How to Choose a Good Removals Company: Tips for Bristol Home Movers

How to Choose a Good Removals Company: Tips for Bristol Home Movers

Moving day. Two words that can strike fear into even the calmest of homeowners.

Boxes everywhere. Wardrobes that won't fit through doorways. A van running late while the new owners are already waiting for the keys.

Here's the good news: choosing the right removals company sorts out most of that stress before it even starts.

Start looking the moment you have a date

Leave it too late, and you'll have fewer choices and probably a higher bill. Fancy saving some cash? A midweek move is often cheaper than a Friday or weekend one.

Ask around before you Google it

A personal recommendation is worth its weight in gold. Nobody to ask? Check reviews properly before you book anyone.

Check they're a proper removals company

Man-with-a-van services can be tempting on price, but ask yourself: are they insured for removals, and do they know how to handle your grandmother's China cabinet?

Look for BAR membership

Members of the British Association of Removers sign up to a strict code of conduct, plus an advance payment guarantee and a proper dispute resolution service. Their website lets you search for members near you.

Be completely honest about what's moving

Not just the furniture, everything. That "one box in the loft" is never just one box.

Flag anything tricky

Got a garage, cellar, shed or a piano lurking somewhere? Mention it. The same goes for access issues, narrow roads, no parking, three flights of stairs, and no lift. It might nudge the quote up, but it saves an argument on the day.

Get a proper survey done

An in-person or video survey nearly always gives a more accurate quote than one done over the phone.

Check whether the quote is fixed or hourly

Hourly can sting if the day overruns.

Check the insurance

Ask about goods in transit cover, public liability, and what the limits are.

Decide if you need packing

It's rarely included as standard and can add a hefty chunk to the bill, but it's worth it if you'd rather not spend a week wrapping mugs in newspaper.

Get it all in writing

What's moving, where from, where to, whether it's one trip or several, and what counts as an extra charge.

Ask about changing your date

Some companies flex for a fee if your plans shift. Others charge to cancel altogether. Better to know now than on moving day.

One last thing. The cheapest quote isn't always the best one. Found a mover you trust who isn't the cheapest? A polite bit of negotiating rarely hurts.

Thinking about your next move? We're always happy to point you toward the removers at our client’s rate.

Estate Agency Done Ethically

Many people don't trust estate agents. We're trying to change that.

That's why we're proud members of the Ethical Agent Network (EAN), an independent body that checks our work against strict standards of honesty, service, and how we look after our clients, colleagues and community.

We're the only local agency to have passed the EAN test, and we're reassessed regularly to ensure our standards remain high.

So, if you're thinking of moving, talk to us.