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You've posted an ad on Facebook asking for the best price to move a 3 bed-house to a 2-bed house 3 miles away.
House removal companies give their prices on your post so you pick the first removal company you see. They've quoted a price of £750, fully insured, including a free pack of 20 packing boxes. You think that's expensive and check back on your post to check other prices.
You then notice a random guy, called Barry, has commented saying he will do it for £300. You think that's fantastic and book Barry to arrive on your move date.
8.00am on moving day and you’re already dreading the huge task ahead of you but that's the least of your concerns. Barry has just arrived in a Citroen Berlingo with his 79 year old grandad! Once you have picked up your jaw from the front doorstep you ask Barry if he and his grandad can move a full 3 bed-house. He vaguely replies, "we’ll give it a go".
9.30am and Barry has filled his van with the grand total of 5 boxes and is heading to your new address with load 1 of 30.
Lunchtime, Barry has completed 4 trips and, woo-hoo, the dining room is now clear .... only 5 rooms to go!
The buyers of your property are anxiously waiting outside as they are already fully loaded with their professional removal company. Meanwhile, Barry is demanding more money now as grandad is tired and Barry is usually in the pub by 2.30 and is getting flustered.
It's now 10.30pm, while Barry is wedging your sofa on to his roof-rack, you finally hand over the keys to your property to the now disgruntled buyer. You arrive at your new property to find Barry has put all your items, including the fridge, in your lounge.
But don't worry its bedtime ... once you've built your bed!
You use professional people to sell your house so why wouldn't you use a professional removal company to move your house?
The moral of the story is:
GOOD MOVERS ARE NOT CHEAP, CHEAP MOVERS ARE NOT GOOD.
You can find a house move checklist and requirements and inventory form on our resources page here.