Choosing A Quality House Removal Company

Choosing A Quality House Removal Company

Moving home can be one of the most exciting things that anyone can ever do. It should be fun and a life changing experience. Unfortunately to many people the whole house moving experience can be quite stressful and unorganised. The best idea one can opt to do when moving is to search for a reliable Quality House Removal Company who will help you move into your new home. There are a number of different removal companies that you can choose from; but there in lies the problem. The hardest thing for most families, couples, and singles to do is choose a proper Quality Removal Company. It is important to know that although some Moving House Companies offer a cheaper rate, that does not mean that they offer a worse service, but they may not be able to offer the level of service you require. There is a reason for a company to be cheap. Sometimes the cheapest option may not be the cheapest in the long term - especially if they cause damage to your furniture.

Since the competition is so high for the House Removal Company service, a number of different businesses offer highly competitive and cheap rates. Some prices may seem to good to be true thus meaning that the movers caring for your belongings aren´t really caring for your belongings at all. The following will cover key items to look for when selecting the best House Removal Company for you. The first point you should cover is transparent pricing. This basically means that you should review a complete breakdown of all the costs for moving and transporting all of your belongings. The second thing you should look for is Quality Assurance. Make sure to go over specific requirements and make a point to get these requirements across to the movers who are working with your possessions.

It is also a good idea to select a company that has a good reputation and is known for handling your belongings with the best of care. Good House Removal Companies will be able to provide testimonials upon request. It is also important when you are talking to your House Removal Coordinator that they understand fully your requirements and they act upon your requests promptly. The last thing that one should consider is choosing a moving house company that offers full goods in transit insurance. This ensures that your belongings are fully insured from start of the move to the very end of it. (please be advised conditions apply with insurance) Your move coordinator will be able to explain in detail.

When covering these three major keys, one should be able to relax a bit more allowing one to have peace of mind. If something happens to get lost, broken, or stolen; you will know that this item(s) is covered and that you will be reimbursed. A few crucial things for you can do in order to help the House Removal Company is to box and properly organize all of your belongings. This will allow for a more efficient move while giving you a better idea of exactly where your specific possessions are.

Moving is a fun and exciting thing for most people. This feeling should not be dampened by the struggles of moving your possessions. Hiring a Quality House Removal Company is a great way to achieve peace of mind while also assuring you that all your stuff will be moved professionally and properly.

AUTHOR NOTES: UK based house moving specialists. Our House Moving Service is based on providing our customers with a quality and affordable House Removal. Your location or Moving distance is not an issue. We have access to many Experienced & Professional House Removals Companies who have been checked for quality assurance and provide us with Good House Removals Rates to pass to our customer. Visit our Websitehttp://www.movingeverywhere.co.uk for a FREE House Removals Quote or call us on 0845 017 1626

More House Moving Tips from Movingeverywhere when Moving House

With So much to do in the weeks leading up to your house move, it is now time to get really organised. 2 to 3 weeks before you move is when you need to be making arrangements to change your utilities. Most Utility providers need this time to get your utililties switched - especially Broadband companies.

The main thing to do is Start Packing - So many people leave this until the last minute and end up not packing properly which is when damage may occur. Its best to start sooner - packing the items you rarely use.

"Moving House with Minimum Stress is about being Organised"

Moving Tip 1: Arrange for meter readings and service disconnection/connection. Contact your essential service providers and notify them of your move. You may need to arrange for water, gas and electricity readings at your present home on the day of your move. You also need to make sure that all the services at your new home are connected on the day you move in.

Moving Tip 2: Transfer your phone number. Have your telephone number transferred (or changed if necessary) and arrange for your final bill to be sent to your new home.

Use this as a reminder to start drawing up a list of people who will need to know your new info. Also, for a modest fee, your phone company should be able to provide a redirection message on your old number.

Moving Tip 3: Get advice on aerials/satellite dishes. – It is possible that your TV/FM aerials and/or satellite dish will not be suitable in the area you are moving to. Do get specialist advice, but it is often cheaper for you to leave them behind and have new equipment installed at your new home.

