Introduction
Moving home is always stressful, emotional, and challenging in North London. There are a lot of variables and moving parts, and you want to do it like a pro. So we’re going to crack into it by answering important questions.
How does a sustainability strategy help save you money on your home removal?
How can you achieve this? By using technology. North London man and van services aim to use as few vans as possible by filling up the unused capacity in their partners’ vehicles.
So, you might think vans are carrying items from multiple customers?
Yes, that’s partially correct. There’s no point in having multiple vehicles going in the same direction if they aren’t full. Home removal services use technology to manage this efficiently by grouping several smaller jobs together. This allows them to offer more affordable prices, which is a priority for customers right now.
Does this mean the competitors have higher prices because they don’t use their van space as efficiently?
Exactly, yes. If a van is dedicated to just one or two customers’ goods, it’s less cost-effective. However, larger removals, like moving an entire house, typically require a dedicated vehicle and can’t be grouped.
Affordable Home Moves:
When preparing goods for transport in removal vans, should everything be tightly packed into boxes, or can items be left in a pile?
Here’s my example:
When I moved with my family, my wife began piling smaller items, hoping the North London removal company would pack them into the van. However, this approach is challenging as many small items cannot be efficiently stacked in the vehicle. We recommend using as many boxes as possible and placing as many smaller items in these boxes as they fit. Although using many boxes can be costly and not always the most eco-friendly method, it’s more efficient for transport. The more you can box up, the better job done.
For packing, fragile items should be wrapped individually, perhaps with tissue, to ensure protection. Non-fragile items like kettles and toasters should also be boxed and clearly labelled.
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Where to get second boxes for your home move and boxes to avoid!
Given your focus on sustainability, where do removal companies source boxes from since they can be reused multiple times?
North London Man and Van are huge advocates for second-hand boxes; boxes should ideally be reused three to four times until they become too worn or unsafe. We advise against using supermarket or banana boxes because they don’t stack well in vehicles, complicating the move.
I remember when we moved, my young children played for days with the boxes, turning them into forts. They were so attached to them that we considered reintroducing the idea of a box fort due to its popularity.
Is it recommended to labelling and taping boxes?
Proper labelling is crucial for ensuring boxes end up in the correct rooms at your new home. If they aren’t labelled correctly, it can lead to confusion. A helpful tip is to write on the tape rather than directly on the box to avoid confusion if the box is reused multiple times.
How to implement sustainability in removals and deliveries?
Let’s break this down into two parts.
For removals, use a dedicated vehicle and aim to use local drivers as much as possible. Significantly, your man and van must offset every mile travelled through a partnership with the World Land Trust, which helps us maintain carbon neutrality by planting in the UK.
For deliveries, especially when only one to three items are involved, consolidate multiple customers’ items into one van. This reduces the number of vans needed and decreases the miles driven, enhancing our eco-friendliness. Office removal companies in London also offset the carbon emissions for these deliveries.
Is combining many customers’ items in one delivery van more cost-effective and better for businesses?
It is significantly more cost-effective and beneficial for Van drivers, allowing them to earn more per mile travelled. This system also offers customers more affordable rates, which is increasingly important as more people buy and sell second-hand items, boosting business on classified sites and leading to less wastage.
Do you have any statistics on the capacity
utilisation of vans in the UK?
“About 50% of all vans in the UK travel half-empty, and another 25% travel empty”
Utilising this empty space more efficiently would benefit everyone and lead to significant improvements in the North London man and van industry.
Looking to the future, how can sustainability be further enhanced within this industry?
The next significant step is the integration of electric vehicles. While the technology isn’t fully there for the moving industry, some have started including a few electric vehicles in our fleet. As technology advances, Moving removals must aim to increase their number, allowing them to handle larger items and longer distances more sustainably.
Your commitment to sustainability really sets North London Man and Van apart from many competitors. It tackles the inefficiencies within the moving industry and is integral to your company’s ethos. Keep up the excellent work—it’s much appreciated.
