{"id":5682,"date":"2018-03-20T12:30:57","date_gmt":"2018-03-20T12:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/?p=5682"},"modified":"2023-10-17T11:05:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T11:05:19","slug":"reasons-never-to-hire-a-removal-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/reasons-never-to-hire-a-removal-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons Why You Should Never Hire a Removal Company"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"The
Who needs a professional removal company when you can move home yourself?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thinking about hiring a removal company? Don\u2019t do it!<\/p>\n

Most people moving home will employ the services of a reputable removal company.<\/p>\n

But hiring a professional removal company, with the skill, experience, proper moving equipment, and reliable, purpose-built removal vans, who will provide outstanding value for money for your home move, that\u2019s just not for you is it?<\/p>\n

Is Hiring a Removal Company Worth It? \u2013 No, Never.<\/h2>\n

Why bother paying somebody to do something that you could do yourself?<\/p>\n

How difficult can it be to shove all your things in boxes and then put them in the back of a van?<\/p>\n

After all, that is all moving home is, isn\u2019t it? Why hire a removal company just to do that?<\/p>\n

Moving home yourself vs hiring a removal company<\/a> is a no-brainer, surely you can save money and still have a successful home move by moving home yourself, can\u2019t you?<\/p>\n

Typical cost of hiring a removal company<\/h2>\n

How much does it cost to hire a removal company<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Who cares? Just because everyone else thinks that hiring a removal company to move home makes sound financial sense, does not mean that you have to too.<\/p>\n

In case you are interested the typical costs to move a 1-2 bedroom home can be found here<\/a>. And the average cost to move a 3 bedroom home are set out in the guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Yes, there are plenty of risks when moving home yourself: property damage<\/a>, damaged goods, a few dents in the hire van, personal injury<\/a> and even the loss of your sanity<\/a> on moving day, but that risk is worth the slim chance of saving a few pounds for, surely?<\/p>\n

Of course, a reputable removal company can offer you priceless home moving advice, time and money saving home moving tips<\/a>, they may even offer you a special rate or discount<\/a> depending upon certain factors, some could even offer you packing materials<\/a> or insurance<\/a> as part of their removal service.<\/p>\n

In the long run, hiring a removal company may actually save you money, and makes far more sense than attempting a home move by yourself, and the perceived saved money from a self-move won\u2019t be in your pocket for long.<\/p>\n

But no way will you let the logic of that argument sway you into hiring a removal company. Good for you.<\/p>\n

Why pay for a packing service for moving house?<\/h2>\n

You can get free boxes<\/a> from the local store, and if the bottoms fall out, or they don\u2019t stack properly because they are too flimsy, what\u2019s the problem?<\/p>\n

A few things will inevitably get broken or damaged, but that\u2019s not the end of the world.<\/p>\n

And so what that packing<\/a> is the most arduous and time-consuming aspect of a home move?<\/p>\n

Just do a bit of packing<\/a> after work each night, do you really need as much sleep as you get now anyway?<\/p>\n

Why can\u2019t the family miss a few social events whilst you are engrossed in your home packing for weeks on end, no big deal, is it?<\/p>\n

OK, so a removal company will have years of experience of packing household items to ensure their safety during your home move.<\/p>\n

They will use quality packing materials<\/a> that are purpose made for moving home, and of course, they will pack everything in half the time that it would take you.<\/p>\n

But is there really any point in paying someone for that time-saving convenience, and to ensure that your precious items arrive at your new home perfectly intact?<\/p>\n

Just hire a self-drive van for moving home<\/h2>\n
\"Furniture
Do you really need the skills of a removal company to get a few pieces of furniture moved?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At first glance, hiring a self-drive van<\/a> is seemingly cheap enough, you will just have to be extremely careful loading it, driving through the mayhem of the busy city centre, or down those dark and narrow, winding country lanes.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve never driven a van before? How hard can it be to drive a van?<\/p>\n

Just don\u2019t forget that parking that huge van will take a bit of getting used to, but that\u2019s no problem. Oh, and remember to give those kerbs, parked cars, cyclists, and pedestrians a wide berth as you pass them, as that will be a long van you will be driving.<\/p>\n

The cost of collision damage waiver is not worth taking out either is it?<\/p>\n

After all, what’re the chances of you damaging the van? You run the risk of having to pay hefty penalties for the few dents you will probably put in the van, but they are only fair wear and tear aren\u2019t they?<\/p>\n

You are a great driver, it\u2019s all those other maniacs on the road that are the problem.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the point in having a professional removal company van driver to take all that stress away from you?<\/p>\n

