We ask you “What to look for in a good home removals company in Manchester?”
You may (or may not) be moving home in Manchester, or Greater Manchester, in the near future but it always pays to plan ahead. You need to do your “homework” and find a reputable, possibly local, company who will meet your budgetary and moving needs. We emphasise local as Metro Man and Van have moved hundreds of happy customers in Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Bury, Ashton, Oldham, Rochdale, Altrincham, Ashton, Sale and beyond.
What to look for in a good home removals company in Manchester
With being based in Manchester, we know the road network, the distance and time it takes to travel between towns, cities and suburbs and can give a more accurate estimate to you. Time after all is money – and you don’t want to waste money, perhaps, by choosing a removals company who have no idea how long it would take to move you to Todmorden, Rawtenstall, Chorley or Ramsbottom from, say, the city centre? All take between half an hour to an hour – dependent, of course, on the time of day.
The East Lancs road is a great example – gridlocked in rush hour but quiet outside it, as are the M60, M61 and M62.
So, local knowledge we think is vital.
But what other things should you look for in a Manchester removals company?
- Great Google reviews – this should be your first Google search. Put Metro Man and Van, Manchester, into a Google search and see our 48 reviews and note the score: 5 stars for us. Here’s the evidence and they do link too with this website:
- Experience and expertise – moving home should be done by companies with experience and expertise. Packing and carrying your home belongings is an arduous task and we do this most days for happy customers. They trust us to pack our removals van carefully, ensuring no loss or breakages, and unpack carefully at the other end. If you hire a van or Luton truck, would you know how to pack it efficiently? Would you know how to secure mirrors? Picture frames? Computers? Could you navigate a big wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a sofa down your own hallway and do the same at the other end? You may well be able to – but we know we can as it’s our job.
- Speed of movement – some removal companies charge by the hour, by the day, others charge by the load. We do the former. What that means is that we have to work quickly and efficiently to keep your costs down. Admittedly, some times there are delays – traffic for example, or conveyancing issues at the hour of legal completion. But what no one wants is to be charged for 12 hours when 9 was agreed, because the removals team are slow to pack, taking regular and long breaks, with costs rising. There’s a reason why the Uber service is so popular – you agree a charge when booking on the app and you’re only charged more if you turn up late (and that is often just 50p or £1).
- The right vehicle and equipment – this should perhaps go without saying? You need a Manchester removals company with the right vehicle. You want all your belongings to fit in their lorry and be moved once to your new place. You need a company who turn up with power equipment – electric screwdrivers, for example, to quickly dismantle furniture like beds. Boxes and blankets are often needed too – to wrap your precious items in and protect them in transit.
If you’re looking to move anywhere in Manchester, or Greater Manchester, Cheshire, or Lancashire call us now on 0161 507 2417 or complete our contact form on the contact page or home page and become the next happy Metro Man and Van customer who will happily leave us a five star Google review and recommend us to friends, family, neighbours and colleagues.
