About this guide
To ensure an easy and efficient move, it’s important to start planning your removals as early as possible. Finding your perfect home can be exciting, but don’t forget that the process doesn’t end there. Now is the time to compare removal quotes and ensure your moving day is as organised as can be.
Planning your removal in advance is vital in reducing the stress and chaos of your moving day. Compare My Move strive to make moving easy, sharing professional tips and advice to help you book and prepare for your removal.
1. Why Hire a Removal Company?
Ever wondered if you should hire a removal company to help with your move? This guide will take you through the range of removals services on offer, as well as the benefits regarding reliability, health and safety, insurance, among others.Read this article2. How Much Does a Removal Company Cost?
Are you thinking of hiring a removal company but are unsure of the removal company costs? The following guide covers everything you need to know, from the factors that affect the cost, to how to get an accurate quotation.Read this article3. How to Keep Your Removal Costs Down
The biggest tip for keeping your removal costs down is to plan and prepare well in advance. It can be difficult finding a cheap removal company that is fully qualified for the job but by comparing removal quotes, you can find the best deals for you.Read this article4. What Other Services do Removal Companies Offer?
When booking a removal company through Compare My Move, you have the option to select a number of additional services including packing and storage facilities.Read this article5. Questions to Ask Your Removal Company
Before you find the perfect removal company for you, it’s important to ask the relevant questions to ensure their services are right for you. Here's a list of questions to ask your removal company to avoid the moving day horror stories.Read this article6. What is the British Association of Removers?
Compare My Move explains how the British Association of Removers (BAR) helps house movers, and provides tips on ways to spot a trustworthy removal company.Read this article7. A Guide To Goods In Transit Insurance
Did you know that when hiring a removal company through Compare My Move that you're covered by Goods In Transit Insurance? Learn more here.Read this article8. What is Public Liability Insurance?
When booking your house removals with Compare My Move you get the benefit of only dealing with insured companies. Find out more and find out what's covered.Read this article9. What is a White Glove Delivery Service?
Do you have a lot of paintings and antiques to move? If so, a white glove delivery service may be for you. This is a specialised service for those special, valuable items that require an extra element of care. Find out more about white glove delivery services here.Read this article10. A Guide To Home Removal Surveys
Booking a removal company means they will need to carry out a home removals survey. The purpose of a removals survey is for the team to inspect your property and the items that require moving so that they can provide you with an accurate quote.Read this article11. A Guide to Removal Van Sizes
From Luton vans to the equipment used, we've created the ultimate guide to removal van sizes for moving house.Read this article12. How to Choose Your Moving Date
Weather you've found that dream home or need to leave your rental property quickly there are a number of factors to consider when choosing your move date which can make the process confusing. In this guide Compare My Move cover some expert tips on how to choose your moving date. Find out more here.Read this article13. When Is The Best Day and Time of Year to Move House?
According to data compiled by Compare My Move, Friday is the most popular day to move house in the UK, whilst Sunday stands at the cheapest day to move house. August is the most popular month to move house, too. Take a look at our guide to find out which is the best day for you.Read this article14. Moving House Checklist
Our free moving house checklist will give you a step-by-step guide of everything you need to do when moving house, from the first stage up until you are settled in your new home. When it comes to buying a new home, check out our checklist for moving house.Read this article15. Last Minute Moving: How to Move House at Short Notice
Last minute moving can bring on some unnecessary stress. Whatever your reasons, it can be difficult trying to cope with moving at short notice and that is why Compare My Move has created this handy guide to give you some last minute moving tips.Read this article16. What Not to Pack: A Guide to Non-allowable Removal Items
A guide for what not to pack: Compare My Move explain the items that removal companies can't take, those non-allowable items you'll have to move yourself.Read this article