House removal hire or do it myself?

Discussion in 'Off Topic' started by Glen Wilson, Feb 24, 2015.

  1. Glen Wilson

    Glen Wilson New Member

    We will shortly be moving house from a 3 bed in Eccles to a 2 bed in Eccles. Last time we moved I did it all by myself as the mrs was pregnant (always an excuse) so this time i was thinking of hiring a van and man or 2 to help. Im wondering if anyone has any experience I know I can hire a van for around £65 a day and theres a few companies in the paper that are asking around £200 - £250 which i thinks ok but im worried are they insured? bigger companies will be but at around £800 for one quote they can sod off :)

    what would you do?
    hire a van bust a gut but know all your stuff will be fine (hopefully) ?
    take it easy and hire man and van to help?
     
  2. HondaPete

    HondaPete New Member

    I'd do it myself, if only just for peace of mind.
     
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  3. Barts Dad

    Barts Dad New Member

    I've moved house four times over the years and always done the move myself with the help of a brother.
     
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  4. lee

    lee Moderator Staff Member

    Yup.
    Ive moved 4 times and always done it myself.

    But each time I swore id get a removals firm in the next time.
     
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  5. Glen Wilson

    Glen Wilson New Member

    looks like a pattern! think your confirming it for me looks like van hires the way. My brother probably will give me a hand too. As long as it doesnt rain again like last time and i went on my arse on the laminate flooring hahahah.
     
  6. jimmytanko

    jimmytanko New Member

    I've moved several times in the last few years and have always done it myself with a friend or realtives help. Doing it with a broken foot wasnt much fun though!
    Im moving again in the next few weeks so its van hire for me and a days hard graft :)
     
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  7. pch1

    pch1 In the gang with Ewan and Charley VIP Member

    11 moves in 8 years and all done by myself with the help of a mate or two :)
     
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  8. Bradders

    Bradders New Member

    Are you all on the run or something ?
     
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  9. jimmytanko

    jimmytanko New Member

    Im basically a gypo without a caravan
     
  10. Rumpoldstilskin

    Rumpoldstilskin New Member

    Call this Guy, Paul on 07477 900005
    He moved my sofa 30 miles on 1 days notice for £30, has a really big Luton type van with a tail lift. Based on St.Helens.
     
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  11. XJR1300

    XJR1300 New Member

    Moved 5 times in 8 years and the last 3 times i used a man n a van out of the paper,1st 2 times i used the same guy he charged £200 all in,rang him for the third move and he wanted £300,found a couple of scoucers with a tatty luton who did it all for £200
    they said they were insured but to be on the safe side i moved all the expensive stuff in the car,i didnt need to worry they were a great pair of lads did the job and even dropped off a arm chair at my mums on the way back to liverpool
     
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