The famous paradigm: time is money is the bedrock of the art of preparations. Preparations, especially when done in advance, are usually clarifying. In contemporary times, bookings and appointments have been used widely in the business world, to ensure a smooth running of affairs, and they have proven to be highly advantageous.
This is no exemption when moving. Most clients, however, can be unsure about how bookings work, and this question: “Hey, how far in advance should an appointment be booked for a job?” always pops up. Often, a few days could be enough. The truth, however, is that these bookings are very much dependent on several factors. For instance, there are no guarantees or assurances about bookings, during busy periods like summer or Christmas. Usually, a week is enough, but it’s hard to tell what availability will be like during those times because it changes and moves rapidly. If you plan to book for a man with a van in London, here are some integral facts to understand
- Bookings on Short Notice
Modern times have made us accustomed to getting services on demand. While this works for a lot of brands, it doesn’t work out well for moving. slightly
Professional moving companies usually carry out distinctive operations. Although it’s possible for them to be available on the same booking day for a job, it’s still advisable to book in advance because they don’t possess vehicles and employees around London who are at their beck and call, unlike several London-based removal websites who supposedly offer 24/7 services. These companies usually have a thorough database that grants access to self-employed van drivers, who mainly operate at the lower end of the market. They are always readily available for jobs, but can’t be depended on for quality service.
A Mover company solely dedicated to removals always needs to plan ahead and work alongside with their schedules to effectively carry out their jobs during the required timeframe, and ensure high reliability for continuous patronage. Although if it isn’t a hectic period, there could be a slight chance they could attend to you within an hour and complete the job, but it still doesn’t change the truth that booking your appointment for a removal job until the last moment can set you up for disappointment.
However, unprecedented events can occur to anyone at any time, and then you just need to hire a professional, dedicated mover company. Our movers will always do everything in our power to accommodate you. Still, logically, an advanced reservation is the only way to get a comfortable position that will be easily attended to.
Notice Advice
Right now, you might be thinking: so how much notice is advised? To answer that, you need a quick and concise rundown on this timetable.
- Midsummer is a very busy time for most movers, so during this period, a little heads-up is indispensable. A week or two is absolutely fine.
- Weekends tend to be a lot freer for the working class, but it’s a lot more crowded in the world of moving because most people prefer to move on weekends. If you want to move during this period, a week’s notice would be preferable.
- Weekday moves are usually quiet, quick and easy. The best time to secure an unplanned move across London. If you have plans to move during a weekday, a few days notice is best.
Friendly Tip for Last Minute Movers.
Now when you call a mover company, always remember that whoever will attend to you is a human as well and deserves to be treated politely and respectfully. They respond accordingly to you. The more useful information you give to them, the better your chances are. Rather than demand the request in an impatient or gruff ‘ I want it now’ manner, a little explanation on the reason why you need the job done on such notice, wouldn’t hurt. If you have some sort of flexibility, then you never can tell.
Another thing is that when you require professional services to move you on such short notice, you have to be considerate and patient with them. For instance, you could try as much as possible to ease their workload by emptying out drawers or moving a few things out to the lawn before they arrive. This way, everything is faster and easier. Division of labour doesn’t hurt anyone. Asides from portraying you as a selfless and considerate human being, these little actions can go a long way in ensuring a friendly work relationship with your mover company.
We wish you an awesome stress-free move! Since the inception of our company, we make use of bookings and appointments to schedule our tasks, organize them, and carry them out efficiently, in order to remain client-centric.
