International house contents and furniture removals to South Africa from UK

International removals FAQ

When you should look for an international removal company to help you with your move to ZA?

Generally between 12 weeks and 12 months depending on the type of move you are planning. Advance planning is helpful, as it can ensure you choose the appropriate, professional and cheap international removal company for your needs.

Choosing a good removal firm is a difficult thing to do, especially for families who are going to move overseas.

For this, you don't need the stress of needing to find a removal men. It is recommended that the earlier you find and begin to work with a UK removal company to South Africa the better.

The most important point is not waiting until the last minute to begin you search as this could lead to potentially hasty and last minute decisions.

House contents removal costs to South Africa from UK

How are the removals costs calculated and prepared in the quotes?

One of the quickest and easiest methods is to look for online removal quotes. Doing this allows you to get an idea of the removal costs that this option involves and you will also avoid being needed to do plan a home visit. When you submit your quote request online for your boxes, personal belongings and furniture removals to South Africa from UK, you only need to pay attention to the information you provide, as it needs to be complete and accurate. Before you start looking for removal costs you should make a list of all goods you are planning to take with you.

A good practise is to do it room by room. You should include attic, cellar, shed, garage, pantry and any storage units you may have. Biggest items usually include, furniture removals, fridge, freezer. washing machine, dishwasher, cooker, oven, tumble-drier, double and single beds, side tables, chest of drawers, wardrobes, bookcases, armchairs, 2-seater and 3-seater sofa,dining table, chairs, TV stand, garden tools, bicycles, motorcycle and a car.

Smaller items like clothes, boots, glassware, kitchen items, armaments, CD's, books, electronic equipment have to be packed in boxes. At this stage you just need to have an idea of the total number of boxes you will have. The boxes and furniture removal costs from the UK to South Africa are calculated based on the cubic volume. That's why it is important to have a list of biggest items and approximate number of boxes ready. Average removal costs UK to South Africa will also depend on where your current home and your new house are located.

An alternative method would be to contact a removal agent or coordinator, who could schedule an appointment with an experienced surveyor who would visit your home. In most cases, this service is free. Choosing this method also allows you to contact the office by email or fax. Average UK to South Africa removal costs based on the survey are al-way more accurate and spot on.

The visit is meant to enable you to discuss with the consultant all the aspects regarding your removals and you will also be able to ask any questions you may have. The consultant will also complete an inventory with all the items that you need to get moved and will identify any requirements that would break the "norm", thus increasing the costs. Possible problems would regard oversized items that would require special handling, parking considerations for the removal truck and even your special requirements regarding some of your items.

After you complete the online requirement or you get the home visit of the consultant, you would be assigned a personal coordinator, who will need to calculate the overall volume of your shipment, including any special instructions given by you or by the surveyor. All of this will be considered and calculated and sent via any method of correspondence you would prefer in an information pack.

Do I have different options and will all the removal prices to South Africa be included in the packet?

Overall the breakdown of removal costs is done by 3 methods;

• Origin services – which includes either packing and removal to store, or direct loading right at your home
• Port – port or from one major airport to another
• Destination services – handling of your belongings at the terminal and/or storage. Unpacking your items on your property.

All of the above mentioned factors are taken into consideration when your cheap UK to South Africa removal costs are calculated. We will only include the items that you wish and we can also exclude any items you require. Typically, the items we include are meant to give you options to take into consideration. The average removal cost for such domestic goods and personal effects moving services differ depending on the options that you wish to be included. Your destination and the method of furniture removals to South Africa are included in this as well. Your quotation will also vary by the size and volume of your items, and in case you ship them by air, then the actual weight needs to be taken into consideration.

The basic removal services that you can benefit of include:

• Door to door removals to South Africa
• Door to port, Port to door, Port to Port

In both of these services, you decide the amount of services that you wish to be included. In case you decide that you wish to get your belongings collected from the airport or port, it will be up to you to arrange to have you clear and get your belongings through customs and to pick them up from the terminal or port. Should you select cheap door to door removals to South Africa, all costs will be included, provided will be as much of the destination services as you require, for instance;

• Clear through customs
• Pay port/terminal fee
• Arrange delivery to your home or storage facility
• Provide a profession crew to unload and place your belongings
• Dispose of the debris on the same day as the delivery.

Further, other variables can be included or eliminated such as unpacking yourself.

