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Practical advice from Cardiff's Best Rated removal team: moving checklists, packing guides, storage tips and local guides for Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan and South Wales.
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Moving Abroad from Wales: A Guide to International Removals from Cardiff
Planning to move abroad from Cardiff or South Wales? Export packing, exclusive vs shared containers and how to prepare for an international removal.
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Decluttering Before a House Move: Sell, Donate, Store or Clear?
How to declutter before moving house in Cardiff: what to sell, donate, store or clear, and how a house clearance can cut the cost of your move.
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Office Relocation Checklist for Cardiff Businesses
Planning an office move in Cardiff? A step-by-step office relocation checklist covering planning, IT, crate hire, packing and moving day.
Read the article →How to Move a Piano Safely (and Why You Shouldn't Do It Yourself)
Moving an upright, baby grand or grand piano in Cardiff? How professional piano movers do it, the equipment they use, and aftercare tips.
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Student Moves in Cardiff: A Guide to Moving Out at the End of Term
Moving out of student halls or a shared house in Cathays or Roath? Tips for student moves in Cardiff, from man and van hire to summer storage.
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What Size Storage Unit Do I Need? A Cardiff Self Storage Guide
Not sure what size storage unit you need? Our Cardiff self storage size guide explains 25 to 350 sq ft units, from student boxes to a 5 bedroom house.
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Moving to Penarth, Barry or Cowbridge: A Local Mover's Guide to the Vale of Glamorgan
Thinking of moving to Penarth, Barry, Cowbridge or elsewhere in the Vale of Glamorgan? A local removal company's tips for a smooth move.
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Man and Van or Removal Company? Which Do You Need in Cardiff?
Should you book a man and van or a full removal company in Cardiff? We compare costs, services and the size of move each one suits best.
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How Much Do House Removals Cost in Cardiff? What Affects the Price
What affects the cost of a house removal in Cardiff? Property size, access, distance, packing and storage explained, plus how to compare removal quotes.
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Moving House Checklist for Cardiff: 8 Weeks to Moving Day
A week-by-week moving house checklist for Cardiff and South Wales, from booking removals and packing to council tax, utilities and moving day.
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How to Pack Fragile Items for a House Move: Glasses, China & Pictures
Step-by-step guide to packing glasses, plates, china, mirrors and pictures for a house move, from the Cardiff removals and packing experts at Vale.
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Moving House in Winter in Cardiff: How to Plan a Stress-Free Move
Planning a winter house move in Cardiff or South Wales? Our removals team shares how to prepare for short days, rain, frost and Christmas deadlines.
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Helpful Removal Tips
Our original collection of practical removal and packing tips from the Vale team.
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House and office removals, man and van, packing, storage and piano moves from Cardiff's Best Rated removal company.