subject: Choose A Man And Van Service To Help With Your Move [print this page] We will all experience the stresses of moving home at some stage in our lives. Even a move from one furnished rented property to another requires careful planning, particularly if you are moving between cities. You may find that trying to cram all of your possessions into a single car is simply not feasible and therefore it is a good idea to weigh up just how much you will be taking with you well in advance of your moving day.
Moving house offers a good opportunity to clear out any unwanted belongings or pieces of furniture. It may be possible for you to leave some of these items in your current home although you will need to check this with your landlord or buyer first. Anything that you do want to get rid of should be donated or recycled where possible so that others can make use of it. If you have any large items that need to be disposed of you will need to make arrangements with your Local Authority to have them collected, often for a fee. Otherwise you can take them to a local tip yourself.
Once you have calculated how much you will be moving you will need to figure out the best way to transport your belongings on the actual moving day. It is also a good idea to piece together an inventory at this stage so you can make sure everything is accounted for. Naturally a large furnished family home will require a removals articulated lorry to fit everything inside and getting help to load everything in is an absolute must.
For those who do not have so many possessions it may be tempting to simply rent a transit van for the task. However, you will need to consider if you can get help from friends or family with loading everything and also, if you have a car, whether this will require a separate trip to your new home?
Since moving home can be so stressful it is often advisable to hire the services of a man with a van so you can rest assured your move is in safe hands. You can receive some tips and advice about the best way to pack everything to ensure minimal risk of damage during transit and also have the convenience of getting everything delivered in one go. If the move is staggered then many man and van services will offer temporary storage too which could prove very useful.
