Wednesday 29 February 2012

Moving Home is Easy and Simple


Moving home has as reputation for being one of the most stressful and difficult events in your life. But it doesn't have to be with proper planning, forward thinking and the right removal company.

Many people make the mistake of trying to move their belongings to their new house themselves. They lack the removals experience and underestimate how much there is to move. Most people are not used to lifting and moving boxes so there is also a physical strain that can cause injuries and breakages. There is usually enough to do on the day of the move such as completing paperwork without worrying about the removal too.

Local removal companies can provide a great service to help you move house and selecting the right one will take a lot of of the worry from your shoulders. The right company will pack up your belongings and move them out of your house and into the removal lorries, without damaging the boxes or the floors, doors and walls. They will perform the same task at the other end when you are moving into your new house.

When choosing a removal company, they should be readily available around the date you want to move in case there are any changes to the house move day. Before selecting a removals company, consider a number of factors such as price, recommendations and the services they offer.

Check their company web site for customer testimonials and try to get a feel as to whether they are genuine recommendations. Ask if they have insurance to cover the goods in transit because if your valuable belongings do get damaged then you don't want to have to claim on your insurance, if that is even possible. You may have to check your house and contents insurance because many policies will not cover moving house.

Ask your family and friends for recommendations and also the names of any companies they would avoid. The cheapest company may not be the most suitable for you because they may try to cut corners by using unsafe vehicles, not providing enough men for the job or try to rush the move so they can move onto the next contract.

Pack up your belongings in advance of the big day and store them somewhere that is easily accessible but out of the way such as the garage or shed. The boxes should be clearly marked with their contents and which room in the new house they should be moved to.

The removal company should do an on site visit to check what needs to be removed, how many men will be required and the type or removal lorry to use. You should let the removals company know of any specialist requirements, such as antique furniture, pianos or difficult access, for example if you are in a flat or if there is difficult vehicle access. This will avoid any extra charges or delays on the day.

So whether your are undertaking a short move from Plymouth to Exeter or a long distance move further afield, it should be a lot easier with the right removal company.


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