Are you starting to book in your trade shows and exhibitions for 2019? If your calendar is starting to fill up, now’s the time to start thinking about transport. You’ll need to factor this into the cost of the pitch and make sure you have a watertight trade show logistics plan in place for each event. The last thing you want is last-minute stress or expense if your transport lets you down.
Trade show transportation – your options
Larger organisations that regularly exhibit at trade shows may have their own vehicle. However, this isn’t an option for most businesses. You can hire a van or other vehicle each time, but this can soon become prohibitively expensive.
A cost-effective, low-stress option is to use a removals firm offering a trade show logistics service, such as Kiwi Movers. This service guarantees you transport and assistance for each trade show slot you’ve booked in advance. You get an experienced team, full insurance, the return journey and peace of mind that transport is 100% sorted.
How much does trade show transport cost?
As with every type of move or logistics project, Kiwi Movers will give you a quick, personalised quote. This means you get a price tailored to exactly what you need and there are never any nasty surprises when it comes to the bill.
However, there are some important points to remember that can affect the cost of trade show transportation. These include:
The return journey. Trade shows differ in price from removals on this crucial point. The former involves a trip back with your dismantled trade show setup and equipment.
The amount to be moved. Just like with house moves, the amount to be moved will affect the price. Simple trade show setups can be extremely affordable, while larger, more complicated projects will naturally be more expensive. This is because more time, man power and larger vehicles will be needed, along with detailed planning by a dedicated logistics manager.
Peak and off-peak times. Timing also affects the price of trade show transportation, just like with home removals. Choose an off-peak time if you’re able to and the price will usually be cheaper. It may mean arriving earlier than normal or selecting different exhibition days to avoid weekends, if this is a viable option for you.
Man and van could be the most affordable solution
If you don’t have much to move and there are no logistical complications, the cheapest and simplest option for trade show transportation could be man and van. Kiwi Movers’ offer a competitively priced, fully reliable and insured service from as little as £75 an hour (plus VAT) in off-peak times. You only pay for the time you use, and you get a stress-free start and end to your trade show experience.
Call Kiwi Movers on 020 8877 9682* to speak to a project manager about your needs, or get in touch for a quick quote by filling in our online contact form.
Worried about getting ripped off by less-than-reputable London removals companies? We’re here to help you avoid any potential pitfalls. Here are our five top signs to watch out for that a removals firm could be ripping you off…
1. They can’t show you evidence of insurance cover
No insurance, no move. This should be your motto when looking for London removal companies. Full insurance is protection for you and your belongings, as well as for the company. If something is damaged or broken, you need reassurance that the mover’s insurance will cover it. If a company has the right insurance, there should be no problem proving this to you before you make your decision.
2. They won’t give you an estimate
If a London removal company won’t give you even an estimated figure for the cost of the move, why would you consider using them? This is very suspicious, and not at all good practice. Look for companies like Kiwi Movers who provide detailed estimates. This will outline the full service, any extras and use accurate information from you in order to come up with their quote.
3. You don’t get given an itemised receipt
What exactly are you paying for with your move? This is what an itemised receipt can tell you. It will give you a clear, transparent list of everything you’ve paid for, including time taken and amount of stuff moved. It should cover extra services you’ve agreed to. It’s also a record of the service provided, which you may need if you later discover a problem (i.e. damage to an item)
4. They aren’t based in London but advertise as a London removal company
The problem with this is that companies based many miles away may advertise as London removal companies, but then farm the work out to someone else. This ‘someone else’ could be a complete amateur without the skills, experience and local knowledge that the initial company promised. The whole point of hiring a professional mover in a city like London is not just to hire someone with a van and the time to shift your boxes. It’s to find someone with experience of the unique challenges of moving in London.
5. The initial price is super low
A cheap price on its own doesn’t necessarily mean that a London removal company is ripping you off. However, it should ring some alarm bells. After all, there’s a difference between a good value price and a ‘too good to be true’ mega cheap price. When it comes to the latter, there’s a chance there may be hidden costs sprung on you later. Some poorly reviewed moving firms will quote a super low price to win your business, then add on loads of extras when you get your final bill. This isn’t cool, which is why Kiwi Movers gives you a clear picture of the full costs at the outset.
Take your time choosing a removal company and always look at online reviews. If you have questions, ask away! Give the Kiwi Movers team a call on 020 8877 9682* to get your burning questions answered and to find out how we can help with your move.
Moving house can sometimes turn out to be a bit of an ordeal, but not if you do some clever prep. For tips on packing and moving in style and without breaking a sweat, it’s the internet to the rescue!
Let’s take a look at the best moving hacks we could find online. They won’t change your life, but they could make moving day so much easier.
Make handles in all of your boxes
A top tip by Dave Hax is to make handy handles for all of your moving boxes to make them easier to carry. It takes just seconds and the use of a knife or pair of scissors to do. All you need to do is cut three sides of a rectangle and fold upwards and voilà! Handy handle. Just don’t make it too wide or large or you could destabilise the structure or strength of the box. This moving hack is only useful if you’ll be shifting boxes yourself, as removals companies are fine to move boxes using their own equipment.
Use towels and sheets to wrap your plates
This is another of the many useful moving hacks in the Dave Hax video above. Why save up newspaper or buy loads of packing paper when you can wrap your breakables in sheets and towels that you’re already transporting?
Don’t take your clothes off the hangers, just wrap them in bin bags!
You could waste hours removing clothes from hangers, folding and packing them, and doing the same thing in reverse in your new place. In this simple but effective moving hack, all you need to do is pull a bin bag up over a bunch of clothes on hangers and tie it at the top. Just leave the hook of the hanger peeping out. This means you can bag it, unhook, pack and then simply hang back up again at the other side.
