially if you’re committed to doing it all alone. ConsFinding a Reliable Moving VanIf you don’t have a big enough car to move any furniture you might have, then hiring a removal van can be a bit of a hassle. Not only can it be difficult to find a reliable firm, you may sometimes end up with an unclean and badly maintained vehicle. Don’t forget that there is also the added hassle of driving an unfamiliar removals van, a stress that you may not need in the middle of your house move.Loading/Unloading VanLoading and unloading your car or van can be a problem if have lots of heavy boxes or awkward pieces of furniture. You may be able to find friends and family who could help but otherwise it can be difficult to manoeuvre everything that you need safely and without damage. A man and van team on the other hand, can help you with the physicality of your move and can stop you or your furniture from incurring any unnecessary injuries or damage.StressThere is no denying that moving is a stressful process and that doing it by yourself adds a lot of extra pressure to your day. So while it may be a cost-effective option, its worth considering whether paying a little bit extra to spread the workload may be better for you. If you do decide to consider other options, remember to shop around to get the best price and to only pay for exactly what you need.