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The professional removals or man and van industry has become an integral sector of modern economy. Since many of the man and van companies out there are family owned and/or ran businesses, the removals industry has also become a business backbone in certain respects.
So what is actually the removal or man and van industry, what is its definition?
In a nutshell, the industry includes all businesses which provide specialised removal and relocation services to private and commercial customers by road.
Like any other industry part of the national economy, the man and van removal segment has its industry products too. Generally, these are:

• Warehouse and storage services – many of the good man and van companies out there provide private and business customers with specialised storage solutions ...

When a decision has been made to use specialised man and van removals, the selected removal company would need a few bits of important information from customers in order to organise and conduct the removal in the most efficient and affordable way. Providing the movers with sufficient information prior to the relocation will also help them prepare a more accurate quote which is quite important too.
So, here are some of the essential job details needed by the movers:

• The approximate number or amount of furniture due for removal – although rough, this estimation will help the man and van removal people choose the right size vehicle...

As any other specific process, man and van property removals also have their own terminology, which also spills over to packing and wrapping supplies. When people think moving supplies, they usually picture stacks of boxes, different types of tape, markers etc. Indeed, these are all integral items in the list of moving supplies used by man and van removal people, but there are also less common, but rather interesting examples of equipment and materials which movers use on a daily basis.
Here are some of the more common items as well as their technical names and purpose:
Appliance Dolly – Generally, the dolly can be described as a small cart used for quick shifting of heavy or bulky items...

Oxford Street is one of the most iconic roads in the present day London. It is West End’s most popular shopping center, where you can find anything – from clothing boutiques to jewelry to souvenirs. Thousands and thousands of people every day flock the street, just visiting or going on business. There are also the vehicles – cars, vans, buses etc. The end picture might turn out to be pretty displeasing to some. Vehicles, according to local residents, contribute greatly to the hassle and stress that, along with its status of a commercial center, has become a characteristic of Oxford Street.
So it was just a matter of time until someone has proposed a radical solution to the problem. In this case it is Christian Wolmar, who is a London Mayoral Candidate...

The staff and students of Copse Primary School in Reading were quite surprised to find out that the life-size statue of a horse that has been a decoration of their school’s field has mysteriously disappeared during the night. The statue, with dimensions with a length of over 2 meters has been stolen from the school’s property by unknown men during the night.
The horse was the pride of both pupils and teachers, because its colorful decoration was done namely by them. The local Thames Valley police is investigating the crime, but up to this moment little can be said about the motives of the thieves as well as the manner in which they have managed to conduct their hideous crime...

Having a proper moving experience that goes without any hassle or stress is an achievable goal. All that you need is a little organization and the peace of mind that you have covered every little detail in advance during the moving process. Making a moving house checklist of things to do in advance will ensure there will be no complications during your removal, and you can just wait for the man and van company come load on your items and drive them to the new place.

Moving house doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking ordeal. To make the process even smoother, follow this comprehensive moving house checklist and keep track of everything.

Deriving from the experience of several very skillful man and van moving experts, we have created an example of a check list for your r...

Moving to the neighbouring district is a complex enough job, but managing a removal to a foreign country – it might be France or Spain or the US, there is no much difference – is a whole more difficult, stressful and strenuous. Fortunately, there are several things that you can keep in mind so that you can make the process less painful and hopefully far more successful.

First you should make a strict schedule that you have to follow. As soon as the date for your move is set, you should start working on the preparation for your move abroad. Once you know when you have to cross the border with all your property and start building your new life, it is also time to start making lists.

First, consider which items you want to take with you...

London is definitely one of the perfect places in England to live in, but there are areas there that are much better than the rest. Once such area is Camden Town, so if you are looking for the right borough and district to settle down in, you should definitely consider moving in Camden. The reasons for that are numerous.
The local administration for instance is always willing to help newcomers set up here comfortably and with as little hassle as possible. For instance, you can fill out all required documentations, including the registration for council tax and ordering a recycling box online, via the council’ website.
Managing your removal to Camden would be easy, because there are many man and van companies operating here...

Moving furniture is a time and energy consuming task. The reasons for that are several. On one hand pieces of furniture are usually the largest and heaviest items to move when you are relocating your home. On the other, they require special skills in order to be disassembled, properly packed and moved to the new location. That is why we have listed several tips that will make furniture relocation much easier and hassle-free.

• The most obvious way to carry out a furniture relocation is to let the pros do the job. Find a reliable and trust-worthy professional man and van moving company to carry out the task for you. Go online and find which contractors cover the area you live in and choose among them. A good man and van contractor will be able to tackle your furniture removal in a quick and ...