When it comes to moving house and transporting your belongings, peace of mind is priceless. Choosing the right packing and moving company can make all the difference in ensuring your move is as smooth and stress-free as possible. But how can you truly know if you’re in safe hands before the event itself?
One way to feel confident in your removal company is by choosing one that’s accredited by the British Association of Removers (BAR). Let’s look at what this means and why it’s so important.
A history of high standards
The BAR has been around for more than 100 years, and throughout all that time it’s been a trusted framework for removal companies across the UK. The BAR is much more than just a badge – it’s a mark of quality and professionalism in the expert removals and storage industry. Accredited companies must meet stringent standards and follow a strict code of practice, and this ensures that they deliver consistent and reliable service to their customers.
For you, this means working with a company that you can trust to give you excellent service and be honest and transparent every step of the way. It doesn’t matter whether you’re moving locally, nationally or even internationally, choosing a BAR-accredited company means your move will be handled by professionals who’ll put your interests first.
And with an event as important and, in many ways, unpredictable as moving house, this really matters. It makes a massive difference to be able to work with a company you can trust to handle your belongings carefully and transport them safely and efficiently.
No need to gamble on your move
By choosing a removal company that’s a BAR member, you don’t have to take a gamble on the money you pay, or the service you’ll receive, even if things don’t quite go to plan. Here’s why:
Payment protection
Many removal companies require you to pay upfront and this can be a concern for some people. But if they’re a BAR member, you’ll be covered by BAR’s Advanced Payment Guarantee, which will protect your money if the removal company gets into financial difficulty and cannot carry out your move as planned.
A safety net in case of issues
You already know that booking a BAR-accredited company is the best way to avoid moving day dramas, but not everything can be controlled and occasionally things can go wrong. Disputes are incredibly rare with companies that are BAR members, but if it does happen, BAR offers a free, independent Dispute Resolution Service to help solve any issues fairly and without any unnecessary stress.
Regular audits for quality assurance
BAR member companies are audited every year which means they must maintain their high levels of service and professionalism to remain within the network. Their performance is monitored by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) as well, which gives you another reason to be confident that they’re doing their job as they should be.
Spire is proud to be a BAR-accredited removal company. Get in touch with Spire now to book your move.
