Whether you’re moving across the street or across the globe,
moving house or office can seem like a never-ending process. After all, packing
up and relocating your entire life to a brand new property is no simple task.
There are a number of factors to take into account, from placing an offer on
your new home to changing your postal address, which can make the entire
process seem complicated and overwhelming.
Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to make your
move simpler and much more manageable, including finding a specialist removals
company. This should be one of the first things you prioritise when moving
property, as making sure you’ve got a team of trusted removalists helping you
organise, pack and move your belongings will make a world of difference.
But, where do you begin? When it comes to choosing the right
removals company for you, there are a few factors you’ll need to take into
consideration. It’s important to do your research before you decide on one;
every company will take a different approach when helping customers move house,
and finding one which best meets your requirements is up to you.
At Rose
Removals
, storage and removals experts based in Devon, we
understand that finding the right company for you can seem like a challenge.
That’s why we’ve put together our very own expert guide to comparing the
removalist services available to help you find the right one for your needs.
Read on for our professional advice and top tips.
From commercial
container hire to home removals: check what services they offer
It may sound obvious, but when
you’re searching for a removals company you can rely on you’ll need to make
sure they offer exactly the services you need. After all, the last thing you
need when organising something as important as a house move is to hire services
which don’t quite meet your requirements. When doing your research, first think
about what your priorities are as well as requirements and whether the company
can help you achieve it.
For instance, if you’re moving offices, you’ll need to make
sure your chosen removalists offer this particular service. Packing up an
office and moving your expensive work equipment requires a different set of
skills to packing up a family home, so it’s important to make sure your chosen
company specialises in commercial relocations before you hire them.
When finding the right company for your house or office
relocation, it’s also advisable to check what additional services they offer. It’s
a good idea to find a company with a comprehensive range of different services,
including self-storage and the sale of packing supplies, as this means you’ll
be able to use the same removalists throughout your relocation, instead of
going through the effort of sourcing multiple companies. Check with every
company you speak to what services they offer and specialise in before making
your final decision.
Consider their
experience
As with any product or service, making sure the company in
question is well established is essential to getting the best possible deal.
For this reason, it’s highly important to make sure that any removalists you
hire have plenty of quality experience and are established within the industry.
After all, they’ll be responsible for transporting your most valuable
possessions from A to B, and therefore must be able to deliver the highest
standard of service possible.
When checking how experienced a company is, the first thing
you’ll need to do is see how long they’ve been operating for. As a general
rule, if a company has been serving customers for a long time, the chances are
that they’ll be great at what they do. If the company is fairly new to the
business, they may not have adequate experience and may end up making costly
mistakes and making the relocation process more stressful for you. For this
reason, make sure you research a company’s experience and are confident in
their services before hiring them.
No matter how experienced your removalists are, they should
be able to talk confidently about their business and its values, so spend time
discussing your requirements and how your chosen removalists plan to meet them.
Discuss their
accreditations
For a smooth and hassle-free house or office move, you need
to make sure that you can trust your chosen removalists to take good care of
your belongings at all stages. Whether they’re driving your possessions to a
new postcode or shipping them to a whole new country, it’s absolutely essential
that you can rely on your removalists to look after them and guarantee their
safe arrival. The last thing you want is to arrive in your new home to find
that your favourite table has a big scratch across the top, or that your
expensive television has been smashed.
To make sure you can truly rely on your removalists, it’s
highly recommended that you discuss their accreditations before you hire them.
Perhaps the most important to look out for is whether or not they’re
BAR-accredited, as this is a sure sign that they are both trustworthy and
reputable. If they aren’t associated with the BAR (British Association of
Removers), it may bring their diligence and professionalism as a company into
question.
Trusted moving services will be more than happy to discuss
their accreditations and qualifications with you, so bring this up in
conversation before deciding to hire a company.
Read customer
testimonials and reviews
One of the simplest yet most effective ways of checking
whether a storage and removals company is the right one for you is to read what
previous customers have had to say. After all, if you only heard negative
things about a local restaurant, it’s highly unlikely that you’d choose to eat
there - so it’s no different when it comes to hiring moving services. While
most companies you speak to will be happy to put themselves in a positive light
and talk about their strengths, finding out what previous customers think of
their service will give you honest insight into their service. They’ll also
highlight any shortcomings you should be aware of, including problems with
customer service, reliability and a lack of respect when handling
belongings.
For this reason, it’s always a good idea to seek out customer
testimonials before making your final decision about a company. Most businesses
will display a selection of reviews on their website, but be aware that these
may have been cherry-picked to put the staff in a favourable light. For honest
and unbiased reviews, check the company’s social media accounts and Google ratings.
Reading these should give you an idea of whether or not the company meets your
standards and whether they seem like a trustworthy and legitimate business.
Meet the moving
company beforehand
Remember that, no matter what the scale of your house or
office move, you’ll be spending a fair bit of time with your chosen
removalists. With this in mind, you’ll need to make sure they’re polite and
respectful of your property, and that they have a positive approach towards
getting the job done. If the removalists are rude and difficult to get along
with, it’s sure to add extra stress to your moving day - something you’ll
certainly want to avoid when you consider everything else you have to deal
with.
One of the best ways to see what you think of the company and
its ethos is to meet them beforehand. A trusted storage and removals company
should offer you a free, initial house survey before you agree to hire them, so
this is a good opportunity to discuss your requirements and make sure they’re
polite and professional. If you don’t get a good first impression from the
removals company, it’s time to look elsewhere.
Rose Removals:
Devon-based experts in domestic, commercial and overseas removals
If you’re looking for a removal
company you can rely on, look no further than Rose Removals. Based in Devon, we
offer a comprehensive range of removal services in the UK and overseas,
including house removals, office removals, storage services and packing
materials. So, whether you need help moving your belongings to a brand new
country or you simply need to purchase some sturdy packing boxes, we at Rose
Removals are the company for you.
We understand that finding the right removalists for the job
can seem overwhelming, which is why we go above and beyond to make the hiring
process as simple as possible for each of our valued customers. We’re proud to
put customer satisfaction at the forefront of everything we do, and go above
and beyond to make sure every relocation is as seamless as can be. With
highly-trained staff and a BAR accreditation, you can trust us at Rose Removals
to deliver great results every time.
For more information about our range of storage and removals
services, don’t hesitate to get
in touch
with our team of professional removalists today.