Moving Tip 4: Arrange for your post to be redirected. Contact Royal Mail if you want to have your post redirected to your new home. They need at least five working days notice to arrange the service and you can have post redirected for between one month and two years. If you are moving overseas you may wish to set up a post office box – again Royal Mail can do this for you.

Moving Tip 5: Organise the disconnection and reconnection of domestic appliances. Arrange for a qualified plumber, electrician or gas fitter to disconnect your appliances (washing machine, cooker, gas fires etc) in your present home and someone to reconnect them in your new home. Do not try to do this yourself.

Moving Tip 6: Check that your Internet Service Provider is available in your new area. Visit their website or call customer services, to check that you can transfer to your new address. If they are not servicing your new area then you will need to request a MAC code, to pass on to your new Internet Service Provider.

If you feel that you will be unable to pack all your household contents in time for the day of your move, then contact your house removals company and request a removals quote to include the packing service.

Movingeverywhere provides different levels of packing at different costs. Each of the packages will suit our customers needs.

Full Packing Service + Fragile Unpack - We will provide all materials, we will pack the whole house, then deliver to your new home, and unpack all fragile packed items - disposing of all materials

Fragile Pack Service - we will provide boxes leading up to the move, then on the day of the move we will pack all breakable / fragile items.

Part Pack Service - similar to the fragile pack, we provide the boxes prior to the move, you pack as much as you can, then we will do the rest of the packing for you, and we will charge you per box packed.

Whatever service you require, then we will mould a package to your needs.

Helpful House Moving Tips and Moving Help from Movingeverywhere.co.uk

When moving home there is so much for you and your family to do. Sometimes you have plenty of time to get organised knowing months in advance about your house move. In some circumstances you only have weeks or even days.

At Movingeverywhere we have conducted hundreds of house removals and helped customers get organised in preperation of the move. Its what we do every day.

"A prepared house move is a less stressful one"

There is so much to do, and I have shown below some moving help and advice and some key tips which have helped our customers to have a less stressful move. You can get some more information from our Moving Checklist and Moving Guide

The 8 tips below are ideally prepared and actioned 2 to 3 weeks before your move, I am sure there are many more tips

(please feel free to add any tips you have had onto the comments for others to read - much appreciated)

Moving Tip 1: If you have children, arrange childcare for your moving day. Older children may well want to be involved in your house move, but it could be a long day for the younger ones. Give them, and yourself, a break.

Moving Tip 2: Make arrangements for moving your pets. Moving house can be very disruptive for pets so you may want to ask your vet for specialist advice. On moving day itself, it’s a good idea to leave them with family or friends – especially big dogs. Some big dogs don’t seem to like big removals men.

Moving Tip 3: Have a good clear out. A new home is the perfect time for a new start and there’s no point in moving your unwanted belongings with you. Organise a clear out a few weeks before your move.

Local charities will be happy to receive unwanted clothing and other items in good condition. Contact your council if there is anything bulky that you want to recycle. You could also consider a car boot sale or small ads in your local paper to help clear some clutter - or have a flutter on the modern car boot equivalent, eBay.

Moving Tip 4: Start emptying your freezer. Bet you didn’t think of that one. Moving a freezer that has not been defrosted can actually damage the freezer. Plan a ‘freezer party’ to use up frozen goods before your move.

Moving Tip 5: Order Your Boxes. If you’re doing your own packing now is the time to order (or scrounge) packing boxes. Contact us directly to arrange this for you – or to arrange a house packing service.

Moving Tip 6: Get Packing. If you are doing your own packing you’ll want to get started it can take quite a while to pack your own house, especially when you have other things to do.

Moving Tip 7: Label your boxes. When packing - write on the outside of each box what room the contents belong to, also add your surname / new house number & postcode. If packing boxes for moving overseas move then you will need to make an itemized list for each box (place the list inside the box) this will be required for customs clearance of your items.

Moving Tip 8: Fragile packing your items. If you are packing yourself, then any box which has fragile / breakable items then please mark these boxes and place to one side. When our moving team arrives they will check the contents to ensure that they are suitably packed, to ensure that when transported no breakages may occur. Please be advised that all owner packed items are not covered by goods in transit liability insurance. You will need to make your own insurance arrangements for the contents you have packed. Most Home contents have an exclusion about owner packed items, they will usually only cover your breakable and fragile items if they have been packed and certified by Professional Packers. We do offer a full packing service and fragile pack service to cover your items whilst in transit under our liability insurance.

