How To Conquer Your Long-Distance Move From Shropshire (Tips From Your Local Experts)

Moving long distance can feel overwhelming. It’s a big undertaking, coordinating everything from packing your life into boxes to ensuring it all arrives safely hundreds of miles away. But what if you could approach your long-distance move from Shropshire with confidence, knowing exactly what steps to take for a smooth, stress-free experience?.

Hi everyone, I’m here to share with you how you can make your long-distance move from areas like Ludlow, Shrewsbury, or Telford go as smoothly as possible, drawing on the expertise of New Moves Removals and Storage, your local moving specialists who handle moves not just across Shropshire but nationwide.

Are you ready to discover the formula for a hassle-free long-distance relocation?

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Before we dive into the tips, have you ever moved long distance before? Leave a comment below with “yes” or “no”! I’m curious to see how many of you are facing this for the first time or are seasoned long-distance movers.

Whether you’ve moved before or this is your first time heading far from Shropshire, this guide is packed with insights to help you plan and execute your move effectively with the help of professionals like New Moves.

Let’s get started!

Step 1: Start with Smart Planning & Preparation

Don’t just start packing randomly! A successful long-distance move, especially when leaving lovely Shropshire, starts with detailed planning.

• Declare the Value of Your Goods: This is a crucial first step for understanding liability. You must declare to us, in writing, the estimated value of the goods being removed and/or stored. If the actual value is later found to be higher than declared, our liability may be reduced proportionally. We accept liability subject to conditions, with standard liability potentially covering up to £20,000 if you declare the value, and we can agree to a higher amount for an additional charge.
• Gather Necessary Documents: It’s your sole responsibility to obtain any required documents, permits, permissions, licenses, or customs documents needed for your removal to be completed.
• Provide a Contact Address: Ensure you provide us with a contact address for correspondence during the removal transit and/or storage. Remember to notify us if it changes.

Step 2: Strategic Packing and What to Entrust to Professionals

Packing for a long-distance move requires strategy.

• Consider Professional Packing: New Moves offers professional packing services and provides high-quality packing materials. This is highly recommended, especially for delicate items.
• Protect Fragile Items: For china, glassware, and other fragile items, liability coverage under standard terms often requires them to be both professionally packed and unpacked by us or our subcontractor. If you pack items yourself, liability for damage within that container is limited.
• Know What Can’t Be Moved: Certain items cannot be submitted for removal or storage unless specifically agreed in writing by a director. These include dangerous or explosive items, firearms, jewellery, money, documents, plants or goods likely to cause infestation, perishable items, animals, and goods requiring special licenses. Also, staff cannot move items they reasonably believe they cannot move safely.
• Empty Appliances: Remember to empty, properly defrost, and clean refrigerators and deep freezers. New Moves is not responsible for the contents, although sometimes you can leave some contents in freezers if agreed with your quoter.
• Label Everything: Take all reasonable steps to ensure nothing that should be removed is left behind and nothing is taken away in error. We recommend labeling items you wish NOT to be moved.

Step 3: Understanding the Moving Day Process

Move day is when the planning comes to fruition.

• Be Present: It’s your sole responsibility to be present, either personally or through an authorised representative, during the collection and delivery of your removal.
• Ensure Accessibility: The price may change if the approach, road, or drive is unsuitable for vehicles to load and/or unload within 30 meters of the doorway, or if stairs, lifts, or doorways are inadequate for free movement without mechanical equipment or structural alteration.
• Work Not Included: Be aware that certain tasks are not included in the quotation unless agreed in writing, such as dismantling/assembling flat-pack furniture, appliances, garden furniture, or moving items from a loft without safe access. New Moves staff are not authorised or qualified to carry out such work.
• Trust the Team: The New Moves team takes great care with your belongings.

Step 4: Leveraging Storage Solutions

Sometimes during a long-distance move, you need temporary or long-term storage. New Moves offers secure storage solutions that can perfectly complement your relocation. They provide flexible options with secure, ventilated units equipped with CCTV surveillance.

Step 5: Knowing Your Coverage: Liability and Claims

Understanding liability provides peace of mind.

• Our Responsibility: It is our responsibility to deliver or produce your goods undamaged. If we pack for you, it’s our responsibility to deliver them undamaged. If we fail, we are liable to compensate you subject to specific clauses.
• Reporting Damage: You must notify us in writing of any visible loss, damage, or failure to produce any goods at the time of delivery. If you collect goods, you must notify us in writing of any loss or damage at the time they are handed over. For other loss or damage, a claim must be notified in writing as soon as it is discovered (or ought to have been discovered with reasonable diligence) and in any event within seven (7) days of delivery. This notification timeframe is fundamental to the agreement.
• Damage to Property: If we cause loss or damage to premises or property (other than the goods being moved) due to our negligence, our liability is limited to making good the damaged area only. You must contact the office as soon as practically possible or within a reasonable time if this occurs. We are not liable for damage caused by moving goods under your express instruction against our advice when doing so is likely to cause damage.

Why Choose New Moves for Your Long-Distance Move from Shropshire?

New Moves Removals and Storage is based near Ludlow in Shropshire and operates across Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Powys, but we can move your home or business nationwide.

We offer:

• Experienced Team: Tons of successful moves.
• Personalised Care: Tailored to your needs.
• Affordable Rates: Competitive pricing.
• Full Service Movers: Pack, move, and storage options available.
• Customer Focus: Prioritise customer satisfaction and strive to make your move as smooth as possible.
• Environmental Commitment: Committed to offering environmentally-friendly, sustainable solutions.
• Strong Reputation: Thousands of successful removals and countless positive reviews from happy customers.

Let them handle the logistics so you can focus on the excitement of your new home.

That’s the formula for approaching a long-distance move with greater confidence! It’s not magic; it’s about smart planning and choosing the right partner.

If you need help with your long-distance move from Shropshire or have any questions about the process, New Moves is here to help.

Contact us today for a free quote!

Phone: 07388 836945 Email: info@newmovesremovals.co.uk Website: www.newmovesremovals.co.uk

Now, I have a question for you: What is the one piece of advice you would give someone planning their first long-distance move? Leave your answer in the comments below!

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