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Moving tipsHouse clearance team clearing a home in Cardiff before a move
11 September 2026 · 2 min read

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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BusinessCommercial office move in Cardiff by Vale Removals
14 August 2026 · 2 min read

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.

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Specialist movesProfessional piano movers moving a piano in Cardiff
10 July 2026 · 2 min read

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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Man & vanMan and van loading belongings for a student move in Cardiff
12 June 2026 · 2 min read

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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StorageInside a Cardiff self storage facility with wrapped furniture and boxes
15 May 2026 · 2 min read

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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Local guidesVale removal team working in Barry and Penarth
10 April 2026 · 2 min read

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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Removals adviceVale man and van service working in Cardiff and South Wales
13 March 2026 · 2 min read

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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Removals adviceVale Removals vans in Cardiff, Barry and Newport
13 February 2026 · 3 min read

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 tipsVale removal team loading a van for a house move in Cardiff
9 January 2026 · 2 min read

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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PackingMoving boxes, bubble wrap and packing paper from Vale Packing Supplies Cardiff
12 December 2025 · 3 min read

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 tipsVale Removals team carrying out a house move in Cardiff
14 November 2025 · 3 min read

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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Moving tipsVale Removals movers at work in Cardiff
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