Are you moving just a mile or 2 away, to a whole new town or even overseas? Choosing the right removal company can make all the difference in how stressful and organised your home move is.
Are you sure you need a removals company?
It takes a lot of effort - both physically and mentally - to plan your move. Not only do you have to pack up your boxes and bags, you have to lug them in and out of vans and up and down stairs. When you’re working to a deadline, this can be especially exhausting and stressful. If you have a full home to move, or even if you have some particularly valuable or fragile items such as an antique grandfather clock or trendy glass bedroom furniture, it's best to choose a removal company like Removal Remedies to take the burden off your shoulders.
Get a fair price
Make sure that you get several professional quotes well in advance of your big move. Price is obviously a big factor, which is why we have a price match guarantee policy to match or beat any genuine like for like removals quote. Also consider the level of professionalism and service you’re going to get - especially if you want someone reliable and you have some fragile or valuable items. For extra ease and convenience, some professional, quality outfits like ourselves will also offer extras, such as moving materials and packing services.
A quick way to get an indicative quote is to use handy instant quote forms, like our one here
However, always remember that it's better to get a detailed assessment from the removal company following this. This allows them to price the quote more accurately and should help you choose a removal company more easily.
Give yourself enough time
You need to get multiple aspects of your move in place, such as getting several quotes, get a full pricing assessment, packing up and booking the firm you want to go with ahead of time, so give yourself enough time to choose the right removal company. Remember, many top rated removal companies are booked up in advance, so it pays to start looking for a removal company well ahead of time.
Plan ahead
If you can, provide your removal company with important details of your property and belongings, so they are aware of what to expect when they get there. For example, how many flights of stairs are there, will furniture fit through the doors, are there any particularly bulky or fragile items of furniture?
It helps to keep everyone on the same page to make your move as stress-free and organised as possible.
Check the reviews
The best way to choose a removal company is from a positive recommendation from a friend or family member, or one with excellent online reviews. This gives you peace of mind and takes away some risk of choosing the wrong firm.
If you can't get a recommendation, reviews are the next best thing. Places like Yell.com and Google Reviews are good platforms to check. Above all, make sure you have good communication and trust with your removal company, as your worldly goods are in their hands during the move and a good relationship will make the transition as smooth and painless as possible.