Moving home can be both very exciting, and very stressful! With all the enjoyable aspects of making a new start, the move itself can cause lots of headaches.
At a time when there is likely to be a lot of disruption to your usual routine, here are some tips to make sure your move goes smoothly.
Why would you use a house mover, rather than DIY?
Many of us have a budget to keep to when moving home, so it can seem an easier option to manage our removals ourselves. However, there are lots of reasons that it could work out as more cost effective, and a lot easier, to use a professional house mover company to transport your furniture and belongings to your new home in Singapore.
1. Insurance – one important aspect of moving your belongings is to consider what will happen if something goes wrong! You are likely to be moving all your most valued belongings, and so if something slips in the removal vehicle, or is dropped whilst moving, it could be an absolute disaster.
Professional house movers will offer insurance – make sure to check what options they offer – to make sure that if any problems occur during the move, your belongings are properly insured.
2. Time – depending on the distance you are moving, and whether your new home is based in a different area of Singapore, hiring a mover company can be a much quicker solution.
Hiring a van, yourself is always an option, but there are restrictions on what size vehicle you can hire depending on the type of license you hold. A professional mover will be able to provide the appropriate vehicle to transport all your belongings in one go, and make the process run much more smoothly.
3. Cost – whilst it might seem more expensive to hire a professional company, in fact it can be a more cost effective option! If you need to make multiple trips to complete your move, you may need to hire a vehicle for multiple days, cover the cost of fuel for each journey, provide your own boxes and packing tape, and cover any other costs such as hiring removal trolleys or banding straps for larger, heaver items.
A professional mover company will provide you all the packing materials, equipment and tools that you would require.
4. Manpower – managing large and heavy items can be a real struggle, especially if you have stairs to negotiate, or furniture which must be taken apart to fit through doorways. A mover company will be able to provide enough manpower to carry out any heavy removals, help with assembling and reassembling.
What to look for when searching for a mover company
Finding a company to trust with your house moving and to take good care of your belongings need not be stressful; here are some things to consider:
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- Location – where in Singapore are you moving to, and from? Are there reputable house movers in both locations? It is worth asking for quotes from house moving companies both from your old location and the area you are moving to;
- Insurance – what insurance options do they offer? If you have any high value items, make sure to mention them to check if any additional insurances might be required;
- Timing – one of the most crucial factors is finding a company with the right size vehicle, and the necessary number of professional movers to help manage your move on the day you need them;
- Services offered – do you need a mover to help you pack and safety wrap individual items (for example, dishes, cutlery, ornaments, vases), or would you prefer to pack those items yourself? Make sure to discuss this with your mover, as there may be different rates for different services, so the cost of wrapping and packing all items in the house will be different from moving pre-packed boxes and furniture
- Costs – it’s important to ask for a quote in writing, with a list of all services included within that price, prior to appointing house movers. If any extra services crop up that have not been included in the quote, these can be negotiated with the house mover, but it is important to be very clear about what the costs will be prior to the move to avoid any unexpected large bills
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