Removals isn\u2019t rocket science and many people opt to do it themselves rather than hire a professional removals firm to move furniture and other household items to a new home or self-storage. The question is, is it worth doing it yourself?<\/p>\n
Which option you go for is likely to be determined by the amount of belongings you have to move and how far you have to move them.<\/p>\n
If you have the contents of a whole house to move, it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll go for option 1. If you have a smaller property or flat, or are in furnished rented property you may prefer option 2 or 3. Whichever option you are taking, if you have enough notice about moving there is one thing you can do that could save you time and money \u2013 have a good sort out! There is no point in paying for space in a removal van (or self storage unit if having to store short term between moves) only to get to your new property and immediately throw things away. Clear that garage, loft and garden shed before you get your quotations. Now a couple of important questions to ask yourself if you\u2019re still not sure about which removals route to go down.<\/p>\n
Q1 \u2013 Can I fit everything in the one van?<\/strong> Q2 \u2013 How far do I have to travel?<\/strong> Q3 \u2013 Have I got anyone to help me? <\/strong> Q4 \u2013 Is insurance included?<\/strong> Q5 \u2013 Will I need storage? <\/strong> Once you\u2019ve decided on which removals option you are going to take, make sure you avoid damage by packing and transporting your belongings safely!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Removals isn\u2019t rocket science and many people opt to do it themselves rather than hire a professional removals firm to move furniture and other household items to a new home or self-storage. The question is, is it worth doing it yourself? Which option you go for is likely to be […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,8,20,9,10,21],"tags":[24,11,12,23,19,13,14,30,29],"class_list":["post-28","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-efficient-moving","category-haymans-corner","category-moving-house","category-new-home","category-new-house","category-tips-for-moving-house","tag-efficient-moving","tag-haymans-corner","tag-mansfield-woodhouse","tag-moving-house","tag-new-development-in-nottingham","tag-new-houses","tag-property","tag-removal-van","tag-removals"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nThe answer will of course depend on the size of the van, but to be sure about what fits, you need to be clear about how much stuff you have and also have an idea about how to pack it. A 12ft x 12ft room full of furniture and belongings does not require transport or storage of the same proportions. Things can be boxed or stacked. If using a removal company the number of rooms you have will help them estimate the size and number of vehicles required.<\/p>\n
\nCan the removals be completed in one journey? If you\u2019re travelling a long distance and you\u2019re moving yourself it\u2019s not likely to be cost effective if you have to make multiple journeys, but may be achievable if you\u2019re only moving a few streets away. For removal companies, the distance you are moving will factor in any quotation given.<\/p>\n
\nThis may be relevant if using a removal company and will depend on the service option you have taken. But if moving yourself it\u2019s quite important. What if things don\u2019t quite fit? Is it worth the cost of another van or trip, or can friends or family members take the overflow? In terms of time, a few friends helping could be the difference between the ability to move yourself or not and could save time and money.<\/p>\n
\nWhen using a removal company there should be a level of insurance cover for your belongings included but check the small print. Exactly what is covered? Does it matter where (if any) the damage occurs; in transit or while being unloaded etc. If you have valuables, is the level of insurance cover provided enough? If moving yourself or using a man with a van, is there any insurance at all? Will your existing house contents insurance cover your move?<\/p>\n
\nThis may seem an odd question as we\u2019re talking about removals but with more people self building there is often a need to store some house contents. People take some of their belongings to a rented property while storing the rest until the new property is completed. In addition, we are finding that more people are not willing to risk losing the sale of their existing property if they can\u2019t find their dream home. More and more people move into smaller rented accommodation while continuing their search.<\/p>\n