Monthly Archives: September 2014

If you are looking to manufacture some valuable living space at your home or some working space around the office, you will probably have thought about self storage London. If chosen wisely, this option not only provides you some offsite space to store your goods at, it also gives you the peace of mind regarding the safety and well being of those items. Remember, self storage is a professional service, and just like with any other service, you need to survey and weigh your options before making a choice in order to get the best there is on offer.

There are a number of things that you need to keep in mind before making your choice. Firstly, choose the service provider wisely. In order to make sure that you get the best value for your money, choose only reputable removals and storage companies Queens Park around. Cheap options may seem tempting at first, however, may cost more in terms of health of your belongings. Survey on the internet, shortlist a few service providers, look at the options they provide, customer reviews and support options, and only then, make your choice.

The second thing you need to keep in mind is how long you are looking to store your possessions for. Not every storage company provides options for long periods of time. At the same time, other removals and storage companies only deal in long term storage options. So, if you are looking for long term storage, you need to find the right removal company for you that gives you a number of good long-term options at a fair price. There are many companies that offer short term storage options, so it won’t be a hassle. […]

You’ve worked tirelessly to furnish your home, paying your hard earned money for its contents, so the last thing you want to see is those items damaged when getting a man with a van to help put into self-storage. The way to avoid this is to prepare your items appropriately for when they are not only placed into storage, but also in transit. This guide looks at what materials you will need and what steps you will need to take in order to make sure your possessions are suitably protected.

Boxes
I must start by saying that you should never use plastic bags to transport in a van removal your items into self-storage. This is because they trap moisture more than any other material and can actually cause noticeable damage to your items over time. When it comes to moving your possessions, keep it simple and stick to cardboard boxes. They may be “old school” in approach, but boxes still provide the best transportation option for those looking to move items into self-storage. If possible use boxes of a similar size to make stacking them easier, thus avoiding putting your items in precarious positions in the process.

Cleaning
Before packing anything, all the items you plan on storing should be rigorously cleaned. You would be surprised at the amount of hidden dirt household items can accumulate, and the last thing you will want to do is transport such into a storage unit. Put duvets, drapes and clothing through a high temperature anti-bacterial wash to kill off any germs and dirt, before packing items tightly into a box. Glass, wood and metal furniture should be well polished, as such are magnets for dust and dirt. Leather is probably […]

House moving at any stage in life is challenging and needs a lot of careful planning and budgeting, but as a student moving for university it can be especially tough. As a student moving out on your own you have to be extra careful about your budget. You also want to plan smart and pack right because you cannot start a new chapter in your life by lugging everything you own from your parents home to your dorm room. When there are other things to consider such as finding a roommate or making money for rent or tuition or which subjects you are going to choose in the coming semester, you can do without worrying about your removals.
The secret to enjoying smooth, unproblematic student removals is in hiring removal companies that specialise in helping students move. You will find many house movers Fulham that offer small house removals services but you shouldn’t make the mistake of thinking “small= cheap”. For moving to a college apartment or a university dorm room you need a different kind of relocation service. In this article we have some great tips on hiring professional student removals services.
Your budget is obviously the primary concern. Ask the moving company London for a price quote and request details about how the quote is calculated. Most moving companies take the amount of luggage, the distance to be crossed and the number of London movers needed when they are calculating their removal prices. By asking for details about the same you will see exactly how much you are being charged for each aspect of the removal and you might even be able to do some of it yourself and save some money.
Secondly, you […]