Professional Removals - The Solution?

Ranked third on the all time list of stressful events, moving house or to new office premises really can be a daunting prospect. Quite frankly, the less we can manage to do this in our lives the better, however life is not so simple and sooner or later you can guarantee that this is something you will have to do.

A good grasp of logistics and great organisational skills are handy in any removals situation but these will only get you so far. It is well worth considering the employment of a professional removals service whatever the size of the job in order to reduce the workload, heavy lifting and stress that you may suffer as part of the process.

Points to Consider.

Perhaps the most valuable and reliable information you can glean on local removal firms will actually be the views and opinions of your friends and family. Virtually everyone has had to move at one time or another and by talking to those close to you it is possible to quickly build up a picture of any firms that come well recommended and any that you may prefer to avoid.

Always be sure to obtain quotations from a number of sources. You do not necessarily have to go for the lowest priced option but you do want to ensure that whichever one you do choose is excellent value for money. For example, some firms will provide you with the packaging items required for moving and some (for a considerable cost) will even complete your packing for you!

Remember – you need not only examine the companies that are based near you but you can also research those around the location to which you are moving, provided of course that you are moving to a different area. This increases your options significantly and gives you a better opportunity to get a good service.

Have a budget in mind before you start taking quotes. This will help you determine which quotes are in a more realistic range for you.

Always ensure that the service agreement between you and the company is fully understood by both parties to ensure that all of the work you have been quoted for is completed and you are not left with any additional tasks that you may have overlooked when organising everything.

For the Nottinghamshire area, Near and Far Removals are a well recommended, family run Company in the house removals and office removals sector. With over ten years of invaluable experience. In addition to removals, they also provide competitively priced storage in Nottingham.

Tips on the day.

On the day itself, the following tips are recommended to ensure that things go smoothly:

1.    Ensure that all boxes are clearly marked with the room they are for and a further identifying mark relevant to you to make unpacking easier. This includes marking fragile and glass items.

2.    If there are any items that you do not want the removal company to load then make sure these are clearly labelled and the workers are aware of them before they start.

3.    Have a box or bag of essential items (toothbrushes, children’s toys etc) which can be easily identified and accessed – you may wish to keep this about your person at all times, or stored safely in your car.

4.    If possible, secure a good parking location for the removal vehicle outside the target building to ensure easy access.

5.    In case of rain, have sheets and/or blankets to hand to cover electrical equipment when transferring between vehicles/buildings

6.    Make sure that the workers assigned to your removal are well looked after. It pays to provide light refreshment and gives you the opportunity to take a break yourself.

Moving is an arduous process but is often very rewarding, whether you are upgrading to a larger property, fancy a change of scenery or have to move because of your job, once the hard work is done and the dust has settled it is a wonderful feeling. Just be sure to consider all your options carefully and take time to organise and plan all the details and your move should be a relatively smooth and stress free affair. Good luck!