When you’re upping sticks and moving house, everything needs to go according to plan. From choosing your dream home to finding the right buyer for your current property, it can seem like there’s a never-ending to-do list of tasks to complete before you’re settled in your brand new home. Inevitably, the whole process can be very stressful, time-consuming and even frustrating - after all, you’re moving your entire life from A to B! - however, with the right support and careful organisation, your relocation can go as smoothly as planned.
Above all, finding the perfect storage and removals company for you is critical for a seamless transition. These are the people who will physically move your belongings for you, set them down in your new property and support you during an emotionally exhausting day. Not paying attention to your removals company could put extra strain on the big day; lateness and poor organisation are just two of the risks that could occur when you fail to choose the right people for the job.
At Michael Garrett Removals, we understand just how important it is to find a trusted and established removals company - whether you run an office moving across the street or you’re a homeowner relocating to the other end of the country. That’s why we’ve put together a comprehensive guide, using our own experience as removals experts, to finding the perfect company for you.
Finding a moving company: first steps
Think about your requirements
Before you begin searching for removal companies near you, you should spend time thinking about your individual requirements and what you expect from removalists. Your requirements will vary depending on what type of property you’re moving to and from (i.e. domestic, commercial or industrial) and how many belongings you need transporting. If you’re planning an office relocation, you are likely to have different requirements to someone moving home. Equally, if you’re a fine art or antique collector, you may choose a different removals company to a student who is moving out of their university accommodation.
Consider your requirements and let this guide your decision when conducting your initial research. It’s also advisable to discuss each request with each company you consider; a trustworthy removals firm won’t accept a job they feel under-qualified for, so be wary of any companies who say yes to a specific request without having the relevant experience.
Find feedback and honest reviews
Before relying on Google searches and other avenues, it’s always a good idea to ask your friends, families, neighbours and colleagues if they can recommend house movers that they’ve had a particularly positive experience with. This way you can find a firm you can rely on - a quality that’s essential when you’re entrusting someone to handle your personal belongings. Think about it - when you’re employing a group of people to move your valuables, sentimental goods and fragile items, you’ll want total peace of mind that they’ll treat your belongings with the utmost respect.
Getting honest feedback about a company and its services is a great way to pick out the good from the bad, however, it isn’t the end of the world if you can’t get a recommendation from a friend. The majority of businesses and organisations now have an online presence, allowing you to find reviews and testimonials on Google and social media networking sites. It’s always a good idea to check these out and take them seriously - if a significant number of people have complained about a company’s customer service or quality of work it could be a warning sign.
What to look for in a removals firm
Once you have found a few companies you like the look of, you should spend some time researching the services they offer and whether they have everything you need for a seamless relocation. All good removals companies should have or offer:
An initial survey
Just as you need to be organised ahead of moving day, so do your chosen removalists. One way to check whether or not they will be is by asking if they conduct an initial survey. This will give them the opportunity to look at how much needs to be moved and whether any specialist services are required for valuable pieces of furniture or particularly heavy appliances. The survey will also help them judge how long the move should take.
Without this survey, the moving company isn’t likely to arrive as prepared as they should be. For instance, if they don’t have an accurate idea of how many belongings need to be moved they may arrive with a van that’s simply too small to take your goods in one go. This will cause a huge amount of problems, not to mention a significant delay, and may see you paying extra for emergency removal services from another company. Organising a survey will also give you the opportunity to meet the team in charge of moving your goods before the big day and make sure you get a positive feel from them.
A free quote
Before you agree to hire house movers, you should always check that they’ll offer a free quote. You don’t want to reach moving day, only to be fronted with a bill that far exceeds the amount you expected to pay. This will only add a huge amount of unnecessary frustration to a day that will already have caused you stress, so make sure to ask for and agree on a quote before committing to one removals company.
It’s good practice to get quotes from a couple of companies before agreeing on just one. This way you can compare quotes to get a rough idea of reasonable asking prices and budget accordingly. Although it can be tempting to choose the cheapest option, think carefully before you make your decision. If a company is asking for significantly less than the others you’ve researched, it may bring the quality of their service and their level of experience into question.
Insurance
When you’re moving home, the last thing you want is for your personal possessions to go missing or get broken. In the unlikely event that your removalists damage your television set or scratch your dining room table, you’ll want peace of mind that they have comprehensive insurance coverage and can take care of any breakages they’re responsible for.
Once you’ve found a moving company you’d like to hire, get in touch to double check they have comprehensive liability insurance that will protect them - and you - in the unfortunate event of an accident. Having insurance is also the sign of a good quality company - after all, taking steps to protect themselves and their employees is a sign of professionalism and diligence.
Extra services
Unfortunately, there’s more to moving house than transporting your belongings from A to B. You will need to buy durable packing materials and may even need to find secure storage solutions for any belongings you can’t take with you to your new home or office building. With so many factors to consider and tasks to complete on top of this, you’ll want to make sure that you can streamline the process as much as possible. Finding a removals company that offers these solutions in addition to relocation services can do just that, making it much easier for you to tick items off your to-do list and make your move as hassle-free as it can possibly be.
Michael Garrett Removals: Your choice for reliable office and house removals, secure storage units and packing materials in Devon
At Michael Garrett Removals, we understand just how important it is to find the right removals and storage company for you. The right removalists can help make a potentially emotional and stressful day seem much more manageable and hassle-free, not to mention taking great care of your belongings. That’s why we’re committed to offering the highest standard of removals services possible, with a dedicated team of experts going above and beyond to support our clients every step of the way.
Whether it’s removals, storage or packing materials you require, we at Michael Garrett Removals can help you plan your relocation from start to finish. For more information about our range of services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team of experts today.
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