Get a Fast Quote With an AI Video Survey

Wilkinsons Removals and Storage of Bristol has introduced an AI video survey to make the first stage of planning your move faster, easier and more accurate. Instead of completing a long inventory form or waiting for someone to visit your property, you can record a simple walkthrough video at a convenient time. The survey helps us understand what needs to be moved, assess the volume of your belongings and prepare a detailed quotation based on the information you provide. 

 

Moving home often involves balancing work, family responsibilities, packing and paperwork. Arranging a traditional survey can add another appointment to an already busy schedule. Our CentralNest AI Survey tool gives you greater flexibility while still providing our removals team with the information needed to plan your move properly. 

 

The video also creates a useful visual record of the items discussed during the quotation process. This helps protect both you and the removals company by reducing the likelihood of misunderstandings about what was included in the original quote. 

An AI video survey is a digital alternative to a traditional home removals survey. You use your smartphone or tablet to film the rooms and belongings that will be included in your move. The CentralNest technology then analyses the recording, identifying furniture, boxes and other household items as you move through the property. 

 

The survey allows our team to build a clearer picture of your requirements without needing to arrange an initial visit. It can help us estimate the overall volume of the move, consider the number of movers required and decide what size of vehicle will be most appropriate. 

 

Although the technology makes the process significantly faster, the information is still used by our experienced removals team when preparing your quotation. This combination of smart technology and practical removals experience helps us provide a quote that reflects the work involved. 

 

The survey is suitable for many different types of move, including flats, family homes, student moves and larger residential relocations. It can also record unusual, valuable or particularly bulky items that may need additional protection or specialist handling. 

 

Once you have completed the walkthrough, the inventory can be produced quickly and passed to our team. This removes much of the delay associated with arranging an appointment, travelling to the property and manually writing down every item. 

Convenience is one of the biggest advantages of the AI video survey. You do not need to take time away from work, rearrange your day or wait at home for an assessor. The recording can be completed at a time that suits you, including during the evening or at the weekend. 

 

The process is also much easier than trying to create your own written inventory. Remembering every chair, cupboard, box and piece of garden furniture can be difficult, particularly when you are already preparing for a move. By walking through each room with your camera, you can show us what needs to be transported naturally and clearly. 

 

CentralNest AI helps identify items room by room and uses this information to support the calculation of your move’s overall volume. An accurate volume estimate is important because it affects vehicle space, staffing, loading time and the equipment needed on moving day. 

 

A faster survey also means a faster response. Because the initial inventory is created automatically, Wilkinsons Removals and Storage can review your requirements and prepare an itemised quotation without the usual delay of manually processing survey notes. 

 

Your recording is handled through a secure system and used for the purpose of assessing and planning your move. You remain in control of when the survey is completed, and there is no need to welcome an unfamiliar assessor into your home. 

A video survey does more than help calculate the size of your move. It provides a visual record of the belongings and areas shown when your quotation was requested. This can be valuable for both the customer and the removals company. 

 

From the customer’s perspective, the recording helps demonstrate which belongings were intended to be included. If you have shown the contents of a wardrobe, garage or garden shed, our team can take them into account when preparing the quotation. You are less likely to discover on moving day that an important area was accidentally left off a written list. 

 

For Wilkinsons Removals and Storage, the survey helps us plan properly and allocate suitable resources. We can review the furniture, approximate number of boxes, access conditions and any items that may require special attention. This reduces the chance of arriving with insufficient vehicle space, equipment or protective materials. 

 

The recording can also help clarify what was agreed if questions arise later. It gives both parties a reference point, creating greater transparency around the original scope of the move. This is not only useful for avoiding disputes, but also for making the entire process feel more organised and dependable. 

 

If your requirements change after submitting the survey, you should let us know as soon as possible. Adding a large quantity of furniture, boxes or outdoor equipment may affect the quotation and the resources required. Updating us in advance allows the necessary adjustments to be made before moving day. 

Preparing an effective video survey is straightforward, but a careful walkthrough will help us provide the most accurate possible quotation. Begin at one end of your property and move through each room in a logical order. This makes it easier for the technology and our team to understand the layout. 

 

Move slowly while filming and give the camera enough time to capture each item. Large pieces of furniture, such as wardrobes, beds, sofas and dining tables, should be shown clearly. Where possible, film bulky or unusually shaped items from more than one angle. 

 

Open built-in wardrobes, cupboards and storage spaces if their contents are moving with you. The same applies to airing cupboards, lofts, garages, sheds, conservatories and outdoor storage boxes. These areas are easily forgotten and may contain more belongings than expected. 

 

You do not need to unpack drawers or remove every item from a cupboard. Simply open the doors and film the contents clearly enough for their approximate volume to be assessed. If something is staying behind, mention it while recording or make this clear when submitting the survey. 

 

Remember to include items outside the main living areas. Garden furniture, plant pots, bicycles, tools, barbecues and children’s outdoor equipment can take up considerable vehicle space. Showing them during the survey helps prevent unexpected additions later. 

 

Good lighting will make the recording easier to analyse. Open curtains, switch on lights and avoid filming directly towards bright windows where possible. Try to keep the camera steady and briefly explain anything that may not be obvious from the footage. 

Access can have a major effect on how a move is planned. Once you have filmed your belongings, briefly show the routes our team will use to enter and leave the property. 

 

Include hallways, staircases, lifts, doorways and any narrow corners. If you live in a flat, show or describe which floor you are on and whether a working lift is available. Where parking is restricted, it is helpful to film the road, driveway or nearest suitable loading position. 

 

Steps, steep paths, low ceilings and long distances between the property and the vehicle may influence the number of movers or equipment required. Showing these features in advance allows us to prepare properly and helps the move run more efficiently. 

 

When filming particularly heavy, fragile or valuable belongings, point them out clearly. Pianos, safes, large mirrors, artwork, antiques, glass cabinets and oversized appliances may require specialist handling or additional protection. You should also mention furniture that needs to be dismantled and reassembled. 

 

Once your video is complete, submit it through the CentralNest AI Survey tool. Wilkinsons Removals and Storage will use the resulting inventory to review your requirements and prepare your quotation. The entire process takes only a few minutes, but it gives our team valuable information for planning a safe, efficient and well-organised move. 

 

Ready to get started? Complete your AI video survey today and take the first simple step towards your move with Wilkinsons Removals and Storage of Bristol.