Four things to assess when hiring a removal company

For most people, the idea of relocating from one city to another is a serious stress creator. There are so many things to factor in, so much uncertainty, a lot of change and just a world of opportunity for things to go wrong. As much as the change is needed – for whatever reason it is that you have decided to move – moving home is still rated as one of the top five most stressful things that a person can experience. But there are ways to ease the stress. Partnering with the right removal company is one of the best ways to make it a less fraught time. With that in mind, here are a few things to consider when choosing the right removal partner for you.

 

Reputation

It is easy to find a company that will help you move. All you need to do is type a phrase like 'interstate removalists Port Macquarie' or removalist Sydney into Google and you will be inundated with a long list of potential partners who can satisfy your needs. The problem is that anyone with a truck can qualify as a removal 'expert' and that is not what you want. Spend some time doing proper research, looking at the history and references of the companies you are considering. Personal references are always the best. If you can find somebody who has used them and will vouch for the quality of their service, then you are on the path to success. The more positive reference is the better. Speak to friends, use social media and even ask the companies concerned to refer you to recent clients.

 

Costs

This is always an important thing to consider but it should not be the over-riding consideration in this instance. The people charged with moving your treasured and worldly possessions should not be doing so on the cheap. Be prepared to pay for safe passage. Don't be blinded by a good deal that seems too good to ignore.

 

Value Adds

What else can your partners offer you aside from a truck and the muscle that loads and off-loads? Do they have a service that helps you pack? Do they supply boxes and packaging materials? What about insurance? These are all important considerations and small elements that will go a long way towards removing stress and anxiety in the build-up to the move. A fully managed service, where a team of removal experts arrive and do it all for you can be a huge relief.

 

The people

Make sure that you meet the people, or at the very least speak to them telephonically before the move. You need to build a business relationship and you need to feel that you can trust them. They are moving everything that you own, and you cannot trust them just because they have a nice website. Trust is created through personal interactions and you need to have some of these. It is also good to build rapport when things are going well – if you only start engaging with the movers once there is trouble it is going to be a whole lot different to how it could have been had you interacted on a friendly footing first.