Don’t Hire a Removalist Before Asking These Questions
Most people hire a removalist the same way they book a cab: Quick search Two or three calls Pick the one that sounds okay Done. Sometimes that’s fine. Other times, it turns into one of those days you just want finished: late start, prices not lining up, everyone irritated before the afternoon. I’ve watched this happen enough times to know it’s rarely one big mistake. It’s usually a few small things no one talked about early. Nothing clever just basic questions people skip. How do you charge? This should be simple. It often isn’t. Hourly. Fixed. Semi-fixed. Fixed unless something changes. Ask when the clock starts. Ask when it stops. Ask what makes the price move. If the explanation keeps shifting, pay attention. I’ve seen hourly jobs stretch quietly. I’ve seen fixed prices loosen by the end of the day. Neither feels good when you’re tired and your house is half empty. Clear pricing isn’t about cheap. It’s about knowing where you stand. What if somethi...