INTERNATIONAL MOVES BLOG

International Removal companies pack, load transport and deliver your household furniture and personal belongings so they arrive safely and securely at your new home with as little stress for you as possible. 

If you're moving internationally and are taking your furniture and personal effects with you it's likely you'll use an international removal company to get your belongings there. But how long will shipping take? 

The answer isn't as simple as you might think. Door to door transit time depends on:

Whilst most removals and shipping companies offer slightly different services, most will typically offer:

Getting an in home pre-move Survey is a great way to get an accurate and fixed quote for your move, with no hidden surprises. The appointment should be free and no obligation. 

To give you a fixed price quote for your move most international removals companies will want to do a pre-move survey of your home and find out in detail about your individual requirements.

Most of the time this is done by an in-person visit by a company representative, but often if you have a computer or smartphone...

If you're moving house and haven't used a removal company before here's 5 simple steps to finding a reputable International Removal Company and booking the mover that is right for you.

Checking if your chosen companies are certified international movers or hold memberships of professional associations or other independent accreditations is a great way to check if they are reputable. This helps you gain peace of mind knowing that you're reducing the risk of losing everything to a rogue trader.

So you’ve picked your companies to get a quote from, you’ve had the Move Consultants round and showed them everything you want to move and now you’ve probably got at least 3 very different looking quotations in front of you – how do you choose? 

If you're at the stage of getting quotes from international removals companies then here are some important questions to ask potential shippers. This list of questions isn't exhaustive, but it should at least start some valuable conversations that will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the service being offered and the company providing it.

Questions to ask household shipping companies

1. What are their qualifications?

Check if they are FIDI FAIM certified. FIDI FAIM is the only...

When considering whether to take out insurance for international household goods shipping the main reason is financial protection for your items in case of loss or damage. However, your mover may also have pointed out that general average is another area to be aware of. But what is general average and why should you insure against the risk?