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You’ve been clearing your clutter and evacuating your items, however your removal estimate was more expensive than you anticipated. Here’s what impacts the cost of a move, and what you can do about it.

What could make my home move cost more?

We work extremely hard with our removal partners to try and make certain you get a precise quote when utilizing reallymoving, however there are always going to be a couple of scenarios that can add costs to a home move.

We suggest asking your removal group for getting a ‘removal survey ‘, where a member of the removal team will come and assess your home. This way they can see just how much stuff you have and can properly approximate how big a van you’ll require and how big a team.

 

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Here are a couple of things that can have an effect on the cost of your home move:

Being on a high flooring with no lift

It’s going to cost you more to move if there are lots of stairs to get to your flat (and no lift). This is for one of two reasons. Either it will take longer to move everything, so you’ll pay for the extra time, or the removal business will employ more individuals to speed up the move, however you’ll spend for a bigger team.

It is one of those unfortunate things that can’t truly be prevented. Some people might wish to take a lot and try of the products downstairs themselves in the hopes of accelerating the procedure, however bear in mind that you’ve employed professionals who know how to bring challenging or heavy products correctly without putting themselves or your products at risk.

Parking distance from the residential or commercial property

It may not be your fault, however if the removal team can’t park the van near your residential or commercial property, it’s going to take them longer to pack, which will cost you more.

If you can, set up any permits or parking gain access to ahead of time. Whether that indicates applying to the council for permits or talking with your neighbours about blocking their driveway, the more you plan, the simpler it will be.
Do not forget this applies to the home you’re moving into, along with the one you’re leaving– making or blocking the road life hard for your brand-new neighbours isn’t going to make the very best first impression.

Disassembly and reassembly

Verify beforehand just how much disassembly and reassembly will cost– don’t assume that those extra services are included in your quote.

You can, of course, pick to take apart items yourself and cut the expenses, however if you are concerned about doing this, it’s best to leave it to your removals firm and simply carry the extra expense.

As this is an additional service, constantly remember to book it beforehand. Otherwise the timings your removal group will have exercised will be wrong, the move will take longer and you’ll wind up paying more.

Garden items

When looking around your residential or commercial property, it’s so easy to forget the garden and miss it out from your quote. Additional items like garden furniture or a shed filled with tools is immediately going to increase your expenses.
Exercise beforehand whether you plan to take particular structures (greenhouses, sheds, play houses, climbing up frames) with you when you move, and whether you’ll be dismantling them yourself.

Keep in mind likewise that some products can’t really be moved by removals firms– open cans of paint, fertiliser, specific chemicals and plant pots typically won’t be accepted. Other items can be moved by removals firms however may need maintenance or preparation beforehand– for instance, if you want a removals firm to transport a lawnmower, it requires to be fairly clean and empty. Be sure to examine what conditions your removals firm will require you to meet for the transport of items like these.

When you move home, find out more in our guide to moving your plants.

Other unforeseen products

Are there items in your loft or basement that you plan to take with you? Often if it’s out of sight, it’s out of mind, however that can actually cost you when it comes to removal.

Your best choice is to clear your clutter before getting a removals firm to do a survey. That way they’ll have a clear concept of precisely what they’re dealing with, and there will not be any nasty surprises on moving day.

High value products.

If you’re intending on moving items that have a greater value, you might discover that your removal business does not have insurance that covers it. If you’re moving items that are both tough to transport and high in worth (like a grand piano), it’s going to cost more. It may also be something that your removal group can’t handle, and might need an expert with specific devices.

Packing services

If you’re moving from a large residential or commercial property, it often is worth the extra money to leave the packaging to the experts. Paying for a packing service indicates that your items will be professionally loaded, less likely to break and you will not have to purchase lots of boxes.

Either it will take longer to move everything, so you’ll pay for the extra time, or the removal company will work with more individuals to speed up the move, however you’ll pay for a larger group.

Bear in mind likewise that some items can’t really be moved by removal firms– open cans of paint, fertiliser, specific chemicals and plant pots frequently will not be accepted. Other items can be moved by removal companies but may need maintenance or preparation beforehand– for example, if you want a removals firm to transfer a lawnmower, it requires to be fairly tidy and empty. If you’re planning on moving items that have a higher worth, you may discover that your removal company doesn’t have insurance that covers it. If you’re moving items that are both difficult to transfer and high in value (like a grand piano), it’s going to cost more.

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Useful Links:

• Advice on home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak(Link)
• The big, stressful house move: how to do it right(Link)
• How to choose the best removals company(Link)