Unless you live in a small house or flat, it’s always worthwhile to engage a professional removals firm to help you move. Although the process of packing and moving your possessions might not sound like a lot of work, there’s an art in packing fragile items to ensure they’re secured and don’t fall when moving.
Removalists will also be aware of how much weight they’re able to be able to carry, and will carry it in a secure manner to avoid harming yourself.
How much is it to hire a removals firm?
A variety of elements can determine the price of hiring a removals business. The amount of goods being moved is the most important consideration however, the distance traveled along with the size of the team and speed of packing will influence the total cost.
A reliable Edgbaston removal company will explain their charges and the ways in which you could be capable of reducing the cost. A lot of firms offer discount when you buy your own packing materials as well as assist you with packing, like.
The table below gives an estimate of the cost of hiring a van to move yourself (which we would not advise you to make for a house that has more than two bedrooms), using removals services for various sizes of house , and hiring a removals company to pack for you also.
Requesting quotes from removals businesses
Get at least three quotes from removals companies and, in particular, from companies that will visit your property rather than estimating the cost by phone.
This is especially important in situations where there are obstacles such as restricted access or stairwells that could impact the job.
If you are offered an estimate from an organization that isn’t able to visit your home personally ensure that you are as honest accurate as you can when listing your possessions. And do not forget to include the contents of your loft or garage.
If you’re planning to move to a different area of the United States is it important to seek out an estimate from a firm with a presence in the area you’re moving to, as the rates there may be more affordable.
Request that the estimate be broken down into smaller pieces so that you know what you’ll have to pay for insurance, packing hours, hourly rates, mileage and any storage costs. This will help you compare quotes more accurately. Find out if rates for overtime are applicable and, if they do at what time they will begin.
The lorries that are tall or heavy can’t be able to handle steep gradients as well as tight bends and uneven roads. Be sure to check if there’s parking or access issues at the other side of the road: you may need to contact the police or your local council for permission to remove the load, or to have a parking meter suspended.
Contacting a removals company to discuss a relocation
When you’ve picked your removal company it’s a good idea to give them a short sheet that lists:
all items that require special packaging, such as antiques, pictures and other important objects
difficult-to-move items, such as pianos
wardrobes or other large furniture that could require removal
all curtains and carpets that you have
the items you’re moving by yourself
A floor plan for the new property so that they can place boxes in the right rooms after unloading.
Insurance for removals
Be sure to inquire about what will happen if your relocation is delayed and you’re unable to enter the new home until the afternoon and the following day.
Also, make sure that the removals company you choose to use has sufficient insurance for your belongings, and the maximum time period for claiming insurance coverage after the removal.
If you’re carrying valuable items, make sure you know if they require special packing, and as well, whether they’re covered under the insurance of the removal company in its conditions and terms (some policies set a limit per item or box). The removal company can limit their responsibility for your belongings up to a set amount per box, unless you inform them of the value of what’s inside and this could raise the price of your estimate.
You can choose to do your own packing, which will save on costs, but steer clear of packing items that break and keep in mind that the insurance policy of the removal company will not be able to cover items you’ve packed.
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