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5 Signs of a Quality Sydney Removalist
Posted by Gentleman and A Van (gentleman) on Jun 05 2018
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It’s natural to want to save money, so you might be inclined to find the cheapest removalist possible when it comes time for your move. The only thing is, with removals, like with many things, cheapest is not always best. But you don’t want to just look for the most expensive either. The key is to find a quality Sydney home removalist, one with experience, training, and an extensive list of satisfied customers. So, courtesy of Gentleman & a Van, here’s a list of features to look for in your removalist, so you know that your belongings are in capable and trustworthy hands:
- Professional Sydney removalists will be fully licensed and bonded. You might want to ask how long the company has been in operation, which is a good question. Just as important, though, is that the company has a business license, that the drivers are licensed and trained to operate commercial vehicles, and that the company has fulfilled the legal requirements to operate as a Sydney home removalist service. A couple of simple questions can let you know you’re dealing with trustworthy professionals.
- A physical address is a must. Quality Sydney removalists will have a local address which is used to house their offices and park their trucks. If all they have is a website and phone number, you don’t really know who you’re dealing with. After all, you don’t want to just hand the contents of your home over to some guys with a truck. When doing your homework, ask where their physical office is located. A professional Sydney home removalist won’t think twice about giving you their office location.
- Estimates. How the company handles the estimate gives you a strong indication of how professional they are and the level of quality they provide. Watch out for estimates that are too good to be true. Often, you’ll find that a heap of hidden charges have been tacked on at the end of the removal. Removalists who do this might even hold your valuables hostage to get their demanded payment. This is a situation that you don’t want to have to deal with at any time, but especially when you’re in the middle of shifting all of your belongings from one home to the next.
To get an idea of how realistic the estimates are, it helps to shop around a bit. Call three or four Sydney removalists for quotes. See what their customer service is like and the figure they
provide in their estimate. This will give you a good feel of who you’re dealing with and how
transparent they are.
- Insurance. This is a big one. Licensed Sydney removalists are required to carry public liability insurance, marine and transit insurance, and full comprehensive motor vehicle insurance. Furthermore, a quality removalist service will be able to connect you with an insurance broker that can insure your valuables, often at a discounted rate. Plus, you can check in with the insurance company about special conditions regarding your removal with this particular Sydney removalist service. This lets you know that if anything gets damaged during the move, you’re completely covered.
- Uniforms and Equipment. When you hire a professional removalist service, you’ll be able to see
that they’re professional when they show up at the door. That means that they will have
uniforms or company shirts, and they’ll conduct themselves like professionals when in your
home and dealing with your belongings.
Equipment is a big part of this, too. One thing you don’t want to hear in the middle of a move is “You wouldn’t happen to have a dolly, would you?” A quality Sydney removalist service will come prepared with dollies, padding, ramps, and securing straps, ready to do the job and keep your valuables safe and secure during the move.
If you have any questions or you’d like a free no-obligation quote, feel free to contact us. At Gentleman
& a Van, we are dedicated to offering you the highest level of service at the lowest professional rate.
Last changed: Jun 05 2018 at 12:48 PM
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