So what if all the risks and associated costs of vehicle damage are all borne by the removal company?<\/p>\n

Just because the removal team will know exactly how to load a removal van to prevent any damage to the contents of the van, and to maximize the space within it,\u00a0 that still doesn\u2019t justify hiring a removal company, does it?<\/p>\n

There are No good reasons to hire a removal company<\/h2>\n

Moving heavy furniture<\/a> will definitely be a bit challenging to move yourself, but if there is no football, no shopping expeditions, no kids to ferry around, no pets to take to the vets, and they have some free time, oh, and it\u2019s not raining, maybe a mate or two can help.<\/p>\n

If they turn up.<\/p>\n

Getting that wardrobe down the stairs might seem easy enough, the banisters may pose a bit of a problem and that tight hallway might be problematic, but you can face that conundrum on moving day.<\/p>\n

It should work out OK. Maybe.<\/p>\n

Having no proper moving equipment should not make much of a difference either, you can just drag those heavy items.<\/p>\n

Just remember to buy some plaster filler, wood filler, paint, a few paintbrushes, wood scratch remover and some extra carpet cleaner for the property damage that will more than likely be caused.<\/p>\n

Also, don\u2019t forget to check what the sick leave pay entitlement is from work too, just in case you cause yourself an injury moving that heavy furniture.<\/p>\n

Day in day out, removal companies move heavy and large pieces of furniture out of seemingly inaccessible spaces, but then they have the skill and experience to do it safely whilst ensuring no damage is caused to the home movers property, don\u2019t they?<\/p>\n

The removal team are so used to spending 10 hours a day lugging boxes up and down endless flights of stairs that their bodies are probably immune to the pain and suffering by now.<\/p>\n

And of course, in the unlikely event that any property damage is caused, it is their responsibility to repair it.<\/p>\n

Surely you can endure hour upon hour of hardship and anguish just to move some furniture and some cardboard boxes, can\u2019t you?<\/p>\n

If only there was more stress in your life<\/h2>\n

There are a million and one things to remember when moving home<\/a>. Not to mention all the things that could go wrong on moving day<\/a>, but that\u2019s life, isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n

You love a challenge.<\/p>\n

Everyone says that moving home can be one of the most stressful events in your life, but work is really stressful too, so how bad can moving home be?<\/p>\n

So, OK, the van hire company don\u2019t have the proper size vehicle available on your moving day, even though you booked it weeks ago, and the keys for your new home are delayed by hours, not all your stuff will fit in the van, you get the bedframe wedged on the landing, and of course it is pouring of rain and your carpets are getting filthy.<\/p>\n

And those bruises on your knuckles are just par for the course.<\/p>\n

Those things will just add a bit to your stress levels on moving day<\/a>, but you knew it would be stressful, so no problem.<\/p>\n

\"Moving
Just how difficult can it be to get a wardrobe down a few flights of stairs?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Come rain, snow, or heatwave, a removal company will work tirelessly to ensure you have a successful home move.<\/p>\n

They will have planned for every eventuality on moving day, there will not be a scenario that they have not come across nor resolved before.<\/p>\n

Did you know that people actually pay removal companies to alleviate the stress of moving home, can you believe that?<\/p>\n

But you really don\u2019t need that peace of mind, do you?<\/p>\n

So taking all you now know about moving home into consideration, it is obvious there are no benefits of hiring a removal company who can offer you a stress-free professional home move and packing service, are there?<\/p>\n

Of course, you will now be in no rush to get a removal company cost estimate<\/a>, it may be the first step in getting a value for money home removal service, but that would be of no interest to you whatsoever would it?<\/p>\n

Not that you will ever need them, but there is a home moving library<\/a> with tips for hiring removal companies<\/a>, a guide about how to compare removal companies<\/a>, as well a useful guide on what to know when hiring a removal company<\/a> for the first time.<\/p>\n

And certainly you would have absolutely no use for removal company reviews<\/a> that are available to help you how to choose a removal company for your upcoming home move, so don\u2019t bother clicking the link.<\/p>\n

So, to help you stay true to your self-destructive beliefs that a home move is easily done by yourself we have created a little mantra for you:<\/p>\n

Removal Companies are only for those who want a stress-free home move, Removal companies are only for those who want to protect their precious items, Removal companies are only for those who seek value for money. <\/em><\/p>\n

Repeat twice a day for 2 weeks. Whatever you do, don\u2019t let the obvious advantages of hiring a removal company persuade you to seek a last-minute removal company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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