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. National Removals
Compare My Move name the top rated national Removal Companies that offer moves all across the UK. Here are the 10 best rated national removals companies on our network.Read this article3. How Much Are The Average House Removal Company Costs?
Thinking of hiring a Removal Company but are unsure of the Removal Company costs? In 2023, the average Removal Company costs for a 3-bedroom house are £806.Read this article4. How to Find Cheap Removals Companies When Moving
Finding a cheap removals company when moving doesn’t have to be difficult, you just need to know the right places to look. Here are the best ways to find cheap movers to help lower your costs.Read this article5. Removals and Storage
Here are the top reviewed professional removals and storage companies in the UK chosen by our users. Here are the 10 best-rated removal and storage companies on our network. All companies are Professional and vetted.Read this article6. Questions to Ask Your Removal Company
Having a list of questions to ask your removal company before you book is a good way to ensure you find the best suited removal company, it’s important to ask the relevant questions to ensure their services are right for you.Read this article7. What is the British Association of Removers?
British Association of Removers (BAR) helps house movers, and provides tips on ways to spot a trustworthy removal company. Compare My Move explains who the BAR are and what they do in this guide.Read this article8. A Guide To Goods In Transit Insurance
Goods In Transit Insurance is a requirement for Removal Companies who Compare My Move work with, ensuring your goods are fully insured and protected. Read here about what is covered under the policy.Read this article9. A Guide to Removals Insurance
Insurance for removals, also known as mover's or moving house insurance. Removals insurance protects your furniture, furnishings and some valuables from losses and damages whilst moving house.Read this article10. 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 article11. 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 article12. A Guide to Removal Van Sizes
Finding the right removal van size for moving is made easier with this guide, From Luton vans to the equipment used, we've created the ultimate guide to removal van sizes for moving house.Read this article13. How to Choose Your Moving Date
Choosing your move date is an important part of organising a move. Weather you've found that dream home or need to leave your rental property quickly there are a number of factors to consider. In this guide Compare My Move cover some expert tips on how to choose your moving date. Find out more here.Read this article14. When Is The Best Day and Time of Year to Move House?
The most popular day to move house in uk, as supported by data compiled from Compare My Move, 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 article15. Moving House Checklist: Top Tips for a Stress Free Move
Moving house and not sure where to start? This moving house checklist includes all the key factors and tasks you will need to complete before the end of the moving process. Make moving house a stress free process with Compare My Move.Read this article16. 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 article17. What Not to Pack: A Guide to Non-allowable Removal Items
Be aware of Non-allowable items when moving home with a Removal Company. Compare My Move explain the items that Removal Companies can't take, those non-allowable items you'll have to move yourself.Read this article18. The Do’s and Don’ts of Moving Heavy Furniture
One of the challenges when moving house is moving heavy items. These are often pieces of furniture that need extra care, planning and attention when moving to avoid injury or accidents.Read this article19. A Guide to Moving in Retirement
Moving in retirement? many people moving in retirement take the opportunity to downsize or relocate or more rural areas of the country. Read this guide to find out if it’s right for you and the options available.Read this article20. Do You Tip The Removals Company? Should I Tip My Movers?
Wanting to reward your removals company for doing a good job? Read our guide about tipping and the etiquette here.Read this article21. The 10 Best Part Load and Small Removal Companies in the UK 2023
Wanting help for moves from smaller properties? Compare My Move connects you with experts in all things removals. Read here about how we can help you save money on your small and part load sized move.Read this article22. Furniture Removals
Looking to move furniture or get rid of an old sofa? Compare My Move can connect you with professional furniture removals experts. From house moves filled with furniture to singular items, we can help you move those heavy items.Read this article23. The Ultimate Moving Apartment Checklist
Moving to a new apartment? Compare My Move’s moving packing checklist will make moving to a new flat a breeze with an easy to follow guide.Read this article24. When to Book a Removal Company
When to Book a Removal Company? You should book a Removal Company 4-6 weeks before your completion date. Compare My Move answers some of the top frequently asked questions about removals.Read this article25. Moving House Packing Checklist | A Room-by-Room Guide
Packing for a move and unsure where to start? We've put together the ultimate moving packing checklist to follow and make moving that little bit easier.Read this article26. Moving House Packing Tips
We’ve put together 20 packing tips for moving house to ensure a smooth move.Read this article27. Financial Help With Moving House Costs
Financial help with moving costs is available whether you are claiming benefits, disabled or elderly. Compare My Move has outlined what help you can get be it logistical, organisational or cost-related.Read this article28. What Are Universal Credit Housing Costs?
Learn if you’re eligible for universal credit housing costs and how this can help you with moving costs.Read this article29. What are Discretionary Housing Payments?
Find out if you’re eligible for a Discretionary Housing Payment to help when moving house.Read this article30. Changing Broadband when Moving House
Find out everything you need to do to set up broadband in your new home.Read this article31. The 10 Best Moving House Apps
Learn the 10 best moving house apps to make your move stress-free.Read this article