Use every empty vessel you have and save on boxes
The next of the moving hacks in the video above will save you a small fortune on moving boxes and save space at the same time. Use what you already have and bring suitcases, laundry hampers, bags and more into service for packing. You can even fill shoes with socks, make up bags with toiletries and buckets with cleaning supplies and knick-knacks.
Take a picture of your electronic setups and put all electronics in one place
It can be a nightmare trying to remember how all your various wires and cables plugged into the back of that device. There’s an easy fix – take a picture of the setup on your phone, as per this handy hack. Then, keep all electronics in one box or bag, then you know exactly where to find everything.
Remember, moving doesn’t have to be stressful if you’re prepared! And a great removals company can make it so, so much easier. Give the Kiwi Movers team a call on 020 8877 9682* for a chat on how we can simplify and streamline your move.
If you’re moving house in London and you’ve gone online to do your homework, you might find yourself up against quite a bit of confusing jargon. This is especially the case for people moving to the capital for the very first time. What on earth is a ‘red route’ and how will it affect moving day? And will you need a ‘dolly’ during your house move? Let’s bust some jargon!
Property Survey
Also known as a ‘move consultation’, this is when a member of the Kiwi Movers team pops round to ask crucial questions about the move. They’ll ask about:
Whether or not you’re in a chain
The parking situation at both the property you’re leaving and your new home
Your move date.
The survey will also mean taking a close look at your property, from top to bottom. Don’t worry – you don’t need to tidy up! We’ll just be making a note of any large, awkward or valuable items that will need to be moved. The consultant will also check for furniture that’ll need to be dismantled.
Volume
This term is used by London removals companies simply to mean the amount of stuff to be moved. It includes everything from boxes to furniture. An accurate estimate of ‘volume’ is essential to work out how long the move will take and how many movers will be assigned to the job. Finally, what vehicle will be used.
Congestion Charge Zone and London Low Emissions Zone
Removals companies in London have an extra challenge to deal with as well as getting your stuff from A to B. They must also deal with London’s road restrictions, which includes the Congestion Charge Zone. This is where a daily charge is due if you drive through the zone during certain hours. Another one that London removals companies know all about is the Low Emissions Zone, where vehicles that don’t meet certain emissions standards will be charged for entry.
Red routes
This is another challenge affecting removals companies in London. Red routes are the busiest roads in the city, so-called because of their red markings. There are signs along these routes advising on what you can and can’t do in relation to parking, loading, bus lanes and turns. Experienced London removals companies know about red routes and how to use them, so no penalties are incurred.
Self-store
Don’t want to move everything right now, or don’t have enough space in your new place? Self-store is the solution. It refers to clean, modern storage units where you pay a weekly, monthly or annual cost. In most cases, you can also access your self-storage unit whenever you want.
Dolly
This is a word that London removals companies use regularly, but those not in the industry may not have a clue what it means. A dolly is simply a small, wheeled platform designed for moving heavy objects. Professional movers use dollies to shift all of your bulkier items safely, smoothly and without the risk of injury or damage to your property.
Have any other burning questions? Please call the team at Kiwi Movers on 020 8877 9682* – we pride ourselves on our jargon-free, straightforward approach to London moves.
When moving house, timing is crucial. It not only affects the likelihood of selling or buying a house and getting the price you want, but also moving day. Believe it or not, the time of year you pick for the move can affect the cost as well as the smooth running of the day.
Considering moving house in winter?
Many people move house in winter. This could be just the way everything has worked out with their property transaction or when their lease ends, but it can also be more of a strategic decision.
This is because moving house in winter can actually be cheaper. The property market is far less active in winter (as people mainly choose to sell houses in summer when they look at their best). This means less demand for London removals in winter and lower tariffs. You’re more likely to be able to book in the day you want, at a great price.
You may also be able to secure a short notice booking more easily, just in case you need to move unexpectedly early. London removals companies have more space in their calendars, so they can fit you in even at very short notice.
As an added bonus, tradespeople may also have more availability in winter, just in case you need any snagging work done when you move in.
Make sure you avoid Christmas
Winter in general may be a cheaper time to book in a removals team, but make sure you avoid Christmas! It sounds obvious, as everything is more expensive at Christmas, but it’s easy to fall into the trap of wanting to ‘be in by Christmas’. Wait just a few weeks more and you could save a small fortune on moving costs.
Cons to consider with London removals in winter
London removals in winter are undoubtedly cheaper, but are there any other things to consider? Make sure you bear the following in mind before booking in a winter move:
Fewer daylight hours – winter days give you far less daylight time in which to complete your move, so make sure your move is achievable. The last thing you want is to book in another day, if that’s even possible with your property chain.
Slippery surfaces – moving in winter can be more hazardous, especially if you aren’t experienced. Slippery surfaces, wet conditions and ice-cold hands are all problems that could make DIY moves very dangerous, so it’s always best to call in the professionals for winter moves.
Driving conditions – just like with the above, poor weather conditions can make driving hazardous. This is especially concerning for those carrying a full load of heavy furniture and boxes. Again, it’s best to rely on the experts, with their expertise and winter-ready vehicles and equipment.
For London removals at any time of the year or to book in your winter move, simply call Kiwi Movers on 020 8877 9682* for a quick quote.
Packing to move house is something of an art form. It requires careful planning and a good deal of organisation, otherwise you could end up moving many more boxes and bags than necessary. Worse still, you could face the hassle and expense of breakages due to improperly packed items.
