There are so many removal companies out there offering many different services. On paper, each and every removal company sounds like a blessing. Unfortunately, not all of these companies can be hired to cater to your removal needs because let’s face it, you’re only going to move once at a time and probably do not have the budget to pay every single removal company. Also – it’s a really daft idea! So how do you find the right removal company? There must be a way of narrowing down your choices until you end up with the ‘chosen one’? Well there is – it’s called research! Good, thorough research is what separated a good removal experience from a bad one. Not only should one plan and prepare, but one should also research until they know everything they could possibly ever need to know about moving, the removal process and houses/flats etc. So where do you start? Well the internet is always a great starting point. Nearly all of us have access to the internet, whether it is on our smartphones, tablets or computers/pc’s. In this day and age, the internet has taken over, meaning that everyone wants to be on it. Removal companies are no exception to this and most companies are most certainly advertising their businesses online. You can use a search engine to kick start your research and those can then lead you to direct links to removal company websites. There you will be able to find all the information that you are looking for such as: the services that are offered, how much they cost, how a specific removal company operates, testimonials/reviews and very often you may also find an instant quote calculator. You will also find additional contact information such as an address, telephone number and e-mail address, which will come in handy if you are still left asking questions after you’ve finished your research. Phone directories have always been used to advertise business, and will always be popular amongst those wishing to advertise their businesses. If you have a phone directory lying around, it may not be a bad idea to have a quick look through it and see what is to offer. You may find that some of the smaller, local removal companies have advertised in phone directories rather than the internet, so you may end up coming across unknown removal companies. Word of mouth often is the best form of advertisement, so always ask your friends, family members or neighbours if they know of any removal companies. Not only will they be able to name companies, but they will also be able to share their experiences and give an honest opinion of the company and services, which is very advantageous to you. The next thing you need to do is get in touch with the removal companies that sound good to you. When communicating with them, ensure that you ask all the questions that need answering, so if there is anything that you are unsure about, now is the time to ask. It is also the perfect time to get a quote since instant online quotes are often approximate and can be misleading. Once you have obtained your quotes, you should be able to narrow your search down to a single company that not only offers you the perfect service for you, but also charges you the least for it. Always try to find out if there are testimonials or reviews online or in magazines which will help you make your mind up.