David Gilkes & Sons Ltd

Unit 2 Dunchurch Trading Estate, London Road
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV23 9LN

Removers - Removals Companies

Listed under:  Removers / Removal Companies
99% recommended   Rating David Gilkes & Sons Ltd 9.8/100
313 reviews since 2015
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Overall Rating
9.8 /10 Overall Rating 9.8/10
Based on 313 reviews since 2015
 
 
 
Sales & Support 9.7/10 Sales & Support Rating 9.7
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand

 
Packing & Handling 9.8/10 Packing & Handling Rating 9.8
The firm took care in packing and handling our property

 
Collection & delivery 9.8/10 Collection & delivery Rating 9.8
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed

 
Service 9.9/10 Service Rating 9.9
The staff were presentable punctual and polite

 
Value 9.6/10 Value Rating 9.6
The price represents value for money

 
 
 
Recent Reviews 
 
" Initial chat I felt Matt was very genuine and had a family business and looked after his team. Discussed how we could reduce the costs to help us. Packers were polite, friendly, efficient and prof...."   more
 
" Two man job, they looked round initially and I was able to discuss with them specifics, like especially fragile items or the order in which it should be done. They were quick, careful and helpful."   more
 
" We used Gilkes for a full packing service and move recently when purchasing our first home. Having spent 13 years in our last house, there was a LOT of stuff. The team were absolutely phenomenal from ...."   more
 
" Gilkes were extremely helpful over the entire moving process . Our completion dates were altered three times and Gilkes rose to the occasion and were totally unfazed by changes in circumstances .Packi...."   more
 
 
About Us


We provide both domestic and commercial customers with an efficient, professional and trustworthy relocation service. We provide removal services nationwide providing full and part packing services, crate hire for commercial moves and some domestic moves too, boxes and other packing materials. We are part of the Simply shredding group and cover both Rugby and Daventry areas. We can supply a shredding service from as little as one bag to hundreds of boxes/bags, wheelie bins and consoles, depending on your requirements.
We do pride ourselves on a stress-free service, having the latest equipment, vehicle trackers, trained and uniformed staff, livered vans, insurance cover and the knowledge and experience we can offer, together with excellent customer service, we have a reputation for our caring and friendly approach.
     
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Review 5 Dec 2024
Recommended by customer in Sa44
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 9/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
We moved to wales with complications of having to move into storage at last minute. The logistics involved part pack day 1, final pack day 2 and unload day 3.

"Initial chat I felt Matt was very genuine and had a family business and looked after his team.
Discussed how we could reduce the costs to help us.
Packers were polite, friendly, efficient and professional.

Fragile pack day 1, final pack day 2 and travel and unload on day 3. Always turned up on time. Protected carpets.

The office team were always supportive on the phone during a stressful time. Any queries were dealt with quickly. Always returned calls promptly too.
Ended up having to go into storage in wales.

We had a couple of accidents one with a mattress and one on sideboard. Office dealt with quickly.

David Gilkes were great from initial chat through to dealing with my stress. The whole team were supportive throughout.

Would highly recommend.

Thanks again.
"
 
 
Team:
Matt. Jill. Hannah. Packers (sorry guys can’t remember names).
 
 
 


Review 14 Nov 2024
Recommended by customer in CV32
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Relatively small move, short distance.

"Two man job, they looked round initially and I was able to discuss with them specifics, like especially fragile items or the order in which it should be done.
They were quick, careful and helpful."
 
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Kevin,

Thank you so much for your comments, we are very glad you're happy with your removal.

All the best,
David Gilkes Removals
 


Review 12 Nov 2024
Recommended by customer in LE9
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Moving from long-term rental into our first purchased home. Full packing and moving service.

"We used Gilkes for a full packing service and move recently when purchasing our first home. Having spent 13 years in our last house, there was a LOT of stuff. The team were absolutely phenomenal from first contact when I rang to arrange a quote. Kate came to look at the house and explain the options available and was able to answer all our questions.

Paul & Amy packed us up on Day 1, and they were just amazing. We had unfortunately not had time to sort anything prior to their arrival, and the house was somewhat chaotic but they weren't phased at all, and simply cracked on and provided a friendly and professional service. How they managed it all in one day is nothing short of a miracle!!

Day 2 was the move. We had Dean, Will, Amy & Chris and once again, a completely stress free experience for me. They were loaded and on the road by lunchtime; and unloaded everything into the rooms we needed them in the other end. They even helped me out with moving some awkward bits of furniture for disposal into the garage.

They worked cohesively as a team, everyone knew what they were doing and the overall impression was that everyone genuinely cared about doing a good job. I didn't for a second worry that our belongings were being mishandled or likely to be damaged. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to use them again myself, and would confidently recommend them to anyone."
 
 
Team:
Paul, Amy, Chris, Dean & Will
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Sarah,

Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so pleased everything went smoothly and stress free!
I will be sure to pass these comments on to the team.

All the best,
David Gilkes Removals
 


Review 9 Nov 2024
Recommended by customer in EX8
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 9/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Total packing and long distance removal to south west including all interior furnishings and exterior garden ornaments and potted plants and trees.Also all contents of double garage .

