Man and a Van or Removal Company for your Chiswick Move: How to Choose the Best Option for you
Posted on 08/09/2014
When moving within London, there are lots of companies offering their services, as well as plenty of man and a van professionals to choose from. When moving to W4, it can be hard to decide which kind of service you need, as both have their advantages and disadvantages. Below are some things to help you find the best removal solution when moving to Chiswick.
The logistics of your move
Before you begin contacting any potential companies or removal men, you need to work out roughly how much space you think you’ll need, and factor in travel time. If you are moving to Chiswick from another area of London, then this could mean that you might be better off with a man and a van. That said, if you have a large amount of things to move and a family, then you may be better off with a fully-fledged removal company. Think about what your requirements are, as this can help narrow down the search.
The advantages of a Chiswick man and van
There are plenty of man and a van services available in London, so you should have n problem finding one. However, you’ll want to make sure they are trustworthy, so when looking, try to find customer testimonials or if possible speak to previous clients. If you know anyone who has moved home recently in London or even to Chiswick, ask them if they used a man and a van, and what they thought of the service etc.
The main advantages of hiring a man and a van will depend on the size of your move. They are ideal for small or short distance moves, because you will often only be charged by the hour. If you’re moving from West London already for example, and don’t have lots of things to move, you will probably be wasting money hiring a removal company, as most companies will charge you by the day. You also get an extra person to help load and unload your things, which can be very helpful if you’re moving alone. Generally speaking, a man and a van will be better suited to smaller short distance moves, but they can also be useful to have on hand for larger moves if you require some flexibility your moving company cannot provide.
The advantages of a removal company
For a larger move, a removal company might be the best option. While you will be charged by the day, you will have a team of professionals who will load and unload your items. You can also often get packing services from removal companies, so this can be a great time saver as well as convenient. For a long distance move, then some companies will also offer storage for your items, so you can get all the services you need in one place, for one price. This can not only save you money but cut down the amount of organisation that your move will require.
When contacting companies however, make sure you have a good idea of what you will need from them. Be sure to get a number of quotes from different companies and make sure there are no additional charges outside of any estimate given. Overall, a removal company will be a better choice if you have a large relocation to deal with, as you can get most of the services you will need in house with one company.
