Did you know that there are over 6500 companies advertising removal services within the UK, but LESS than 20% of these are regulated by a National Trade Association??

That means that there are over 5000 companies who may or may not offer you adequate cover for when things go wrong, give you a written quotation and contract before your move date or have enough trained staff to carry out your move effectively.

Therefore, if something goes wrong, you can only complain to the company themselves or try to sort things out through the small claims court.

Most of us wouldn't risk going on holiday with a Travel Agent who is not ATOL protected or use a Gas Engineer who is not a member of Corgi, because we know that it is not safe to do so.

So why would you risk all of your worldly possessions, no matter how valuable, to a removal company who is not accredited and regulated by a recognised Trade Association?

Look out for one of the logos below.

This means that they are members of one of the main Trade Associations that Regulate or Lobby for the Removal and Shipping Industry. Some can also prove that they have great customer service levels by having regulating standards in place.

Click on the Association or Regulation name to see the benefits of using an accredited company or click on the logo to go through to their website.

		The British Association of Removers (B.A.R.) The British Association of Removers is the UK's largest established and recognised Trade Association for removals companies (inception in 1900). All member companies must meet strict standards and agree to inspection on a regular basis to ensure that their facilities, equipment and expertise remain at the highest level. Tel: 01923 699480 Web: http://www.bar.co.uk
		The British Association of Removers - Overseas Group In addition to BAR members that undertake UK and European moves, the Association has another dedicated Group that serves the Overseas moving market. Tel: 01923 699480 Web: http://www.bar.co.uk
		CAM (Canadian Association of Movers) Our members are Canada's leading movers and relocation companies, van lines, international movers both in Canada and overseas, suppliers to the industry and trade associations in other countries.
		Federation of European Movers Associations (FEDEMAC) Today FEDEMAC represents the interests of around 4.000 Professional Moving Companies in 20 European Countries. FEDEMAC works continuously towards the harmonisation of working methods, quality standards, training and co-operation within the Moving industry. Tel: + 49 6190 989811 Web: http://www.fedemac.com
		Household Goods Forwarders Association of America (HHGFAA) HHGFAA is a global association of forwarders and movers committed to providing customers with the highest level of service available. Our worldwide membership of over 1800 companies from more than 160 countries and territories are available to move you wherever life may take you. Web: http://www.hhgfaa.org
		Office of Fair Trading - Approved Code of Practice This sign means that the firm displaying it is a member of a trade body with a code of practice approved by the Office of Fair Trading. The aim of the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme is to promote and safeguard consumers' interests by helping consumers identify better businesses and to encourage businesses to raise their standards of customer service. Tel: 08457 22 44 99 Web: http://www.oft.gov.uk/about/benefits/