If today’s the day you tackle the packing of the kitchen, you’re in for a real challenge. Not only is your kitchen the fullest room of the house in terms of stored items, but it’s also full of breakables.
How to pack your kitchen – 8 essential tips
We’ve put together some essential packing tips to help make the job easier…
De-clutter
This is one of the most important packing tips for any room. Don’t move what you don’t need, or you’re only making work for yourself. Before packing, have a good old sort out. Send unwanted items to the charity shop, tip or pop them online and sell them. Et voilà! There’s far less to move.
Put essentials to one side
Don’t make the mistake of packing absolutely everything, only to find that you can’t find a kettle or mug to have a brew in the first few days of unpacking in your new place. Put these items to one side, to be packed in their own accessible box.
Choose strong boxes – but not too large!
The temptation with a large box is to overfill it, which means a super heavy box that is likely to break. Avoid such a catastrophe with small and medium boxes, ensuring they’re as durable as possible. It’s a good idea to source them from moving companies like Kiwi Movers, as we have the perfect moving boxes for the job.
Get the rest of your packing materials
As well as boxes, you’ll need newspaper or packing paper, tape and marker pens to label each box. It depends how much stuff you have, but moving an average family kitchen requires at least 10 medium, 5 large and 5 heavy duty boxes.
Sort items into designated boxes
This is a no-brainer, as it makes unpacking so much easier on the other side.
Put items inside each other
Provided you wrap everything carefully enough, this is one of the best tips to take on board when learning how to pack a kitchen. Using the space inside bowls, pans and other items can save loads of room inside your moving boxes.
Moving food
Unopened products can be wrapped and packed carefully, but anything open will need to be sealed with tape or placed in a suitable container first. It could be worth planning ahead to use up as many items as possible before moving.
Call in the professionals to move your appliances
Remove any moving parts that can be easily and safely removed, then let the Kiwi Movers team do the rest. We have experience in moving heavy and awkward items, so we can shift appliances quickly and efficiently along with the rest of your boxes and furniture.
Can’t face packing? Kiwi Movers offers a packing service, making it easier to get you into your new home. Call us on 020 8877 9682* for a quote.
Failing to pack something called an ‘open-first box’ before moving house is a rookie mistake, but we’ve all been there. In the rush and chaos of packing, we pack literally everything. Unfortunately, that usually means that in the first few days in your new home, you can’t find any of the essentials you need – not even to make a cup of tea. The kettle, your hair brush and even the toilet roll is buried at the bottom of goodness knows which box.
Think of an open-first box as a survival kit. It’ll keep you sane as you gradually unpack and find homes for all your stuff, and save you having to buy everything afresh.
Packing tips for your open-first box – what to include
Before you start packing, make yourself some lists. This not only makes your feel productive (even if you haven’t actually done anything yet) but it also organises your workload. Make a separate list for your open-first box for moving house, including essentials such as:
A couple of mugs or cups
The kettle – plus the toaster too if you like
Non-perishable food/drink such as coffee, tea bags and snacks
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Soap, shampoo and conditioner
Hairbrushes, cosmetics, deodorant and other personal hygiene items
Hairdryer
At least one change of clothing for every family member
A couple of bathroom towels
Toilet roll
Scissors, a knife, bottle opener and can opener
A torch – just in case you have to creep into the cellar to flick a fuse switch
A sponge, tea towel, washing up liquid and bin bags
A phone charger, plus chargers for other electronic devices
A set of cutlery and plates (camping or paper plates are a good idea for the first night)
Basic medicine (i.e. painkillers, hay fever tablets) plus any prescription medication.
A good way to think about your open-first box for moving house is like packing for a holiday. You need basic supplies for a short period of time. You may find you have other essentials (kid’s toys, electronic devices, books etc) that you can’t do without, even just for a night or two.
Other crucial tips include:
Your open-first box should be the last box you seal. You’ll be using all of your useful items right until the last minute, so it makes sense that you’ll pack them last.
Take your open-first box to your new home in your own vehicle. Unless you give your moving crew specific instructions to offload it separately, don’t put the box in the van with the rest of your stuff. It’ll likely get lost, or buried.
Don’t forget to label it! If the box is the same shape, size and colour as all the others, what hope have you of finding it easily if it’s not labelled?
Need help with packing or moving, or both? Simply call the Kiwi Movers team on 020 8877 9682* for a quick quote and a 100% efficient, professional and insured moving service from start to finish.
In an ideal world, you’d have many weeks to plan a house move. You could take your time de-cluttering, packing and arranging every detail of the move. Unfortunately though, life doesn’t always work like that.
Sometimes, you may need to consider moving house in a hurry. It might be that things happen unexpectedly with your house purchase or sale, or that the chain of property transactions takes a sudden leap forward. Your plans may change, and you may need to leave your rental property earlier than expected.
Packing to move house in a hurry may not be ideal, but it is doable. Follow these packing tips to pull off a full house move in a fraction of the time, with as little stress as possible:
1. Call removals companies in case of cancellations
You never know, you may just be lucky and a last-minute spot may come up when you need it. Even when all removals firms are fully booked, it’s always worth ringing up just in case. Using a removals firm can make all moves much easier, but especially if you’re moving house in a hurry. Professional movers have the transport, packing materials and expertise to make the day as hassle-free as possible, so you’d be mad not to use them if you have the budget and a cancellation space becomes available.
Call Kiwi Movers on 020 366 89726 to check for cancellations or to enquire about a short notice move.
