Trek Removals takes you through the list of the best place to move to in Europe.

10. Majorca, Spain

9. Geneva, Switzerland

8. Munich, Germany

7. Brussels, Belgium

6. Amsterdam, Netherlands

5. Frankfurt, Germany

4. Vienna, Austria

3. Zurich, Switzerland

2. Paris, France

1. Copenhagen, Denmark

At Trek Removals we provide a first-class service when it comes to European removals. We’ve been moving people and businesses for the better part of ten years to and from Europe’s biggest destinations.

Our approach has always been completely bespoke and you will find that we usually have all the answers to the questions you may be asking yourself.

For removals to Europe we offer full, part and return loads. There’s container storage options for those of you that need to reserve some things back in the UK or have them brought over at a later date. Our vehicles leave regularly for destinations all over Europe, to holiday homes, apartments and work locations.

European Destinations

The list above mentions plenty of places we trek to every month! Bu here’s some more details:

Removals to France – We have regular trips to destinations all over Northern and Southern France.  So whether you’re moving furniture to your holdiay home or you’re packing up for good ask us how we can help.

Removals to Spain – Not just a popular holiday destination, we’ve moved hundreds of clients from the UK to this sunny destination and regularly cover this destination.

Removals to Portugal – For a holiday home or new start, we can move your entire house and possessions with ease.

Removals to Belgium – Whether you’re moving for work or pleasure, we can offer a reliable and cost efficient removal service to Belgium.

Removals to Switzerland – Many people have work committments in Switzerland and we have over ten years experience in moving you to this popular destination.  Unlike the rest of the EU there are special arrangements that you will need to make when moving here.  We can help you fill out the right forms and work through the Swiss customs system.

Removals to Holland – We leave for Holland regularly and have a long list of very happy clients who have used Trek to move their possessions to Holland.  Our prices are very competitive and we can offer full or part-loads depending on your needs.

If you would like removals to other parts of Europe, you can CONTACT our team and they will give you expert advice or click through to our destination pages for some useful advice.

Fragile items are usually valuable, either sentimentally or financially, which is why it pays to have them professionally packed and transported. You don’t want to risk breakage or damage by doing it yourself unless you are extremely protective over these items, which is entirely understandable.

Fragile goods come in all shapes and sizes and require different specialised handling. Here’s a brief list of types of fragile items we have encountered and dealt with before:

• Artwork – paintings & sculptures
• Bottles – often wine collections or old liquor collections
• Ceramics, Chinaware & Glassware
• Crematory remains – the ashes of loved ones is a common item to be transported
• Electronics of a delicate nature – may include televisions and computers
• Fireworks/flammable/explosive materials
• Household articles such as lamps, coffee tables, objects made from wood and glass
• Musical instruments – pianos and guitars are the most common but it could be anything from a violin to a whole orchestra!
• Ornaments – China, glass, crystal, ceramic etc.
• Perishables – as in flowers, potted plants, food, medicines
• Sporting goods equipment

These are just some examples of what can be considered fragile.

With a Removals service you can opt for our packing services on top of our removals service. This provides a safe and secure method for packing up your fragile goods and transporting them without any damage. The chain of custody with your furniture is made even more secure as it’s our team that have inventoried, packed, transported and unpacked your valuables. This way nothing gets lost!

The Trek packing service offers:

• Full-packing service (packing all effects). Stress-free, expert packing, storage and removal services;
• Part-pack (breakables);
• Full-pack service;
• Strong purpose made, protective packaging (see below for full list);
• Specialist packing of bulky or unusual items;
• Professional, courteous and punctual staff;
• Fast, no obligation storage & removal quote;
• Storage for documents short-term and long-term

We recommend that you consider keeping your fragile items safe by opting for one of our packing options. Keep those family heirlooms and those treasured valuables intact and in one piece when you move home.

Contact us for more information on any of our services.

Moving offices can be a very tall order if you plan to do it independently. The amount of desks, chairs, equipment, small items and additional amenities that need to be inventoried, packed and moved can very quickly overwhelm you. There needs to be a lot of hands on deck for this to be a successful operation and failure is not an option.

The reason why it is best to opt for office removals over a DIY job is because you need to minimise your business’ downtime and this can only be achieved through a fast, thorough and professional pack-up, transport and unpack by people who do it every week.

The key to moving businesses is efficiency. Trek Removals offer a complete service. We begin by cataloguing all the items and goods that need moving to produce a comprehensive inventory list. This allows us to fully organise the relocation. We know what you have, how much of it and where it needs to go.

Our specialist staff sequentially packs all of the office furniture using labelling systems to ensure accurate relocation takes place. We protect the premises and the valuable items during the move providing an efficient management of the entire office removal.

Transferring office environments to their new residences should be dealt with as efficiently and as carefully as possible. Nothing gets lost in the shuffle if inventories are kept and professionals handle the transportation of everything.

