We have always done it the "easy" way and have not regretted it. OK it may be expensive, but shop around for quotes or ask for recommendations. The removal firm are responsible for insurance if they do all the packing and usually give you about a week at the "other" end before they want their boxes back.
We have used 2 of the big national firms, one starts with "P" and the other suggests a chess game, as well as 2 local firms and all were very good. Your and your DH's health are worth more than saving a few hundred pounds.
I would certainly not think you should be contemplating any lifting!
What do you find yourself avoiding more as you get older?
