Does it make sense to hire a removal company? How do you recognize reputable providers?

After the successful sale of your owner-occupied property, you literally have a move coming up and you are toying with the idea of hiring a moving company and want to weigh up the pros and cons in the best possible way? Are you also wondering what criteria a reputable provider should meet? We would be happy to help you with these considerations and share the practical experience of our real estate agents with you so that you can master your upcoming move to Lake Zurich in the best possible way.

Von Poll Immobilien: With our guide, you can move with ease.

Hiring a removal company: The advantages at a glance

Whether and when it makes sense to hire a professional removal company for your upcoming move to Lake Zurich is primarily a question of the resources available in terms of time, helpers and equipment. Why is that?

Let's start with the organization. If you have decided to enlist the help of friends and acquaintances for your upcoming move to Lake Zurich, the first step - and one that should not be underestimated - is to find a suitable date when everyone involved is available. Practical experience shows that it is difficult to reach a consensus on tight schedules and that, even if an agreement is reached, there is still the possibility that illness or other unforeseen circumstances can throw a spanner in the works. The situation is different if you decide to hire a professional removal company: This provider will take care to meet binding deadlines urgently, if only because of its reputation. So if time is an important aspect of your planning and you want to complete the planned move to your newly purchased home on Lake Zurich on a fixed date without any delays, our estate agents definitely recommend hiring a removal company.

Otherwise, if you have complete trust in your circle of friends and acquaintances and you can be sure that the agreed date will be reliably met by everyone involved, the successful move to Lake Zurich will next depend on the appropriate equipment. Apart from a good means of transportation, you also need crates, straps and filling material. And who will carry the washing machine? Hopefully the hand truck provided. This small example should show that an eye for detail is crucial for a successful move. While private movers may disregard supposedly minor details due to a lack of experience, the organized approach of a professional moving company is routine, so that you not only receive a reliable appointment when you place an order, but also order the right equipment at the same time. Another important factor to consider is insurance aspects, as our Von Poll estate agents know from practical experience. If, for example, a beloved piece of furniture breaks, the claim for compensation for so-called courtesy services is in a gray area, whereby the final clarification can degenerate into a lengthy, exhausting investigation and private conflicts. If, on the other hand, you are moving with a professional removal company, it can already be clarified in the preliminary discussion for which damages the company may be liable. Finally, you have the option of commissioning only partial services. For example, if you have suitable transportation options, it may be sufficient for the removal company to provide you with packing materials and help you with loading.

Make a precise plan in advance and take all eventualities into account so that you have a reliable organization concept at your disposal. Also use the concept to make sure that your plans are realistically achievable and that the resources in terms of time, helpers and equipment are sufficient. If you are ultimately undecided on one or more points, our real estate agents recommend hiring a reliable removal company on Lake Zurich, especially if you want to meet a fixed deadline.

How do you recognize reputable providers? These are the criteria to look out for

Once you have decided to hire a removal company, the next step is to find a reputable provider. In the case of a mandate, you naturally want to place your move in reputable hands and be able to trust that declared services will be delivered accordingly. Furthermore, the trick is to expose so-called dumping providers. Although they may entice you with low prices, the small print often conceals details that cause the final amount to shoot up to unexpected heights, which is why you should pay attention to the following criteria:

1. Uncover hidden costs

Check the potential removal company's offer carefully and compare it with offers from competitors. By comparing several providers, you can get a feel for common service offers and consolidate your impression with the help of customer reviews or by using comparison portals. In addition, get an on-site consultation and ask for a statement of costs.

2. No removal insurance included

If the moving company in question does not offer removal insurance, this is a significant reason to decide against awarding the mandate. In the event of any damages, these will not be compensated and you will not be entitled to any compensation.

3. Unqualified staff

As already stated, you want to know that your move to Lake Zurich is in professional hands, but the practical experience of our real estate agents shows that dumping providers in particular tend to hire unqualified staff. Although the provider may benefit from this, the lack of know-how and professionalism can affect the course of your move, which is why you should definitely avoid the service provider in question if you suspect unqualified personnel.

4. Lack of equipment

Compare the ranges provided by various providers and find out which provided equipment corresponds to common practice. If you notice any irregularities, you should refrain from placing an order.

5. Inadequate communication

Feel valued as a potential customer and pay attention to professional interaction, which sometimes results from successful communication. For example, if you have to wait a long time for an answer or questions remain unanswered, this is an alarming indication of an unprofessional appearance.

6. Dubious appearance

Digitalization certainly brings a number of advantages, but it also harbours some pitfalls that dumping companies, for example, want to profit from. In the digital age, a company's own website should be seen as a business card for every company, although an appealing design does not guarantee a satisfactory service. You should therefore use websites such as Moneyhouse to check whether the company in question is also entered in the commercial register and use customer references to make sure that the range of services offered is also reflected in the experiences shared by customers.

Finally, the following quality criteria apply to finding a reputable removal company on Lake Zurich, which the legal notice should definitely include:

• Company name
• Information about the management
• An address
• A landline telephone number
• An email address
• Company identification number

Von Poll Immobilien: With our advice, your move is now a breeze

Would you like more information about moving to Lake Zurich and would now like to put the knowledge you have gained into practice? Otherwise, you may still be at the beginning of your planned move and would therefore like reliable support for your real estate sale or purchase on Lake Zurich? Von Poll Immobilien is the right contact for you. Contact us now by telephone on +41 44 211 60 09, send us an email to [email protected] or get in touch with us via the following link. Our real estate experts will be happy to answer your questions and advise you in detail so that you can complete your move, house sale or house purchase with the best possible result. Von Poll Immobilien: We look forward to hearing from you!