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Should I choose a fixed price or hourly rate removal service


How do I get the best value for money when I need a relocation service in Sydney?

Most of us have to move to a new residence or to a new office once in a while and the main thing to consider is making the experience as stressless as possible.

In no particular order, some important considerations to take into account when planning for a commercial or domestic removal or relocation are:

Look for a removalist that you can trust.

Do your homework. Get online and do a search based on keywords like "removalist Sydney", "interstate removals", "office relocation Sydney" and look for the best businesses like fox relocations.

You will not want to trust your possessions or office or business equipment with second rate or "fly by night" operators. Look for testimonials and evidence on social media that previous customers recommend them.

Be sure to remember that a relocation is not just about shifting objects. There will usually be irreplaceable items: Family photographs and the like for home removals and sensitive equipment like computers and office records in commercial situations. Pick wisely!

Cost

Avoid being ripped off. Removal costs are based on component items such as insurance, consumables such as boxes and padding, payment for human resources, cost of the vehicle, cost of the journey like fuel and tolls, overnight accommodation if the journey is a long one and profit for the removal business.

Be accurate when obtaining a removal quote. Take the time to prepare an accurate inventory that includes each and every item to be moved. Be sure to provide a true description of the ease of access to the pick up point and the delivery location. If it is ground floor, say so. On the other hand, if it is a three storey walk up apartment, say so. Being accurate and honest will go a long way towards getting the lowest possible price for your job.

Insurance

For peace of mind take out insurance. The relocation business that you choose can arrange for the price of insuring for replacement for any lost or damaged items to be including in the fixed price or hourly rate removal quote.

On time performance

Price matters but so does performance. Picking the wrong removalist can lead to pain. A low price will turn out to be an expensive option if things go wrong.

You want a removalist who turns up when they are told to be there. You also want a removalist who provides enough crew members to get the job done in the time quoted.

Competence.

Fifty percent of the removal businesses in Australia are below average. You need to look for relocation professionals with modern equipment, outstanding presentation and who show respect to your home or business. Do your home work so that you can avoid getting involved with the worst removalists and the stress that dealing with them may bring.

Completion

Once your items are loaded on the truck and out of your control, you will be vulnerable. You are at risk that your items might be lost, damaged, stolen, destroyed or held up along the way in the back of a broken down truck or in a storage facility waiting for other parts of the tuck load going to your destination.

By checking references and asking the right questions before accepting a quote, you can minimise risks and stress.

Be sure to insist on delivery at a specific time and place.

Leave nothing to chance when selecting a relocation specialist.
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