If you are in doubt about office removals then take a look at our horror stories blogs to see just how wrong it can go when you try to do everything yourself or hire a cowboy firm on the cheap. Trek Removals leave nothing to chance.

For a free moving quote or just some simple advice, please do contact usand we will try to help you with moving your business in any way we can.

Choose office removals. Choose Trek.

So now you’ve done the hard work what’s next?

For many graduates, it’s a new job calling and for some, travelling the world for a well earned rest.

Here at Trek Removals we have moved many students onto new pastures – whether they have been moving back home or to a big city like London for an exciting new job and the one thing we’ve noticed is how much they seem to have collected since the start of their study.  We’ve even happily stored possessions for those who don’t want to get rid of the things they’ve accrued over time.

So if you’re a student looking at your next adventure, you may find our student moving guide really useful!

What to do and when

If you are nearing the end of your term and haven’t quite yet figured out what you’re going to do, you should probably spend a bit of time sorting through the things you definitely want to keep, and the things you don’t!

If you’ve purchased books for your degree but don’t really feel like keeping them, you can earn a bit of money by putting them on Amazon.

Not surprisingly, academic books are expensive and usually hold a relatively good value upon selling.  With Play and Amazon being the top stockists for academic books online, you may want to reconsider just dumping them in the bin!  A few extra pounds now could be useful later on after all!

The next thing to consider is packing of course!  Assuming you have worked out what you don’t want and what you do want to keep, then you need to start thinking about packing.

This part of the process is a bit time consuming, but it’s worth being organised.

A good idea is to put the items you won’t need for a while together or at least in groups and label the boxes they are packed in accordingly.  This makes it particularly easy if you are planning on storing them too.  So, if you do leave things boxed up for a few months, you won’t need to open every single box up if you are looking for something.

It’s a good idea to use the correct boxes for packing too.  While it’s tempting to look for cheap alternatives, if you value your possessions it’s worth getting good sturdy boxes to pack them in.  Also, you should consider taping up the bottoms with good, sturdy parcel tape.

Once you’ve packed up your boxes, the next thing to consider is getting them moved.

Here you should be a bit cautious as cheap may seem cheerful but it’s not necessarily the best way to go.  Cheaper man and van type removals do not always have insurance for example – so if you end up having a breakage or worst still – a lost box or two – you won’t have any decent way to claim the loss back.

Therefore, a professional BAR registered company will be a safer way to go.

You will want to call your removal company to tell them where you are moving from and to, when you plan to move and look at providing a full inventory of the items being moved for yours and their protection.

They will be able to give you a quote based on your needs and – in some circumstances – if you don’t need the goods delivered to a new address immediately, may be able to combine your boxes with another move so you could even save money.

And of course, there’s always the option to store your possessions for a while if you just want a bit of freedom and space to decide what you will be doing.

Storage can offer very good value when it comes to your possessions and if you can find a company that offers short-term and long-term storage, you will get a lot of flexibility.

Happy moving!

It’s tough times and nothing has changed substantially enough in the UK to say otherwise.

Trek Removals specialises in home removals in London and removals in the UK. Our goal is to make life easier for home movers and to provide a service that will elate the fears of moving during tough economic times.

So how does one successfully move during a recession?

Well, people’s moving budgets are a lot tighter than they would have been four or five years ago therefore many people are deciding to go with cheap removal solutions and hire “man with a van” independent removals. The other option to go “cheap” is by DIY’ing the home removal and renting a van for themselves. These options are, of course, options for everyone to consider, but they do come with risks attached.

What are the risks?

If you move home yourself, unless you are an experienced mover (or have moved many times before) you will find that headaches are multiplied and sometimes that leads to a worse experience overall that can cost you in the long run. Breakage and damage is far more likely to occur in amateur hands as is losing items, encountering scheduling problems, delays and last-minute problems. We have written comprehensive blogs on how to SUCCESSFULLY move home in a DIY capacity which we suggest you read for your own edification, if you are determined to move home in this fashion.

What about independent removal experts?

Well, hiring cheap, budget independent removal men can be its own can of worms waiting to get opened up. It is often a very risky prospect indeed. Unless you have strong recommendations from family or friends then you can never be certain how reliable, honest or professional these men are going to be until the actual move. Considering that we are talking about transporting everything you own to a new destination you need to be absolutely certain that your life’s belongings are in safe hands. Cowboy removal firms are increasingly, and worryingly, more and more common

So what is the best thing to do?

Plan ahead. Collect recommendations or ask advice from those you know who have moved recently and who they used for the home removal or how they accomplished it. Make sure that you know what you are moving by creating your own inventory list (always a must-do) because you need to know wht is going with you and what is staying behind/being scrapped/entered into storage.

