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Packing for your move
If there's one crucial aspect of moving that ensures everything goes smoothly, it's the packing. While Albany offers a packing service, some clients prefer to pack themselves to save on costs. However, it's essential to seek advice. Packing for a move is not like packing for a trip or clearing a room for decoration; you're relocating the entire contents of one home to another. I've shared packing advice before, but it's worth reiterating for new clients who are doing it themselves.
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Unwanted Furniture
When you are moving to a new home you may not always need or want to take all your furnishings with you. To save on removal costs it is a good idea to plan what you will need and what you won’t. If you need to get rid of furniture you should arrange this well before you are moving, it is not easy to achieve at the last minute.
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Why might you not want to bring all your furnishings?
The furniture won’t fit. Check your furniture will fit your new home? Will it get through the doors and ro... -
Long Distance moves
Long distance removals make up about 1 in 20 of our removals. We have helped people and businesses to relocate all over the country from West Bridgford to Glasgow, Nottingham to Cornwall and Ruddington to Wales.
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The time taken for long hauls driving is going to be a significant factor in these moves. Some moves will need to be carried out over 2 or even 3 days depending on the distance and the amount being moved. Even if you are able to make the long journey to, say the West Country and ba... -
Albany's Lorries
At Albany Removals, we provide specialist removal transportation, fully insured, and good for local moves across Nottingham, Rushcliffe etc. or longer moves across the UK.
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The lorries we use at Albany Removals are purposefully designed for the job. There is ample room for boxes and furnishings with security bars for items including white goods and furniture to be strapped securely. This limits movement of content whilst in transit, reducing the risk of damaging property.
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Rainy Day Moves
Everyone is wondering what has happened to our summer. This week’s temperatures are more like April than June. Along with the colder weather, we, in Nottingham, seem to have been experiencing a lot more rainy days. As a removal company we appreciate the cooler temperatures as removals are physically demanding, however, rain needs a bit more consideration.
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It doesn’t matter if it is a short move between West Bridgford and Ruddington, into our storage unit or a longer move from Radcliffe t... -
Need Storage?
Albany Removals Ltd. Offer storage as well as a removal service. This can help people when their moving in date is after their moving out date. It is also helpful for people who are moving out of the region for a time period but intend to move back in the future and want to keep their possessions.
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Occasionally we have people with an overflow of possessions that they do not want to let go of at the time, so store with us until they decide what to do.
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Should I use a Broker
At Albany Removals we always recommend that customers contact us, directly for a quote and to arrange a removal, rather than through a broker service. A quick internet search for a removal company will provide a list of sponsored sites many for brokers, before the actual professional removal companies appear. Booking this way can sometimes be problematic for a number of reasons.
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Firstly, brokers may not have the same level of expertise as a removal company. This is because they are not the p... -
Packing Yourself? Please Read
Packing Yourself? Please Read
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Many people choose to pack for themselves when they are planning a house removal. It cuts costs and some people have the time to do it, which makes it an option. It is really important to get advice on how to pack though. It is not like packing for a trip or to clear a room for decoration; you are moving your entire contents of one home and moving it to another.
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And now for the rain...
After giving advise on how to plan a move in the summer heat in the last blog, we have had nothing but rain! I hope I didn't jinx the weather.
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As rain is something we tend to have a lot of experience with, in Britain, we at Albany Removals are well prepared. We have covers for flooring, to avoid muddy footprints being trampled through houses and covers for furniture.
Customers packing their own boxes need to ensure they are robust enough for a move regardless of whether it is raining (se... -
Summer weather: Heat and Storms
Summer is back and it looks like another scorcher. Tucked to the East, behind the Pennines Nottingham is usually drier and warmer than cities to the west, though there have still been some spectacular rainstorms of late. If you are moving this summer, it is a good idea to consider the implications of the two extremes.
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Last summer saw the hottest temperature, in Nottingham, since records began. The Met Office confirmed temperatures of 39.8C. Although other countries regularly have these tempe... -
Long Distance Moves
Most of Albany removals customers are within the Rushcliffe, West Bridgford, Broxtowe and Nottingham City areas but there are a significant number that are moving further afield. We have moved families and businesses as far as Cornwall in the Southwest and up to the north coast of Scotland. Whether you are travelling to 100, 200 or more miles, longer distance removals need additional considerations.
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The time taken for long hauls is obviously a first factor to consider. These moves can take... -
Moving with Children
Moving home can often be a mixture of excitement and stress for adults; for children too their can be excitement, but also concerns about living in a new home and neighbourhood. For very young children, even a move within a village like Ruddington or a town like West Bridgford can feel like a huge distance; moves across Nottingham or to other counties can feel worlds away. All children are different, so whether they are full of excitement or apprehension can vary. The reason for the move may al...
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Make sure it Fits
Make Sure Everything Fits and can be Moved.
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Over the years Albany Removals have experienced some complicated moves due to moving and fitting extra-large or complex furnishings from one house to the next. We can help to mitigate problems with careful planning in advance. If you are unsure about whether furnishings can be moved out of your current home you would be best advised to arrange a personal visit, rather than an on-line quote. One of Albany Removals expert colleagues can then provide a... -
Getting a Quote
If you are planning a move, it is always a good idea to get your removal quotes early. This will allow you to factor in and budget for your move in advance. Moves vary in time taken and complexity so you need feedback on what is involved.
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Albany Removals offers two options for providing quotes:
1. WhatsApp video
Many people find this the most convenient. Take a video of your property (and garden if applicable) room by room highlighting what is moving with you and what is staying. You sho... -
Packing Delicate Objects
Every move is likely to require the transportation of delicate and breakable items. Here are some tips on how to safely wrap these items, if you are doing your own packing. However, for some delicate and very valuable items, we generally advise that you keep these items separate from other household items; they may need to be transported separately. Please let Albany Removals know, in advance so we can offer advice.
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Spring: Thinking about moving?
Spring is on the way and this is the time of year when many people start to think about moving home. Driving around the Rushcliffe and Nottingham area I am already seeing many new For Sale signs emerging. If you are considering putting your home on the market or moving from a rental property, there are some things worth doing even in this early stage, that will not only help with the selling process, but also aid your house removal weeks down the line.
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If you are selling your current home, yo...
