When you are planning on moving house there are so many things to consider especially when it comes to packing all your possessions and moving them to your new home. A lot of people will look for a professional removals service to complete the move for them, for smaller moves or those on a tight budget you should also consider a man and van service.
Over the years man and van services have had a mixed reputation, but for smaller moves they might be the right solution for your circumstances. Do your research and ensure that your chosen service is fully insured having both public liability and goods in transit insurance and that they have an excellent reputation. Some man and van services will literally be just one man and a van and have no experience or qualifications, but others will have trained, experienced staff. You may assume that loading a van can’t be too difficult, but it’s very important that the van is loaded correctly, to reduce the risk of damage to any items and to ensure that the space is filled correctly.
Man and van services are now, often equipped with all the required protective covers and equipment to ensure that your items are moved safely to your new home. Some man and van services will also offer a assistance with dismantling and reassembling larger items of furniture. If you have large items or a large volume of possessions to move then you should consider a full removal service, a full removal service usually has more or larger vans and will be able to complete the move in one journey.
Unlike a complete house removals service, man and van services don’t usually offer packing services, so you will need to ensure that you have safely packed all your items ready to transport. But man and van services are often more affordable and sometimes available when you need them.
Man and van services are also ideal for student moves, when moving into halls or rented accommodation often parents or students may need to hire a van or make multiple trips, these costs can add up and often cost more than hiring a man and van service who can complete the move in one journey, meaning much less stress for everyone!
Just like a larger removal company man and van services offer a free no-obligation quote and provide you with a contact to help you coordinate your move.