If you decide to go with a professional removal company then you need to start getting quotes. Who offers you the best deal at the best price? Are they reliable? Do they have an established reputation? What facilities/transport do they have at their disposal?

These are all essential questions.

Through planning, researching and knowing exactly what you need moved, where to and when, you cover your bases and all of these steps cost you absolutely NOTHING.

Be prepared, that’s our best advice.

Recession times are tough but through careful planning and research you can find the right removal company for you. Contact us if you would like a free moving quote.

The whole experience is wrought with potential stressors, from the struggle of finding a new house to the search for a buyer to take your previous dwelling off your hands.  The crux of the matter, though, comes with the actual move – packing your belongings away, deciding what goes with you and what gets left behind or thrown away, and physically relocating them to your new abode.  Surely it makes sense, therefore, to leave as much of this stage as possible to the professionals – so put your feet up, have a well-earned cup of tea or coffee and let Trek Removals do all the hard work for you.

We offer a bespoke approach to our removals service and will gladly do as much as you, the customer, require – whether this be a total relocation or simple advice.  We aim to make the whole process as smooth as possible as we completely understand how stressful the event of moving house can be.  With a focus on customer service and care, we treat your valuables with nothing less than the best attention.

To find out what we can do for you, simply call us on 0800 1389 242 or fill in our online quote request form and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.  We will either send an immediate quote or arrange a visit from one of our friendly expert estimators who will be able to speak directly with you about your requirements and work out exactly what you need.

We at Trek Removals build our service entirely around the customer, and can pack any amount of your possessions on your behalf – from simply employing our years of packing experience to safely stow away your delicate breakables to packing away all the contents of your house.  Using a purpose made selection of protective packaging which is recyclable (where possible) we ensure that our service cares for both you and the environment.

We’re experts in specialist removals and have dealt with everything you can imagine already – from antique ornaments to priceless paintings and grand pianos, and we take pride in our ability to work around the most seemingly difficult of storage and removal problems.

Our service includes a variety of storage options too, so if you need to redecorate your new home before you move in, we can keep hold of your furniture for you.  We can even clean your old home and prepare it for its new owners or tenants on your behalf.  In essence, we can take care of as much of the moving process as you require.  With Trek Removals, where there’s a will there’s a way – and we always have a way.

You’ll need to do a reconnaissance mission up there to know how much you have stored away and from that recon you need to get ready to de-clutter and pack shortly afterwards.

Ask yourself;

What items/furniture have you found up there?

Out of all of it is there anything you want to keep?

Do you want to throw out the rest or put it into storage?

Once you have established the answers to these questions and you have inventoried your goods (making a list is important especially if you have  lot up there) then it’s time to start packing.

We can provide you with the packing materials you need to safely and securely wrap, pack and tie-up your belongings. Of course, we also offer a full packing and unpacking option with our removals service. There might not be enough space in your new home for all the boxes of belongings that you have accumulated over the years so there will definitely be the need to catalogue and sift through what is worth keeping and what is worth throwing away or putting into storage.

Trek Removals once again can provide a solution for you with our removals storage option where your unwanted’s can be kept in a storage unit for safekeeping until the time comes that you might need them again.

Be very careful when navigating your loft space and packing up the things in there as lofts can often be dangerous environments where there is no real solid footing. It is best advised to go through your loft with a second person to help you in case of an accident or emergency.

Use new, collapsed boxes and bubble wrap to insulate and fully protect any valuables or fragile items you unearth from the dusty depths of the loft.

Items you might find up there can vary between the recently placed to the long forgotten including:

• Books
• Tapes/Records/Videos/DVDs
• Toys
• Household appliances
• Old furniture
• Pictures/photos/albums
• Jewellery
• Paperwork/documents
• Electricals (TV’s, radios, toasters, VCRs, DVD players, computer consoles)
• Clothes/shoes
• Treasure maps!

And those are just the things we could think of!

The loft is a place used for storage and when it comes to your home removal you need to be ready to know what are the keepers and what are the non-keepers.

For more information on home removals in London or any home removals in the UK please get in touch with us at Trek Removals and we will give you a free moving quote. Thanks for reading the ‘The Trek Removals Guide to packing-up’ and remember you can always ask for our help during any stage of your move!

Removal companies generally offer a removal service that includes packing up your household goods for you. Trek Removals specialises in London removals, commercial storage services and packing. If you don’t fancy doing the hard work let us do it for you!

That said, we understand when people prefer to do the packing themselves, which is why we are continuing with our blog series on packing up the individual rooms and items. We have already taken you through packing up the Lounge, the Kitchen and the Bedroom, now it is time to really get your hands dirty and pack-up the garage and shed.

Some homes might not have both, but if you live in a house, you will most likely have a garage. The items that are stored in a shed or garage are often similar. It’s where a lot of junk and dirt can accumulate too.

