Moving Tips and Guides from Great Moving
Planning a flat move in Zone 2 or a piano lift to a fifth floor with no lift? This blog helps you compare moving companies London households and offices call on, and explains what a fair quote should include. Each guide answers a question our customers ask before booking a home, office or European move.
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What to Check Before You Book Moving Firms in London
A low price on a comparison site says little about who pays if a banister gets scratched or a box goes missing. The same four questions apply to all moving services London residents use, from a one-sofa Man & Van job to a full house move.
Is the price a quotation or an estimate?
An estimate is a guess that can grow on the day. A quotation is a fixed figure agreed before the move. Great Moving issues quotations only, after a video survey or, for larger homes and offices, a surveyor visit. The figure depends on property size, volume, distance, access (stairs, lift, parking) and extras such as packing or piano transport. Weekend and evening slots carry a small staff premium, so ask about it upfront.
What insurance covers your belongings?
Goods in Transit cover protects items while they are on the van. Our standard policy goes up to £50,000 and can be extended on request. Also check who pays if the crew damages the property itself: floors, walls, doors or handrails. We commit to compensating that damage, a point low-cost operators often skip.
Does the crew have the right kit for your building?
Victorian conversions and mansion blocks often mean tight stairs and no lift. Ask whether the team uses lifting platforms for the fifth floor and above, and whether trolleys, straps and blankets come as standard. For small jobs, check that the staff are CRB-certified, as ours are on every Man & Van booking.
Can the firm prove its standards?
Look for trade body membership and real reviews. Our company is a member of the Association of Independent Movers (AIM), holds an International Operators Licence and has a 4.9 Google rating from 400+ reviews. Any moving company London, UK residents consider should show similar proof in writing.
Call 0800 208 8056 (Mon to Fri 8:00 to 20:00, Sat and Sun 10:00 to 16:00), message us on WhatsApp or send a short video of your rooms. You get a quotation that lists what is included and what is optional.
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