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When picking out trying periods in our lives, moving home is one of the highest on that list. It's not always possible to complete the home move by yourself or even just use a removals firm for the actual transportation. Practise usually creates perfection, but with moving home so rarely it is not something that we can keep having a go at. Baring this in mind, most of us are very unskilled and lack of experience shows. Being smart and knowing what you're up against definitely helps to tackle this process pain-free and with peace of mind. There are so many removals companies out there - what one is the right? Choosing a firm to move your worldly possessions is not an easy task. It can seem a mine field when you first start searching for a decent firm and that is why you need to put the homework in first. As with any industry, there are good and bad companies out there and that's the first thing you will need to work out. It doesn't matter if you reside in the city or the countryside, there is always a multitude of companies willing to help you move your possessions. So now your job is to select the right firm for your requirements. Finding the Best Firm for you The best way to find a trustworthy moving firm is by endorsements or reputation. Just because an advert looks good doesn't mean the firm is good, as companies are not always honest. If a friend or family member has had a good experience then this is a company that you should definitely think about. Your estate agent is the best person to talk to if you haven't got any acquaintances or relatives who have used a removals firm recently. Now you have narrowed your search down, the next thing to check is if the firm are accredited to any moving association or trade body. From this, you can conclude the firm will have to adhere to certain guidelines, indicating that they take their responsibility seriously. Former customer details are often provided by companies, so you can contact them and ask about their move with the company. It's always suspicious when a firm seems less than keen to let you talk to people they have dealt with in the past. So what do I need to do when I contact a potential firm?business? Now you have narrowed the field down you need to get in touch with the companies and find out the positive and bad points. Assemble a short list of questions that concern you, here are ideas of a few: 1. Is the firm insured? Make sure they give you their insurance details, like insurance firm name and the policy details. 2. Is a third party providing the supplies to move you or does it belong to the removals company? 3. Does this firm offer the total package, such as storage, claims handling or uncrating. Is it the same as the original company? 4. For long distance moves that require your goods to be left somewhere overnight, what security is in measure, who provides it and who owns it? Be sure to use a firm that uses vans designed for household possessions moving and storage. 5. Does the removals firm have a Workers' Compensation Board certificate? If not, you may end up forking out for any employee injuries during the home move. Ask For an Approximate Price To tailor your home move to suit your individual circumstances you will need to ask lots of questions. An estimate is possibly not a question you will forget, but it is worthwhile reminding you. Make sure you have an estimate from each firm and examine the prices against the services they give. Don't think that the cheaper the costs the better value the firm is. For the estimate the firm will need to know the exact location of your new home and the address the goods are being transported from. Information wanted by the firm to give an accurate estimate will also include any access difficulties in or around the new property. To avoid being charged more later on, give the moving company as much information as possible. Be sure to get estimates and all other assurances in writing, containing the delivery date, as well as the full name of the person you communicated with. Once you have settled on a firm and are happy they have all the facts they need, you will probably be asked to sign an agreement with them. Read the document thoroughly, check for any hidden prices and make sure they have not made any mistakes. Now you the agreement signed by both of you and the moving company, you can now get ready for moving day. One final thing, a few days before your house move, ring the moving firm and confirm all arrangements! Removals Day - Managing the Property Movers To make sure your requirements are being met and the job is being completed correctly, we advise that you supervise the packing of your belongings. Some things that may help the day go more smoothly: 1. The packers may need to ask questions, so being at hand could make the packing go more smoothly and efficiently. 2. If there are any belongings you are taking yourself such as plants, pet equipment, toiletries, then you want to make the packers aware of this. 3. Make sure big appliances and electronics are disconnected and suitably bolted. 4. As the cartons are packed and sealed make sure they have the contents labelled also which room in your new property they are going into, put on them 5. If you have printed out an inventory, go through it with the movers, therefore avoiding any potential issues at the other end. 6. To make sure there is nothing left in your home, have a final walk-through of the house and outside buildings before the removals firm leave. 7. Write down your new address and contact details of you and if at all possible a colleague and give them to the driver. Article is delivered by Jay Banks from Vancouver Lofts
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