Removal Company Horror Stories

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laura jane Member

Member since 23 February 2012

laura janeMember23 February 2012 19:30:07

Be warned when you trust a removal company with all your belongings, I did and lost everything in a fire at their warehouse. To make matters worse insurance would not pay out as warehouse was not up to standard or as advertised as safe, secure units but an old metal greenhouse where everybody's stuff was all thrown in together.
Result zero compensation and no refund of advanced payments for delivery, this was to be the start of a much earned retirement which ended in me moving into an empty house without everything I had worked for all my life plus all the things of sentimental value and which are of course irreplacable.

globetrotter ViP

Member since 28 May 2008

globetrotterViP28 February 2013 19:04:04

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We've moved a couple of times and so far so good. I got the advice to check the list on this site: fidi.org
They are supposed to be trustworthy.

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础耻谤茅濒颈别ViP15 March 2013 05:54:42

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Hello aarenace -> Do not hesitate to recommend the company you used into the France Business directory.

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Robert Uomini Contributor

Member since 27 April 2021

Robert UominiContributor04 April 2024 16:43:12

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@laura jane Who was the moving company?

nicole8535 Member

Member since 11 March 2024

nicole8535Member05 April 2024 08:07:01

That's awful! I feel really sorry for you. I know it won't help at all, but you could try the give-away groups on FB or sites online to find essential items you need while you slowly fill your home as you wish it to be. eg geev.com, donnons.org, jedonne.fr or google site de dons entre particuliers. Sending you the best of luck from here on in... Nicole

nicole8535 Member

Member since 11 March 2024

nicole8535Member05 April 2024 08:09:04

I've just noticed your post is from over 10 years ago! So I hope you are all settled now. Having said that, my recommendations may help others in similar situations

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