Christmas 2021

At Akers Removals we have just invested in a brand new state of the art 12 tonne removal truck. Our image and standards is everything, and we take ultimate pride in our vehicles; turning up in only the best for our customers. Belle is also a Euro 6, meaning that she can go into the London LEZ and ULEZ zones at no additional cost, resulting in our London move costs being lower (usually there would be a charge of £200 for LEZ zones + £100 ULEZ per day). Belle is equipped with air suspension, meaning easier loading and unloading, and a 2-person sleeper pod for those overnight long-distance moves. We can't wait to get her out onto some moves very soon! A very big thanks also to SBR for their high quality work. https://sbr-msv.com/

Source: Government advice on home moving during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak The process of finding and moving into a new home will need to be different given those involved in the process will have to adapt practices and procedures to ensure that the risk of spread of coronavirus is reduced as far as possible. This will include doing more of the process online, such as virtual initial viewings; vacating your current property whilst other people are shown around; and ensuring your property is thoroughly cleaned before someone else moves in. We encourage all parties involved to be as flexible as possible over this period and be prepared to delay moves, for example if someone becomes ill with coronavirus during the moving process or has to self-isolate. It may also become necessary to pause all home moves for a short period of time to manage the spread of the coronavirus. We will let you know if this has to happen. You should consider whether you need to make provisions in contracts to manage these risks. You should not expect to move into any home where people have coronavirus or are self-isolating. 6. Moving your belongings Removal firms are able to operate, although they may need to adjust usual procedures in order to ensure moves happen as safely as possible. We encourage you to contact removal firms as early as possible in advance of your move. You and your household should also try and do as much of the packing yourself as possible. However, where this is not possible, you should speak to your removal firms in advance. We ask that, where possible, you clean your belongings, with standard domestic cleaning products before they are handled by others, including removal firms. Whilst the removers are in your home, you should ensure any internal doors are open and seek to minimise your contact with the crew, maintaining a distance of at least 2 metres where possible. All parties should wash their hands and avoid touching surfaces where possible to reduce the risk of transmitting the coronavirus. You should not provide refreshments but you should ensure they have access to hand washing facilities, using separate towels or paper towels if possible, which should be washed or disposed of safely afterwards. Removals firms Removal firms are able to operate and should follow the latest government guidance on safer working. Where moves are carried out, social distancing should be followed. Companies should ensure employees understand how to operate safely and communicate this to customers. Removers should contact the household in advance to check that no member of the household is showing symptoms of coronavirus or self-isolating. If they are, works should be delayed. They should also encourage households to ensure all internal doors are open and surfaces and possessions have been cleaned with household cleaning products prior to them entering the property. No work should be carried out by a person who has coronavirus symptoms, however mild. Removers should wash their hands on entering the property using separate towels of paper towels which need to be washed or disposed of safely after use. Removers should seek to minimise contact with homeowners and remain 2 metres apart from householders at all times. Removers should implement a buddy system and ensure that the same people work together when moving bulky items and furniture. Removers should bring their own refreshments but you should ensure they have access to hand washing facilities, using separate towels or paper towels if possible, which should be washed or disposed of safely afterwards. Akers Removals has additional precautions and requirements in place during this time, and every move will be carried out following Best Practice Procedures

In light of recent events and with the Nation under the threat of having to go into isolation due to Coronavirus, we are now offering customers the opportunity of having a video survey, rather than a face to face meeting! These are difficult times for all and we will do our upmost to make arranging a move as simple as possible for you. For more information on arranging a video survey, please call us on 01727 613123 or visit https://www.akers.uk.com/video-survey

If you are looking for long term storage, we have a number of different discount offers that may interest you: 5% discount for 6 months commitment. Our standard Trading Terms and Conditions apply and you commit to a minimum storage period of 6 months (calculated for weekly payments purposes as 26 weeks). 12% discount for 12 months commitment. Our standard Trading Terms and Conditions apply and you commit to a minimum storage period of 12 months (calculated for weekly payments purposes as 52 weeks). For these options, payment is to be made by direct debit 4-weekly in advance. At the end of the agreed term, payments will continue to be made by direct debit 4-weekly in advance and the discount will be applied at the same rate. 10% discount for 6 months prepayment. Our standard Trading Terms and Conditions apply and you commit to a minimum storage period of 6 months (calculated for weekly payments purposes as 26 weeks). 15% discount for 12 months prepayment. Our standard Trading Terms and Conditions apply and you commit to a minimum storage period of 12 months (calculated for weekly payments purposes as 52 weeks). Payment for these options is in advance for the full term. Payment is to be made by bank transfer. If you are interested in these offers, please contact us on 01727 613123.

If you are moving and require a professional packing service, then please look no further. Every one of our team members have had the relevant training, and we all pride ourselves on the standard of packing that we deliver. If you would like more information, please do contact us on 01727 613123 or email info@akers.uk.com

2019 has been a very busy year for us and we could not have done it without our fantastic customers who have chosen to move with us over the past 12 months. Some have been new and some have moved with us before, some have chosen a part move and some just wanting furniture assembled, but regardless of the service chosen, the size of the move and the different requirements from each and every one of you, we would not be here without you, so THANK YOU! Happy Christmas and all the best for 2020!!!

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Exciting things are happening here at Akers Removals Ltd - we are currently refreshing our look and have a new logo and branding rolling out. Everything else remains the same - same owners, staff and high levee of service.. just a different look. Look out for us in and around Hertfordshire with our new livery!