The experience of moving home can be an extremely distressing one. There are so many decisions to make; what will you take with you; what can you bear to part with; how are you going to get your belongings from your old home to your new address? The choice of transport options can be confusing. There is no substitute for thorough investigation of the available possibilities. One popular method for relocation is to hire the services of a man and van company.

1.    A man and a van can be the ideal way to achieve cheap removals, particularly if you do not have too much to move. There are a multitude of companies offering this kind of assistance to people needing to transport their possessions to a new home. It is usually less expensive to hire movers locally, to reduce the fuel costs involved in your move. Check out local newspapers, shop windows, business phone directories and the internet to locate the perfect operator to suit your needs.

2.    Once you have found a company that seems to meet your budget and any special requirements, do some more homework! Be sure that the firm has appropriate vehicles. Look into the reviews of previous users. Take the time to assure yourself that all insurances are up-to-date and sufficient to cover the replacement value of all items you want to be transported.

3.    Another major decision to make before booking any furniture transport services relates to the packing, carrying and loading of your belongings. Make sure that your chosen man and van hire company can do any of these jobs that you choose not to. Get a written quotation for any additional costs involved in hiring extra staff to carry heavy or large items. Remember that you might need such assistance at both ends of your removal journey.

4.    As soon as you are satisfied that you have discovered the ideal man and a van to handle your relocation, book him up at once. The sooner you begin planning your move, the better. Remember to take advantage of the professional advice that an experienced transportation company should be happy to provide free of charge.

5.    Get as much help as possible ready for the day of the move. Recruit your relatives, and call in favours to get your friends to come to your aid. Remember the old saying that ‘many hands make light work’. The more of the packaging, hoisting and stacking of boxes that you can get done without paying, the cheaper your move will be.

6.    Removal companies cannot do everything for you. There are tasks such as informing the appropriate financial institutions, utility suppliers and the Post Office of your relocation that must be your own responsibility. To ensure that you do not overlook such duties, it can be essential to write out a checklist and timeline to stick to and mark off as you progress through the process of moving home. When everything is out of your old home and on to the removals van, have a final check to make sure nothing has been left behind. Bon Voyage!

Lifting and carrying large, heavy or awkward items of furniture can be back-breaking work. Research can reveal proven methods to reduce these burdens. Correct techniques are essential for the individual’s welfare as well as to comply with health and safety regulations. These methods should also help to avoid damaging the furniture and the doors and walls of the old and new premises. A floor plan of the destination will save time when delivering your furniture.