Choosing a company to help you move home can be a difficult choice, we all want to consider costs, but is cheap the best option? Or are you being overcharged for a dodgy service?
Discover how to choose the best removals company in Devon and how much it should cost to move home. At Devon and Dorset Removals, we are committed to making your home removal go as smoothly as possible.
Should you move it yourself?
When to hire a removals company vs moving home yourself! If you are moving from a small house or flat, or even out of your parents, it is always worth hiring a professional company to help. We may not believe you have much to move, but chances are if you are moving items, they hold value to you and possible sentimental value. There is a skill to packing fragile and precious items, to ensure they are protected and do not get damaged during transit. Devon and Dorset Removals understand moving home can be a stressful time, but also an exciting or emotional time, we can move your items safely and place them securely in your new home.
It is also worth considering the new property when moving bulky items in, do have the manpower to lift a double wardrobe up a spiral staircase? The team at Devon & Dorset Removals is skilled in heavy lifting and taking the sensible approach. We know if something won’t fit, and are able to dismantle and reassemble items where necessary. There is no extra charge for doing this – all part of the service, and why we are one of the Best Removals Companies in Devon.
How to choose the best removals company in Devon?
Reviews would be a great way to see what people think of a company. People only tend to leave reviews for an experience, and in most cases, it would have to be either a REALLY great experience or sadly a very bad one to motivate people to leave a review. You can check out reviews for Devon & Dorset Removals throughout this site, or via our Google Reviews Page here.
How much does it cost to use a removals company in Devon?
There are many things to take into consideration when checking out the cost of using a removals company. Usually, the main two factors will be size and distance, i.e how much there is to move and how far it has to go. A good removals company will always explain their charges and if cost is a consideration, discuss with you what you can do to reduce the charges. Devon and Dorset Removals offer a discounted rate if you are packing yourself, or if you are using any of our other services, such as Storage and/or Clearance.
Estimated removals costs with Devon & Dorset Removals for a 2 bedroom house would be £500-£600. You should take the time to get at least 3 quotes from other removals companies. Some companies will want to visit your property, rather than quote over the phone. Devon & Dorset Removals follow all Covid regulations and guidelines when visiting your property. It is important for us to factors such as tight stairways, that could affect how many staff are required. Always ask for the quotation to be broken down so that you can see exactly what you are for, ensure the removals company is insured and has good reviews. Be wary of companies that quote an hourly rate, as this could run into high and unexpected costs. Devon & Dorset Removals offer removal services tailored specifically to suit your needs with fixed prices, so what we quote is what you pay! There are no hidden charges or extras.
What does the removals company need to know?
Once you have chosen your removals company, they should send you some documentation that outlines everything they need to know. Such as items that require special care, such as antiques, paintings, valuable or sentimental items. You should also highlight any items that may be difficult to move or large furniture which may need to be dismantled and reassembled. Are you taking the curtains? carpets? any other fixtures that may need to be uninstalled.
Devon & Dorset Removal have a handy guide which we send to all our removals clients to ensure that you don’t have to worry about a thing.
We hope you found this article How to choose the Best Removals Company in Devon useful.
Devon & Dorest Removals offer a range of services to support you in your Home Removal, House Clearance, and we even offer Storage facilities and can arrange to ship stored items directly to you. So if you are looking for Removals in Torquay, Brixham, Paignton, Across South Hams, and Devon – Give our friendly team a call, and we can get you moving.
