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How To Quickly Assess A Good Removalist Company

Moving can be stressful and expensive. One of the biggest decisions you have to make when moving is to pick the right removalist. They will be handling everything you own, including your family’s memories. To prevent damage to grandma’s antique dining room table follow these simple guidelines on how to quickly assess a good removalist company.

Only Hire Licensed Removalists

All moving companies should be licensed and insured. If you find out that your removalists are not licensed and insured call another company. You should also ask what their insurance covers. The person giving you the estimate should quickly know what damage is covered and the amount it is covered for. If they are unsure about the types of damaged covered they most likely do not have insurance or are not knowledgeable removalists.

How Will They Handle Your Valuables?

When you are getting your moving estimate ask how they will be handling your valuables. Will they wrap them in bubble wrap or blankets? The person giving the estimate should know their company’s procedures for handling delicate and fragile items. Also ask them what they consider valuable, their opinion could vary greatly from your own.

Get A Written Estimate

All removalists should provide you with a free written estimate. This estimate should include packing materials, time and labor costs. After you have received your written estimate ask how long the estimate is good for and make sure it is the final amount. Be sure to clarify that there are no additional costs that are not included. Before paying make sure the company will let you pay with a credit card or check. Companies that only accept cash have something to hide.

Make Sure They Actually Look At What You Own

One of the best ways to assess a good removalist company is to watch them give you an estimate. Did they take the time to look at everything you own before giving you a price? Removalists that care enough to give an accurate and thorough estimate will take the time to care about your home.

Does The Price Include Packing and Unpacking?

Most removalists operate on two price points, packed and unpacked. Packing and unpacking your belongings will cost more money so make sure they have quoted you for the service level that you desire.

How Many People Will They Bring On Moving Day?

Many removalists will quote a per hour rate and the fewer people they have to help the longer it will take to load and unload your belongings. Sometimes a higher per hour rate with more removalists can be substantially cheaper than a lower per hour rate. A good removalist company will know how many people to bring to maximize efficiency.

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