Moving Made Easy
Leading expert explains importance of using reputable removals company
Earlier this year, the Office of National Statistics reported that long-term emigration reached 385,000 in the year to July 2006; with Australia, Spain and France being the top migration destinations in 2004/2005. With such high numbers of British citizens relocating abroad, the demand placed on removals companies is becoming increasingly diverse.
"We've certainly noticed an increase in the demand for our international services," explains William Karslake, managing director of Ward-Thomas Removals, a London-based specialist removals and storage company. "We operate right across the UK and mainland Europe, with our extended global network enabling us to provide professional services on a worldwide level to meet the growing demand."
As an increasing number of Britons head to foreign shores, the removal process can seem daunting as home contents need to be transported thousands of miles overseas.
"When relocating, it's essential for people to make sure they have secured the services of a reputable removals company," says Mr. Karslake. "It sounds like common sense but you'd be surprised how little attention is often paid to this vital element of the move. At Ward-Thomas, we know how important it is to provide a comprehensive and efficient service; we also recognise that personal possessions are exactly that; personal, which is why we adopt a personal approach to every customer."
Ward-Thomas caters for large businesses and organisations as well as individuals, with the emphasis being on prompt, reliable delivery and high-quality customer care.
"We've earned our reputation by providing carefully planned, tailor-made removal services. So whether a client is moving locally or worldwide, their precise requirements are met and all the necessary paperwork, insurance and inventories are handled by our staff," adds Mr. Karslake.
The company prides itself on providing a competitively priced service, as well as offering additional features such as convenient extra storage space at good value; free estimates with no obligation; a full range of packing and crating services, the removal and storage of fine art and antiques; protection against loss or damage; service to destinations including France, Spain, Italy and Portugal; a large, modern fleet of removal lorries; a range of specialised additional services for international relocations, and a team of fully-trained, professionals to provide support every step of the way.
"There's no doubt that relocating a home or business can be very stressful, but a good removals company will take the stress out of the move," says Mr. Karslake. "At Ward-Thomas we do everything possible to make the move as smooth as possible. So, for example, when someone is migrating to Europe, we provide a door-to-door service and, because we have regular runs to Europe, we can guarantee a fast and safe delivery service. All of our vehicles are fitted with satellite tracking and in-cab telephones for minute-by-minute monitoring and first class security."
Ward-Thomas also provides additional services for European destinations, including dealing with relocation paperwork and any necessary translations; customs clearance and the transportation of pets. The company's international removals specialists offer extensive assistance and advice with worldwide removals, so when moving goods abroad by air or by sea, the company provides guidance during an in-depth consultation to ensure possessions are handled in a safe and secure way.
"It goes without saying that whatever method of transport we use, we ensure that all of the client's possessions reach the new destination in the same condition as they were in when they left the original property," explains Mr. Karslake. "We treat our client's possessions as we would our own and that's why our clients recommend us time and time again."
Ward-Thomas Removals is a specialist removals and storage company based in London.
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