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How to Choose a Removals Company — 9 Questions to Ask

A consumer-protection checklist that takes 5 minutes to apply.

Holdem Removals· 2 April 2026· 6 min read
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Most removals complaints share the same five root causes — and all are avoidable at quote stage. Ask these nine questions before you sign.

Insurance

  • Are you a member of the BAR or NGRS?
  • What is your Goods in Transit cover?
  • What is the per-claim excess?

Pricing

  • Is this quote fixed or hourly?
  • Does it include VAT, fuel, packing materials and insurance?

Operations

  • Will the crew that quoted me be the crew on the day?
  • What happens if completion is delayed?
  • Do you sub-contract any part of the move?
  • Can you give me three recent customer references?

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