Moving Places across the UK

If you are moving within the same city or county, specialised removal companies will consider this a short to medium distance removal and charge you the appropriate price for it. If however, you are moving to a location further than hundred miles, then you move falls within the long distance removal category. Most people would anticipate high service costs for their long distance removal and they would be right to an extent as long distance relocation services are charged differently. Having said this, many removal companies specialise in long distance removals and are able to offer comprehensive long distance relocation service packages to their customers. If you take the time to do some homework and choose the right removal company you are likely to receive an adequately priced service which covers a wide variety of additional requirements whilst saving you many side expenses.

The main reasons people move over long distances is for a new job, new school for the kids, to be closer to family and relatives, to live in better climate, surroundings, culture etc. The best time to conduct a long distance removal is during the summer months, and there are many reasons for it. When moving with kids, summer is the ideal season as children are out of school for the holidays, which means they got more time to say goodbye to friends, and to readjust to their new home and surroundings as this would make starting at the new school less stressful for them. Summer is also a suitable time to move because days are longer, weather is good and more work can be packed in one day – important if moving on a budget (which is the case for most people).

If the overall removal costs seem a bit steep, consider doing some of the work yourself. Things like packing and securing of items prior to transit can shave some money off the end bill. Keep in mind though that doing your own prep work means no guarantees and if something is lost or broken along the way it is likely to be considered your fault. Doing your own removal preparations will also attract additional costs so compare those against the cost of a different removal service solutions you have chosen as alternative. If possible, it is recommended to schedule and book your long distance removal at least two months in advance – this way you have enough time to get properly organised without rushing things.

When choosing your long distance mover, choose carefully and don’t be shy to ask all the questions that concern you. It is recommended to choose a reputable mover with offices, subsidiaries or representatives in different parts of the country. Speak to the movers about the available insurance options you have – it is advisable to secure insurance when moving long distance. These days, many good companies offer insurance against late removal completion or unexpected delays.

Don’t forget you need to arrive at your new address on time, even a little earlier than the removal people. If you don’t then you will likely pay for removal teams’ idle time.