Are you planning to move to a new flat or house? Or maybe your business is about to be relocated to another city? In both cases, you need to plan the process in advance. The most important question you have to ask yourself is: ‘Should I do it on my own or is it better to hire a removal company? Which solution is better and when? Let’s find out.
Hiring a moving company isn’t mandatory. If you want to, you definitely can manage on your own. But before you go for the second option, think it through and make sure you’ll benefit more from choosing it. In many cases, removal can be very tricky. That’s why you should make your decision after you’ve asked yourself a few important questions about the moving process and answered them honestly.
Removals: with or without a moving company? How to choose?
Here are the key questions you should answer before you decide that you don’t need the removal company’s support.
What’s the scale of the removal?
Are you moving from one small flat to another? The one you’re about to leave was rented and you just need to move a few bags of clothes, some kitchen appliances, your computer and a few other small items? If that’s the case, you’ll probably manage on your own or with some help from your friends.
But if the removal is more serious – for instance, you’re moving from a big house to another or you’re about to move to another country, you’ll definitely need some professional help. Removal companies have the resources needed to transport all your possessions in one go – quickly and safely.
How much time do you have to move out?
Can you take your time with the removal? Or is the time scarce? The latter is more likely, especially nowadays when we’re all in a rush. In most cases, you have to pack your stuff and move out over the course of a few days or a week, at most. So, to be able to do it on your own, you’ll probably need to take a few days off from work. And if you plan to ask your friends and family for help, you’ll have to coordinate the removal schedule with them. They have to work too!
Hiring a good removal company solves this problem immediately. Removals are their job. That’s why professionals can work on your schedule and are very flexible about it. A moving company will deal with packing up and shifting your possessions when you’re not around. All you have to do is provide them with the information about what to pack and where to move it. It can be as easy as that!
As a result, removal is significantly less time-consuming, which also saves you money and takes the pressure off.
Are there any fragile objects that you need to move?
Moving clothes or books is quite easy. The risk of damaging them is almost non-existent (unless you leave them to soak in the rain or drop them into a puddle). But when you have to shift an expensive set of china tableware or even a flatscreen TV, it might become more difficult. You can’t just put the plates and cups into a box or bag, put it anywhere on the moving van’s floor and go. That won’t end up well – you’ll likely break them that way.
Are you sure you know how to pack your fragile yet valuable possessions properly? Is your car equipped well enough to secure them and prevent the objects from moving around when you hit a bump in the road? In most cases, the answer is: no. That’s why it’s better to rely on the experience that moving companies have. Not only will they make sure your valuable china set is well-packed and secured but also if anything happens to it, it’s their responsibility. So you’ll be reimbursed for any damage that happens to your possessions during the removal.
Can you rely on your friends to come and help you with the removal?
Moving flats or houses with some help from your friends and relatives seems to be a no-brainer. It’s fun to work on a project with people you know well, right? But is it efficient too? Many people who decided to organise the removal without hiring the movers and go for the ‘removal party’ instead, regrated it. Why? Because there’s a serious risk that the removal is going to turn into a complete disaster.
Even though the people you ask for help are genuinely willing to do the job, there are some obstacles to overcome. Firstly, are you sure they’ll be able to do what you asked them to? Are they careful enough not to accidentally drop the box with your glassware? And finally: will you be able to stay focused on the task, instead of gossiping for hours? With a removal company, you don’t have to worry about those things. They get the job done and you can invite your friends to your new place when it’s ready. Just like that.
Removals company – is it more expensive than moving on your own?
Many people decide not to hire the movers because they think it’s the more expensive option. In fact, though, the whole process can become significantly more affordable with the right help. How come? Removal companies:
- know what they’re doing – the risk of damaging your possessions is very low, and even if something bad happens they’ll take the responsibility for it, financial-wise too,
- save your time – the process will go smoothly and fast, so you won’t have to pay extra for prolonging your stay in the flat you’re about to move out from, etc.,
- provide you with complex services – you pay once to get the job done. If you move on your own, you’ll probably still have to rent a van to transport your possessions etc.
At the end of the day, it’s up to you, how you organise the removal. But if you need professional help, feel free to contact us. We’ll make it as quick and easy as possible.