Over the last few years there have been a number of TV shows to catch out cowboy builders/plumbers/electricians which has made it easier to spot a cowboy builder before you employ them.

However it's much harder to know who the cowboy removal companies are. When we talk about cowboy removals companies they may do the following:

1. Their staff have received no training and some are 'working on the side' from their main job.
2. They show a careless attitude to your possessions. There vehicles should have many 'transit blankets'.
3. They don't supply any packing boxes or if they do they might be old or damaged.
4. They often quote cheap but end up adding extra charges to up the bill.
5. They may use smaller 'box vans' rather than large removal lorries.
6. They usually avoid advertising on the comparison sites instead opting for newspaper classifieds.
7. They insist of cash payment.
   

That checklist will help you avoid going with a cowboy removals company. The safest way is to get a number of no-obligation removal quotes using a removals comparison site.

We provide a service to help you find a great deal on your move from reputable removals companies.

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