Typically, the UK to South Africa removal cost depend on the information that you provided to us. Even so, all of our approximate rates and final quotes exclude the import duty or any possible local Government levies. Renting or storage if applicable, should there is any damage incurred (removal insurance cover is included in quote).

Unless otherwise indicated the quotes you get from us take into consideration the access of your new property for the removal vehicle, so that it can place outside without being needed to carry your belongings on long areas. Additionally, your belongings would not be placed above the first floor level, which is equal to the ground floor in some houses. Same rule applies to your initial property, where any relevant access issues would have been noted by the surveyor. In case you have placed an online request for us to calculate what's the average removal cost to South Africa from UK, we kindly require that you indicate all of the above. We do not need the exact addresses for the quote purposes. However to tell you how much is removals to South Africa we will need you to provide at least the name of the towns.

We will only include special equipment, as for example cranes or hoists that are used for items like safe or pianos, upon your indication. Safe and piano removals to South Africa have a huge impact of the final price.

You need to mention conditions regarding the V.A.T on your quotations, such as for example should you move outside the European Union, the V.A.T charge is 0, while in case you should remain within the EU, the V.A.T charge would be calculated at the same rates as the Switzerland and the Canary Islands.

Can I pack my belongings or removal firm must do it for me?

We provide you with the option to pack for yourselves or have our professional removal company to South Africa who can pack your items or only part of them. In case you wish to get your belongings packed by yourself, you are allowed to do it and in case you need, we will provide you with the necessary packing supplies to do so with. When the packing is done by the owner the removal costs to South Africa are cheaper. This includes strong cartons meant for export, which are of varying sizes as well as special cases for those fragile belongings you may have. It is highly recommended to allow our professionals to pack for you, since this would bring specific benefits. One such benefit would be a higher degree in insurance cover. Our professional export pack service is a beneficial expense on a comparative level.

What is the procedure at the destination?

At every primary port and airports we have designated and accredited UK removal companies. We very carefully select these partners for their attention to detail and service.

We have large competitors who offer worldwide removals from UK to South Africa. We find that this does not necessarily work for our customers. Unlike our partners, our competitors may not be as detail oriented or particular to details as our partners. Should our partners not demonstrate this ability, they know other partners on our list can replace them. This is not the case with worldwide organizations. Because they work their own business they can become complacent. Click here to find our more about shipping to South Africa from UK.

In the instance of sea freight arrivals, where time permits, the designated partner will notify the customer of the estimated date for arrival, alongside with any special requirements and paperwork that may be needed to permit your shipment to get over the customs. In case of door-to-door removals service to South Africa from the UK - London, Bristol, Liverpool, Glasgow, Cardiff, Leeds and more, you can be cleared through any quarantine. Once this has occurred you will be contact to make arrangements for a date and time that suit you or they can make arrangements in storage facility in case it is needed.

When we deliver, the removal company we work with supply a team to unpack the removal truck, place your belongings in the appropriate room and remove the debris of packaging. In case you paid the fee for door-to-door removal service we will arrange clearance happily if needed for any possible extra fee.

Regarding the removals by road taking place in Europe, or airfreight, the partner we work with will contact you by your designated method of communication to let you know the time of arrival for your shipment. Services will then be performed in a manner similar to that of sea freight consignments.

Is the removals to South Africa insured?

Regardless of all the care we may take in order to ensure your personal belongings are safely delivered, accidents do happen. This is a rare occurrence and we always ensure you have the adequate amount of removal insurance coverage. Underwritten by UK based insurance company, your personal effects and furniture removals to South Africa will be fully covered to the value of their destination. You will be insured against any possible damage or loss during both transit and storage conditions.  Your insurance commences the day of origin pack and removal and it is available until your destination delivery. It can cover you maximum 30 days in a storage facility. Our sales department will provide you with a proposal form for your insurance. You are required to complete this form if coverage is being requested. This form is also available on our website for download. Included on the website is a page which will provide you with the information regarding the terms and conditions of this cover. please note that each insurance should be discussed with us.

How do you determine insurance value?

Based on the amount it will cost you to replace an item in your destination location of your household good and personal items would be how you would make the cost determination. A source of information could be the Internet, friends or family in that location or even the press for that location. In what regards items of a high value, including motor vehicles, kitchen appliances and furniture removals to South Africa all of these will prove to be a good source.

