Removals - how do we go about this?

redline8400

Hi everyone,

We're looking to get a removals company to pack the contents of our house, put it in storage and possibly even take the stuff out when the time comes and move it into the new house.

We have a couple questions in relation to this.

1. Is it possible (and advantageous?) to hire one firm to do all the jobs - packing, storage, and both moves?

2. If it's better to use separate companies, do you use a local firm or a national firm? Do you store your stuff locally or nearer to your new house (about 100 miles away).

3. Anything else we ought to consider when choosing a removals company? We're moving from Hertfordshire to Birmingham, maybe someone has reccomendations?

Thanks for your help!

redline

hcb42

1. Yes, probably, and most practical

2. Whatever you choose, get three quotes and see who you trust most

3. Personally, I would pack myself - you probably want to do a sort and clearout at same time anyway, and my last experience moving from Scotland to Midlands, they insisted they pack as it went into storage, they didnt do as thorough a job as I would have done e.g. with crockery. Did get about £1200 or something back in a claim for broken items however, once insurance man had inspected damaged furnishings

mathewl1

Yes it is possible. Aussie group is providing all such facilities. You may contact them. Ok have a nice time.

getmore4less

Have a serious think about what you will want to keep for a new place, no point in keeping stuff that won't fit in and will have to be changed at some time anyway, especialy the bigger items that might not even fit properly.

Using one company has the advantage that insurance and claims will be a lot easier if something goes wrong.

Think about what you might need to access while in storage and make sure that it is packed seperately from other stuff.

Make sure you document everything, you will forget what's in each box by the time you come to unpack.

Cost out the incrimental saving of not moving stuff that is cheap and easy to replace.

I think I would use a firm/store nearer to the new place.

logic is if you can be flexable the local firm might offer a discount to remove from storage on a day that is quiet for them, it will be a smaller job without so much travel so easier to fit in.

redline8400

Thanks for the replies. I'm working abroad at the moment and my wife is at home with our 9 month old and 3 year old. Moving house being what it is, we'll have to move out when I'm away. This is why we need someone to pack everything for us. We're generally pretty good about throwing out junk, so I'm not too worried that. If anyone has more ideas/suggestions, keep them coming!

WelshNic

A lot of firms will pack and store if necessary.

Ty https://www.moveme.com for quotes

shar46y

redline8400 wrote: »

Hi everyone,

We're looking to get a removals company to pack the contents of our house, put it in storage and possibly even take the stuff out when the time comes and move it into the new house.

We have a couple questions in relation to this.

1. Is it possible (and advantageous?) to hire one firm to do all the jobs - packing, storage, and both moves?

2. If it's better to use separate companies, do you use a local firm or a national firm? Do you store your stuff locally or nearer to your new house (about 100 miles away).

3. Anything else we ought to consider when choosing a removals company? We're moving from Hertfordshire to Birmingham, maybe someone has reccomendations?

Thanks for your help!

redline

We just did this, moved from London to East Midlands with a 3 week gap in between.

1. We went with one firm for the whole job. They came and packed, labelled all the boxes for us, put everything directly into "containers" on their lorry and sealed them up in our presence, stored the containers for 3 weeks, then on the appointed day moved our stuff into our new house.

2. I don't suppose it matters hugely whether you use a firm local to your old place or new one. Perhaps a company not based in the Southeast might be cheaper though. We went with a London company because we felt familiar with the name having seen their lorries around a lot (and they were the best, most friendly and competent-sounding, of the lot who came to quote).

3. Get several quotes - in person, not over the phone or online. Do a major clear-out before the move. You don't want to pay people to pack and store stuff that you don't really need/want.

We would highly recommend the guys who did our move, but not sure whether a North London based company is suitable for your location.