Removals in Waterlooville: How to Choose a Removal Company and Get a Free Quote

The short answer

For a house move in or around Waterlooville, the safest route is the same whichever firm you use: get a written quote, check the firm is insured, and confirm exactly what is included before you pay a deposit.

If you want a quote without ringing round, request a free removals quote through Hampshire Removals. You fill in one short form with where you are moving from and to, your preferred date and the kind of move. It is free and there is no obligation to book.

What to check before you book a removal company

Insurance. Ask what cover the firm carries for your belongings while they are being carried and while they are on the van, and ask to see it in writing. A reputable firm will not mind being asked.

A written quote. A price over the phone is only a guess. Ask for it in writing, with what it covers: number of movers, size of vehicle, packing materials, dismantling and reassembling furniture, and any waiting time if keys are late.

A survey for bigger moves. For anything more than a small flat, a firm should want to see what is being moved, in person or by video, before giving a firm price. A quote given without knowing what is in the house can change on the day.

Access at both ends. Tell the firm about stairs, narrow lanes, parking restrictions and long carries from the road. These change how long a move takes and how many people are needed.

Who turns up. Ask whether the firm uses its own crew on the day. It is a fair question.

What changes the price of a move

We do not publish removal prices, because an honest figure depends on your move. The things that move the price are the amount to be moved, the distance, how many movers are needed, access at each address, whether you want the firm to pack for you, whether anything heavy or awkward is involved such as a piano, and whether you need storage between addresses.

The way to compare firms fairly is to give each one exactly the same information and ask for the quote in writing.

How far ahead to book

Book as soon as you have a likely date. Fridays, the end of the month and school holidays are the busiest times for home moves, so those dates go first. If your completion date is not fixed yet, say so when you ask for a quote and ask how the firm handles a change of date.

Removals, man and van, or do it yourself?

A full removals service suits a family home: a crew, a large vehicle, wrapping and protection, and furniture taken apart and put back together. A man and van suits a small flat, a student move or a few large items. Hiring a van yourself is cheapest on paper, but you do the lifting and carry the risk of damage.

Getting a free quote through Hampshire Removals

Hampshire Removals at hampshireremovals.co takes quote requests for moves across Hampshire, including Waterlooville, Cowplain, Purbrook, Horndean, Denmead and Clanfield. The form asks for your name, phone, email, where you are moving from and to, the type of service and your preferred date. Its website says quotes are free and no-obligation and that enquiries are answered within one working day.

It covers home removals, office and business removals, packing, furniture and piano moving, storage, man and van, house clearance, long distance moves and student moves. You can also message on WhatsApp from the site.

About this guide

Hampshire Removals is run by the publisher of Waterlooville.co. When you ask for a quote there, your move details are passed to a Hampshire removal firm so they can price your move, and the publisher is paid by removal firms for enquiries. You are free to get quotes from any other firm as well, and it is sensible to compare more than one.