Moving home is stressful enough, so finding a removal company you can trust is essential to help make the process easier for you. When you compare removal companies, it’s a good idea to make a checklist of the criteria you’re looking for. Green4Logistics have provide a checklist to help you along the way, here’s what to look for:
- Check the removal company have the right insurance and licenses
- How long have the Removals Company been in business?
- Read home removals reviews online
- Is the Removal Company Local
- Get a free quote from each moving company.
- Avoid Hidden Removal Costs.
- Understand what each of the companies you’re looking at will and won’t do
- Make Sure You Compare Removal Companies!
CHECK THE REMOVAL COMPANY HAVE THE RIGHT INSURANCE AND LICENCES.
Many moving companies are not insured or licensed to offer their services. A removal company must be insured properly to cover the costs of moving your belongings from your property. Check with the company you are thinking of hiring to make sure they offer the correct insurance and licenses, and make sure they will be able to cover all of your belongings.
HOW LONG HAVE THE REMOVALS COMPANY BEEN IN BUSINESS?
You need to compare the reliability of removals companies in your area. Find out how long the moving company you are thinking of hiring has been in business, how many moves it has handled, and what its customer satisfaction rating is.
READ HOME REMOVALS REVIEWS ONLINE
There are many removal companies in the UK, but how can you find the ones you can trust? Nowadays you can search on websites to find out what customer feedback removal companies have had. Google, Checkatrade and facebook are great places to find out about company reviews from customers.
IS THE REMOVAL COMPANY LOCAL?
We recommend choosing a removal company that is local to you. Local removal companies have a better knowledge of the area they are operating in. This also tends to be more cost-effective has they will not be travelling a long distance to get to you.
Local moving companies have a better knowledge of the area they are operating in. They tend to be cheaper because they are local to you. Local removal firms will be aware of the best way to get your items from one location to another.
If a removal company is travelling from a distance to get to you on moving day problems may arise due to traffic etc. Time is of the essence and you do not want your movers to be late on move day. Try to prevent unnecessary stress and worry.
GET A FREE QUOTE FROM EACH REMOVALS COMPANY
Once you have made a shortlist of removal companies that are of interest its best to get in touch with them to get your free no-obligation quote. All moving companies should offer a you a free quote. If they do not then cross them off your list.
Most removal companies will require additional information before providing a quote such as pick up and delivery address, how many bedrooms, date of your removal (if yet known), parking facilities, property type etc. Make sure you are honest when you tell the removal company this information. You do not want any additional costs incurred due to the wrong information.
Companies also offer free no-obligation surveys. These can be via a video survey or one of the removal companies team members visit your property to discuss requirements.
Green4Logistics love to do removal surveys, the surveys create a better picture of your requirements and we can also offer our expert advice and give you a more precise estimation of cost etc.
AVOID HIDDEN REMOVAL COSTS
Make sure you get your quotes in writing, or at least as a quote sent to your email. Then, make sure the quote is reasonable and you understand all costs and fees. Many consumers have found that once they are locked into a verbal quote, the moving company’s price keeps going up.
You should also avoid comparing on price alone. Some companies may take advantage of your situation, so you should ask the company plenty of questions before choosing one.
Understand what each of the companies you’re looking at will and won’t do
Pricing and services provided will vary from company to company. Make sure you are getting the services you require. Do you need the washer or dishwasher disconnected and connected at your new home? Is there any furniture you need dismantling and assembling? Do you require a packing service.
All these services need to be discussed with you and your removal company before you accept any removals quote.
Make Sure you compare removal companies!
It can be quite a task deciding which removal company you should choose to relocate your home. By knowing what questions to ask from the outset, you can more easily compare removal companies that you review and avoid the pitfalls of having to change removal at the very last minute.
Our removals team at Green4Logistics are always on hand to offer our expert help and advice. Contact us today!