2. Make a checklist
Now, it’s time to think about packing. Tackling such a large job can seem overwhelming, but not if you break it down into manageable chunks. It’s up to you how you sort jobs, whether it’s room-by-room or in priority order.
3. Get rid of unnecessary stuff – and be ruthless
Moving house in a hurry is much, much easier if you have less stuff to shift. The last-minute rush can actually be a blessing in disguise, as it forces you to be more decisive about things you’ve been meaning to get rid of. If you don’t use it, get rid of it. You can donate to charity or simply send to the tip.
4. Organise everything into piles
If you’re packing to move house in a hurry, it can make it much easier to organise everything into piles before you put it into boxes. You can sort based on similar items and which will be easier to pack together, as well as things you’re getting rid of. It’s ok to have a ‘maybe’ pile! Once you have your piles, you can see more clearly how much stuff you have and how many boxes you’ll need.
5. Bring in reinforcements
In an emergency, like moving house in a hurry, call on friends and family to help out. If they’re available, they won’t mind. Get them packing those piles you’ve made into boxes, disassembling large pieces of furniture and cleaning rooms – just make sure you’ve got refreshments on hand as a reward for their hard work.
Kiwi Movers can help with moves of all kinds, and it’s always worth giving us a call on 020 366 89726 in case of last-minute cancellations.
Many things in the capital tend to be more expensive than in the rest of the UK, but what about storage costs in London? Is it so expensive that it’s not worth doing, or are there affordable solutions out there?
Let’s have a quick look at the kinds of factors that can affect the price of London storage, and why some extra features can be well worth paying extra for.
Average storage cost per week in London – short term storage rates
If you don’t need to store your stuff for very long or you need flexibility, you’ll opt for short term self-store facilities. The prices vary depending on the provider and the amount of space you need – click here for a quick quote from Kiwi Movers.
On average, you may pay between £17 and £70 per week for a self-store unit between 10 and 50 square foot if you’re looking for a location in central London.
Kiwi Movers has handy locations in central and west London including Richmond, Chelsea, Wandsworth, Fulham, Battersea and many others. All of our units are accessible 24 hours a day, so you can come and go as you please.
Storage cost per year in London – long term storage rates could help you save money
In most cases, you can usually get a better deal on storage costs in London if you opt for a longer period, and if you pay upfront. If you know that you’ll need storage for 6 months or more, this is the option to choose. You could save hundreds compared to paying week-by-week or month-by-month.
Here at Kiwi Movers, we can offer you a discounted rate for longer stays at our storage facilities. We can even tailor the price to your exact needs, so please just call on 020 8877 9682* and we’ll give you a personalised quote.
How much stuff do you have?
This is one of the biggest factors that determines storage costs in London. The more stuff you have, the bigger the unit you’ll need. For example, storage costs for a 2 bedroom house will be much lower than for the contents of a 3-bed or 4-bed property. So, if you can reduce the pile you need to store, you can potentially save quite a bit of cash.
Extras that are worth paying for
As we all know, the cheapest option isn’t always the best. This applies to many things, but especially storage. A bargain price may seem great at first, but not if your unit is insecure and is broken into, or floods and your stuff is damaged. Can you access your unit when you need to, or do you need to work around someone else’s inconvenient opening hours? Is there any security in place or is your unit vulnerable to break-ins?
Kiwi Movers offers affordable prices along with 24/7 access and perfectly maintained units that are clean, dry and spacious. We also have comprehensive insurance, so that your possessions are completely covered. We also take security seriously, with CCTV protection and individually alarmed units. Get in touch for a quote.
If you’re doing your research and comparing self-storage quotes, well done. It’s a really smart move to shop around before buying anything, as just a little bit of legwork can potentially save you hundreds.
We’ve put together a few handy pointers to help you understand what to look out for when your London storage quotes start to roll in. Not all are straightforward to compare, so you need to prioritise on what you really need.
Self-storage quotes based on square footage
Most storage providers will give you self-storage quotes based on square footage. This means that the more space you need, the more expensive the unit is likely to be. It can be difficult though to envisage how big a unit will be, so be careful before picking the cheaper option. You could end up with a Tetris-style battle on your hands to fit everything in!
This should help:
A 10 square foot unit is around the size of an old-fashioned telephone box
25 square foot is roughly the size of a small garage
50 square foot is the size of a studio flat
75-100 square foot is an average two-bedroom flat
125-150 square foot is a three bedroom house.
The longer the stay, the cheaper the quote
As a general rule, the longer you commit to a storage unit, the cheaper it will be. This is compared to the cost of a flexible weekly or monthly short-term arrangement. If you don’t necessarily need flexibility and know you need at least 6 months or more, look for long term storage quotes.
Discounts for longer stays can be considerable and many providers such as Kiwi Movers can offer tailored quotes. Make sure you follow enquiries like this up, and don’t just go with what’s written on the tariff sheet for length of stay.
Important things to check
When you’re looking at London storage quotes, make sure to check the following carefully:
Is 24-hour access included? You need to be able to get to your stuff when you need it, so this really is an important one. Look for facilities that let you come and go whenever you want, without having to wait in a reception or hang around outside until opening time.
Is the unit insured? If the worst should happen (such as fire, for example), you need to know that your possessions are safe. Always check whether the unit has comprehensive insurance, especially if you have valuables in there.
What security measures are in place? Your quote should also include details of security measures such as locking, alarms and CCTV monitoring. If it doesn’t, get in touch to find out more as security is essential when it comes to self-storage.
Are photos of the units provided, or can you go visit? You need to know that your unit is suitably maintained, clean and free of damp.
