Removal Companies- Your Options

This article is specific to moving house in Edinburgh, but is also applicable to moving in any location. For example if you were moving house in Reading you might look for moving company in Reading in your internet search. 

There are lots of different ways to organise home removals in Edinburgh depending on money available, volume of possessions and time available. Luckily, services in the city vary greatly and there are options for all. Edinburgh removal companies offer the full range of services from complete move management to DIY van hire.

Van Hire

Edinburgh can be an expensive place to live, and if you are on a low budget when moving house then the removal company costs can be a bit of a sting. In this case, you might want to consider using one of the many van hire companies in the city.

Hiring is ideal for first time home buyers who dont have a massive amount of stuff to move, or for people renting a fully furnished property. Remember that you will have to lift and carry the boxes yourself so you need to be in good physical health to do this. There is always the option of having a moving party whereby your friends and family come over to help pack and unpack.

Choose a reputable van hire company that has a good track record or has been recommended. You need to leave yourself a full day for the move excluding packing, which should all be done before you start clocking van-hire time. If doing a DIY removal you will need to be organised in getting the necessary packing materials together.

No- Frills Removal Service

If, realistically, you cant do all the lifting and carrying yourself, then you can hire a removal company to do it for you. There are a multitude of options in Edinburgh (City of Edinburgh council website) including local and national companies. Again, ask friends and acquaintances for recommendations. You could also search for local removal company to find a company that is close to your home.

To spend the least amount of money, do all the packing yourselves and have everything ready when the removal van arrives. The team will then load your possessions, drive to your destination and unload them for you. The rest will be up to you. If on a budget, call around and get quotes from several companies to make sure you get the best price. Be sure to pack meticulously to avoid damage and breaks.

The Works

Moving house is one of those things that can be extremely stressful for some people. If you are pushed for time, simply dont want the moving hassle, or have extra money available, you could consider a full removal service that includes advice, packing and transit.

Many companies provide the service of a move manager who will visit your home prior to the move and assess your needs based on volume of possessions and distance of move. They will then arrange the whole process for you, including a packing team to box-up all of your belongings.

Packing materials, protection of valuables and loading are all taken care of. Then, at your new home, the teams will unload and unpack everything so that the house is ready to move into when you arrive.

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