Transport by removal van
A removal within Europe is characterized by the transportation of your movables
by removal van. The goods are specially packed and often loaded on board the same
van that offloads at the point of destination. For transport to or from the UK the
ferry or the Channel Tunnel will be used. For transport or offloading purposes the
services of foreign removal companies may be employed.
Specialists
To perform these removals adequately the mover will have to know all about
the local circumstances. The specialised movers have great experience
in regular transports to and from destinations which are often difficult to reach
as they have agents of their own at their disposal in a large number of countries
and towns. Moreover, due to regular transport and by combining removals, the
specialised mover is in a position to offer you low quotations.
Moving process
A move normally consists of packing, loading, transport followed by unloading
and unpacking.
Packing
Prior to the move small goods are packed in boxes and clothing is stowed in special
'wardrobe boxes'. Of course, valuable goods, such as antiquities and paintings, can
and will be packed professionally. You can choose to do your own packing, thus
saving quite considerably. Most often valuables or fragile goods are packed by the
mover. Disassembling large pieces of furniture can also be done by the mover.
Loading
On the arranged date the mover will load your movables into the removal van. It
is essential that your goods are loaded with the greatest possible care so as to
avoid any damage to them.
Transport
The goods are then transported to the storage facilities of the mover in a van with
air suspension. In case of temporary storage the goods will be placed inside the
premises. Most often the mover will combine your removal with others to keep your
costs down. Sometimes up to six or seven removals with different destinations are
combined into one trip. Experienced international movers make a detailed inventory
and mark your goods with numbers, thus preventing mix-ups.
Unloading
The unloading of a European removal is often done by the driver of the removal van
with the assistance of local movers. Especially in European removals easy access to
the destination (hilly terrain, long driveways, narrow streets, etc.) is essential.
Unpacking
During the unpacking, the goods and furniture are placed in the right rooms. The
unpacking of boxes is usually done by the owner, who puts everything in its right place.
The assemblage of furniture can be taken care of by the movers.
