Even if you only have a small flat, it is worth investing in a moving company when you are moving to a new house.  Packing up and moving your stuff might sound simple but there can be lots of problems, the biggest of which is if things are damaged in transit.  There are also lots of companies offering domestic removals so how do you pick the best one?

The cost of moving

One of the first things you are going to want to know from the company is the cost of household removals.  The basic service involves moving your stuff from one house to another.  There are other services that you can add such as packing services, storage of items until you move and more, and this is always the place to start.

It is a good idea to get three quotes when you start looking at companies.  Local companies are a good idea so if you are moving to Eastleigh, look at removals Eastleigh.  Or if you live in Chandlers Ford, think about removals Chandlers Ford.  You can also look at removals Southampton if you live in Southampton that covers the whole country if you are moving further away.  If you are moving into the area, you can also contact these companies as it might be cheaper to hire a company based where you are moving to.

Removals insurance

Before you settle on a company, you want to know they have the right insurance in place.  Most companies who handle home removals will have domestic removals insurance, but they may also offer office removals and even commercial removals so should have appropriate cover.

Also see about the cover for things like high-value possessions – antiques, works of art, jewellery and other valuables.  While you might want to take some things with you, there are likely to be items that go into the removals van.  And you want to know that these have adequate cover for their value.  You may also want to get the company to pack these as sometimes their insurance will not cover valuables if you have packed them yourself.

What the company needs to know

Once you have decided on which company to use, there are some things you should tell them ahead of the move.  Some customers even have briefing sheets that tell the removals company what is needed.

This will include items that need special packing such as valuables, antiques and works of art.  It will also detail any hard to move items such as pianos.  Think about furniture that needs dismantling such as wardrobes and also any carpets or curtains that are going with you.  You may even want to create a floor plan of the new property to show what boxes are to go where.

The right move

Hiring the right removals company is a big part of the moving process.  You need a company you can trust, with plenty of experience in the industry and who is based near where you live or where you are moving to.  Once you have this, it is another item on your to-do list sorted.