21Jul 2014

When it comes to moving house, office or flat there are a lot of different removals options which you can consider. The main options range from basic van hire to man and van packages and moving firms, while additional extras can be organised to help make your day a success. If you’re not sure what’s what then a quick description is outlined below along with some of the main pros and cons. Van HireIf you are happy to take on the physicality of a house or office move by yourself then van hire can prove to be the cheapest option. With many moving companies offering hire packages, this can be ideal for those people who have only a small selection of household or business items to move. It also helps if there are other people who can help you with the move so that the lifting of bulky or heavy items can be shared. For those people who have a lot of fragile or specialist furniture this might not be the safest root, as the professional help of moving staff may be required. Man & VanMan and van packages are a step up from basic van hire and include the rental of a removals van and a professional moving person. This experienced mover is then on hand to drive the moving vehicle and to help you load and unload your removal boxes with care. With this additional help, the physical strain of house and office moves can be reduced as can the time and stress of your move. With no forward planning or strategizing, this sort of moving package is cheaper than using an all-out removals firm but can prove to be an invaluable source of help on the day. RemovalsA removals firm provides customers with a comprehensive moving service, covering everything from planning and co-ordinating to loading and unloading. In these instances, the moving firm will be on hand to offer you assistance with every part of your move, ensuring that nothing is left to chance and nothing is delayed. Ideal for more complicated and difficult moves, these packages will guarantee the safekeeping of your fragile and valuable items during transit and should always come with the use of a modern removal van. Added Extras Depending on what type of move you’re organising, you may need some additional assistance with aspects of your move. Most removal firms offer a quality range of packing materials for the wrapping and protecting of fragile and everyday household and business items. Sturdy removal boxes and strong packing tape should be used for all items, while extra box fillers, protective film and specialist covers can all aid safe transit. If having access to quality removal boxes isn’t enough then some moving firms also offer a packing service to help you finalise your move. This is good for those who may find the move physically exhausting or for those who have large estates or houses.If there are rooms in your new home or office that need some decorative work then it may be useful to put some furniture into a storage facility while you get things finalised. Storage and removal companies should be able to help and in most cases will have a range of small storage lockers, rooms and units to choose from. If you’re not sure how much room you might need then in many instances you can even let the removals firm organise this for you.