With Compare My Move, Marilyn found a trusted removal company that delivered flawless service, even on the hottest day of the year.
Key Takeaways
- Challenge: Marilyn needed to arrange a move for her daughter Grace, who was unwell.
- Solution: Compare My Move connected her with Gentleman’s Move, who provided a fair, competitive quote, and excellent service.
- Benefit: Marilyn avoided overpriced quotes of up to £4,000 and secured a company that made the move stress-free and affordable.
- Verdict: Marilyn would “absolutely” recommend Compare My Move to anyone planning a move.
Making the move
Working from home full-time, Marilyn’s daughter, Grace, needed more room. In fact, a whole extra room to transform into a home office.
“She realised she could work from home from anywhere. She decided to come and be a bit closer to us and her friends near Bristol. Now she's in a two-bed house, and her second bedroom is her office.”
However, when it came to planning the move, Grace was unwell, which is when Marilyn jumped into action.
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Finding a removal company
Although she compared a range of local companies on her own, Marilyn quickly found that some prices could be astronomical.
“I was quite surprised when I started on this journey, that the quotes varied so much. I got a quote for £4,000 from one company. I immediately dismissed that because I thought for that I wanted them to move her, set everything up, and come and cook for her for two weeks!”
Searching for the perfect moving company to suit their needs, Marilyn found Compare My Move, and one partner stood out.
Gentleman’s Move visited the property beforehand to survey what was being moved, enabling them to provide an accurate and fair quote. Their pricing, communication, great reviews and attention to detail ensured they were the best match for the move.
"They had stunning reviews - that's why she got them over to give her a quote. They offered a very, very competitive quote. I think she had three people come out, and she just had a feeling about these people.”
How was the moving day?
The move took place on the hottest day of the year, and one of Gentleman’s Move’s team members was unable to work due to illness. Even so, Marilyn was amazed at how the two-person team rose to the challenge.
“They were very thoughtful and careful when moving, particularly the larger items going upstairs. They were careful of the paintwork and everything. I was very impressed with them. They had a fantastic work ethic, and they were very polite and respectful.”
Marilyn added that they worked “incredibly hard”, using sofa covers, plastic wrapping for the mattress, covers for the floor, and even dismantling the bed.
Marilyn’s husband added that the team didn’t grumble about the stairs or how far they had to carry items, despite the heatwave.
"Some things that my husband and I were struggling to move, they just picked up and put on their shoulder!”
Would you recommend Compare My Move to others?
Marilyn was clear that she would never have found such a reliable removal company without Compare My Move. She also saved significantly compared with some of the other quotes she had received.
When asked if she would recommend Compare My Move, Marilyn gave a resounding ‘absolutely, yes’.”
“It was a good site for us. It gave us what we needed. We found a company that we were extremely happy with.”
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How can Compare My Move help you?
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