Like so many things with moving house, knowing when to book a removals firm in London is all about careful timing. So many people wait until they have an exchange or completion date to start looking for movers. However, this can be a huge mistake.
Remember the number one rule – book early, save money
How much notice do removals firms need? The simple answer to this is – as much as possible! In nearly all cases, booking a removals company as early as humanly possible will result in a cheaper rate. The more organised you can be in planning out your move, the more you will save when it comes to moving day.
London is a hugely busy market, with thousands of house moves happening every day. Prices, as with most things in London, tend to be a little higher too. If you lock in a cheap rate early, you’ll make your move much less stressful as well as more affordable.
Booking in a removals firm when you don’t know your move date
One of the key questions to ask removals companies is whether they can be flexible if you book in a date early. Some companies, such as Kiwi Movers for example, prefer you to ‘pencil in’ a date as early as possible. Even if you don’t have a date for your move or even for exchanging contracts, you can still estimate a date and get it provisionally booked in. If this date changes, which it is very likely to do, we will happily reschedule and honour the existing price in most cases where an advance booking has been made – provided of course that you let us know as early as possible.
So, knowing that you can reschedule your moving date if you need to, absolutely don’t hesitate to book a date in now. Don’t wait to find out your exchange or completion date, get it booked in now.
Call Kiwi Movers on 020 8877 9682* to check availability and prices, and to let us know about potential moving dates.
What else affects the cost of hiring a removals firm?
There are other things that may affect your decision when considering when to book a removals firm in London. If you’re keen to save money (as we all are), you can also avoid bank holidays and weekends. This is because these tend to be the busiest times for removals firms, as it’s when everyone wants to move. To avoid peak-time rates, plan ahead and choose a weekday for your move if you’re able to.
You could also use this time, while waiting for things to happen on your property transaction, to de-clutter. If you have less to move, it can be moved more quickly. You may find that the price of moving is cheaper.
Moving locally and short distance moves can sometimes be harder to organise than a long-distance relocation. Some people find it difficult to choose the right solution, whether it’s a full removals service, man and van or tackling the move themselves. But what is the best way to move within neighbourhoods or London boroughs? Here’s why professional movers could be the solution for short distance removals in London.
Don’t fall into the DIY trap
If you’ve ever moved house yourself, you’ll know just how back-breaking it can be. With a few years elapsing between moves, it’s easy for the memory of how tiring, stressful and pretty awful that day was to fade. This can lead to you thinking – “we’ll just hire a van and do it ourselves, it’ll be easy and we’ll save money”.
In reality, it can make the move many times more stressful and difficult than it needs to be. And factoring in van rental and the very real likelihood of breaking or damaging items or property (or yourself!) along the way, it isn’t always a money-saver.
When it pays to bring in the professionals
There are a couple of questions to ask yourself when coming up with a plan for short distance moves. These are:
Do I have a lot of stuff? As a general rule of thumb, if you have at least two bedrooms or an attic/cellar full to bursting with stored items, you have a lot of stuff.
Do I have anything valuable? This could be expensive antique furniture, or something of great sentimental value like a family heirloom.
If the answer to either of these questions is yes, and for many people both will apply, then it could pay to bring the professionals in. A highly trained team of professional movers, experienced in short distance removals in London, can take a huge amount of stress off your shoulders. Choose the right team and you’ll drastically reduce the stress, cost and time spent on the move.
Professional London removals companies like Kiwi Movers will take extra care with valuable items, drastically reducing the chances of damage. They know how to tackle logistical problems such as tight spaces or multi-floor moves, and they come fully insured for every eventuality for your peace of mind.
Planning short distance moves – which option to choose
The best way to start your planning is early and with a chat with a home removals specialist. You can provide the details of the move, including the new location, how much stuff you have and details of any valuables. The Kiwi Movers team can advise on the best option, from a full crew for short distance removals in London or a great value man and van service which charges by the hour. You’ll also be advised to book as far in advance as you can, avoiding bank holidays and other high-demand times. This is how you’ll get the very best price for your move. Get a callback from a Kiwi Movers specialist here.
You’ll be extremely glad you chose the professional London removals option on the day, when you see just how many heavy, bulky items come out of your house! All the stress and work is handled by someone else, so you can simply look forward to settling in your new place.
Most visitors to trade shows and exhibitions simply don’t realise how much preparation time each stand or stall has to put in beforehand. It’s an enormous task, involving everything from designing a display and printing marketing materials to preparing presentations.
Just as importantly, there’s event logistics and trade show transport to think about. How will you get all of your bulky and often heavy materials to and from the show? If you’ve got a busy season of exhibitions lined up, you’ll find yourself developing some pretty impressive muscles from all that lifting and shifting.
The headache of trade show logistics
As well as being hard graft, many exhibitors find handling this side of trade show logistics to be a real headache. It can be really stressful, especially when things go wrong. For example, if items are lost or damaged on the way to the venue. There’s no time to find a replacement, so it could derail the whole event.
Trade show transport can also be expensive if hired on an ad-hoc basis. If you do a reasonable number of events a year, your transport costs will soon add up. If you’re having to do all the work yourself and it’s mega stressful, can you really say that it’s good value at the end of the day?
One potential solution if you do lots of events is to buy your own vehicle. However, this comes with its own problems. Purchasing a large enough vehicle (able to safely and legally carry the weight) is a huge expense, not to mention the cost of road tax and insurance. You’ll need somewhere to park and store the vehicle and someone to drive it. Lastly, you’ll need to invest in manual handling and other health and safety training for your team so that no one injures themselves.
