This is because the firms are being offered more money elsewhere despite already being booked. What can I do to prevent this, and ensure that the removal firm I've booked turns up on my moving day as agreed? Gazumping by removals? Some removal firms may discard your booking for a more profitable one MailOnline Property expert Myra Butterworth replies: There are some unreliable removal companies failing to move people on their moving day as agreed. It can create all sorts of issues, not least that their furniture and belongings remain in a property that they no longer own - once the sale is completed on the moving day.