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What are the benefits of using a removals company?

Updated: Oct 18, 2021


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When faced with moving house, you generally have two options for transporting your belongings – doing it yourself or hiring removals companies in Derby and the Derbyshire area. Even though doing it alone or with the help of friends can save you money, there are many benefits to enlisting a team of skilled removers. Here are the biggest benefits of using a removals company for your move.


Experienced local removals experts


Moving everything you own to your new house can be more challenging than you might imagine. Therefore, it makes sense to have experienced removal experts on hand to make the task easier and less stressful. At Derby Removals, we’ve over 15 years’ experience in helping people to relocate, dealing with all sorts of house moves. So, whether you’re downsizing to a bungalow or moving to a bigger property, we can assist.


We can take care of every aspect of your move, from packing and lifting to unloading at the other end. We can even provide storage facilities if you need them. Derby Removals has been rated the ThreeBest rated house removals companies in 2020 and 2021. So, you can rest assured you’re dealing with a professional and reputable firm when you enlist our services.


Skilled at packing fragile or valuable items


Transporting fragile, valuable, or sentimental possessions can be nervewracking, so why not put them in the hands of the experts? Experienced removers are skilled at packing and moving delicate or expensive items, ensuring they arrive at their new home safely. At Derby Removals, we’re fully trained to move items like plates, glassware, and lamps with ease. We use the best quality packing materials to ensure they’re fully protected. You can relax in the knowledge that they won’t come to any harm when you hire our services.


When you hire a removals company to help you move house, your belongings will be fully insured. Reputable firms will have both Public Liability and Goods in Transit insurance, making sure your items are covered should the worst happen. If you hire an established removals company like Derby Removals, it’s unlikely that your possessions will come to any harm. However, the risk is always present, and therefore it makes sense to choose a firm with a comprehensive insurance policy. If you choose to move yourself without our help, you may need to take out additional cover for your belongings. This can often be costly.


Storage facilities


When you start the packing process, you’ll probably be surprised at how many things you’ve acquired over the years. You may wonder just how you’ll fit them all into your new home, especially if you’re downsizing. Luckily, many of the best removals companies in Derby and the Derbyshire area provide storage facilities. So, if you need to store some of your belongings in a safe place during your move, it makes sense to hire a removals firm that offers this service. At Derby Removals, we offer a range of self-storage units for our customers to use. Fully secure and temperature regulated, they’re the ideal place to keep your possessions.


Large removal vehicles and dependable drivers


Moving your belongings to your new home can seem easy – until you actually have to do it! If you have many possessions, it makes sense to hire a removals company which has large removal vehicles for transporting them easily and efficiently. You could hire a van yourself of course; however, this can be expensive. Plus, you’ll probably need to make several journeys back and forth to move everything.


Moreover, hiring a removals company isn’t only about getting access to a large lorry. It’s also about the expertise of an experienced lorry driver who can transport you to your new home swiftly and safely. Whether you’re moving across town or to another area of the country, our drivers can be relied upon to get you there with ease. We’ll work out the best route to your new property, ensuring there are no delays or problems.


A full pre-move survey


One of the biggest benefits of hiring a removals company is that they will lay out a plan for your move, addressing any problems as early as possible. This not only lets them assess how many items require moving, but how to do so most efficiently, identifying issues with access, for example. Perhaps you’re on the top floor of a block of flats or parking permits are required. These are all problems that can be tackled early on, making moving day go much more smoothly. If moving yourself or with the help of friends, you may not spot these obstacles until they’re in front of you, and this can result in delays, setbacks, and a whole lot of stress.


Less stressful


Moving to a new property is likely to be one of the most difficult things you’ll do in your life. After all, moving everything you own to a new place can be extremely challenging, both emotionally and logistically. When you hire a removals company to assist you, the task becomes much less stressful. The team can handle every aspect of the move, from packing through to carrying and lofting the heaviest and most awkward items.

If you’re moving with children in tow, it really is worth enlisting a removals firm rather than going it alone. With removals experts on hand to take the stress and strain out of the process, you’ll be able to focus on caring for them instead.


Derby Removals is one of the leading removals companies in Derby and the Derbsyhire area, so why not get in touch? We’ve been providing domestic and commercial removals services for over 15 years and we’ve built up a fantastic reputation across the region. Call us on 01332 498321 to discuss your removal needs with one of our friendly and experienced team.


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