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Please Read before paying a Courier Company to do your House Removals

Movingeverywhere had a consignment of boxes and furniture to move last week in Manchester.

I want to share the experience I had with the company we contracted to conduct the move.

We were recommended a company to use in Manchester who advertise as being a Courier / Removals company. On their website they had an image of a Luton vehicle, ok it was a stock purchased photo from the internet but still it gave the impression of them being a proper removal company.

We are always looking to develop our removal company network. Our procedures are to ensure that the removal companies we use will conduct the house moves to the standards which our customers expect from us.

We will check the type of vehicle they operate, do they use blankets, straps, and protective covers? Do they have Goods in Transit insurance? Public Liability and are references available?

The company I spoke to confirmed all of the above to my satisfaction on the phone. As they were local I arranged to conduct the move with them, so I can meet them and quality check the vehicle and the standard of the service they were offering. This is to protect our customers.

I arrived to meet them on the day outside the property, they were on time. My first impression was the vehicle was OK it had added security locks which was impressive. He was wearing a casual pair of trousers, and some kickers? Not exactly professional removal companies clothing.

When he opened the back of the vehicle the van was empty - no blankets, no straps or anything to protect the customers items. When asked why no blankets he said that he did not use them for moving house furniture. We then drove back to my office to collect our blankets, straps and furniture covers.

I then asked to see the insurance documents which I read. The company did have Goods in Transit Insurance cover up to £10,000. However, when reading more this was for courier work only. There were no allowances for furniture removing. (My next blog will be about this issue)

As a removal company Movingeverywhere has a £20,000 Goods in Transit liability policy for Furniture Removers.

As I was present this move continued under my supervision and on our insurance policy.

During the move it showed that they did not have the flair for moving furniture. When faced with an oversized sofa the first thing they said was this is too big and will not fit out the door - which I deem as very negative thing to say in front of a customer and does not install confidence, the customer relies on the expertese of the company.

Me being positive politely said "shut up" "as can not say you can not do something without trying"

The sofa did fit, and was placed in the new home to the customers satisfaction, it was difficult but it was done. During the move I was watching them and also listening to the negative comments and watching the customer's expressions which he was getting a bit annoyed, so in the end the customer just ignored him and communicated direct with me.

I am not going to mention the companies name, I will not be using them again.

The purpose of this blog is to make people aware of courier companys advertising as a removal company and not having the skill, the right equipment and tools or the right insurances to conduct a move.

There are literally hundreds, maybe thousands of courier companies in the UK who will collect furniture and they may not hold the right insurance.

They advertise cheaply, enticing customers who go for them. When in fact furniture should only be moved by professional furniture removers. Furniture costs hundreds if not thousands of pounds - left in possession with someone charging £15.00 per hour to collect and deliver?

Had I not checked up on them, then the move would have happened with no blankets, an unskilled team and also no insurance, so no doubt damage would have occured - what would have happened then.

Customers are using these companies as they are cheap!! I will leave you with a thought . . .

"More Often Than Not The Cheapest House Removals Service, May Not Be The Cheapest In The Long Term If Damage Has Been Caused"

Please contact us for a professional House Removals Service

Movingeverywhere

0845 017 1626

How to Make Your House Move Go Smoothly

A House Removal Company has a responsibility to the customer to act in a manner on the move day to help make your move go as smoothly as possible.

Shown below are some helpful house moving tips to help prepare for your move and avoid unnecessary mistakes 

1.  Check the Removal Company, prior to booking your house move

The internet is an excellent way for customers to research removal companies, the internet provides both testimonials and also poor reviews from disgruntled customers'.  

When booking your move how professional is the booking process?

• Does the company send a booking confirmation, to confirm what work is to be carried out?  
• Do they provide your with their Terms & Conditions?  
• Do they fully explain how the insurance works?
• Do they provide an invoice?  
• Do you get a receipt for your payments?  
• Have they provided you with a address & telephone number along with a valid mobile phone number so you can contact the movers on the day?
  
• Does the removal company keep in contact with you, are are available if you need help & advice?

