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Tips on what to look for when hiring a cheap removalist service

by Joshua Killen

Do you intend to move into another house or to move your office somewhere else? Then you know how stressful relocating can be. Most of the stress comes from all the energy you need to put in to shift, sort, arrange and pack your belongings so that they can be safely carried away. Some of the stress comes from finding the best, cost-effective way to move your belongings to your new address. In your quest to find cheap removalists make sure that your selection meets the following criteria:

#1. Genuine experience in relocations
When searching for a removalist online, you will come across a variety of service providers who will make attractive offers to you. Before you accept any of their offers make sure that they have the experience and a good reputation in the industry. To do this you should give yourself time to conduct a deeper internet search, look for customer reviews, etc. To test whether they are a reputable company to begin with, ask other removalist if they have heard of company X or company Y. If nobody has ever heard of them, then you have the right to ask for contactable references.

#2. Offers insurance on your valuable possessions

To remain competitive and cheap, removalist would generally forego insurance because it will push the price up. However, insurance is important because accidents happen and if a removalist does not offer insurance he shifts accountability away from himself. Things can get broken in the course of the move, movers may accidentally drop a box full of your previous China and not be liable for the damage or be held responsible for the replacement of what has been damaged. A removalist company that offers insurance shows that they at least care enough to be extra careful when moving people’s possessions. You shouldn’t have to compromise the safety of your possessions to save a couple of bucks in insurance money. Do not choose a moving company that has no insurance to protect your goods.

#3. They offer convenience
The main reason why people hire removalists is because they make the process less arduous and more simple. The company you choose should offer not only a cheap service, but a convenient one that saves you not just money but time as well.

#4. They offer reasonable discounts and makes offers that make business sense
Be wary of removalist who claim they can move the sun and the moon for you at a cheaper cost than anyone else. The rule of thumb in retail sales is that: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t any good at all”.

#5. They offer other services that make moving less cumbersome
Some moving companies will offer services associated with moving like supplying packing materials and packaging your belongings safely. This will free up your time to focus on other things.

#6. They can give you a work breakdown
When you are moving from one place to another, you will want the whole process to be effective and efficiently done. Choose a company that can provide a work breakdown or schedule for you so you know what will be done, when and how. Your life doesn’t stop because you are moving house but if you have a schedule of when the moving crew will be there, what they’ll be doing and when they are expected to finish will help you get on with the business of living your life or running your company. A professional company with experience will know more about the process and know the quickest most efficient way of going on about it.