First task is to sift through the garage/shed and unearth the items and objects you no longer need or want, and chuck them out! The less mess and clutter the better. You want a fresher start when you move into your new home.

If you own a bicycle make sure you loosen, lower and turn the handlebars at right angles to save space. Clean and cover the bicycle chains and the pedals with corrugated card to protect other items from being snagged.

Any sharp objects such as garden shears or tools should corked and bubble wrapped in many layers.

Drain the fuel and oil from lawn mowers and any other machinery before packing them away. Remove blades and place them in sturdy boxes. Mark properly. You don’t want to forget where you store your sharp objects when it comes to unpacking, it could easily lead to a nasty accident.

Drain your garden hoses, coil them up and then pack them in boxes. Secure any brooms, shovels, and other long-handled tools together with handywrap. Make sure the binding around the wrap is tight.

If you use the garage or shed for any additional storage of items make sure to catalogue, wrap and label them accordingly.

Trek Removals and storage services are always on hand to help you by supplying materials, helping you pack and transport your furniture/goods to your new home, particularly if you require a London move.

In this blog we are going to take you through to the bedroom now and go through what needs to be packed and how.

Bedrooms can be invariably difficult to sort through. If you have wardrobes and chest of drawers filled with all sorts, packing and removal can be increasingly more tricky than necessary. Sort through your essentials and separate what you are taking from what you are leaving or throwing out first.

Sort through your clothes, coats, suits and shoes. It is best to move these items via suitcases and bags. Fold them up and put them inside as neatly as you can. Secure the suitcases and bags so they don’t break or fall open during the move.

The bed offers up its own unique set of challenges. Consider the following;

Quilts, pillows, duvets and other light but bulky items will need to be strapped with handy-wrap and packed in large boxes. It’s a good idea to pack any fragile or breakable items in with these pillows and quilts for extra cushioning. As long as you remember that you put them in there of course!

If you are moving your bed with you then you will need to dismantle the bedframe into its individual pieces. Divans beds are generally easier to move. Secure all of these pieces together and keep all the screws, nuts and bolts together in a sealable bag. Remember to label things so you know how to reassemble furniture after you move in to your new home.

Protect the mattress with a plastic cover. It may make it more awkward to carry and move but it protects the mattress from any damage in transit.

Tape shut the drawers to the dressers and chests of drawers. Do not overload with heavy items.

Be careful when transporting books or DVD’s. They can get very heavy, very fast. Stack them flat inside book boxes.

Any valuables should be set aside, such as jewellery and financial documents, and placed into small containers that you can keep on you at all times during the removal.

As most removals can often be a very big job, we offer our own removal and packing services to help you with your London move. Everything that we have detailed in our blogs can be taken on by us at Trek Removals, or we’re happy to provide you with the full range of high quality packing materials needed to complete the job yourself.

In the next blog we will talk you through packing-up the dreaded garage and garden shed!

Think about what items you find in the kitchen. There are many appliances and kitchenware that can be considered as hazardous or dangerous if mishandled and there are many fragile items to consider. The kitchen can take quite a bit of time to sort through safely.

The first thing you should ensure is that all your sharp objects such as knives, forks, scissors etc are wrapped separately unless they come stored in blocks. Insulate them with extra layers of wrapping and secure them with tape.  Anything breakable such as glasses, mugs, cups, plates, bowls will need to be specifically wrapped. Glasses should be wrapped from the stem up. The space inside the glass should be filled with packing paper as well. They should be placed upright in strong boxes surrounded by more packing paper. Dont forget to label them as FRAGILE.

Do not stack plates flat. Stack all plates, platters and saucers vertically on their sides. Individually wrap the dishes.

Watch out from transporting wine bottles. If one breaks they can ruin many of your items through leakage.

As for those pots and pans, invert the lids to utilise the space inside the pans and stack them in the boxes placing packing paper between them. Pots and pans are designed to be durable so you don’t have to worry about breakage.

If you still own the original containers for your small appliances, they are the best choice for removal. If you don’t have the original packaging then pad a box with wrapping paper and seal bubble wrap around the appliance to ensure adequate cushioning. For the larger appliances, remove all the loose fittings or accessories and pack them separately. Make sure these appliances have been cleaned. Bound the wrapping around them with tape. It is recommended that you stuff the inside of appliances such as washing machines and dryers with towels, linens and fabrics to help protect the inner machinery. Any gas appliances must be disconnected by a qualified plumber.

A London move can be a very stress-filled experience which is why Trek Removals offers such a considerable service. Where most removal companies expect you to do all the heavy-lifting we ask you if you would like the choice of doing it yourself or letting us do it for you with our packing and unpacking service.

In the next blog we go through how to pack-up the Bedroom.

Contact us for a free moving quote.