You are paying for a service, and you should get what you pay for, at Movingeverywhere we have a very thorough and professional booking process, we also have an excellent Customer Relationship Programme in place so we can keep in contact with our customers and manage their house moving process.

2.  Has the cost of your move been properly explained, if there are possible additional costs have they been explained and put in writing?

Have you had a written quote?  Does the quote match up with the Invoice and booking confirmations?  If there are additional charges for dismantling items have these been agreed and fully explained.  Have payment terms been agreed in advance of the move.

3.  Has the Removal Company explained which vehicle is to be used, and if any special tools or equipment are required?

Prior to the move the company should tell you the size of the vehicle to be used, the number of men for the move, and also if any tools are required (eg. lifting gear, tools for dismantling, etc).  Are you happy with the arrangements.  Does the company have blankets for your furniture, do they provide covers?  

Many Man & Van companies, double up as couriers, some do not even use blankets in the back of the vehicle.  Movingeverywhere uses blankets, trolleys and covers for their moves.  The items we move, do not belong to us so we have look after the items entrusted in us.

4.  Book you house removal at least 3 weeks before your moving day

If possible once you know you are moving, that is the time to start enquiring about your House Removal.  Most companies can ot provide an accurate quote months in advance, but shouldbe able to provide you with an estimate for your move.  This will help with your budget.  

Ideally book your move as soon as possible, this will take away worry from you, and also the panic associated with leaving it until the last minute.  Also the closer to the moving date you leave it the higher the cost may be.  

Better arrangents can be made when there has been lots of notice.  

Movingeverywhere can arrange short notice moves usually with 48 hours notice, but we always like as much notice as possible

5.  If you are packing yourself then do it as soon as possible.

If you leave packing until the last minute more often than not the packing will be rushed, you may not have time to pack things properly, this is when things get damaged.  Also, on the day of the moveif you have not packed and the movers have finished loading then this will hold up the move, and the movers may charge for the wait, they may have to help with the packing or dismantling of furniture, inwhich they may charge extra.

If you think you will not have time to finish the packing or the inclination to finish the packing, then advise the Removal Company in advance and they will gladly quote you to complete the packing.

If you have packed Fragile items then it is advisable to tell the movers which boxes are fragile packed.  It may be a good idea to ask the movers to check the packing before they load the boxes.

6.  Do doors or windows need to be removed to get furniture out, have you arranged parking?

Have you checked the access, have you booked a glazier to remove windows if required?  Has furniture been dismantled if too large to get out of the house.  Has parking been arranged?  Councils need 7 days to arrange parking suspensions.  If parking has not been arranged and the removal company has to park down the road, then this will increase the time it takes to complete the move and may charge extra.

7.  Confirm the move a week before and also 2 days before the move?

The removal company should keep in contact with you prior to the move.  By having a good customer service process in place this puts your mind at ease leading up to your move.  I am sure there is nothing worse than not hearing from the removal company before the move, then waiting outside on the morning of the move waiting to see if they turn up.

We always speak to our customers the week before the move and also 2 days prior to the move to confirm the move and also to ensure the customers' move is still going ahead as scheduled.

I hope this helps - "Prepare for your House Move - Reduce Your Stress"

Caution when using some CHEAP Man & Van services.

Providing information to people moving home is important. We move people every day, most people move once every 2 to 3 years. We understand the risks associated with moving home.

We know that we won't get every customer to use our service. It would be nice but unrealistic.

We know that many people are struggling to meet the cost of moving home - especially in times of economic downturn. Many people are forced to make their decision to find a removal company based on cost, and cost alone.

Many people moving home can not afford to pay the cost of a professional removal company, and are lured by advert's like " £15.00 per hour Man & Van Service ". Now the vast majority of these companies are legitimate and, simply a man and a van who are hardworking and happy to keep busy and earn a fair days wage.

We all like to save money, but sometimes saving money can cost a lot more in the long run.

Let me explain, it's logical that to get a good job done these days mean's paying a good price.

Companies offering cheap removal services should be approached with caution. There is a reason why they do not charge more than £15.00 per hour. A good removal companies rate start at £40.00 per hour for their services for 2 men and a vehicle plus fuel cost and additional expenses.