When to call in professional trade show transport
Experienced exhibitors have a number of tricks up their sleeves. One of the most time, stress and cost-saving is to set up a contract with a professional trade show logistics company. This obviously has it’s own costs, but the benefits make it well worth it for many companies. For example, professional trade show transport experts such as Kiwi Movers can offer:
Minimal chance of items getting lost or damaged – as they’re being handled by experienced, highly trained movers using professional equipment
Comprehensive insurance
100% reliability – no worries about your transport not turning up in time, or at all
Zero stress – the movers handle the logistics at both ends of the journey, so you can focus on your preparations.
Contact Kiwi Movers to discuss your needs
To discuss your schedule of upcoming events and exhibitions and to find out how our professional trade show transport team can help, simply call Kiwi Movers on 020 8877 9682*. We can tailor our services to suit you, and we’ll always aim to find the best value, most affordable option for you.
Considering a London office relocation? There’s a lot to remember, so it can feel a little overwhelming. Take a look at these essential points, to help you prioritise your ‘to-do’ lists:
1. Minimising business disruption is your number one goal
In all of the steps below, remember that everything you do should be to minimise business disruption. Cost is important too, but business disruption can cost you far more so it should take priority.
2. Phased removal
It’s a mistake to try to move absolutely everyone and everything at once. Unless, of course, you’re small enough to complete it and get back up and running in just one day. You need to plan the move in phases, to ensure maximum business continuity.
3. Professional furniture removal
Office relocation companies can be a godsend during a move. It simply isn’t feasible, good value or practical to arrange the removal of a large office or multiple offices yourself. You need a professional, who can move everything quickly, safely and efficiently. Choose a company like Kiwi Movers, which specialises in small office removals in London – with highly trained movers, a fleet of clean, spacious vehicles and full insurance.
4. IT relocation
Just as important as office relocation companies are specialists who can handle IT relocation for you. You need to ensure minimum business disruption, so you’re back online quickly. Better still, you never go offline completely – this is the skill of a great IT relocation team.
5. Update your Google Business details
Your company will leave more traces online than you realise. If an important detail changes, such as your address, it’s essential to be methodical in updating the information. Start with your Google Business details. This is your main ‘listing’ and can also affect other things such as SEO.
6. Data confidentiality
In the upheaval of a move, it’s easy for data protection procedures to slip a little. This could result in very serious consequences, so make sure you build in a plan to ensure data confidentiality. For example, ensuring unwanted and old digital devices are securely disposed of.
7. Employee health and safety
Are staff members tripping over loose cables and mess, or at risk of being harmed by anything else during the move? As with everything else in this list, you need a plan to minimise health and safety risks.
8. Employee morale
Moving offices can be a stressful time for employees. It will help if you can make the move as stress-free as possible, keep your team in the loop about the relocation and do a full induction on arrival at the new office.
9. Time the move carefully
For example, avoid relocation during peak periods for your business as this can affect revenue. Consider employee holiday patterns and busy traffic periods in the local area, especially if planning a London office relocation when congestion can be severe at certain times.
10. De-clutter
Before the move, get your employees involved in de-cluttering and taking personal items home so you’ll have less to shift.
For an easy, effective and professional move, contact the Kiwi Movers office relocation London team on 020 8877 9682* for a quick, competitive quote.
Hotel customers don’t always realise how much work goes into running a hotel, especially when it comes to the furnishings.
Furniture comes and goes all the time, as part of renovations, replacements, repairs and general maintenance. This causes something of an expensive headache for hotel management teams. This is because ad hoc services aren’t cheap and they aren’t always reliable either. This is why the smart management teams choose to work alongside a specialist hotel removals partner.
Hotel furniture maintenance and replacement
Hotel furniture undergoes heavy use, and much of it consists of bulky, heavy items. This means that once something is broken, worn or in need of replacement, it’s very difficult to move. Discretion is essential in a busy hotel with paying guests around. You must also be careful not to damage other parts of the hotel in the process.
Hiring a man and van for this kind of specialist job simply won’t do. It’s costly to call out these one-off services. Furthermore, many hoteliers have been stung by the lack of experience, insurance and expertise of the casual movers they have employed. Wouldn’t it be so much more convenient to have a specialist in removals for hotels on standby? The Kiwi Movers team can be in and out with your furniture without disturbing your guests (or your wallpaper), turning a nightmare hassle into a simple, quick task.
Renovation
One of the most crucial times to call on the services of a dedicated hotel removals partner is during renovation. This hardly ever involves the removal of one or two items. Instead, you could be looking at whole floors’ worth of furniture, some of it bulky, valuable or brand new. A logistics expert is extremely helpful at this stage, helping you to plan and manage a smooth renovation including:
Safe storage of furniture
Movement of furniture to other parts of the building
Installation of new furniture
Disposal of unwanted pieces.
Crucially, a hotel removals expert such as Kiwi Movers significantly reduces the amount of time the renovation takes. Think about it – if you speed up the time it takes to get furniture out of the way ready for decorating, and get it back in place just as quickly, that’s half of the battle won.
Need a removals team for your hotel?
Furnishing a new hotel from scratch usually means lots of new furniture, all needing to be installed very carefully. You don’t want to trust just anyone with the care of such a valuable load. You need a hotel removals expert.
Kiwi Movers has been the trusted contract logistics partner for a number of hotels and hospitality businesses, and we’d be happy to help you. Please call our hotel removals team on 020 8877 9682* for a chat about your needs.
Do you need to relocate your business but keep putting it off? You’re not alone.
A survey in 2015 found that a massive 75% of small and medium-sized businesses fear the stress and anxiety of moving so much that they put it off. The research, conducted by energy company E.ON, also found that office relocation was one of the most stressful tasks that business owners have to deal with. It can also cost an average of £40,000 over five years and cause 7.5 working days to be lost due to the disruption.
