Moving out of flat - need removals

zippygeorgeandben

Hi everyone,
Bit of a strange one so if it doesn't get any traction here, I'll just delete it.  I am moving out of my flat at the end of this month but need to sort removal of my items.  The thing is, I am only moving two floors up but most companies quote me with loading/unloading/van hire/packaging/tape etc. but I don't need that.  What I do need is some experienced people to just move everything from 1st floor to 3rd floor (including diassembling/assembling bed/sofa) and taking furniture up.  Are there websites out there where I can search for people who would do this job but aren't a professional moving company, as the quotes I have include a lot of what I have said?  I'm not sure where I would look.
Also, has anyone got any advice on how to get rid of things which you have held onto for a long time...people who have moved themselves and find it difficult to let go?  I need some inspiration.
Thanks

firsttimesellerldn

In your shoes I’d just get on gumtree and get in touch with a local ‘man with a van’ service (or ask locals for a recommendation for one). I’m sure they’ll be able to quote for lugging your stuff up a couple of floors and be cheaper than a big removal company.

dimbo61

Are you renting ?
Moving from one rental property to another ?
Will you be renting both properties at the same time or do you need to shift everything on the same day inside the same building ?
Do you have a couple of friends or family that can help out ?
I helped my Son and his girlfriend move from a one bedroom apartment to a 2 bed house and will do the same next year when they hopefully buy a house.
Box of tools to disconnect washing machine, cooker, beds etc.

greatcrested

local paper or local website for odd-job-man (or two) who charges a reasonable hourly rate.

The only downside is professional removers will have insurance against breakages.

zippygeorgeandben

dimbo61 said:

Are you renting ?
Moving from one rental property to another ?
Will you be renting both properties at the same time or do you need to shift everything on the same day inside the same building ?
Do you have a couple of friends or family that can help out ?
I helped my Son and his girlfriend move from a one bedroom apartment to a 2 bed house and will do the same next year when they hopefully buy a house.
Box of tools to disconnect washing machine, cooker, beds etc.

dimbo61 said:

Are you renting ?
Moving from one rental property to another ?
Will you be renting both properties at the same time or do you need to shift everything on the same day inside the same building ?
Do you have a couple of friends or family that can help out ?
I helped my Son and his girlfriend move from a one bedroom apartment to a 2 bed house and will do the same next year when they hopefully buy a house.
Box of tools to disconnect washing machine, cooker, beds etc.

Hi yes - renting moving from one property to another. No i am starting to move stuff next week to try and see the wood for the trees.  I also have someone collecting a bed and a few things week after next.  Very nice of you helping your son

eddddy

It's not a standard/typical removal - so not the kind of thing you'd find offered on a website.

But if you phone or email removal companies explaining what you need, they might be happy to quote.  They might send a couple of their people round without a van. (And if they're 'proper' removals companies, they'll be experienced and insured.)

You could also contact odd-job people etc, but they might be less experienced at guiding furniture over banisters and around corners - without scuffing the walls and the furniture.

zippygeorgeandben

Thanks eddddy (think I've done the right amount of 'ds' there!)

SaintJudy

Find some roadies or event staff, they’re all used to shifting stuff and could do with the work at the moment!