‘Reliable, inexpensive and trustworthy removal companies near me’, the holy grail of every home mover in the UK.
So without spending hours and hours searching the internet for a good removal firm, then endless phone calls to find a removal company that fits your needs, how do you find a local removal firm who can move you to your new home, on the date you want and have the experience and expertise to move all your worldly goods safely?
If that sounds like your dilemma, this week’s blog is going to be a lifesaver for you. We will look at each region of the UK and help you narrow down your search when looking for your ideal removal company.
Searching for that elusive removal company who will move your things safely and offer good value for money can be a daunting task. However, it is without a doubt one of the most important tasks facing any home mover.
Sure, there are plenty of removal companies in your local area. But not all of them will move from Lands’ End to Pickering, or have a vehicle big enough to move your 4 bedroom home, garage and 2 sheds worth of stuff.
But fear not, just click on the region or place name of the UK you are moving from to find a choice of good removal companies, read their latest reviews and request a cost estimate for your home move.
Wherever in the UK you are moving from hiring the right removal company is essential for a stress-free moving experience.
Moving from Nottingham? Local, National and especially International home moves require careful planning. Be sure to read the tips at the end of this guide.
Moving overseas can be a complicated task and so you will need the expertise and experience of a good international removal company.
Moving overseas, the ultimate home moving challenge? A guide full of useful information and links which will help you decide which International Removal Company to hire, the pitfalls to avoid and how to save money on your international home moving costs.
Step by Step Guide to Moving Home
Moving home is a process and it will be so much easier for you to follow a step by step guide so that you are well organised and can take the time to make your home move as stress-free as possible.
1. Before you start getting quotes for your home move determine how much stuff you intend to move. The fewer things you take with you the cheaper and easier your home move will be. Decluttering also allows the removal company to see exactly what you intend to move and can, therefore, give you a more accurate price for your home move.
Make use of a floor plan to determine if your existing furniture will fit in your new home.
Now you know exactly what you have to move it is time to find out how much it would cost to hire a good removal company. Ideally, you should get 3-4 quotes for comparison.
Having got a ballpark figure you know what you can roughly expect to pay to have a professional move you, but remember that quote is for labour and transport only, if you would like a professional packing service this will cost extra but is well worth the cost as packing is not only time consuming but can be expensive if you don’t know what you are doing.
For smaller home moves you may consider that packing or doing a self-move is a better option, but there are a lot of considerations, not just cost to take into account. The guide below will help you decide which way to move home is the best for you
If you have decided that hiring a removal company makes the most sense for your home move, then it is time to get an in-home survey from the removal companies so that they can give you a price for your move based on your exact requirements.
Use this opportunity to interview the respective removal firms so that you can compare their services.
Check out the reviews of the removal companies who have given you a quote. Ideally, they should have at least a 3-star rating and the better removal companies will even respond to each review whether the reviews are good or bad.
A little pre-planning and forethought will make moving day a lot less stressful for you.
It is crucial that you spend quality time researching all you can about your shortlisted removal companies. This is essential to prevent any potential scam.
You may also want to consider using a company that is a member of one of the removal industry trade associations. Membership ensures that the company is trained to certain standards and abides by specific rules in the event that you have a dispute with the removal company.
Once you have decided upon which company is the best for you to hire, do so as quickly as possible. During busy times of the year, the best removal firms get booked early.
An organised home move is an easy home move. There are many things that you need to remember to do so we have prepared a week-by-week home moving checklist for you.
To keep all your home moving information easily to hand and well organised you should consider creating a home moving binder.
And don’t forget to tell people you are moving. This change of address checklist will ensure everybody who needs to know will be notified.
There are some things you will want to keep close to hand on moving day and for the first night in your new home. This is known as your open me first box. Pack anything in this that you need easy access to like medication, important paperwork and food and drink.
Here you will find plenty of suggestions for what to pack in your open me first box.
Moving day. By now everything should be packed and ready to move. There are a couple of guides below which are essential reading to make moving day as stress-free as possible.
Your home move does not end with your arrival at your home. Unpacking and organizing your new home takes just as much strategy and planning as your home move. But the guides below will help you get organised and make your family safe in their new home.
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