Moving house is an expensive business, and getting your precious belongings safely transferred from one place to another is obviously the main plan. There are several methods you can either opt to hire a professional removal company to do all of it or just part or on the other hand you can consider hiring a vehicle and doing the job yourself. If you decide to hire a company then you can go for the complete deal from including the packing and the unpacking. But, if you are entrusting a company with your precious lifetime’s belongings make sure they are a reputable business and if possible a long established company who know what they are doing. You need to make certain that the company supplies adequate insurance. Some companies promise but don’t always follow through if an incident occurs so be ware. Read the small print of any documents and contracts you receive from the company you are dealing with and double check with the representatives any query you have. A reputable moving firm will have the proper equipment and plenty of staff and the experience to cater to all types of house removals. Take your time to choose carefully if you are going down this path when relocating house. It is important you use a professional company to move you and your possessions.If you choose to do the move yourself and include the packing you will have to bear in mind insurance cover if any damage occurs. Though this can a less costly way of moving house the work is left to you to do. That includes the safe and secure packing, loading, delivery, off loading and unpacking. There will be a lot to do so you will need to plan ahead and start in ample time to get the move done. You could ask for help from friends and family, who will help get it done quicker. The main job you will have to do is hire a removal vehicle. Get advice on what is available and how to drive and load it. Staff will help suggest easy ways and supply driving hints. You will in addition have to get hold of packing supplies yourself, so ask at local stores for used cardboard boxes and packing materials. Make sure they are good quality so that they protect your possessions, doing the move on your own will be hard work, and time consuming. Whether you opt to use a removal company or hire a van to do it yourself. Weigh up the pros and cons. It will be more costly hiring a reputable company but they will get it sorted quickly and promptly. You can choose to use a number of their services at varying costs. Though expensive it can reduce a lot of stress leaving it to the experts. Saving money and doing it on your own will be a lot cheaper but needs careful planning. You need to allow time. This may mean losing time from work. You have to take note that it is demanding and if you are not used to lifting may cause aches and pains along the way. Shifting furniture and boxes is tough and hard work, so beware. The work involved is massive so be prepared. Get some advice on packing, loading and unloading etc to help. Persuade people you know to help. Remember to check you have sufficient house insurance in case of damage of loss. You need to be cautious as you are on your own and have nobody to call on if there is a problem. However it can be done and at a reasonable cost.