When it’s time to pack up and move, you’ve got two solid options on the table:

1. Renting a U-Haul truck from a local U-Haul dealer and doing it yourself, or
2. Hiring a professional moving crew to handle everything for you.

At Stack & Go Moving Co., we proudly offer both — which means we can break it down for you honestly. Whether you’re moving across town or across the state of Georgia, the right choice depends on your budget, timeline, and personal preference.

Let’s compare the two so you can make the best decision for your next move.

🏋️‍♂️ 1. Cost: Self-Moving With U-Haul is Typically Cheaper

Hiring Movers:
Professional moving crews can save you a ton of physical labor, but convenience comes at a cost. Hourly labor, travel time, fuel surcharges, and sometimes even stairs or long-carry fees can add up quickly.

U-Haul Self-Move:
Renting a U-Haul truck and doing the move yourself is usually the more budget-friendly route. You pay a flat daily rate for the truck, mileage, and fuel. If you’ve got a few friends or family members who owe you a favor (👀), you can handle most of the move without the hefty labor charges.

✅ Best For: Budget-conscious customers, small moves, college students, DIY pros.

⏱ 2. Control & Flexibility: Self-Moves Put You in the Driver’s Seat

Hiring Movers:
When you hire a moving crew, you’re working on their schedule. You’ve got to book in advance, be ready when they arrive, and trust that they’ll handle your belongings with care.

U-Haul Self-Move:
When you rent a U-Haul truck, you can move on your own time. Want to start at 7 a.m.? No problem. Need to take a break mid-move to grab lunch? Totally fine. You control the pace, timing, and route — which can make a big difference for families juggling work, kids, and everything else life throws at you.

✅ Best For: People who prefer flexibility and hands-on control.

📦 3. Labor vs. Sweat Equity: Movers Do the Heavy Lifting, You Do the Steering

Hiring Movers:
Professional movers are trained to lift, load, and protect your items efficiently. This is ideal for large furniture, heavy appliances, or multi-story homes.

U-Haul Self-Move:
With a self-move, you’ll be packing, loading, and unloading yourself — but renting moving equipment through U-Haul (like dollies, furniture pads, and tie-downs) can make the process way smoother. Plus, you can always hire Stack & Go’s crew for loading/unloading only, while you handle the driving. That hybrid approach can save you serious money 💸.

✅ Best For: Smaller households, hybrid DIY + labor setups.

🧽 4. Add-On Services: Professional Crews Cover More Than Just the Move

Hiring Movers:
At Stack & Go, our moving crews can bundle cleaning services, junk hauling, and rapid unit recovery for a truly white-glove experience. That means once your stuff is out, we can clean the space, remove any leftover junk, and have your old unit looking move-out ready in no time.

U-Haul Self-Move:
While U-Haul rentals focus on the transportation piece, you can still add cleaning and hauling services à la carte through us. This is great if you’re doing most of the move yourself but want a professional finish.

✅ Best For: Customers who need full-service help or want to combine DIY with professional touch-ups.

🌍 5. Distance & Logistics: U-Haul Excels for Local + One-Way Moves

Hiring Movers:
Long-distance or multi-stop moves with a crew can get pricey fast. Travel time and overnight costs can quickly inflate the final bill.

U-Haul Self-Move:
U-Haul offers one-way rentals and convenient drop-off locations nationwide — perfect for college relocations, cross-county moves, or seasonal relocations. You don’t have to return the truck where you picked it up, giving you ultimate flexibility.

✅ Best For: Local moves, DIY road trips, flexible timelines.

📝 Final Word: Why Not Both?

The beauty of working with Stack & Go Moving Co. is that you don’t have to pick just one. Many of our customers rent a U-Haul truck for the transport and hire our crew for the muscle, cleaning, or hauling services. It’s the perfect balance between cost-effectiveness and convenience.

👉 Whether you’re ready to grab the keys to your U-Haul or hand over the heavy lifting to our team — we’ve got your back.