Why use a removal company?

Many people ask why should you use a removal company when moving home, when you can save money and move yourself. This blog post goes into detail about the benefits of using a removal firm and hopefully answers some of your questions you may have about the moving home process.

A removal company will save you time

The simple fact is that moving house is a long process and can take up a lot of your time, which could be used elsewhere. When you choose a professional removal company everything will happen quicker. By moving customers everyday, removal companies know exactly what it takes to ensure the move to your new home goes smoothly and on time.

A reputable mover will have carried out a survey and worked out the exact resources needed for your own individual move. This will include the number and type of vehicles, the number of staff required, and even the amount of packing boxes needed to box up your belongings. Most professional movers will offer an optional packing service which is another great way of speeding up the move process. This usually consists of a packing team arriving the day before your move day and packing up your entire home ready for move day. This allows you to live ‘normally’ right up until your move, rather than sitting in a home of packed boxes.

Time is particularly important if you are buying and selling in a chain. You will most likely need to be moved out of your current home by 1pm as at that time the property will no longer be yours. Using a removal company is often the only way of doing this as you will not have the option of making several trips back and forth to your new home.

Transporting your valuable and precious belongings safely

We all have something around the house that is either valuable, precious or maybe sentimental. It is worth employing the services of a professional who can move your valuables safely and securely. Professional movers will be experts in wrapping, packing and transporting a whole range of items from delicate ornaments to heavy bulkier items. They will also be able to offer you peace of mind with insurance cover in the unlikely event that anything were to get damaged during the move.

Advice and tips on moving house

A good removal company will offer more than just turning up on the day and transporting your personal effects from one house to another. One of the main benefits is the advice and information your movers can give you leading up to your move. There is so much to consider during a house move that any information can be valuable. This could be advice on packing your belongings, or questions about timescales on the day or maybe they know a good cleaning company to recommend for your move out clean. Remember they are experts in moving home so having someone to talk to and ask questions is extremely useful at what is usually a chaotic and stressful time.

Additional services on top of removals

Most removal companies will offer a variety of additional optional services for you to consider. Many will offer packing services which are a fantastic way to save time and eradicate the chances of breakages. You may have the requirement for storage for some of your belongings, again a good removal company will be able to offer you storage solutions.

Another service to consider is a de-clutter or clearance service. This is perfect if you are downsizing or have furniture etc that will not have a place in your new home. Many movers offer this service and can carry this out in advance of your move date.

Leave the hard work to someone else

Lets be honest, the thought of lifting and carrying your large wardrobes down the stairs, or moving your washing machine or fridge freezer with your partner or a friend is not everyone’s idea of a good time! Choosing a good removal company will mean you can leave all the heavy lifting and hard physical work to someone else, and concentrate on other important tasks you will no doubt have.

Is the cost difference as great as you may think?

The obvious reason for NOT choosing a removal company will be the cost to you. However if we ignore all of the benefits above, is the cost of employing a removal company that much more expensive than self-moving. Let’s look at the costs involved.

Vehicle hire. A removal company will obviously have access to the required vehicles needed to carry out your move. It is unlikely that you will, so you would need to consider hiring a large van or maybe more than one. It is perfectly feasible for the cost of hiring a large van for 24 hours or more to be in excess of £150. If you did need two vans, or even a van for 2 days you could be looking at a cost of £300. Then there is fuel which would be included in your removal quotation from a moving company, but if you are moving yourself you need to pay. With rising fuel prices this could also significantly add up, especially with multiple trips.

Packing materials. A lot of professional removal companies will either lend or sell you packing boxes, tape, bubblewrap, paper etc. Removal companies will often buy these in bulk, which means the cost of boxes etc can be less than if you went and purchased them yourself. It is not uncommon for large good quality packing boxes to retail at £4-£5 per box. You can imagine the cost if you have a lot to pack up!

So you can see from just van hire, fuel and packing materials that the price can soon build up. Depending on the size and ease of your move, a moving company may not charge as much more as you would pay if you were moving yourself.

Moving home is one of the most important things you will do in your life. Having your entire life belongings transported from one house to another needs careful planning and execution. Finding a professional removal company you can trust could be the best decision you make, and one worth serious consideration.

To summarise

1. Using a good removal company will save you time

2. Professional movers will transport your belongings safely

3. Helpful and advice and tips for moving house

4. Removal companies offer additional services on top of just moving your items

5. Using a removal firm will leave the hard work to someone else

6. Removal companies may not be as expensive as they may first seem

Please keep an eye out for next month’s blog post and thank you for taking the time to read.