Looking for cheap furniture removals in Melbourne? Make sure you ask your mover these important questions!
If you’re moving house on a tight budget it pays to be aware that there are cheap removalists, and then there are cheap and nasty removalists!
To sort the good from the bad, ask them:
- Do you have comprehensive and public liability insurance? A good removalist will always be 100% insured to protect your possessions.
- What area do you operate in? A good removalist will tell you the area they prefer to operate in because this will mean you pay less in call out fees, travel fees or fuel levies.
- Do you train your staff? A good removalist company will always train their staff in the gentle art of moving and carrying other people’s possessions.
- How do you charge out your services? A good removalist will tell you how much their hourly rate is so you can decide how much you need.
- Will you give me a clear quote up front? You should know the full cost of your move right up front – with no hidden costs or nasty surprises down the track.
- Can you pack and unpack my possessions? A moving company that cares should have house packing and unpacking services.
- When we arrive at my new home, can I direct you as to where to put my furniture and appliances? You should be able to tell the movers where you want your furniture, even unpack the TV and plug it in so you can rest in the evening after a long day’s moving!
- Are you professional and discrete? Good movers should be respectful of your possessions and professional in their manner at all times.
- Do you have customer testimonials I can read? ALWAYS ask for customer reviews! You can read our customer testimonials here.
- Do you sell packing materials? All good moving companies should sell boxes, tape, bubble wrap and other packing products.
