Survey: removals firms take the stress out of moving

Sept. 25, 2012 - PRLog -- Moving home is notorious for being one of the most stressful life events that we can undertake, but a new survey of 1,000 home owners has revealed that choosing the right removals company can help to significantly reduce the burden.

The research, carried out by Bishop’s Move – the UK’s largest family owned removals company – found that the removals company was the least challenging service provider to deal with during the moving process. Whilst historically removal companies may have been the first to be blamed when things went wrong and items turned up broken or didn’t turn up at all, just 3% of respondents to this latest survey claimed that the removals company added to their stress.

When posed the question: “Which service provider do you find the most challenging to deal with?”, the 1,000 respondents were then asked to select from a choice of solicitors, estate agents from the perspective of both the buyer and the seller , utility companies, removal companies and house builders.

Whilst the removal companies apparently caused the least hassle, with just 3% laying the blame for any stress at their door, solicitors and utility companies didn’t fare so well, coming out at 30% and 18% respectively. The survey, conducted through market research company OnePoll, also found that estate agents, whether ‘yours’ or ‘theirs’, also proved a challenge who in turn notched up 13% and 16%.

Chris Marshall, Bishop’s Move Marketing Director, comments: “It is well known that moving home can be an extremely stressful time and there will inevitably be some challenges that have to be faced along the way, which is why we’ve made it our business to do all we can to ensure that the moving itself goes without a hitch.

“While other service providers involved in the process may cause the blood pressure to rise, when the big day arrives we want our customers to feel reassured that the van will arrive on time, load up all their belongings safely and securely and deliver them in the same tip-top condition to their new address. This means that the customer can concentrate on picking up the keys to their new property and putting the kettle on for a well-earned cuppa.

“At Bishop’s Move, we’re on hand to help from the moment a customer decides to put their house on the market, not just on moving day. We carry out a free moving house survey, in order to give an accurate cost for the move and offer advice on all the aspects involved, including packing and wrapping options for delicate and precious items.

“That way, when the big day comes, customers can put whatever stresses and strains they’ve had to ensure behind them and simply look forward to enjoying their new home.”

Bishop’s Move offers specialised removals and storage services for domestic and business customers, from small moves to international relocation. To find out more about Bishop’s Move International Moves visit http://www.bishopsmove.com.