"Gilkes were extremely helpful over the entire moving process . Our completion dates were altered three times and Gilkes rose to the occasion and were totally unfazed by changes in circumstances .Packing happened quickly and competently although I felt the odd lady packer might have been more helpful in packing personal items and would have been more sympathetic as to what items needed packing last eg a clock to tell the time !!!Removals happened as planned and the team of three could not have been more helpful as regards placing heavy pieces of furniture and leaving us both as comfortable as is possible within a sea of boxes ."
 
 
Team:
Matt , Paul and Chris -
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Ilona, thank you so much for your review and your kind words, I will pass this along to the team. Unfortunately all of our female packers were unavailable on your removal dates.

We hope your settling in well in your new home, and if you need anything at all, we at David Gilkes are more than happy to help.

All the Best,
David Gilkes Removals
 


Review 8 Nov 2024
Recommended by customer in CV21
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Within the same town, from private flat to council owned

"Personal recommendations from several friends & acquaintances led me to this company.
From the start, telephone communication wa warm, helpful ,& supportive
The person coming to quote was helpful in explaining how the move would proceed. I am elderly and was nervous

I attended the office a couple of times which was a fun , uplifting & reassuring experience. The teams were great, friendly proficient and hard working. Especially nice to know I could request further help unpacking if required & also collection of unpacked packing & boxes.

Everyone was really great. I have no problem recommending Gilkes, and thank the company for smoothing my path in a wonderfully efficient and humorous way!"
 
 
Team:
Kyle, Kalvin …packing& Kyle, Danny, Justin removal day. I do hope I haven’t forgotten anyone.
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi,

Thank you so much for your lovely review, it was lovely to be able to chat with you in the office, and I'm so happy to hear you were pleased with your removal service!

We hope you're settling in well, and if you need anything at all you know where to find us.

All the best,
David Gilkes Removals
 


Review 7 Nov 2024
Recommended by customer in LE10
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
The team arrived on the Tuesday and packaged everything. They then arrived on Friday and loaded the lorries. I only moved 5 minutes away and as part of the move they delivered a double bed and mattress to my daughters apartment. I was moving from a five bed house to a 3 bed bungalow.

"The two team members that came on the Tuesday were so polite and professional. if they had any queries about anything, they always asked.

On the day of the move, there were three men doing the removal. They arrived at 08:30 approx and had everything loaded on the lorries by 13:30. After having a break for lunch, they unloaded everything at my new bungalow and the job was complete by 17:30.

I cannot thank the team enough for their professionalism, kindness and hard work, in both packing everything and the move. I was blown away by how they dealt with everything.

I have been asked by friends who I used for my house move and I would 100% recommend Gilkes to anyone thinking of what removal company to use."
 
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi,

Thank you for your kind words, I am so happy you were pleased with everything and I will be sure to pass your comments on to the team.

Thank you for continuing to recommend us to others, and should you need anything, you are always welcome to contact us.

All the best,
David Gilkes Removals
 


Review 7 Nov 2024
Recommended by customer in CV21
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 8/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 9/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 8/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Moving from a 3 bedroom to 4 bedroom house

"Great removal service but would be better if insurance was included in the cost rather than an extra."
 
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Laura,

Thank you for your review, we're so pleased you were happy with your removal service! Thank you for your feedback, it is certainly something we can look into.

We hope you're both settling in well!

All the best,
David Gilkes Removals
 


Review 7 Nov 2024
Recommended by customer in CV8
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
The bedroom send me detached house to a five bedroom detached house

"cannot thank Gilks enough. All the staff are so friendly and approachable in the office and the team who arrived on the day. The whole process was made much easier by the professionalism and smooth planning of Gilks. On the day the team were absolutely fantastic they arrived on time. They handled all our boxes and furniture with care and insured. We were happy with the process throughout the day. Nothing was too much trouble and we cannot thank them enough for making our removal day so painless and easy. I will hundred percent be recommending your services to everybody who required removals."
 
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Hannah,

I'm so glad everything went well, and thank you so much for your lovely comments! We'll be sure to pass this onto your removal team, and we hope you are all settling in well in your new home!

All the best,
David Gilkes Removals
 


Review 7 Nov 2024
Recommended by customer in CV35
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Packed the day before for us and moved us the following day. Items included a piano.

"From the staff spoken to on the phone to the team that carried out the removal, all were friendly and professional."
 
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Su,

Thank you for your lovely review! We will be sure to pass this on to the team.

All the best,
David Gilkes Removals

 


Review 7 Nov 2024
Recommended by customer in ST4
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
I had the team pack and move for me, from Coventry to Stoke on Trent.

"What a fantastic company! Moving is so stressful but from Kelly visiting and giving loads of advice to liaising with Jo through to Jordan and the fantastic team of guys they’ve eased the way. The packing chaos Jordan and Dan were quick, efficient and friendly. The guys who moved us on the day worked like Trojans. I would highly highly recommend this business- they were amazing"
 
 
Team:
Jordan and Jo
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Karen,

That is so kind of you to say, thank you! We will be sure to pass on your lovely comments to the team, they will be thrilled, and we're very glad you were happy with your service and everything went smoothly.