If you give in to this anxiety and stay put, you could be stuck in cramped, inefficient premises for years. This could stunt business growth, staff morale and overall success. So surely there must be another way? There absolutely is, and it all starts with looking very carefully at the office relocation companies you choose to use.
What you can do to minimise the stress
The first, most important way to reduce the high anxiety linked with office relocation is to choose the right moving service. Opt for the most professional, experienced and highly trained office small office removals expert you can find. It will absolutely be worth it. Using an office relocation London company such as Kiwi Movers can take the stress of the physical move completely off your plate. It can ensure that:
The move is carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible. This means no wasted time and no paying for services you don’t use.
Nothing is broken or damaged. On the rare occasion a breakage does happen, a professional small office removals firm such as Kiwi will have full insurance to compensate you for the damage.
It all happens on time and to schedule. This ensures minimal business disruption and fewer lost working days.
You receive a door-to-door service. From packing and moving at your old office to delivery and reassembly in the right rooms at the other side, our office relocation London team handle it all.
You receive expert assistance in planning the move. This can be one of the biggest sources of stress ahead of a move. It can make you feel overwhelmed by the scale of the task, with no idea where to start. Here, the guidance of a removals specialist can be invaluable.
With the logistics of the move handled by a commercial relocation specialist, business owners and managers can focus on other ways to minimise the anxiety of the move. For example, dealing with the disruption to working patterns or the anxiety affecting employees.
Call Kiwi Movers to start planning your office relocation
With many years of experience in commercial moves, our office relocation London team understand completely how stressful the experience can be. This is why we do our utmost to minimise stress, anxiety and disruption.
We can help you to plan the move from start to finish. We also provide a highly trained, experienced and fully insured team of professional movers to complete it efficiently and on time. Please call the Kiwi Movers team on 020 8877 9682* for advice and an immediate quote.
If you run any business which involves regularly moving furniture across London, you’d be forgiven for finding it more than a little testing.
Furniture removal either involves hiring or even buying vehicles, or finding a reliable man and van service that won’t let you down. Neither option is very convenient. Furthermore, it’s not cheap to buy and maintain vehicles or pay hundreds of hire invoices throughout the year.
Can you ensure the protection of valuable goods?
However, the most pressing problem when trying to move valuable items across the capital is damage. Large, bulky items can be hard to move, which inevitably results in damage if handled by a team without the right experience or equipment. Even smaller items can prove a challenge. For example, those made of glass or with particular care requirements such as antique pieces.
If you’re moving furniture between new properties each week or are an events company popping up at a new venue, you don’t always know the challenges you’ll face on the other side. This is when expensive accidents can happen. Employees could even risk injury trying to move items when they haven’t been properly trained at manual handling. This is also a risk if the right equipment isn’t available to move heavy items safely.
Why a professional furniture removals service is the ideal solution
The only way to ensure that regular furniture removals are done safely, professionally and efficiently is to use an expert. Trusted specialists such as Kiwi Movers are the preferred choice of organisations across London. In fact, you’ll often see our smart, spacious and clean vans zipping across the city with furniture on board. Our team are all highly trained and experienced at moving valuable furniture of all kinds. We’re fully insured, so every inch of your property is protected at all times when it’s in our care.
Kiwi also offers a tailored service, whether you need one off office furniture removals or a great value regular service. Simply call us on 020 8877 9682* for a quick quote and a chat with one of our experienced project managers.
Kiwi can get rid of old furniture too
Hotels, landlords, serviced apartments and Airbnb businesses will all face the same problem at one time or another. What shall I do with old furniture? It’s not as simple as taking it to a charitable organisation, as many will not accept furniture due to fire safety regulations. Others have policies in place to try to prevent businesses from using charities as a free disposal service.
What about taking items to the tip? For starters, not all public waste disposal and recycling facilities will accept business waste. This means that unless you’re prepared to shell out for the right licence you could be breaking the law.
Experienced furniture removal specialists like Kiwi Movers not only move furniture for you – they can also dispose old furniture for you. Take a look here to find out more, or call 020 8877 9682* for a chat with one of the team.
What removals options are available when moving between London boroughs, such as from Wandsworth to Southwark, and not halfway across the country? For journeys like this, it doesn’t always make financial sense to book a full removals crew and pay for a full day of their time.
If you need such a service of course, it is well worth the money. A professional removals team ensures that your move is smooth, stress-free and your belongings are protected. However, for shorter moves there is another solution that promises the same benefits but for a much more affordable price.
Man and van Wandsworth to Southwark could be the answer
Man and van services are becoming increasingly popular with those making shorter trips with fewer boxes and bags to move. For example, those moving in or out of student accommodation, or furnished apartments.
It only takes around 30 minutes (depending on traffic) to move between Wandsworth and Southwark in inner London. This trip is so much easier with a smaller van and a driver who knows the London streets. Compare this to a full-size removals truck which would undoubtedly face problems with stopping and parking.
How much does man and van Wandsworth to Southwark cost?
The beauty of man and van services is there’s no fixed price or even daily rate. These services charge by the hour, so you only pay for the time you use. For a short move such as the half-hour drive over to Southwark, even including loading and unloading time, you could get the whole move done in as little as 1-2 hours.
