A Guide to Student Removals
Students will often need to move their furniture and personal items as they change schools or transition into working life. Below is a short guide on how to successfully conduct student removals.
Inspect Your House
Inspect your house or hostel to know what you will move with. Old books, exam papers and course notes may not be necessary when transitioning from college to university or your new working place. As such, you should donate them to friends or dispose of them at a landfill. When moving to another state or country, you could opt to sell some of your appliances and furniture. It is a sure way to declutter the house and save on removal costs.
Choosing A Removalist
Your removalist must understand your needs. Ask friends to refer you to removalists that specialise in student moves. Most students do not have a lot of furniture and bulky home appliances. As such, they should consider mini moves. It is a cost-friendly way to relocate. During a conventional move, the removalist will inspect the premises before the removals day. However, during a mini move, the removalist will need to know the type and dimensions of the furniture you have. The professional will also ask whether you have bulky appliances such as a refrigerator or washing machine. In most cases, the removalist will use a van or small truck to transport your items. To save costs, the removalist could ask you to pack your things. Additionally, he or she may provide used packing boxes. The removalist will dismantle furniture and pack and load fragile appliances to prevent damages.
Most removalists will give an over the phone quote. Inquire about extra costs. For example, the standard charge may deviate during the weekend. Besides, you may pay more if you live in a storey building. Check the terms of engagement. For instance, the removalist may or may not transport your pet. Most professionals will provide a removals insurance cover.
Executing The Move
Inform the removalist the day and time you would want to move. Besides, provide the removalist with an accurate address. The professional could ask you to help secure a convenient parking slot. The removalist expects you to be available during the move. Otherwise, he or she will impose a lateness penalty. Inform the removalist if you intend to store some of your items in a storage facility. It will help him or her choose an appropriate route.
Students that intend to move should declutter their hostel, work with professional furniture removalists and follow the recommended tips when executing the move.
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