All over Sydney people are moving about- moving in and moving out of houses, apartments, offices and other buildings. This has caused many furniture removals companies to flourish in Sydney, so residents have no trouble at all when it comes to finding a suitable removalist. But with so many, how can one possibly tell which removalists are really worth the price and which ones just carry your belongings haphazardly?

To differentiate the good from the great, here is a list of features to look for in a top-quality furniture removalist:

1. Reasonable Price. A good furniture removal company will not offer quality services for too low or too high a price. To find out if a removalist offers a reasonable price for furniture removals, get quotes from several of them and compare not only the prices, but the services that come with the prices as well. There must be a good balance between cost and services.

2. Complete Services and Equipment. A good furniture removal company should offer a full set of services and possess all the necessary equipment, or at least all the ones you need. This may include alarmed secure storage, delivery trucks with drivers, and services like special fragile furniture removals and pre-packing.

3. Experience. The best furniture removal companies often have years of experience and have garnered the praise and loyalty of customers. If you have not worked with the removalist before, experience can usually be gauged by the number of clients the company has had, and on the number of positive testimonials posted on their website. But to really get genuine feedback, check with some of the company’s previous clients and ask them personally how the removalists fared with them.

4. Attitude. A good attitude is a big consideration when it comes to picking the right removalist. The right attitude means the right work ethics, good working demeanour and consistent delivery of quality service. A really good removalist should be punctual, polite, friendly, respectful and of course, careful. Again, if one has not worked with a removalist before, the presence or absence of these qualities in a removal company can be determined through client testimonials.

5. Insurance. Insurance in furniture removal is vital, since removals involve the handling of some of your most precious and pricey possessions. Most removalists may not be licensed to offer insurance coverage (since, in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, a person must be licensed or authorised in order to carry on a financial service)but they should at least offer some options for insurance and an assurance that any unforeseen loss or damage to your goods will be duly paid for.

6. Wide Area of Delivery. An experienced furniture removal company should offer delivery services to a number of areas. The more areas and the wider the scope of the company’s delivery service, the better. Furniture removal company Always Moving Stuff is one example of a company with an extended reach of delivery services. They can deliver Australia-wide, from Alexandria and Bondi Beach through to Woollahra and Zetland.

When you know what to look for, searching for the right removalist can be a cinch. Take note of these features and the next time you do decide to move again, you’ll be sure to pick the right removalist based on sound advice.