How to do low-cost removals without skimping on quality?

In order to be able to make cheap removals in Barcelona it is important to analyze which parts of the move are a nuisance for us as a client and which parts we can do without too much effort. This is the real secret: break down the parts of the service that we can do ourselves and hire a professional moving company for the parts that we will not be able to complete successfully.

Packaging & Packaging

In general, we recommend that the customer carry out the packing of clothes, books and documents and non-delicate objects, as it is a simple task and can also be used to clean things that we no longer want. If you have objects and furniture that you don’t need, we recommend you visit our article with tips for donating furniture and toys in Barcelona. Packing things yourself also allows for more accurate labelling of boxes, as our operators, while packing with the utmost care, will never be able to tell if your book collection belongs to one series or another. Thus, by doing the packing on your own, when you arrive at the new home after moving, it will be easier for you to organize these objects that are usually more personal.

On the other hand, for the packaging of crockery and delicate objects, as well as the disassembly and assembly of furniture, we recommend evaluating whether we are really capable of doing so and whether we have the most appropriate means. If this is not the case, it will be better to hire this service with the moving company to avoid greater evils.

For the packaging of delicate parts, if you do it on your own, you must have at least the following materials: cardboard boxes, bubble wrap, seal and packaging paper. The latter material can be replaced by newsprint, since manila paper is quite similar to the paper used for newspapers. If you need to get free boxes you may have luck asking at your usual supermarket, as they remove cardboard boxes for recycling daily and hopefully they will keep them for you.

Dismantling and assembling furniture

The disassembly and assembly of furniture is usually a rather complicated task. Therefore, we recommend that it be carried out by professionals, otherwise we run the risk of losing fittings or that the furniture will be poorly assembled, with the consequences that this entails. Especially furniture with sliding parts such as drawer units, sliding door cabinets, etc. must be well adjusted during assembly, otherwise the doors may not close or open by themselves. Thus, we believe that at this point it is only worth saving if we have a basic knowledge of the subject and the right tools. If you consider yourself skilled enough, we encourage you to do it and for this we have also written some tips for assembling and disassembling furniture without perishing in the attempt.

Parking Permit Application

To get a cheap move in Barcelona, it is recommended that the client himself applies for the parking permit, as he will save the cost that the removal company may apply for doing the procedure. If your move is in Barcelona city, keep in mind that we can request it for free, but if it is in another town we maintain our recommendation to save as much as possible on costs.

Having a cheap moving company to help us

Finally, we recommend hiring a company to handle the move, either including packing, dismantling, and assembly or none of these. It is important that the transport of your move is carried out by a company so that they can provide the necessary means such as covers for armchairs, mattresses, sofas, etc., ensuring that they are not stained during the move and also moving blankets to protect the most delicate furniture. In addition, the team will bring with them carts and wheelbarrows that will make the move easier, without counting on the experience of the operators who will make your move fast and safe. The truck must be equipped with lashing straps or slings, as well as other means of securing and protecting the load. If you rent a vehicle for this purpose, we recommend buying lashing straps, trolleys and protective elements for furniture and appliances. You can also ask someone you know who has them. This preliminary work will save you a lot of physical work and possible disappointments.