Anyone moving a small load over a long distance could consider load sharing to reduce their costs.
We are not discussing
larger national companies whose niche in market is
certainly 'expensive' (and whose branded image may or may not live up to customer's
expectations). Neither are we talking about whole residences, or expensive, specialist
items or complicated jobs. We are talking about jobs which are small and simple, and which will not threaten a
delivery time schedule:- Unexpected complications are hidden cost and expense of
real removals. These jobs may include a two man removal crew, but if customer
wishes to help out, thereby reducing labour cost, so much better.
There are two types of move for which load sharing can be an option.
1) Often people have single items to be moved with no particular urgency - maybe they
have been given a piano or need to swap furniture between houses. There are plenty of
removal companies who are continually building up lists of these time flexible jobs, so
they can create an efficient delivery route. The problem has always been that these enquiries were uncoordinated, and it used to be a
matter of luck as to whether a customer could find a remover able to offer either a firm
date or a price. www.student-movers-forum.com offers this service.
There is a need for a notice board where customers can post their removal needs and
