Choosing the Right House Removals Company

Due to the current house purchase system in England and Wales, moving dates are often set with little notice and can coincide closely with the completion date. This tight timeline makes it essential to research and decide on a removals company well in advance of any potential completion date. It’s advisable to notify your chosen removal service as early as possible to ensure availability.

DIY or Professional Movers?

The first decision is whether to hire a removals company or rent a van and handle the move yourself. While doing it yourself might seem cheaper, it can be much more time-consuming and stressful. Additionally, any damage to furniture, belongings, or property is unlikely to be covered by insurance and can be costly. Moving a medium to large property in one day is also challenging without professional help.

Preparing for the Move

Before moving day, you’ll need to pack your belongings into boxes, cases, or wardrobe boxes. Cardboard boxes are harder to get from supermarkets due to recycling policies and often need to be purchased. Wardrobe boxes, which make transporting clothes easier, also need to be bought. All packaging should be clearly labeled with the destination room or area in the new property.

Many removals companies offer to supply cardboard boxes, packaging, and wardrobe boxes on loan. Some even provide a full packing service, where they supply the boxes and packing materials, pack everything for you, and collect the boxes later. This service might not be included in the initial cost estimate, so it’s best to check with your service provider. Some companies will also disassemble and reassemble furniture like beds and cots.

Getting an Estimate

Your removals company might conduct a survey of your belongings before giving a cost estimate or they might estimate based on the number of rooms in your home. Be sure to inform them of any garden furniture, tools, plant pots, and patio shrubs that also need to be moved.

Insurance and Customer Feedback

Remember that reputable removals companies, whether local or national, should be fully insured against accidents that might damage goods or property and cause injury to people. Checking customer feedback can provide valuable insight into the quality of service provided.

By planning ahead and choosing the right removals company, you can make your moving experience as smooth and stress-free as possible.