Your moving company in La Palma

In principle, we will endeavour to carry out the move within the loading and unloading hours permitted in the city centre zone, without needing to apply for a reservation of public road space. Only when the scale of the move is particularly large will we request this permit, which, depending on the local authority, typically takes around 7–10 days to be granted.

This is a very important question, and the answer may surprise you — what seems cheaper at first glance often is not.
To help clarify, we distinguish between fragile items (fine glassware, kitchenware, electronics and decorative objects) and non-fragile items (bedding, clothing, books, etc.). Whenever a move takes place, the hired company must guarantee the condition of all items delivered inside boxes. For this reason, packing fragile items is always carried out by our team, ensuring their integrity throughout transit. Clients may choose whether or not to add our packing service for non-fragile items (clothing, books, toys, etc.).

Common sense tells us we should request quotes from at least three or four removal companies that appear at the top of whichever search engine we use.

However, we must be wary of listing portals that promote non-specialist companies offering discounts of up to 60% right off the bat. These companies typically subcontract all services to so-called self-employed workers who have no accountability and little or no experience. As a result, quality tends to drop almost as sharply as the price.

Below you will find some tips to help you identify a professional removal company.

A transparent website.-

Companies with an established track record in the industry tend to have extensive websites, rich in both content and images, and they usually display photos of previously completed jobs.

Top organic search rankings:

Companies that appear below the paid adverts in the organic section of search results have earned their position through longevity and are generally better rated on review platforms. You can also find removal companies in La Palma by searching on Google Maps.

A family member has previously used the service.

This is perhaps the best indicator of a truly professional company. If a family member or friend recommends a removal firm, it is because they were genuinely satisfied with the work carried out. Trust those personal recommendations.

Several factors influence whether a move is more or less affordable.

Service dates.

The most expensive months are the summer months from June to September; outside of these dates, your move can be up to 25% cheaper compared to those months.

Pedestrian zones:

Rather than a difficulty, this is a scheduling constraint on when the move can take place. For example, in city centre areas there are access restrictions for removal trucks, which are only allowed into certain zones between 8 and 11 in the morning.

Narrow stairwells and lifts.

This can be the factor that makes a move more complex and requires a larger number of crew members. It is commonly found in older buildings where the lifts are small, holding only 2 to 4  people, or where the stairwells are excessively narrow.

In summary, we can estimate that the price for a move in La Palma ranges from around 30 to 40 Euros per m3 of furniture to be transported. To get an exact price, our company will visit your home to assess the services required, free of charge and with no obligation.

Moving companies in La Palma carry out moves on the date requested by the client.

However, after 15 years of experience we have found that most of the services requested tend to fall on Fridays and Saturdays, and the days near the end of the month.

There is also a high-demand season in the sector, running from May to August. That is why, taking all this into account, we recommend our clients to book their services in advance.

The recommended estimated booking times are as follows.

Moves in the last and first week of the month:

If you prefer to move at the beginning or end of the month, it would be advisable to set the date at least 20 days in advance to ensure the availability of the moving company booked.

Moves between the 10th and the 20th of each month:

If you plan to move between the 10th and the 20th of the chosen month, the recommendation is to book at least 7-10 days in advance, as availability is greater during this period.

Weekend jobs:

Note that these days tend to concentrate a larger number of booking requests; once you have received the quote and decided to book your move with Horizont Atlantic, it is advisable to communicate this intention to reserve the day. Ideally this confirmation should be made at least 1-3 weeks in advance.

Also bear in mind that weekend services cost 25% more than on weekdays.