Choose a removal company by matching its written service to your actual move. A useful quote starts with the belongings, access and handling required at both addresses. Provide the same information to each company so differences in price can be understood rather than guessed.
Before requesting quotes
Create an inventory, explain stairs and lifts, describe parking and loading distance, and identify anything heavy, fragile or unusual. Mention packing, dismantling, storage and deliveries to more than one address. Ask whether a survey is needed and whether it can adequately assess difficult access.
Check the service
- Confirm the business identity and who will actually carry out the move.
- Ask what the price includes and what can trigger additional charges.
- Read cancellation, postponement, waiting-time and payment terms.
- Understand liability limits, exclusions and any separate insurance offered.
- Verify claimed memberships directly with the named organisation if they matter to your decision.
Reviews can reveal recurring patterns, but look at the detail, age and relevance of the accounts. A polished website or unusually low price is not enough to establish suitability. Ask how the company would handle a delayed key release, damage report or disputed bill.
Make the booking clear
Get the agreed inventory, addresses, dates and services in writing. Record the contact for the day and the procedure for changing the booking. Tell the company if your load changes after the survey, rather than hoping extra items can be fitted in.
Keep the accepted quote and terms available during the move. A careful selection process should leave you knowing what is being moved, who is responsible and what happens if the plan changes.
Put it into practice
Use the removal quote comparison to organise your own figures or next steps. Keep its assumptions alongside your plan.