Dos and Don’ts in choosing a Moving Company

One of the most challenging parts of moving your household or office is to pack safely your belongings and organize your time efficiently. Most people find moving a terrible and horrifying experience, but there are other people who make good decisions to facilitate the moving process. Hiring a moving company is one of them. However, there are some dos and don’ts when it comes to hiring movers.
Here are the Dos and Don’ts you should consider when hiring a removal company:
• First of all you need to make sure that the company you are hiring is licensed. There are numerous removal companies out there, but not all of them have the proper and needed license to own the business and operating moving equipment.
• Before hiring a removal company, it’s always a good idea to ask for references and maybe check with some previous clients. A good and reliable moving company will have no reasons to hide any previous customers.
• If you are moving across the country or even further, you should ask the movers how they plan to track your personal belongings. Even if you are moving across the street, you should always consider tracking your personals, for various obvious reasons. One of the best ways to do so is to tag your belongings, in order to keep a good track of what is packed and what is placed in to the movers’ trucks. Once you have the boxes in the new place, it will be easier for you to track what is out of the trucks.
• You should also make sure that the movers have insurance and if they can cover possible damages and the replacement of your personal belongings. This is very important so try not to forget that.
• When choosing a removal company you should read the terms of agreement. You should check if there are any additional or hidden fees. Make sure that you check the time frame within which the removal company has to complete the move.
• You should also ask the moving company if they supply the needed moving supplies; packing materials cost heavily if you are buying them individually, so you should consider choosing a moving company that offers you in the overall cost.
• Do not take the lowest bid because it’s cost effective. Sometimes a low bid can hide pitfalls and traps, such as no insurance or additional costs. Just because a removal company suggests that it can move you for a fraction of the cost, it doesn’t meant that the service is upscale and trustworthy.
• Do not choose a company whose movers are rude or not clean and unprofessional. Lack of communication can cost you in money and time, so you should avoid it by all means.
Moving can be fun and the beginning of a new life; just make sure that you choose the right company for your needs.


Handy Moves Removals is a removal company in London specializing in all aspects of moving for private and business customers. It is a house and office moving company able to meet your needs and preferences.