Moving Advice

This really does depend on a number of factors. The volume of possessions to be moved. Whether you have decided to pack yourselves. The access challenges at your property. It is best to call our head office on 01842 816600 or email shipping@abels.co.uk where we can discuss your move further.

We are a logistics provider, the terms removal company does not really describe the full extent of our services. From UK Domestic Removal and Storage Services, European Moving and Storage to International Relocations with our FIDI Faim quality accredited worldwide partners. An award winning BAR approved Training Facility to train the industry – where removal men are trained in a purpose built house, so they practice on our possessions, not our customers. Home delivery services for clients such including John Lewis and Marks & Spencers. Hotel installations and FFE. Commercial and Office Moving Services. There are very few items that we have not moved.

This is often part of the service and is quoted separately within our quotation. Should you prefer to make arrangements yourself – it is usually your local council who deals with this matter and there details can be found through their website page.

It is never too early, (however if you do look say a year ahead then currency and fuel fluctuations, cost of living, shipping and airline charges can all effect the price). In an ideal world you should be calling in quotations 2-3 months prior to your planned moving date. This will give you ample time to show the company around, receive in quotations and then book your move with time to spare.

It’s never too early to make a start. Even though our packers are experts it’s still a good idea to start sorting out the essentials well in advance. Attics, cellars, garages, sheds all need to be cleared of items that are not to be moved, appliances need disconnecting and fixtures and fittings dismantling, refrigerators and freezers require defrosting and outdoor equipment thorough cleaning (unless these items have been included within our proposal to you). Ensure that you separate out items that you don’t want to be packed including essential travel documentation.

Yes all employees spend initially one week with our training supervisor within our purpose built house which is located within our warehouse. We have a full array of possessions at their disposal. Removal teams practice on our property, not our customers including packing and handling chandeliers, protecting and moving pianos, dismantling assembly and movement of grand pianos, making barometers safe for packing and transportation, dismantling and reassembly of long case clocks (grandfather clocks etc). They learn best practice for the safe packing of fine china and figurines. Its not simple the packing that they learn – but how to pack so that damages are avoided when removal teams from around the world perform the unpacking.