When you are filling in the proposal form, we kindly ask you to give as many details as possible regarding you property. Be very specific regarding individual pieces that are of high value. Items that have a high replacement value based on the relocation country should be specified as detailed as they can. Should you have any questions or you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your personal consultant. If your UK to South Africa removals include valuable belongings and personal effects we need to know that. All electrical and electronic equipment will have to be checked. Antiques, porcelain and ornaments will have to be packed by us. Otherwise no removal company will be able to provide an option for insurance. Contact us a we will tell you how much is removals to South Africa from London, Bristol, Glasgow, Derby, Leicester, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Sheffield and more.

What items may be prohibited or banned from removals?

Due to general rules of carrying there will be items that we would not accept for removals to South Africa. There are things that should not be packed as they could negatively affect the insurance cover you have. Provided are some examples;

• Foods of any kind
• Liquids that are prone to leak during transit, thus causing damage to your or another customers belongings
• Anything that could be considered a weapon
• All pressurized containers
• Scuba diving tanks

Perfumes must not be packed for airfreight consignments and it is highly recommended that makeup be checked for hazardous content prior to packing and removals.

We kindly ask that you do not pack cement, wood, bricks or any type of soil.

In case you are moving to any Muslim country, you are kindly required not to pack plants, which may also include dried flowers, seeds and bulbs, or untreated animal furs, as well as any hunting trophies, or any kind of alcohol and pornography.

In case you wish to pack household cleaning products or any other items from your shed or garage, first make sure they are not flammable or hazardous. We recommend that you ask your local council regarding safe disposal.

This is not a completed list if there is any doubts please check with our removal consultant.

What is the standardized notification time for matters regarding packing the belongings and their removals?

We are aware of the number factors that may impact the determination of when you can move. Such factors can be;

• The completion process of the house
• Starting date of a new job
• Validity of Visas

Our UK to South Africa removal companies are especially busy during the summer and this is also the time when the removal teams are highly busy. Average removal costs to South Africa are approximately 20% higher during the high season. For this, we kindly advice you to notify us as soon as you get your commitment date and we also require that you confirm with us two weeks prior to your removal date. We strive to accommodate you as soon as possible. In case you may have any doubts or issues, we ask you to contact your personal coordinator.

How can I get updated information about local regulations and customs?

Removals to South Africa team can provide you with some general information, which will be available in your information and quotation pack. Despite this, policies and other details may be changed without prior notification.

For the most part Custom agencies globally now have websites with recent but not necessarily the most up-to-date information.  Your destination country's embassy may well be able to provide you with the most up-to-date information. If you have a query that is specific cheap international removals to South Africa from London, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leicester or Derby can help you with obtaining the information or you may speak to one of our partners in your destination country, as they will happily assist. Whenever it is possible, we will provide you with the available custom documentation and forms in your information pack from our destination partners. Once you have reached your destination, the removal company we have locally will provide you with any paperwork you need. However, the bottom line is that comes to the responsibility of every individual to make sure that they possess the needed documentation and that they know the local regulations.

Will it be cheaper to sell my furniture and then purchase them again in South Africa?

It does not exist a correct answer to be given to this question. Is it worth to organize furniture removals to ZAF? It may vary depending on the area you move to, as well as on the value of your items. In case you desire, as a special and additional service we can provide you with quotes on specific sporting equipment, sofa, tables, container and furniture removals. However, through investigation via the Internet and/or family and friends you may find comparable items. With this information you will be able to determine which option is the best one for you. It is however, highly recommended that you should consider having your own belongings and any other personal effects on you as it will be of great assistance in helping to settle in to your new home quicker. You may have items that are of sentimental value rather than material one, and thus it will make such items more important for removals than replace.

What is the payment schedule and which is the method I can use to pay it?

When you book cheap removals to South Africa from UK, you will be required to pay a small amount, which will vary depending on the size that your final removal will have. You can pay your account upon completion of your packing at the origin location. This is when we will issue a final statement for you. Payments can be made by one of the following methods;

• Personal cheque – In this case, it is needed to be cleared prior to dispatching your shipment
• Credit or debit card – there is an administrative fee for debit and credit card payments
• Direct transfer into our account
• Cash, by special arrangement

Do you provide removals and storage?

For both long and short-term storage, we have containerized facilities. Please view our website for further details. You will be offered discounted removals and storage to South Africa prices on packages and in case you have any requirements; you are welcome to discuss them with any of our sales consultants, as well as with your own coordinator. We can also provide storage facilities at the locations of your destination, also on a long or short-term contract.

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