How to find a removal company?

When you need to move house or have stuff to move, finding a removal company can be a good option for you. In this blog we will take a look at why and when you might need a removal company, what the benefits and negatives of using a removal company are and how to choose the right one for you. We will also look at another alternative to a moving company.

Why and when might you need a removal company?

Removal companies are great for helping you with a big relocation job. Are you moving your whole house and you need a company to manage the packing, loading, driving and unloading of your household items? You might also hire a removal company if you have excess rubbish or unwanted items sitting around that you need to take to the dump or charity shop. It is also a good option to seek a removal company when upgrading or changing out your appliances.

What are the benefits of a removal company?

Some great benefits of using a moving/removal company are:

 

• No Heavy Lifting: Save your back and let the experts do the heavy lifting work. Removal companies will do all of the hard work for you. Leaving you to sit back and watch the move unfold.
• No Driving a Big Vehicle: When you hire a removal company to do the mission for you, it means that you do not have to drive a big removal truck or van. If you are not confident in driving a bigger vehicle this works perfectly.
• Door to Door Service: Generally a removal/moving company is a door to door service, they will collect your items from one place and unload them at another, some companies will provide a complete service from packing to unpacking.

What are the negatives of using a removal company?

With all things there is some negatives to using a removal company and they are:

• Considerably More Expensive: Using a removal company is significantly more expensive than other options that are available to you, so if you are on a tight budget this is a huge negative.
• Not Done On Your Own Timelines: You are at the mercy of the moving companies timelines and availability to get your move done, and this may not always be done at an optimal time for you.
• Stuff Damaged or Lost: It goes without saying that things can get damaged or even lost during the move, so if you have some particularly valuable items, it’s better to move them yourself!

How to find and choose the right removal or relocation company?

This may sound obvious, but do your research. Look into multiple companies, look at their websites and social media to help you make an informed decision on what company is best for you. We also recommend getting as many quotes as you can (within reason). Getting more quotes will give you a complete picture of the moving company landscape to help you inform your decision. The last one but arguably the most important is to check the reviews for the moving companies, to make sure they are the right choice for you.

Once you have looked into multiple options, got quotes and checked their reviews, use this info to help you make the best decision. Make sure to weigh up costs, timelines and company reputation when choosing and booking a company. However if all of this is too expensive or they are not available there is a very good alternative option for you.

What is a better alternative than a removal/moving company?

Removal companies/Moving companies can be an excellent option for anyone who has stuff to move, however it is not always the best option. Sometimes the best option is to just do the move yourself. Hiring a truck or van is a really cost effective way to get your move done in your own time and without risk of someone else breaking your items or worse having them go missing.

With Handy Rentals you can hire a truck or a van for as little or as long as you need, you drive the vehicle yourself, pack the items yourself and unload them yourself. Handy offers competitive hire rates on all of our vehicle categories and will have a vehicle suitable for your move.

Click here to get a quote or make a booking with Handy Rentals.