Konnect You Provided Us With the Perfect Match
Moving house can be stressful, but moving with children can sometimes be even more complicated. Depending on their age, it can be difficult trying to entertain a child while managing the chaos of moving day.
This is why it can help to work with a checked removal company that can take some of the hard work off your hands. This is exactly the challenge Kerri and her husband faced during their latest house move from Emsworth.
Moving Closer to Support
Originally living on Thorney Island, Kerri and her husband had decided it was time for a change. Kerri currently works as a nurse in Southampton, meaning the daily commute was quite a challenge.
“We moved locations... About an hour and a half journey from Thorney Island to Southampton. It's quite a long move... My husband's military…[but we wanted] our own house and to be able to do things in it. What we were originally doing was living closer to his work, but now, having a child, my social bubble is around Southampton. We moved so that I would have people's help with [our child] when my husband's away and things like that.”
Not only were they searching for a home they could work on themselves, but the couple had realised throughout the recent lockdowns that their requirements as a family had changed quite a bit.
“Our priorities changed... Maybe because of COVID, but our priorities changed in that I needed to be near my friends.”
They were beginning to outgrow their military home and needed to look further afield. About an hour and a half away, they soon found the home that fitted perfectly.
Finding the Right Home
Whilst it was a 4-bedroom property just like their old home, it had much more space to work with. It was also in the best location possible to make sure Kerri was still surrounded by her dependable social bubble.
The couple fell in love with the home and, once the buying process was completed, they soon had their moving date for June 2021.
Searching for a Removal Company
The next hurdle for the family would be finding the right moving company.
“So to be honest, we've not used a removal company before... And I wasn't quite sure what to expect and how much we'd have to do and how much they’d do.”
Organising a house move can be stressful. It can feel especially overwhelming trying to find a suitable removals company when you don’t know where to start.
Luckily for Kerri and her husband, the answer was quickly available to them.
“I think I Googled it actually, just to try and find somewhere to have a quote on how much it would be to use removals because we didn't really have a ballpark figure of how much it would be.”
To help narrow down their options, the couple decided to complete the Konnect You removals form to get connected with an experienced company.
“It came up with 1 result, but actually that result was perfect!”
Getting Matched With Perfect Removals
It was quite literally a perfect find too, as Kerri was matched with Perfect Removals, a checked removals company that has been part of the Konnect You network since 2018.
Over the years, the team has gained excellent reviews from customers and a superb 5-star rating overall. They work hard to help every customer have an organised and efficient house move, allowing them to enjoy the exciting milestone rather than get caught up in the chaos.
“We've not used a removal company before, and I wasn't quite sure what to expect and how much we'd have to do and how much they’d do. But they were really good! They rang us a couple of days before and informed us of the plan for the day. And that included them coming the day before packing up the van, so most of it was ready to move the next morning.”
“Reading the reviews was helpful because when there's only one result that comes up, you do kind of worry whether that company is good enough... But the reviews were amazing! So that kind of gave us the confidence we needed.”
How Did Perfect Removals Help?
The team at Perfect Removals kept an open line of communication with the family right up until their moving date to make sure there were no delays.
“They rang us a couple of days before and informed us of the plan for the day... That included them coming the day before to pack up the van, so most of it was ready to move the next morning.”
The team’s careful planning and attention to detail meant Kerri and her husband were able to entertain their toddler and focus on the more important parts of the day.
“Having a toddler, he was at nursery the day they packed up, but he was with us the day we moved... So we left them to it.”
“The removal is an expense, but it is worth it, especially if you've got children. It's worth it to take away that stressor. The morning of the move, we went to the park for a couple of hours and then took him out for lunch. And by the time we came back, all our boxes were in the rooms ready to unpack - 100%, we’d do it again.”
With a simple and seamless move, it didn’t take long for the family to settle into their new home.
Settling Into Their New Home
“Our new house is lovely. It's slightly bigger. We have gone from a 4-bed to a 4-bed, but actually, the space downstairs is much more utilised.”
The property gave the family the much-needed space they were looking for. It also gave them the opportunity to rework and redecorate as they pleased, something they were not able to do while living on Thorney Island.
“So we potentially wanted another room downstairs that we could have as a playroom - just having that is really handy.”
“Everything is pretty much on our doorstep. We go out for daily walks and there's a lot of things for my son to get involved in. Just being able to go around [my friend’s] for a cup of tea rather than an hour journey.”
How Can Konnect You Help You?
Here at Konnect You, our verified comapnies have helped over 2 million people throughout the years.
No matter what the requirements, our companies will ensure that you’re able to reach your new homes as safely and swiftly as possible.
If you’d like to find your perfect match just like Kerri did, then simply complete our online form to be connected with the most reliable removal companies in the local area.
Need help with the next step? We can also connect you with trusted conveyancers and surveyors, so you can review your options and understand prices with more confidence.
