When Moving, what Not To Pack

You’ve been clearing your mess and packing up your products, but your removal estimate was more expensive than you expected. Here’s what affects the cost of a move, and what you can do about it.

What could make my home move cost more?

We work really difficult with our removal partners to try and ensure you get an accurate quote when utilizing reallymoving, however there are constantly going to be a few situations that can add expenses to a home move.

We recommend asking your removal team for getting a ‘removal study ‘, where a member of the removal team will come and evaluate your home. By doing this they can see just just how much stuff you have and can accurately estimate how huge a van you’ll require and how huge a group.

 

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

Being on a high flooring without any 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 factors. Either it will take longer to move everything, so you’ll spend for the additional time, or the removal company will employ more people to accelerate the move, however you’ll spend for a bigger team.

It is one of those unfortunate things that can’t truly be avoided. Some people may wish to attempt and take a lot of the products downstairs themselves in the hopes of speeding up the process, but bear in mind that you’ve worked with professionals who know how to bring challenging or heavy items appropriately without putting themselves or your items at risk.

Parking range from the home

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

If you can, set up any licenses or parking gain access to ahead of time. Whether that means applying to the council for permits or chatting with your neighbours about obstructing their driveway, the more you prepare, the much easier it will be.
Do not forget this applies to the home you’re moving into, along with the one you’re leaving– blocking the roadway or making life difficult for your brand-new neighbours isn’t going to make the best first impression.

Disassembly and reassembly

Verify ahead of time just how much disassembly and reassembly will cost– do not assume that those extra services are consisted of in your quote.

You can, obviously, pick to disassemble items yourself and cut the costs, however if you are concerned about doing this, it’s best to leave it to your removals firm and simply carry the additional expenditure.

As this is an extra service, always remember to book it beforehand. Otherwise the timings your removal team will have worked out will be wrong, the move will take longer and you’ll end up paying more.

Garden items

When looking around your property, it’s so easy to forget the garden and miss it out from your quote. Extra items like garden furniture or a shed full of tools is instantly going to increase your expenses.
Work out ahead of time whether you prepare to take particular structures (greenhouses, sheds, playhouses, climbing frames) with you when you move, and whether you’ll be disassembling them yourself.

Remember also that some products can’t truly be moved by removals firms– open cans of paint, fertiliser, particular chemicals and plant pots frequently will not be accepted. Other items can be moved by removals firms but may require maintenance or preparation in advance– for instance, if you desire a removals firm to transfer a lawnmower, it requires to be fairly clean and empty. Be sure to inspect what conditions your removals firm will need you to satisfy for the transportation of items like these.

Find out more in our guide to moving your plants when you move home.

Other unexpected products

Just like with the garden, when getting a removals estimate individuals do not think about the hidden products Are there items in your loft or basement that you plan to take with you? Are your cupboards stuffed complete, or exists storage under your bed? Frequently if it’s out of sight, it’s out of mind, but that can actually cost you when it pertains to removal.

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

High worth products.

If you’re planning on moving items that have a greater value, you may discover that your removal company doesn’t have insurance that covers it. If you’re moving items that are both hard to transfer and high in value (like a grand piano), it’s going to cost more. It may likewise be something that your removal team can’t manage, and might need a specialist with specific devices.

Packing services

If you’re moving from a big property, it often is worth the extra money to leave the packing to the professionals. Paying for a packaging service means that your items will be expertly packed, less likely to break and you will not have to purchase lots of boxes.

Either it will take longer to move whatever, so you’ll pay for the additional time, or the removal business will hire more people to speed up the move, however you’ll pay for a larger group.

Bear in mind also that some items can’t actually be moved by removal companies– open cans of paint, fertiliser, certain chemicals and plant pots often will not be accepted. Other items can be moved by removal firms but might require maintenance or preparation beforehand– for example, if you desire a removals company to transport a lawnmower, it requires to be fairly clean and empty. If you’re preparing on moving products that have a higher worth, you may find that your removal business doesn’t have insurance coverage that covers it. If you’re moving products that are both difficult to transfer and high in worth (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)