Expert moving advice from leading removals company, Doree Bonner International.

David Robson, branch manager for Doree Bonner International’s Newcastle office, offers some advice to guide you through the moving process.

“Moving to a new home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a stressful experience without proper planning and organisation,” he says.
“Whether you’re relocating to a new city or just moving across town, the logistics of packing, transporting, and unpacking can be overwhelming. We understand this, which is why, as a professional moving company, we aim to take the strain, to ensure a seamless transition to your new home.

“If you’ve entrusted professionals to sell your property, arrange a mortgage and manage the conveyancing, doesn’t it make sense to use a professional moving company to deal with the most important part of all – moving – rather than the stress of trying to handle it yourself?”

Questions to ask yourself

• Will the moving company truly understand our unique needs?
• Will our effects be handled with utmost care?
• Can we rely on them to be flexible and accommodating?
• Does the mover boast a proven track record?
• Are they a member of the BAR (British Association of Removers)?

Everyone’s requirements are different. At Doree Bonner, we understand this. From your initial contact, our highly trained co-ordination staff will ensure your move runs smoothly from start to finish. With years of experience and an unwavering commitment to values such as honesty, respect, courtesy, flexibility and reliability, we stand out in the industry.

Virtual and home survey

Our co-ordination staff will arrange for a member of our sales team to visit your home – either physically or virtually – ensuring you receive a comprehensive quotation tailored to your specific needs, from moving the largest piece of furniture to your smallest piece of china, or even making a special case for those valuable prized possessions. This visit is free of charge and you are under no obligation to use our services.

Moving day

Come moving day, your team that will have been specially chosen from our extensive front-line staff will begin wrapping and packing your effects using the highest quality packing materials. Sit back and relax as our uniformed crew – who all carry photographic identity cards, are DBS checked and part of our Customer Values Initiative – carry out your move.

Storage

Moving dates can change at the last minute, necessitating storage for a short or longer period. At Doree Bonner, like many other professional moving companies, we offer modern, purpose-built secure storage services with 24-hour surveillance, so you can be sure your valuable belongings are safe with us.
You may need storage for a longer period and the advantage of choosing a removal company for storage is the “pay-for-what-you-need” pricing model. Unlike self-storage units, where you might pay for unused space, removal companies charge solely on the volume of storage required.
You can also store with a removals company without moving with them, so if you currently have items in storage, consider contacting Doree Bonner or another removals company for a quote. You may find yourself pleasantly surprised by the savings and convenience they offer.

Doree Bonner International’s top 10 tips for moving

1. Seek recommendations from family or friends as a starting point for choosing your removals company
2. Plan your move well in advance – at least 4-6 weeks – even if you don’t have an exact moving date
3. Choose a moving company that is a member of the BAR (British Association of Removers) or internationally-accredited with FIDI FAIM, as these companies are amongst the top six hundred movers in the world
4. It’s important that you request the moving company to conduct a virtual or home survey so they can assess your requirements and tailor the service accordingly
5. Plan arrangements for children and pets in advance of the move
6. Inform neighbours about the move, making allowances for the removal’s vehicle
7. Keep essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses, medicines if required, keys and small valuable items, such as jewellery, with you personally
8. Ensure you have comprehensive insurance is in place for unseen events
9. Pack a box with essentials like a kettle, mugs, tea and coffee
10. Relax and let us handle the logistics

The Doree Bonner International Group has a local branch in Newcastle, as well as branches across the UK.

For more information, call 0191 268 6383, email [email protected] or visit doreebonner.co.uk and Doree Bonner’s YouTube page, where you can find helpful videos about storage services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmJzS-GG71A