Tips to pick the right Furniture Removalist Company

Moving home or office is never an easy prospect… There is a huge amount of mental and physical organization involved and that’s even before the furniture removalist company has ever arrived. It’s not just about packing boxes; it’s also about having to carry them up and down the stairs and in and out of vans – all of which can be terribly exhausting. This is especially true if there is a deadline for vacating the existing property that you are working too. Things get even more complicated if you have heaps of furniture, fragile pieces, large items or valuable items to move.

Hire a Furniture Removalist Company:

The one way to save yourself from all the agony, angst, frustration and tedium is to hire the services of a professional furniture removalist company to take the burden off your back, literally! It will leave you less physically-drained and you will be able to concentrate on the other important aspects of your move like who is getting which room.

Here are a few tips you can use to help you pick the right furniture removalist company:

Get three different quotes:

Don’t settle for the first company and first removalist quote that you get… Ensure that you get quotes from different furniture removalist companies to ensure you are getting the best possible service for your money.

In addition to comparing prices however, you should also be comparing the services they are providing (the inclusions and exclusions) and their professionalism. But don’t over do it… Try and limit it to three different quotes which will save you time from contacting different companies and waiting for replies to come back.

To save you time, some removalists companies will provide you with an online form via their website which you can add all of your details and needs for the move too. They will then be able to provide you with a quote quicker and this saves you the need of calling.

They ask questions:

When speaking with a potential furniture removalist company, you want to make sure that they are asking you lots of questions. Like the quote, the more information that they have the better they will be able to do their job. The better they do the move, the quicker you are in your new home relaxing on your couch. But not only are they asking you questions they also need to be listening to your replies… Which is even more important!

Safety is a priority:

Look for vetted and reliable removalists and avoid the companies that are little known. The former will have a code of conduct for their personnel and professionalism and safety is something you should be prioritising.

Protecting your belongings:

A good furniture removalist company will take the time and make the effort to properly protect your furniture and valuables during the move. There are many ways that they will endeavour to do this, like wrapping furniture in a protective material, having enough man power and using the right equipment. While accidents may happen from time to time, it can certainly be minimised.

Do they have Insurance

This is another very important factor. A reliable and well-established company will always provide you with moving insurance against any breakages and losses on your property (when it is in transit). This is something you should discuss with the potential furniture removalist, before you actually make your final pick.

Furniture Removalist Testimonials

The one way to avoid all the pitfalls when it comes to hiring a furniture removalist company, is to get a recommendation from a family member or friend or read any testimonials associate with that particular company. This will give you a better idea about how professional, efficient and reliable a particular company can be. Of course, every person might have a different experience with removalists, but it takes away some of the risk of hiring a completely unknown one.

Final points

Apart from all these aspects, go by your instincts and check how willingly a company answers all your questions and how ready they are to accommodate special requests. You need to have a good rapport with the people at the furniture removalist company, after all, you will be trusting them with all your worldly possessions. This will help in smoothing the move and making it a less stressful experience for you.

Thanks so much for reading and all the best.

Kind regards,
No Worries Removals
1300 450 889