Choose Kiwi Movers for your move and select an off-peak time, and you could be looking at just £75-£150 plus VAT. This price, a fraction of the cost of a full removals service and a fraction of the stress of hiring a van yourself, gets you:
Two experienced, capable movers
Expertise moving all kinds of items into and out of all kinds of spaces
Full insurance cover in case of breakages, loss or damage
A perfectly maintained, clean and spacious moving van
Loading and unloading on each side – a full door-to-door service.
The best reason to choose man and van? Complete peace of mind
Most people who use our man and van Wandsworth to Southwark team not only do so because of the affordable price, or the convenience of this flexible service.
They love it because when you use a trusted, reliable and specialist company such as Kiwi Movers, you get complete peace of mind. We will always turn up on time, deliver a professional, efficient service and give you excellent value for money. You just can’t guarantee this with a man and van you find on the internet, who may not even turn up at all.
Moving day can be stressful enough, so why take the risk that it could turn into a nightmare? Please get in touch with the Kiwi Movers team to find out more and for an instant quote.
Moving house can be expensive, so it’s important to keep costs down where you can. One massively overlooked area where savings can be made is in the removals service you choose.
Some people go for a full removals vehicle with a whole crew of movers, even if they don’t have much to move or aren’t going very far. These services tend to have a minimum charge of 2 hours or so, but what if you don’t need that long? You could end up paying for time you don’t use.
If you’re moving just a few minutes’ drive away, such as between neighbouring London boroughs, there’s a much cheaper and more convenient option. Man and van Wandsworth to Fulham services make a lot of sense for this less than 15 minute journey, and they could save you a bundle.
Why choosing man and van is a smart move
Not everyone realises that man and van is a good option for house moves. They only think of man and van as a way to collect a Gumtree sofa from the other side of town or to take a pile of unwanted clutter to the tip after you’ve had a clear out.
It’s actually an amazingly convenient way to move house, as crucially – our man and van Wandsworth to Fulham services charge by the hour. You get the services of a competent mover (or two, if you need them) for as long as you need them, with no time or money wasted.
If you don’t have much stuff, all you really need is a standard van. A smaller vehicle will also find navigating the London roads easier, especially the traffic on the Wandsworth or Putney Bridges, among the busiest in London. And have you thought about parking? Finding somewhere to stop and unload once you arrive in Fulham is much, much easier in a van rather than a huge moving truck.
In short, you just don’t need as much fuss when you’re only moving 10-15 minutes away. You don’t need to wrap everything up three times in bubble wrap like you would on an hour-long journey where the risk of breakages is higher. All you need is a simple, straightforward way to get your stuff from A to B.
How much does man and van Wandsworth to Fulham cost?
To keep your costs down, you can book your man and van service and only be charged for the time you actually use. Charges are by the hour, so a 15-minute drive over the Thames to Fulham and some time for loading, unloading and parking could bring the whole move in at just £75+ VAT. This is if you move off-peak, as it becomes more expensive during peak times when a lot of people are moving house or the roads become busy.
Cost is of course an important consideration when choosing a man and van Wandsworth to Fulham service for your move. However, you do need to be wary of cowboys or conmen advertising rock-bottom prices, as you’ll likely end up with a rock-bottom service too.
Don’t forget about quality, reputation, training, insurance and professionalism. You’ll get all of this with Kiwi Movers, as well as a great value price. Please call us on 020 8877 9682* for a quick quote.
Moving just across the river to Hammersmith? You don’t necessarily need a full removals service complete with enormous moving lorry and a full moving crew. Instead, you could save yourself some cash (and hassle) with a simple yet effective man and van Wandsworth to Hammersmith service.
Why man and van is a great option for short trips
It isn’t far at all between the thriving London boroughs of Wandsworth and Hammersmith and Fulham. It’s just a short hop over the Thames, a distance of less than 5 miles. On a good day when traffic isn’t too nightmarish, you should be able to complete this journey in around half an hour.
For such a short journey, it simply doesn’t make sense to call in a full removals company complete with all the bells and whistles. But what if you don’t have a car? Not many Londoners do, with public transport networks being so good and parking being nigh-on impossible. You can’t get all your stuff on the tube and driving a hired van across London yourself can be extremely stressful – and shifting everything can be exhausting too! This is why the best solution is to hire a man and van service, with all the heavy lifting, driving and parking taken care of.
You pay by the hour, rather than having to book in a full day when you might only need a fraction of that time. It’s also a good option if you only have a few boxes to move, rather than a whole houseful plus grand piano, four-poster bed and collection of family heirlooms.
It’s a great choice for:
Students moving in or out of halls
People moving in or out of fully furnished properties
Small or short-distance moves.
How much will man and van Wandsworth to Hammersmith cost?
Our man and van service from Wandsworth to Hammersmith and Fulham charges by the hour, so you only pay for time you use. Our team are super-efficient too, so if we can shave some time off to save you money, then we will.
If you can be all packed up and ready to go outside your house, you could get the whole job done in as little as an hour. At our great value hourly rates, this means a total price of just £75 plus VAT. Top tip – this is our off-peak price, so make sure to choose a quieter time for your move to save cash.
The importance of choosing wisely
In one way, house movers are lucky to have such an enormous choice of Wandsworth to Hammersmith man and van services to pick from nowadays. It seems like everyone with a van has started up their own business. On the other hand, this means that there are likely to be a lot more cowboys, con men and simply inexperienced services about – especially online and on social media. It’s crucial to choose carefully, only going with a company you feel 100% comfortable with.
Kiwi Movers has an exceptional reputation for man and van house moves. We have an experienced team (who won’t break your stuff) and a fleet of clean, well-maintained vans (that will always turn up on time). We’re fully insured, great value and promise to make moving day a breeze. Call on 020 8877 9682* to book your move.
