When you are moving from one home to another, you would certainly be overwhelmed with the amount of organizational and physical work involved in every move. Packing boxes will seem like a piece of cake compared to moving them from one place to another, from a van to the new home, upstairs and downstairs, etc. That is why, if you have a lot of belongings and furniture, the wise thing to do is to hire a professional removal company, which has experience when handling that type of work. However, choosing the right removal company can turn out to be a tough task and a good research should be in order.
Don’t rush
Don’t rush a good job and start looking for a removal company well before you actually intend to move. This will give you time to get quotes from various companies and research their reviews and recommendations. Try and get a quote that is all inclusive so there are no extras that you will have to pay for on the day of the move in order to avoid stress. Don’t settle for a quick online quote. Rather than that, write to the company and explain in detail what you require and ask for a bespoke quote that is made to your specifications. Remember, when describing what you need, to note down the accessibility to your property because this may determine how many movers the company is going to send. Ask them to show you proof of their insurance so you have a peace of mind that your belongings are protected in case of an unpleasant accident.
Don’t just accept the quote as it is given
Most companies would let you bargain the price and drive it down a little. Always try to do that because if you don’t ask you don’t get. Today’s economy is tough for everybody so you will be surprised how many companies are willing to give discounts in order to get your business.
Rely on friends and family
Rely on friends and family to recommend you a company they may have used. This way you will more or less know how they operate, how good they are and how efficient they are on the day. During the day of the move, you don’t want to be stressed by anybody so a professional company should be able to just get on with their task without asking millions of silly questions thus causing you grief. However, it is not always possible to get a recommendation from your closest people, so you just have to trust what you read and the certifications you are shown as proof of professionalism. Don’t just look for the cheapest as very often these companies don’t include everything in the price just to keep it low and you may end up paying extra.
In order to ensure a smooth, hassle and stress-free move, choose your removal company wisely and take into consideration all factors that can make the day run smoothly or turn it into a true nightmare.