Moving house is stressful enough without having to worry about
whether or not the removalists are going to do the job properly.
Taking the time to research, plan and select the right service will
help take the worry out of moving day.
Qualified, experienced and professional removal services know
exactly how to move, pack and transport even the most difficult of
items and will do so efficiently and carefully.
With cheap and inexperienced removalists it may take them
significantly longer to move and load your furniture onto the
truck. When you are paying by the hour, time is money.
Finding the right removalist for your needs is one of the most
important steps in the lead up to your move.
Before you go about researching and comparing quotes from
different removal businesses, there are first a few questions you
will need to answer about your own situation, that will help you
choose the right removalists to compare in the first place:
- Is your move local, interstate or
international?
- What size is your move? ie small, medium, large.
- Are there any access difficulties in the current/new
properties? ie. elevators, stairs, narrow hallways.
- Do you have a full inventory of the furniture you wish to
move?
- Do you have any large or difficult items to move? ie.
pianos.
- What are your preferred moving dates?
- Do you plan to pack yourself or would you like the
company to pack things for you?
- What are your insurance needs?
- Do you have any storage requirements?
Once you have answers to all of these questions you are ready to
start researching and contacting different moving services. Try
searching for qualified removalists that specialise in exactly what
you are after.
When you are getting quotes from removalists you are considering
(up to five quotes is manageable) take the time to ask them the
questions that you need answers to:
- Do they sub-contract?
- Do they provide insurance for your
posessions?
- Will you be liable for any damages if something
unexpected happens?
- Do they have customer references of their previous
work?
Once you have compared prices and chosen the right removalist
for your move, ensure you go over all of the paperwork carefully.
Read the fine print and ensure there are no hidden costs that could
surprise you on moving day.
Once you are satisfied with your choice, finalise arrangements,
start packing and look forward to moving into your new home.