Always ask "what size is your van? Will all the items fit without being overloaded? Do you provide blankets and straps to protect my furniture?"

Many cheap removal companies operate a van which on average holds approx 350 - 400 cu ft. They will often attempt to conduct larger moves and have multiple trips. Often the van is overloaded and by the time the van is at the destination, some items of furniture may have been knocked and damaged. Some items of furniture may have to be laid flat because their is not enough roof clearance, ie wardrobes, this will weaken them. As the move now involves multiple trips the length of time increases thus costing you more.

Always ask "What is your home/business address? What is your landline telephone number? Can I have a copy of your driving licence? Do you have testimonials or recommendations?"

Would you let a couple of unknown men to arrive, in maybe an un-signaged van and collect your items and then drive off without asking for ID? Or having a telephone number to ring them on, or have an address to contact them if something goes wrong. Also write down the make, model and registration number of the van. This does happen and there have been many reports to the police of customers items being stolen by removal companies.

This is most important to differentiate from a legitimate company and the unreliable, unprofessional Man & Van company. when on the phone ask them for all the above information. A genuine company will gladly provide you with this information. If they are not forthecoming then end the call and maybe contact Trading Standards so they may investigate the company, which may prevent another unsuspecting victim of moving house scams.

A known scam about the size of your move

Some companies may chose not to get a full inventory prior to the move, they have a brief discussion and agree a price for the move, this is often a low quote - to acquire the business. Once the vehicle arrives and the vehicle is loaded, then the movers will then advise the move is larger than quoted and will increase the quote for the move, which is allowable - but unprofessional. You have 2 options, the first to tell them to unload the vehicle and get another company to move you which will cost you more, or pay them the extra money to deliver your items, you can find information about these scams on the internet.

When booking your move, a good company will either visit your home for a survey, or they will ask you to complete a Self Certification Survey Form the survey form allows the removal company to reduce the cost of paying for a surveyor to visit every customer when moving home. If a surveyor goes to every home then his wage has to be paid for by the customers who are moving, thus making the move more expensive. In today's time of technology more customer's are happy to book and arrange their move over the phone.

Reliability of Man & Van Service

With many people losing their jobs in the UK, there has been a small increase in the number of man & van / courier services being established. It's easy to set up an advertise, but without experience. Moving homes it actually a very skilled service to offer.

A good removal companyhave staff who are multi-skilled to do many tasks for you when moving home. Dismantling & reassembling furniture, packing your household contents, handling heavy or large items, handling fragile and valuable items with care, good customer care, patience, professionalism, and above all honest and trustworthy.

Once you book a man & van it does not mean they will turn up. Sometimes, and it does happen, if they get a better offer on the day then it is common for them to cancel your move and do the better paid move. leaving you all ready with no one to move you. You then have to get a company to move you either the same day or the next = Expensive!!

As a Professional House Removals Broker Movingeverywhere provides different levels of service to customer dependent on their needs. We use the services of man & Van companies for small moves. What we have done to protect our customers' is to ask the right questioins and also confirm the level of insurance they provide. If they do not provide the information then they do not work on our behalf. We check all companies prior to arranging moves, to ensure they will turn up and conduct a move to the standard that we expect for our customers.

In closing there are ways you can save money on your moves, and also to protect your items

• Always ask for a copy of ID from the driver and take a note of the van, make, model and reg number.
  
• Do a Google search for the company using terms about reviews, complaints - this will show you any if customers have been satisfied or not.
• Get an address, check the address on different directories like Yell.com or conduct a 118 search.
• Follow your gut feeling about the company, if you are not happy with the response then DO NOT USE THEM.
• By being totally prepared for when the movers arrive
• by getting furniture dismantled and brought down stairs before the movers arrive - if this is arranged in advance with the mover's the majority of companies will reduce your quote if not having to go upstairs.

If all else fails then pay a bit more for your "Peace of Mind". We have been operating for 2 years, we have never not shown up to a move, we have never blackmailed a customer to pay more, we always have ID, we have lots of testimonials which can be found athttp://movingeverywhere-removals-reviews.blogspot.com/

We know our service is reliable, professional and we will look after our customers and their items.

movingeverywhere.co.uk