Movingmole International Moving Guide
Introduction
When moving overseas there are a few things that you should think about before deciding which removal company to select and what services you would need from the removal company. Most removal companies will be happy to give you several options, but it is always better to have an idea in mind before talking to them.
What I am looking for from a removal company ?
- Service
- Family or privately owned
- Corporate or private mover
- Price
- Member of an International removal organisations
- Insurance
- Migrant, European or Worldwide mover
- Reputation / History
- Agents or partners in destination countries
What services can they offer me ?
- Full International Packing Service
- Full international relocation service (Visa's, Housing, Jobs etc)
- Owner or part packed service
- Door-to-door services
- Door to Port only
- Storage in both origin and destination countries
- Additional packing services (Woodern crates, chandeliers, fine art, antiques, Pianos)
- Handyman / cleaning services
- Shared container / Groupage service
- Full Container Loads (FCL)
- Less than Container Loads (LCL)
- Airfreight
- Pet shipment
- International Move Management
- Maid Service (Unpacking of boxes into cupboards)
- Additional services (Parking suspensions, external elevators, shuttle service for difficult accesses)
- Customs clearances
You may find you will require more of the services listed or what you require may not be listed above. Most Removal companies will try and help as much as possible, even if they cannot do certain things themselves, they probably know someone who can. It is always best to ask! Most removal companies will offer this as a free, no obligation service.
On larger or more complicated moves it is always better to have someone from the removal companies you have selected visit your home and perform a volume survey and discuss your requirements. On International moves the surveyor or consultant will discuss the customs and shipping requirements for your move, this may effect what items you choose to take as each country has slighly different customs regulations and prohibitations.
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