Home Removals
Once you have accepted an offer for your house call it is time to considering getting quotes for your move - even if the move seems a long way off - having all the quotes ready can save you a headache later.
But how do you choose which firms to call? Ask family and friends about their last removal. Recommendations mean that you can have a fair idea about the service you will eventually receive from a firm.
At Hackworthy & Sons we use an independent company to monitor our service levels; read what our past clients have said about us (good and bad) www.referenceline.com. Quality standards and association membership normally mean the company has to meet a standard, are monitored and you will have some type of recourse should you experience problems. Please read on to learn more about our services.
Surveyors visit
Having a surveyor visit is the best possible option. They can identify any potential issues and discuss your needs with you face-to-face and a service specification can then be drawn up to suit your requirements.
A few thing to think about before our surveyor arrives:
- The access to both the new and old property
- When you are planning to move?
- Would you like us to carry out the packing/unpacking?
- What fixtures and fittings are to be moved?
- Do you need us to dismantle any furniture or disconnect any appliances?
- Will you require our liability cover and a value for your effects?
A Survey normally can take between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on the size of your property. But if you don’t have time due to other commitments, or you are not currently living in the South West, you can use our on-line quotation form. Feel free to phone us if you have any questions while you fill it in.
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Our quotation
We will calculate the amount of furniture you have to move and the number of boxes needed to pack your effects and we will send/e-mail you our quotation (we aim to send out quotations within 48 hours of our surveyors visit). In most cases we start with a basic owner pack service and then list a selection of additional services.
Owner pack: We provide purpose designed cartons for you to pack your own effects -these can be provided once our quotation has been accepted. You then have to ensure your effects are packed and ready for the removal team. Wardrobe cartons are provided on the day for all hanging clothing, as are mattress and sofa covers.
If you have any questions after reading through the details of the move, please feel free to speak to one of our helpful and experienced staff.
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Packing Services
Fragile Pack: We will wrap all fragile items in white paper and pack into strong cartons. Bubblewrap and chippings are used as and when required and acid free tissue is used for silver to prevent tarnishing.
Special Items: We will wrap and pack any special items; Maybe a special painting, family heirloom and a dinner service. We use specialist packing materials to ensure the items remain safe throughout the moving process.
If you really just what to sit back a Relax!
Full Professional Pack: We will arrive, in most cases, the day before the removal to start packing all your effects. Packed by our trained removal men in specialist materials giving you piece of mind.
Unpacking: We will unpack the boxes and place items of flat surfaces in the room of you choice and remove all the packaging materials.
Your specific requirements can be discussed with the estimator, whatever your individual requirements we will do our best to oblige.
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De-cluttering
We are happy to help our clients prepare their house for sale. We will pack and then store items until you are ready to move into your new home or take unwanted items to the auctionneer. We are also happy to drop off any good quality shoes etc to local charities, just fill up boxes and attach the labels we provide and point them out to the removal men.
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Storage
Should be require storage for your goods Hackworthys are able to provide either:
Conventional Storage
Where possible clients effects are packed into containers while at the collection address (this is not possible where there maybe access issues). These are transported back to our warehouse where they are stored ready for re-delivery. (Our warehouse is of course clean, dry and secure.)
Self Storage in Plymouth
We have 2 self storage depots in Plymouth run under the name of Plymouth Self Storage. This enable the clients to access their effects 6 days a week without any extra charges. Visit our website www.plymouthselfstorage.co.uk.
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Booking your removal
It’s as easy as signing and returning your acceptance; at Hackworthy & Sons you don’t need to have a firm date for your removal. We are happy to guarantee any price for 3 months upon receipt of a signed acceptance. Once we have received your acceptance we will confirm the arrangements in writing. We will also arrange for boxes to be delivered if you have chosen to pack for yourself (check out our helpful hints for packing, which have been compiled by our own removal team). If you have chosen our packing service, just sit back and relax!
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Moving to the South West?
If you are planning a move from London to the South West of England we can help. We are able to provide all the same services as a local removal company, including supplying boxes, packing services and dismantling.
- The benefits of using our service;
- Local knowledge; No access issues at your new home.
- Local prices; No London premium on removal or storage charges.
- Getting a quote is easy. Simply complete the on-line quotation form and we will e-mail you back our price.
- Should you accept our quote boxes and packing equipment will be dispatched by national courier direct to your home address.
We are only too happy to help you plan your relocation to the Westcountry. So call us now on 01752 228815.
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Simply Store
Simply Store, a convenient mobile self storage service. Simply Store brings self storage direct to your door.
Simply Store is a great idea for people who are looking to de-clutter while their house is on the market; store surplus furniture when moving to a smaller property; even store effects while renovation work is being carried out on a property.
Our ‘MSU’(mobile storage unit) is delivered as close to your door as possible, saving you the effort of lugging items over any distance. Once filled, we collect the ‘MSU’ and store it away in our secure warehouse. Then when you’re ready just give us a call and we can return your effects to you.
For more details visit the Simply Store website: www.simplystore.co.uk or call us on 01752 228815.
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Part Loads in Devon and Cornwall
Looking to move a small number of items around Devon and Cornwall? Why not use our delivery service.
We will:
- Specify an am or pm collection and delivery slot
- Provide free mattress and sofa covers
- Guaranteed re-delivery within 21 days
- On delivery we will place the items in the room of your choice
Charges:
Our rates are based on a two man team delivery/collection on a weekday between 8am and 6pm.
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30 mile radius |
60 mile radius |
100 mile radius |
First 4 items |
£125.00 |
£150.00 |
£175.00 |
Additional items |
£10 |
£10 |
£10 |
- Liability Cover is available @ £1.25 per £1,000 of value.
- Delivery to a flat above the second floor will incur an extra charge.
It’s simple to arrange, just call our Plymouth office on 01752 228815.
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Shredding Services
Protect yourself and your business!
Hackworthy & Sons provides a shredding service for businesses and now also members of the public.
- Protect your business and yours clients confidentiality.
- Keep sensitive information out of the wrong hands!
- Make the most efficient use of your storage space – shred what you don’t need.
No minimum quantity we will shred one bag!!
How it works
- Contact us and we will provide you will a waste management sack/s.
- Fill with all your confidential papers (don’t worry about removing staples and paperclips).
- Return full sacks to one of our stores or call for collection.
- We shred your paperwork and then provide you with a certificate of destruction.
Sacks |
DESTRUCTION CHARGE PER SACK |
First sack |
£5.80 |
For every additional sack up to 8 |
£4.85 |
For every additional sack up to 15 |
£4.25 |
Prices
This service is ad-hoc with no on-going commitment. In this economic climate, why pay for a scheduled service which may not be fully utilized, when you are one phone call away from next day collection. Keep our sacks on site ready to use and call us once you have one sack or twenty sacks ready for collection.
Scheduled Service
We are able to arrange a scheduled monthly, weekly or daily collection for businesses who are in need of a regular service. Call us with details of the service you require and we will provide you with a written quotation.
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