Removals in Tenerife — Local company with 15 years

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 need to be wary of web portals that advertise non-specialist companies offering discounts of up to 60%  right off the bat.  The policy of these companies is to subcontract all services to bogus self-employed workers with no accountability or experience whatsoever. As a result, quality suffers almost as much as the price.

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

A transparent website.-

Companies with a solid track record in the industry maintain an extensive website, rich in both content and images, and typically showcase photos of previously completed jobs.

Top positions in organic search results:

Companies that appear below the paid advertising spots in organic search results have earned their ranking through long-standing experience and tend to hold higher ratings on review platforms. You can also find removal companies in Tenerife by searching on Google Maps.

A family member has previously used their service.

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

There are several factors that make a move more or less affordable.

Service dates.

The most expensive months are the summer months from June to September; outside this period your move can cost around 25% less compared to those months.

Pedestrian zones:

Rather than a difficulty, this is a constraint on the time window available for the move. In city-centre areas, for example, access for removal lorries is restricted to certain zones between 8 and 11 in the morning only.

Narrow stairwells and lifts.

This can indeed be the factor that makes a move significantly more complex and requires a larger crew. It is commonly found in older buildings where lifts are small — designed for 2 to 4 people — or where the stairwells are excessively narrow.

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

Removal companies in Tenerife are required to carry out moves on the date the client requests.

That said, after 15 years of experience we have found that most of the jobs we are asked for tend to fall on Fridays and Saturdays, and on the days close to the end of the month.

In addition, the sector also has a peak season of high demand, running from May to August. For all these reasons, we recommend that our clients book their service in advance.

The recommended estimated booking lead times are as follows.

Moves during the last and first week of the month:

If you would prefer to move at the beginning or end of the month, it is advisable to confirm the date at least 20 days in advance, so as to secure the availability of the removal company you have hired.

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, we recommend booking at least 7-10 days in advance, since availability of removal companies is greater during those days.

Weekend jobs:

It is worth noting that these days usually see the highest number of booking requests for removal services. Once you have received the quote and decided to hire your move with Horizont Atlantic, it is advisable to let us know so we can reserve the day. Ideally, this confirmation should be made at least 1-3 weeks in advance.

Please also bear in mind that weekend services cost 25% more than if they were carried out on a weekday.