Tag Archive for: Furniture moves

Merry Christmas to all our customers

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Martin Removal Services wishes a great festive season to all its customers in Edinburgh and beyond.

This has been a great year for our removal company, with business picking up again after the Covid pandemic. It was great to see people going back to normality, and once again getting in touch for help with their office moves, house removals, house clearances and all other services we are known for.

Best wishes to every one for a great 2023. We look forward to help many more of you in the new year, providing the best removal services in town.

All the very best form Martin Removal’s management and staff. Please note that our removal services will start again from January 5th, 2023.

Furniture moves – what to avoid

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What are the things to avoid while preparing for furniture moves? That is something here at Martin Removals Edinburgh are asked very often. These are our 3 main “don’ts” for furniture moves:

AVOID moving old furniture unless absolutely necessary.
If you can replace old furniture, instead of moving it, that is always preferable (unless your furniture is very expensive to replace or has sentimetal value).  Think about whether you really need the old furniture in your new house. Furniture items can be heavy and large to transport, so the cost of doing so might be high. Do you really think it’s worth the work?

AVOID packing filthy and dusty furniture items.
Make sure your furniture is dust-free and clean before packing it up for your removal. Your furniture may get scratched during the move due to dirt and dust. For this reason, giving your furniture a good cleaning should come before packing it up.

DON’T loose your hardware.
When removing furniture, don’t forget about your hardware. The tiny fragments, nails, and screws are easily lost during furniture moves, and without them you may be in trouble.

DON’T apply packing tape directly to furniture surfaces.
Furniture surfaces shouldn’t be directly taped over with packing tape. It might leave a sticky residue and harm the finish. For the best protection of the furniture during furniture moves, start with packing paper or bubble wrap.

 

Mirrored furniture moves in Edinburgh

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Today’s tips from Martin Removals Edinburgh are all about mirrored furniture moves.

Furniture moves where mirrors are involved should always be planned with a lot of care.

Get the mirrored furniture ready for relocation. Take everything out of your TV cabinet, bedside table and mirrored wardrobe. If the drawers on the furniture set have locks, you can leave them in place. To prevent needless moving, it is advised to remove all of the drawers prior to the transit.  This really helps for a safe furniture removal.

Cover the furniture.
Before the planned move, you should buy packing tape and bubble wrap.  These are the materials you’ll need to use to secure your mirrored furniture in place and prevent scratches and other damage. Ensuring the safety of the furniture by completely wrapping it in a thick blanket.

Avoid putting it with hard objects.
Avoid placing your mirrored furniture close to any hard objects, such as heavy furniture, kitchen appliances, wood-burning stoves etc, as this could cause it to break or sustain damage from accidental bumps during removal.

Martin Removal Services has been helping Edinburgh residents with furniture removals of all kind, and will be able to advise further. Get in touch with our Edinburgh office today.

Are house moves allowed during the pandemic

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This has become – for obvious reasons – the most common question about house moves we currently get: are house moves in Edinburgh allowed during the Covid 19 Pandemic?

The short the answer is yes… for now.

Bear in mind that the regulations on house moves may change during the pandemic.

Also take into consideration that if you are moving to Edinburgh from England, the regulations on house moves are not the same in all devolved administrations – so you will need to make sure it is legal to start your house removal in both England and Scotland.

During your house move Martin Removals will make sure their staff are wearing masks. You should also know that all our staff is tested on a regular basis.

Rest assured that Martin Removals will make your Edinburgh house move as safe as it can be.

We invite everyone to get in touch with our Edinburgh office to discuss their house moves more in detail.

House moves and completion day

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House moves in Edinburgh can be difficult and stressful, but even more so if you are moving into a house that you just bought after selling your own house.

The day of completion marks the transfer of all funds from the buyer to the seller. That is when you can get the keys to your new house and move – if all goes according to plan.

A lender will be involved in this process if you are using a mortgage to buy a house. Additionally, the lender won’t release the funds for the transaction until they have received a Certificate of Title from your layer. This is a document that provides a detailed history of the ownership of the property and once this procedure completes people are able to start organising their house moves.

If your house move is in Edinburgh or its surrounding area, Martin Removal Services can help you making sure your house move is as easy and stress-free as possible. We have been helping people in Edinburgh with their house moves for as long as 40 years. That’s right: 40 years of house moves!

Get in touch for a chat to discuss your house removal today.