Things to Think About When Booking a Bristol Removals Company
So it’s time for the big move, and you need a Bristol removals company to take care of the heavy lifting for you. It seems quite straightforward, but in reality there’s little that’s simple or stress-free about moving! Thankfully, the right Bristol removals company can make the process much more straightforward. But how can you choose the right one?
Start Preparations Far in Advance
This one sounds quite obvious, but so many homeowners leave it far too late to prepare for a big move. Because it’s such a daunting task it’s easy to procrastinate. This is a huge mistake, however, and the longer you leave prepping the move, the more stressful things will be.
When choosing a company, then, be sure to leave yourself plenty of time to assess your options and make the right choice.
Research Bristol Removals Companies
Again – sounds obvious, doesn’t it? Of course you’re going to research the company you’re trusting to move your entire life across the city (or country). But we’re not just talking about a cursory check on Google. Talk to friends and family. Find out if anyone you know has used the Bristol removals company you’re looking at. Check out all reviews – not only on Google, but on sites like Yell too. Remember that bad reviews are usually much more instructive than good ones, so sort by one star first!
Ask a Lot of Questions
This is starting to turn into a blog that should be entitled “Do These Obvious Things, Obviously” but again, although this sounds obvious, it’s easily glossed over. A lot of Bristol removals companies have glossy marketing and slick phone people, which makes it easy to paper over the cracks and make a fast sale. A lot of people simply want the process dealt with as quickly as possible, and so they won’t spend too much time on the phone with a potential removals company. This is a mistake!
Go into detail about the volume and size of the things you need moving, particularly items that need special care. If you have any concerns or queries, get them out there and listen to the answers carefully. If they’re just telling you what you want to hear or rushing to get you off the phone, it might be worth thinking twice.
Consider the Cost Carefully
It’s tempting to go for the cheapest possible option when picking a removals company, but this isn’t always the best choice. After all, you’re trusting your entire life to a load of strangers. Isn’t better to shell out a tad more cash to make sure it’s the right strangers?
Shop around a bit first and compare the various options before making a decision. It could well be that the cheaper options are the better ones, but you won’t know without something to compare them to.
Find Out About Boxing And Packing Options
A good moving company is going to help you out with boxing your belongings up, rather than just expecting you to handle that side yourself. Ask about their boxing options and how much they cost, and whether or not they provide packing materials (boxing, packing peanuts, sellotape, etc.). It’s one of those little things that doesn’t seem important at first, but can make all the difference when it’s time to start actually boxing and moving stuff.
Conclusion
Although this is by no means an exhaustive list (we haven’t even got to insurance – another key part of the moving experience), we hope that’s it given you an idea of the thought that needs to go into choosing the right removals company. Remember to do your research before pulling that trigger!