In an effort to save money, many Londoners opt out of using professional movers. Even if you’re capable of handling all of the packing yourself, you’ll still require some sort of logistical assistance to get your things to your new home. Scammers will really love this situation. Freelance movers are easy to discover, and you may even get a quick quote for extremely low rates from a man in a van. If someone offers you a price that seems too good to be true, you should assume it is. The last thing you need is for the van carrying your precious belongings to simply disappear.

Some independent van services may not intentionally harm your property or defraud you, but they still may not have the expertise, experience, or tools to safely move and store your fragile or otherwise difficult-to-transport items. In any case, you’ll be at a loss and will have to deal with the consequences. Since independent contractors are not required to be registered, and since they have your permission to move your belongings in a van, you may not have many legal options against the van services. Since no written agreements were made, you have no legal grounds for seeking compensation.

It’s reasonable that some people might wish to use merely logistical support and not full-service moving aid due to the difficulties associated with van services. It is a common misconception that all moving firms provide the same basic van and driver. Many relocation services provide customers with a licenced man in a van to safely transport their possessions from one location to another. Freelance service providers may try to entice you with lower quotes, but you shouldn’t fall for it.