5 Tips for Choosing the Best Removalist for Your Move

By Karen Thorogood | November 18, 2016

5 Tips for Choosing the Best Removalist for Your Move

We all know how stressful moving can be, especially when moving your home or office interstate.

Hiring professional removalists, experienced in loading and transporting heavy items of furniture and whitegoods, can save you a lot of time and energy during your big move.

However, choosing the right removalist company is essential. You’ll want to know that your movers are experienced, reliable, professional and honest – all at a price you can afford. So how do you choose the best removalist for the job?

Let’s take a look at some important things to consider when choosing the best removalist company in Brisbane for your move.

1. Affordable, Transparent Rates

Moving house is always an expensive experience, so you’ll no doubt want value for money with your removalists.

But choosing the cheapest removalist company isn’t always the safest bet – is a lower price worth your goods being lost or damaged in transit? Cheap removalist companies can also often be less transparent with their charges, adding hidden fees and charges on to your quote at the end of the service.

One of the most stressful things that can happen when moving is being lumped with one of these unexpected bills. Make sure the removalist company you entrust with your service promises clear fixed or hourly rates, with no hidden fees or surprises. This way you won’t receive any nasty shocks at the end of your move.

2. Accurate Estimates for Your Move

A professional removalist will be very experienced in assessing the amount of things you need to move, providing you with an accurate estimate of your goods, translated into cubic metres.

During the estimate process your removalist should also take into consideration various factors of the job, such as access to both properties, potential stairways or any overly large items. Paying attention to these factors will save you time and money during the move, while showing the experience and professionalism of your mover.

3. Professional Customer Service

As well as offering experience and reliability, it’s important that you feel comfortable with your removal company as you’ll be dealing with them many times throughout the move.

How you’re treated before your move is often a good indication of a company’s attitude towards their customers – and their precious belongings. Choose a removalist who is friendly and professional right from your very first enquiry and quote.

Look at online reviews and read testimonials on any potential company’s website – real feedback from real customers will give you a great indication of the service provided by each mover.

4. Insurance for Your Goods

A good removalist company will have transit insurance to cover your belongings in the event of the removalist truck’s accident. Simple.

If your moving company doesn’t have the right insurances, it’s just not worth the risk.

5. Special Features and Extras

Look for removalist companies who offer a point of difference to their customers, putting them ahead of the local competition.

Some movers can help you better manage your move by providing you with a helping hand in packing, bubble wrapping and unpacking your goods – they may even provide you with the boxes free of charge!

If protecting the environment and reducing climate change is important to you, look for removalists who use recycled, eco-friendly materials and have committed to offsetting their carbon footprint.

Professional Home and Furniture Removals in Brisbane

For a furniture removalist in Brisbane that’s affordable, experienced and professional, offering free transit insurance, boxes and recycled materials, contact the team at Optimove – we believe we are the best removalists in Brisbane.

You’ll find superior service with great value for money, making your upcoming move smooth and stress-free. Call 07 3905 3223 or get in touch online to start planning your move.

 

My partner and I have just used Optimove removals for a double move – stuff out of my house to storage whilst another truck at his place to bring his furniture and belongings to here and more to storage. We went with them based on price and a promise of ‘great care’

The removalist service has been fantastic. The boys all moved fast on both crews, were so easy to deal with, and I’ll be honest I can’t remember the last time I saw everything plastic and or blanket wrapped so well to completely protect everything we have. I would HIGHLY recommend these guys. Jacqueline Nagle

“By far the best removalists I have used. Adam and Chris were fantastic. On time, polite, energetic, fast and careful with all of my furniture. Reasonably priced and very efficient .” Jessie Mariee Watson, 29 August 2016

“I couldn’t have been happier with my choice of Optimove to shift a lot of my precious belongings into storage. The removal team phoned me to give an estimated time of arrival and when they arrived no time was wasted. The 2 removalists were fast and efficient. I was very impressed and would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for removalists and would have no hesitation in employing their services again.” Sue Bertram, 19 August 2016

“Best removal company we have ever used. Optimove removals is a great moving company, two nice lads who moved at a good pace. Everything was well looked after and arrived in perfect condition. Very good prices, next time you are looking to move to a new location check these removalists out. Better than a hiring a truck and moving your own stuff by a long way. On time, polite, no hidden costs – the most energetic men ever!!!!!” Kirsten Maria Corin, 2 August 2016

“On Saturday just gone, Adam and Chris from Optimove did an outstanding job in moving us from Burleigh Heads to Cornubia. They worked tirelessly without stopping for 5-6 hours until the job was done, whilst taking absolute care of all our possessions. They were friendly, honest and just downright good blokes. I high recommend Optimove.” Glen Read, 18 July 2016

“Just wanted to take a second to say a big thank you to the team at Optimove. The guys that arrived on the day were so friendly, helpful and professional. I couldn’t believe that when they said everything would get wrapped and protected that it actually happened. I have moved several times in the past but I found these guys definitely stood out amongst the rest with their speed and professionalism…” Carly Turner, 9 July 2016

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