Are you going to be moving home soon?

Unless you are lucky enough to own your large van, you will probably need some help relocating that four-poster bed or that large, oak wardrobe. So, you will probably need to hire a removal company or a man with a van to help the relocation of your home go off without a hitch.

There are some things to look out for when hiring a company to help you move and it may be a surprise to learn that bigger companies are not always better.

Why Hire a Moving Company?

Even if you are moving from one side of a town to the other side, there are lots of benefits to hiring a removal company like On the Dot Removals to help you move your furniture.

For one thing, you can save time and get everything moved out in one day. Moving companies also usually come with insurance, which means that should your furniture or other belongings get damaged, you can claim back for it. Also, the chance of you getting injured is lower, as one of the main things that happens when moving home is a back injury!

So, when selecting the perfect home removal company, what should you look for?

Location

For many people who are looking to relocate homes, it is often better and cheaper to book a local removal team. This ensures that you don’t have to pay extra costs for petrol and usually guarantees that the removal vans will likely know the area quite well. Their reviews and customers will be local, and they will likely be dedicated to serving set areas of the town, meaning that they will also probably have insight into when the best time to move furniture will be based on local traffic, and they will also be able to offer higher rates of flexibility.

Reviews

The internet is full of review pages and as such, it is always worth checking out the reviews of any moving company before you book them. You will likely find on the company’s official website a range of positive reviews as, like most businesses, they want to present their best customer experiences. However, to get some more accurate insights into how any moving team handles clients, moves and other areas, such as helping people who have disabilities relocate or those who live in flats, it is best to check out independent review sites such as Google Reviews for impartial information. This will also give you an insight into their customer care, as any company worth their salt will respond to reviews that are both positive and negative.

Availability

It sounds so obvious, but you should always check the availability of any moving team you book. You should be willing to be flexible here, and usually, it is best to have a set moving day in mind but to be open to moving out the day before or the day after. This is why it is usually advised that you don’t move out of your home on the final day of a lease or the day before the new buyers move in! So, choose three days that will not add to pressure or stress, and be sure to check if the moving team you want is free.

Price

Suppose you are moving out of a three-bedroom house, and the moving teams’ website has an online quote for that option. Do you think it will stay the same if there is a grand piano involved? An extreme example, but the answer is no!

Always get a quote and an estimated price before you book. This will allow you to budget the move and to ensure you will have some money left over, should additional services be required. Also, be sure to ask about the prices for different van sizes and if you are also relocating a garden with lots of large potted plants, be sure to include the need to transport those in the main move!

Assess Communication

Always a good predictor, but when you are looking through removal teams, be sure to keep an eye on how quickly they respond and their tone. It is a sad set of affairs, but many people have reported feeling pressured to book a moving team solely due to their aggressive tactics after getting the initial message. If their website says they will contact you within 24 hours of the initial message, check to see if they do. If you feel pressured into booking the team, move on to the next one, as you don’t need any additional stress when moving home, let alone coming from the moving team!