Even if you hire a cheap moving company, moving can still cost thousands of dollars when you go with the pros. DIY moves are always much cheaper, but they require a lot more hard work and careful planning. In general, hiring professional movers is worth every penny if you can afford it. And the best part is that you don’t have to hire movers to do absolutely everything if you don’t want to. Moving services are extremely customizable, and anything you do yourself will make your move cheaper. If there’s a moving task—like packing—that you feel comfortable doing yourself, take care of it before moving day so your movers don’t have to. Of course, you should clearly communicate with your movers about the jobs you’ll do yourself. If you sign a contract hiring your movers for a specific service that you end up taking care of without them, you could still get charged for that service. Get more tips by reading our cost/benefit of analysis of hiring movers vs. moving yourself.