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Moving home in the winter

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Okay, so summer is over and rain is forecast for the next 10 days. Not to put a downer on things guys, but that's just the way it is. It's time to think about hunkering down as we start the countdown to another winter in the UK. Nice.

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What to do if Your Movers are Late

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It's the stuff of nightmares we know, you're all packed up and ready to vacate the premises as you anxiously keep checking the time.. 'okay maybe the traffic's a bit heavy and they'll soon be here' you nervously try to reassure yourself, but it's now getting on a bit and your stress levels are starting to flash red! So what to do..

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Do Movers Take Apart and Reassemble Furniture?

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Whether movers are willing to dismantle and put back furniture together again as part of the service is a question that's often hot on the minds of many moving customers, and as usual it depends on a few things. So let's take a deep dive and find out what the situation is on the ground when it comes to taking apart beds, sofas or whatever other...

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Are Movers More Expensive on Weekends?

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It's a question that pops up now and again when people are wondering when is the cheapest time to move home, is it more expensive to hire a mover at the weekend and equally, are movers cheaper on weekdays?

Well, the short answer is yes, it is generally more expensive to hire a mover at the...

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Is it Cheaper to Hire a Van and Move Home by Yourself?

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Times are hard and probably going to get harder, so naturally we're all looking for ways to save a bit of money wherever we can.

So if you happen to be moving home in a city like London it may cross your mind to look into hiring a van and moving by yourself (or at least with a mate or two) but the question is does it make sense and...

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Can I travel in the Van with the Movers?

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Any van that has spare passenger seats can normally be used by customers to get to their destination, but there are occasions when this might not be possible.

Most man and van movers in London would much rather that customers travel in the van with their belongings, because...

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Our Movers, and what makes them special

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It's fairly common in the London removals jungle to hear the 'best Movers in London' claim, but we try and avoid it mainly because apart from it being a slightly nonsensical exaggeration anyway, the truth is there are in fact many perfectly capable Movers without much to tell between...

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Should I Tip the Movers?

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When moving home people often wonder whether they should pay a tip to the workers, or even if it's actually expected of you to tip the removal men.

So let's quickly run through some of the common scenarios, dispel any worries and hopefully leave you fully prepared to face your move without any unnecessary discomfort on the...

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Is there anything a Mover won't shift?

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From garden waste to builder's rubble, Movers can sometimes get fussy about what goes in the back of the van.. especially if it's going to leave a big unsightly mess all over the place.

Although some Movers are happy to transport whatever is requested, the majority have a few items that are a clear no-no, so let's have a look to see...

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Do I Need to Empty Drawers for Movers?

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A question that often arises when moving home is whether you can leave your dresser or chest of drawers full of clothes and your usual stuff, or if it's best to empty the drawers out before the removal men or man and van arrives.

As usual the answer depends on a few things so...

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