Removal Services

Removal Advice Unfortunately finding your new home was actually the easy part, now reality has dawned that you are moving home and you have to move all of your belongings inside and out of your present home. The first thing you must do is plan as far in advance as possible which removal company you would like to use. Removal prices vary a lot and so does the level of insurance the removal carrier may be insured for. It is essential that you ask the removal carrier how much they are insured for as you are placing a lot of trust in a third party with all of your home possessions. Good removal companies are also in high demand and you will need to book the removal date as far in advance as possible to guarantee the preferred date you require. Planning and preparation is essential and ensures that the actual removal goes well on the day. Box and mark up your boxes with not only the contents but also in what room you would like them to be placed in your new home. This helps reduce the confusion at your new home address and also helps the removal company quickly identify in which area of the home you require each box. It also reduces the amount of lifting and general amount of work if the boxes are already placed in the correct room with the correct furniture left in place by the removal company. Ensure that you have contacted the post office and left a forward address for any mail that may be delivered to your old address in mistake. It is also worth leaving the new address if possible with the people who are moving into your old home or a neighbour who may be able to forward any mail on. To minimise the amount of miss directed mail ensure that you have contacted your bank, utility companies and any other company that may hold sensitive and personal information. Most removal companies are very careful moving your possessions however accidents do happen. Many large storage companies now sell bubble wrap and specialist style removal boxes with additional strength. It is wise to wrap and box properly all of your goods to minimise the risk of breakages. It is easy to forget some these basic tips, so ensure that you spend time sitting down and writing out a step by step plan to ensure that your move goes as smooth as possible.