Finding the Right Moving Company
The cheapest way to move is to do
it yourself but this can take some
time and can be hard work. Moving
is not going to be cheap so set
a side a budget for moving even
moving yourself is not going to
be cheap.
Shop around
It is important to get the best
deal you can from the removal firm
you opt for. So shop around and
get a few quotes before you decide
which one you want to use. A reputable
removal firm would not offer you
a quote until they have seen your
possessions. Call a few different
firms to come out and have a look
at what you intend to move. You
should write them out a full list
of things that you are wanting moved
and also a list of things that you
will be moving yourself. Only then
can they give you a honest quote.
Make sure that you get the quote
in writing so that they can`t add
any extra costs once you decide
to use them.
- The removal firm will come to
your house and give you a free
estimate of the cost of your move.
Expect to pay more if you want
to move during a peak period (Bank
holidays, Fridays, etc). Find
out if the quote includes VAT
and insurance.
- Find out if the firm is a member
of British Association of Removers
(BAR) accredited. BAR is the trade
association for the removals and
storage industry. This indicates
that a firm is reputable, and
means you will be protected by
the Association's code of practices.
What you will pay
What you pay will depend on how
many rooms of furniture you have,
the distance you're moving and if
there are any obstacles to your
move, for example, piece of furniture
that must come through a window
because it won't fit through the
doors.
Removal service
You should decide on what kind of
removal service you require. For
example, do you want the company
to do your packing and unpacking
for you, or do you want them to
pack but not unpack your belongings
or simply just move what you've
already packed? Anything you pack
yourself will not be covered by
the insurance they provide.
If you are doing the packing yourself
ask the removal firm if they can
provide you with some packing boxes
or crates. (They may charge you
a small fee for this.) Or go to
your local super market and get
some large boxes.
Once you have chosen a company
Make sure they know exactly how
to get to your home, and give them
a spare key if necessary. Also make
sure you give them a mobile number
so that they can contact you on
moving day.
The big day
If you have done the packing yourself
make sure you give them an inventory
plan of all your goods and keep
a copy for yourself so that you
don`t forget what has been packed
and what boxes they are in. Once
everything is unpacked make sure
that everything is in order and
that nothing is broke or lost. If
anything is broken or lost contact
the removal firm as soon as possible
to ensure that you can get the insurance
back off of it
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