Give each company the same brief
Prepare one inventory, the same addresses, access notes and date information for every company. Say which details are provisional. If one company has a newer inventory than another, the totals may describe different jobs. Share the updated information before treating the quotes as a fair comparison.
Write down what the price covers
Make a short comparison with collection, delivery, packing, materials, dismantling, reassembly and storage as separate rows. Record included, excluded or unanswered for each. Check whether the total includes any applicable tax and ask about extra charges directly. Do not turn an unclear line into an assumption that it is free.
Ask what could change
Ask how a changed inventory, date, access arrangement or delay would affect the quote. Read validity, payment, cancellation and rescheduling terms in the company’s own documents. Keep a record of your questions and its answers with the quote so you can refer back to what was actually offered.
Confirm the booking separately
A quote is a proposal, not proof that the date is booked. Ask the firm what confirms a booking and request the date, addresses and agreed services in writing. If a date is still uncertain, explain that before committing and agree how to keep the company updated.
Choose with the unanswered questions visible
Price matters, but so does understanding what will happen on the day. Ask how the firm will handle awkward items and who you should contact if plans change. Keep the final agreed version of your inventory with the confirmation. A Move Pack helps explain the move; the removal company remains responsible for its own quotation and booking terms.
Build your Move Pack to keep your survey together, save your progress and share a reviewed version with a removal company you choose.