1.
Look at their clearance vehicle and the way they dress. If they have a scruffy
old van and don't look too tidy themselves its fair to say that their service
will also fall short of your expectations. Tidy truck and tidy staff usually
equal a tidy and efficient clearance.
2.
Ensure you get a fixed and firm quote in writing e.g. email and at least 2
alternative quotes to compare it with. Don't accept verbal quotes as these have
a habit of increasing once they start the work. "Sorry ma'am, didnt
realise there was quite so much so it will cost more" is a common tale.
3.
Don't pay until the end and if they insist on payment give them 25% or so as a
gesture of good faith.
4.
If you think you have special items that could be worth something go and get
them valued. Don't rely on the honesty of any house clearance company to tell
you that vase in the loft full of string and spiders is a ming dynasty
treasure. They won't!
5. Finally, before they leave check
that they only take what you have designated for clearance. Once they've
departed its too late to get items back. Pay particular attention to external
items, e.g garden ornaments, pots/shrubs etc. House clearance stevenage
