Founded 98 YRS AGO, we are the largest & most affordable family owned removal company in Southern Africa with 18 fully staffed branches, handling any size overseas, domestic, residential, office & commercial move. As a privately owned, independent company, we have a strong and solid foundation with well trained staff and a reliable fleet. As the largest independent movers in South Africa, we aim to offer the most competitive service in the industry and can reach almost any corner of South and Southern Africa by road directly door to door and not subcontract. Make Your Next Move Your Best Move!
Unlike others in our industry who may only offer GIT with limited cover, Biddulphs offers all risk cover for domestic, office and international removals. More information is available on our website or one of our friendly consultants can assist you at any office. It is important to thoroughly research your chosen removal company.
We highly recommend researching past and current performance and independent reviews. Financial risk is also important when you pay for your move and we highly recommend you choose a strong stable company such as Biddulphs that goes through regular rigorous stress tests (e.g. FIDI FAIM accreditations) and standards (e.g. AMOSA, BAR, IAM, ISO) checks to ensure we remain a leader in our industry.
What to look for when choosing a removal company
Four things worth settling before you agree to anything.
Ask for their liability cover in writing
Goods-in-transit cover is not the same as insurance for your goods. Ask what the limit is per item, and whether it covers the whole load if the truck is involved in an accident.
Insist on an in-person or video survey
A quote given over the phone from a room count is a guess. Any company that will not look at what you actually own before quoting will revise the price on loading day.
Check whether the price includes a second vehicle
Many Gauteng-to-Western-Cape loads need a shuttle vehicle for the last leg, because a large truck cannot reach coastal or estate roads. Find out whether that is included or billed separately.
Confirm the delivery window, not the delivery date
Reputable long-distance movers quote a window of several days. A firm single date on a 1,400km run is usually a sales tactic.
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For a three-bedroom household, budget a meaningful share of your total relocation cost for the removal alone. The variables that move the price most are volume, whether you need storage between dates, and how accessible both addresses are. Get three quotes based on a proper survey.
Avoid both if you can. Mid-December to mid-January is peak season on this route, prices rise, and availability disappears. February to April is generally easier and cheaper.
Often yes. Transfer dates rarely line up perfectly between selling up-country and taking occupation at the coast. Ask movers whether they offer containerised storage and what the monthly rate is.
Most long-distance removal firms either transport vehicles themselves or sub-contract it. Driving down yourself is usually cheaper but adds two days and fuel to an already long week.
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