While most moving companies are honest, the moving industry is unregulated therefore is vulnerable to scams and unfortunately has attracted some unscrupulous operators. Rogue movers typically work like this: Without ever visiting your home or seeing the goods you want moved, they’ll give you a low-ball estimate over the phone or online. Then, once your […]
Category: Moving House Tips
How To Spot A Bad Removalist Company
How To Spot A Bad Removalist Company One of the most stressful times in your life can be moving home. The whole experience can be quite traumatic, not to mention expensive, so it’s important to ensure you don’t get ripped off by the removalist company in the process. The department of Fair Trading receives thousands […]
Will my Home & Contents Insurance Policy cover the removal or storage insurance?
Will my Home & Contents Insurance Policy cover the removal insurance? Contact your insurer to find out if this is the case. Many people think their home contents insurance covers transit of their goods when they move house. If it is, it is also important to find out exactly what is covered. An authorised AFRA […]
What is Removal Transit Insurance?
What is Removal Transit Insurance? Well, transit insurance means your goods are insured while they are being transported. This means it only covers your goods while they are in a vessel (like a truck, ship, and aircraft) for fire, flood, overturning, lightning, collisions and accidents. A lot of people think if another vehicle runs into […]
Does my Home & Contents Insurance Policy cover my move?
This question is asked a lot. The name of this type of insurance policy is called ‘Transit Insurance’ or ‘Restricted Cover’. It covers your goods while they are in the truck only. Outside of the truck to the house is called ‘All Risk’. All Risk is a more extensive and totally different cover which includes […]
Is taking Removal Insurance a good idea then?
This is up to you, but we strongly suggest that you consider it as your goods will be exposed to a higher risk of loss/damage than when they are inside your home. If the removalist has taken all care and something does happen that is outside of the removalist control and the goods do not […]
