Man and van hire is a flexible, convenient and affordable way to move stuff – whether you’re moving house or simply have a single large piece of furniture to shift across town.

Take a quick look online and you’ll find hundreds if not thousands of man and van services to choose from. But crucially – only a fraction of these services will have the right insurance. It’s so important to check out the insurance situation before trusting someone with your whole life’s worth of possessions or valuable goods. You, and your stuff, need to have full protection.

 

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Why is insurance so important when using man and van services?

Unless you choose a reputable, trusted service – perhaps one recommended by a friend or which has verified customer reviews – you’ll always be taking a bit of a leap when you hire someone to help you move house.

They could be inexperienced, which could lead to your stuff being damaged. They may be unreliable, causing serious delays on moving day. In a worst-case scenario, they may even be a bit dodgy, leading to the mysterious disappearance of your possessions.

In most cases, none of the above happens. But this is why checking what insurance policies a Company carries is so important – it is important that the company can offer protection for your goods and your property to ensure peace of mind and financial protection for all of your belongings, just in case. It offers peace of mind, and is the responsible way to use a moving service and protect your possessions.

What insurance policies do man and van services need?

When asking about man and van insurance, bear the following in mind:

  • Goods in Transit and in Storage– This is essential to ensure your possessions can be protected at all times both in the van and in any storage facility. Some companies only provide limited protection.
  • Some valuable items may be excluded so you may want to check your household or commercial policy to see if cover can be extended during the removal process.  Make sure you tell your moving company about this before signing up. 
  • Your removals company should have public liability insurance in place – this covers legal costs or claims if property is damaged during the move or anyone is injured during the process. Reliable companies should have a limit of liability of at least £2,000,000.

Don’t be afraid to ask as many questions as you need to. It’s important that you feel satisfied with the insurance cover on offer before going ahead.

Always use a trusted, insured man and van service

which trusted trader Logo kiwi movers 312 The safest way to use a man and van service is to find a company you trust. Recommendations from a friend or family member are great, but you can also do your own research into reputable, credible removals companies.

Look for customer reviews, trade association memberships, accreditation and other positive signs. Kiwi Movers, for example, has Which? Trusted Trader status, is an approved trader on Checkatrade.com and is a member of the Road Haulage Association.

Give the Kiwi Movers team a call on 020 8877 9682* to arrange your move, or to ask us any of your burning questions about removals insurance – we’re happy to help!