There are two ways of moving your outbuilding, erected or dismantled.
An erected building will be quicker and easier to move, but would need specialist transport. It would need to be moved on a flat-bedded vehicle with HIAB facility.
Apart from cost, you would need to take into consideration two other factors
1. Would the building survive by being lifted in one piece
2. Is your Shed, Gazebo or Summerhouse close enough for vehicle access?
If the answer is no, to either of the above then it’s not possible to transport your outbuilding in one piece. It needs to be dismantled.
When dismantling make sure you have at least one helper, make sure you have all the correct tools before you start. It’s also advisable to have a box or plastic bags to keep all your nuts and bolts etc safe in one place.
Under normal circumstances you would start with the roof and work your way down.
If you cannot do this, we can organise assistance as part of our premium services.
Once dismantled ensure all doors, widows and air vents are secured. A good courier company (like us ) will make sure all glass is covered to reduce the chances of breakage in transit. Remember glass isn’t covered by many insurers.
One last thing to consider, when booking your courier service make sure you have the measurements, and the dimensions of the largest parts.
To book the wrong size vehicle can cause all sorts of problems, too big and it’s going to be expensive and too small, well it’s not going to be delivered in one piece….
We are happy to advice and give you a no obligation quote call me on 07816 528421 or email me.
Press Release: Arrow Light Haulage Subject: Publications of three e-books to help freelance couriers, hauliers and the transport industry.
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Credit Crunch – Learning lessons from history
In the last recession many families substituted the main income by becoming taxi drivers. Now the world has moved on but the problem is the same.
With the increase in household bills, a rise in mortgages payments and the explosion in the price of petrol, virtually every family is starting to feel the pain of the credit crunch. At the same time,because most people are cutting back, many income streams, maybe even the job of the main bread- winner, is becoming less secure.
It is no surprise then that many families are seeking new ways to balance the books. After a while you realise you can only cut so much out of the budget, before you have to look for new ways to increase the amount of money coming in.
Here is where the history lesson comes in – the taxi driver can become the courier in today’s market of home delivery, Internet services and house moves. No “knowledge†is required as in London black cabs, no HGV or PSV licence needed. How difficult can that be?
Kevin and Sarah Arrow have got together with Linda Mattacks to produce a series of three E-Books for would be couriers. Book 1 tells you how to start up, book 2 shows you how to grow your business and book 3 is all about you and your brand image.
Book 1 is written by Kevin Arrow and plots the course for anyone wanting a career in this fast growing profession. Based on sound economics, life experiences and a practical ‘know how’ this book is a “How to go about it†for any driver who wants to get in to the courier business.
He puts his experience on the line and lays it out for you. Since starting out working for a multi national courier company in the mid 90s, and a life long fan of every thing green, he now owns and runs Arrow Light Haulage, one the few green courier services in the country.
The first book in this series drives home best practice, acceptable behaviour, and time saving tools to make you; your van and that all-important parcel arrive at your destination in one piece. It includes everything you ever wanted to know about obscure time saving and fuel efficiencies; the best sat navigation for the job. It tells you how to work with your client, the best web sites to get freelance work and even how to set up your business, what is required to open a business bank account and how the family can support you whilst you are on the road.
Based in Essex, Arrow does everything a courier company should do. It uses green fuel, the drivers are encouraged to keep to the speed limits to save fuel, and the clients are enticed with carbon-offset proposals.
So what does book 2 do then? Whether we have been in business for generations or are first starting out, we all have one thing in common. It doesn’t matter what you sell or how you make your money, this problem is as old as the oldest profession in the world. We need more customers.
Book 2 tells you how to quickly establish yourself and grow your business. You could provide one of the best courier services in the country but that doesn’t help if it’s a well-kept secret. And you’re unlikely to have, or want to spend, a lot of money promoting your business when it’s just starting out.
As in book 1, the Arrows have enlisted people who run their own business practicing what they preach and Linda Mattacks of CoZo is no exception. Linda runs a company that specialises in helping owners of small businesses to develop their own skills to do just that:
With over 25 years’ experience in sales training, market research and direct marketing, Linda has produced a “How to win, keep and grow customers†E-book that’s equally of use to courier start ups, young companies and established firms alike. It explains how you can not only survive but also thrive in a tough market – without overtly selling.
Book 2 shows you how to get yourself and your company known for all the right reasons to the right people – those who could become your customers and those who could introduce customers to you. And keep your customers once they ‘come on board’.
When you finally close books 1 and 2 and read through the notes you made, you realise that unlike most self help books, there is important information on every page including how to avoid known hazards and take advantage of profitable opportunities.
Forget the rude, aggressive “man in the rusty white van†that stamps all over the road. With these two books you’re moving into a completely different league.
And the best bit – Like any trilogy you have to wait for book three, which is all about you and how to live your business. It’s about personal brand image.
In summary Book 1 is about starting a courier business. Book 2 is shows you how to grow your business and Book 3 is all about you.
These books are not books of dreams. They have been written from the experiences of LUCK –
Labouring Under Correct Knowledge.
Credits
Kevin and Sarah Arrow – Arrowlighthaulage.co.uk. 01375 643 897
Linda Mattacks – Sellingforbusiness.co.uk 020 7209 1284
David Edwards – Bigriverlife.com
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Ugly freight (sometimes called non-compatible or obscure loads) means your freight is not suitable to be delivered in a standard pallet or parcel network.
It could be because its too late, too precious, too urgent, too fragile, or even two man. .
It could need some assembly or installation on delivery. We are happy to do that.
As our customer you may like us to break a pallet for you, and re-wrap into smaller individual consignments then dispatch through our parcel network (we have had 100% success rate in our first year, this year). We are happy to do that for our customers.
You may like us to store it and then deliver it at a later date. You’ve guessed it, we are happy to do that too.
If its a problem for pallet networks and other couriers, its no hassle for us.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and your ugly freight is beautiful to us.
0800 9177084
Remember to have your item details to hand and whether you want same day courier services or next day / economy.
We look forward to your call.
“There are very few courier companies I would want to recommend - less than three from my time in cost reduction and supplier review - and its an acknowledgment of Sarah and Kevin's knowledge, professionalism and dedication that I am happy to write this. Great people, great business, always happy to help and guaranteed to deliver
) will make sure all glass is covered to reduce the chances of breakage in transit. Remember glass isn’t covered by many insurers.
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