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Leroy Ambrose
Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,494
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Long shot this, but I'm moving back down South from The Frozen North at the neginning of next month and need a removals firm.

I have been quoted a quite frankly preposterous 1800 quid to move two sofas, a kitchen table & chairs, a bed, a telly and a washing machine (amongst a few other smaller bits and bobs). Does anyone work in (or know someone who works in) the removals industry who could be a bit more sensible about a quote? Moving from Chorley (Lancs) to Woking

Cheers!

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  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    This is pretty incredible since apparently I live down the road from you and want to do exactly the same thing in a couple of months time (although not to Woking, somewhere nearer Charlton :) ) so I'll be watching this thread with interest :smiley:
  • Sonicstud85
    Sonicstud85 Posts: 2,178
    You could hire your own truck for much less!
  • E_cafc
    E_cafc Posts: 2,617
    Yes, hire a Luton van for one day and drive it down. If you are staying down you could arrange to drop it off at a nearby hire centre instead of driving it back up.
  • Red_in_SE8
    Red_in_SE8 Posts: 5,961
    I think he is probably cycling down.
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,494
    Yeah - I did the van thing myself when I moved up here - but I've now got things that I can't move on my own, like my sofa. It's bloody heavy, and extremely difficult to manoeuvre down my stairs - plus I'll have to get it up two flights at the other end. Also got a washing machine and a heavy kitchen table.

    Seems ridiculously expensive.
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,678
    What's Polish Pete doing ?

    Expects flag.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,963
    try Frank on 01322 292323. not saying he'll definitely do it but he's reasonable and may be able to help you out.
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    You're looking to hire a large van/small truck, plus one or two movers for a day? (provided you don't have to take the van back/can drop it off locally)

    Van = around £200-250?
    Person = no more than £150 each surely?

    I just looked this up and the cheapest quote I got was a grand!

    I know there's insurance and stuff but surely their profit margins can't be that high or else I'm quitting my job and becoming a mover! Surely someone else can explain what kind of costs these people have because as Leroy said this is pretty steep.
  • E_cafc
    E_cafc Posts: 2,617
    This should give some good quotes:

    https://www.comparethemanandvan.co.uk/my-move
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,494
    E-cafc said:

    This should give some good quotes:

    https://www.comparethemanandvan.co.uk/my-move

    That's great, cheers. Have just used it - already have three quotes ranging from 700 to 950 quid. Looks much more realistic :)

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  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    Let me know who you use Leroy since I'll need similar to you soon, if that's alright? Or if he's rubbish as well ;-)
  • johnny73
    johnny73 Posts: 4,567
    We paid 700 pounds two months ago to move from medway to lytham st annes. Medway Waste Removals of Sheerness.
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,452
    We used these when we moved house. http://www.anyvan.com/av/2?gclid=CjwKEAjwycaqBRCSorjE7ZewsmUSJABWzM543qfAk3xe9PmOnhBJ9vp6SYJHZMbx63nuk41aOY44_xoCdqHw_wcB
  • Baldybonce
    Baldybonce Posts: 9,709
    Might it be worth selling the stuff you have? the buyer then has to carry the heavy bits down the stairs. With the money you save on removals and make on the sales buy new from DFS and Currys, they will deliver and carry it up the stairs.

    Just a thought.
  • Saga Lout
    Saga Lout Posts: 6,845
    If you are going for a firm, I recommend Son of a Gun - they've done a couple of moves for me - nice guys and don't rip you off. Google 'em.
  • EastTerrace
    EastTerrace Posts: 3,972
    We used Trek a few years ago and they were great. Unsure if they are countrywide though.
  • McBobbin
    McBobbin Posts: 12,090
    Fiiish said:

    Let me know who you use Leroy since I'll need similar to you soon, if that's alright? Or if he's rubbish as well ;-)

    Why not hire a big van and both move at the same time :smiley:
  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,275
    McBobbin said:

    Fiiish said:

    Let me know who you use Leroy since I'll need similar to you soon, if that's alright? Or if he's rubbish as well ;-)

    Why not hire a big van and move in together :smiley:
  • Tunwellsaddick
    Tunwellsaddick Posts: 2,462
    Have a look at Anyvan.com. They have a lot of movers who bid for your business. Choose the quote which suits you. Read reviews from past customers. I have used this site 3 times and been very happy. Good luck.
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    If anyone is interested I managed to get a man and big Luton van for a 3-bed house move for under 300 knicker (van hire alone would have been 200 plus fuel for round trip) to go from Manchester to Kent, including help with loading and unloading, top bloke and would highly recommend. He is based down South so I imagine he would be available for jobs in the area for cheaper considering the round trip. Inbox me if you want more details.

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  • danhughes99
    danhughes99 Posts: 490
    My wife's uncle runs Mickelbrough removals. He may be able to help.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 29,101



    Not sure if you can trust this firm.
  • Fiiish
    Fiiish Posts: 7,998
    guinnessaddick said:




    Not sure if you can trust this firm.
    That reminds me of these jokers:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d23TGmzAw3A

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