All the best,
David Gilkes Removals
 


Review 7 Nov 2024
Recommended by customer in CV13
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
We moved from one house to another.

"The service provided by David Gilkes team was fantastic.
The team who moved us made rhe experience a lot less stressful.
They worked so hard all day and nothing was too much trouble.

Couldn't recommend them highly enough."
 
 
Team:
Dave was the team lead
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Seb,

Thank you so much for your lovely review, I'll be sure to pass this on to your removal team.

We hope you're both settling in well, and please let us know if you need anything!

All the best,
David Gilkes Removals
 


Review 17 Oct 2024
Recommended by customer in CV11
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Move was from a 3 bedroomed bungalow to a smaller bungalow about 2 miles away. The house contents had to be put into storage for several weeks prior to the move.

"The customer care and communication from Gilles was excellent. I felt that the company cared for me and my property and the communication from the office was exceptional. The removal team was on each occasion, caring, friendly and very efficient. They had a great sense of humour too which helped at a very stressful time."
 
 
Team:
Thank you Hannah and both teams
 
 
 


Review 15 Oct 2024
Recommended by customer in CV5
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Move of household contents including the usual kitchen and bedroom contents, large wardrobes and a grand piano. This required dismantling and reassembly of the piano. The house we moved to was over 3 floors with narrow stairs.

"The team were excellent - polite and really helpful. Very efficient and made a stressful situation a lot easier to del with. I would thoroughly recommend them. They offered additional insurance just in case but they were so careful with everything and packed everything really well.

They were so easy to deal with - the office staff wee very efficient in sorting out a quote and a date. The house we moved to was over 3 floors with narrow stairs. The moving team were excellent - polite and really helpful. Very efficient and made a stressful situation a lot easier to deal with. I would thoroughly recommend them. They made sure that the carpets in the new house were protected because it was a wet muddy day. They were excellent value and would definitely use again."
 
 
Team:
Jo in the office and all the moving team
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Aidan,

Thank you so much for your review, I will be sure to pass this on to everyone on your team! We hope you're settling in well and you are always welcome to contact us should you need anything.

All the best,
David Gilkes Removals
 


Review 6 Oct 2024
Recommended by customer in CV7
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 8/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
David Gilkes & Sons Ltd provided a local removal service and help in downsizing from a 4 bedroom house in Coventry to a 2 bedroom apartment in Warwickshire.

"Gilkes were recommended to us by the retired former owner of separate removal company.

This family run business went above and beyond our expectations. Their advice, help and flexibility made a difficult downsizing possible.

The service included packing of fragile items prior to removal day and securely storing other items to await separate collection by a family member.

We would have no hesitation in using Gilkes again or recommending them to family and friends."
 
 
Team:
Unfair to single out any individual.
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Clive,

Thank you for your lovely review, it's certainly brightened our Monday!

We hope you are both settling in well, and if you need anything you know where to find us!

All the best,
David Gilkes & Sons
 


Review 29 Sep 2024
Recommended by customer in CV21
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Full house move within Rugby

"Very polite and helpful. Made a stressful day much easier"
 
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Michael,
Thank you for your review, that's very kind of you to say! I'll be sure to pass this on to the lads on your job.
We hope you're settling in well!
Best wishes,
David Gilkes & Sons
 


Review 10 Sep 2024
Recommended by customer in LE17
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Moving from rental property to brand new home - two moves in 6 months.

"The whole experience of dealing with David Gilkes & Sons has been truly exceptional from start to finish as all members of the team have been outstanding- starting with initial enquiry to Office Manager Jill, then Kate who came out to survey our home and provide a quotation to and those who actually carried out the works on the day.

Paul, Dean, Ian and Will arrived promptly with such warm and engaging smiles and a firm handshake. They worked carefully and tirelessly to load up the three vans allocated with our possessions and throughout were an absolute pleasure to deal with. The level of care taken by each of the team was fabulous, we moved into a newly built home and there was not one accidental mark on any the walls...truly amazing! This is the second move for us within 6 months and on both occasions the experience has been first class - all the staff are perfect ambassadors for the company and exude complete professionalism, genuine kindness and fantastic customer service.

My husband and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending David Gilkes & Sons - thank you for helping us on such a busy day, we really appreciated everything you did.
"
 
 
Team:
Jill, Kate, Paul, Dean, Ian and Will
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Claire,

Thank you so much for your review, that is so kind! I'll pass on your lovely words to Jill, Kate and the lads. We hope you're settling in well and if you need anything, you know where to find us.

All the best,
David Gilkes & Sons
 


Review 5 May 2024
Recommended by customer in CB8
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Very reassuring

"initial survey and quotation was very competitive. Great team on both days of move - I would recommend Gilkes to anyone moving house."
 
 
Team:
Sorry can't recall
 
 
   Business Reply:

Hi Sally,

Thank you so much for your review! We hope you're settling in well.
Should you need anything else, your friends at David Gilkes are more than happy to help.

All the best.
 


Review 3 May 2024
Recommended by customer in NN11
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Full packing service and move with storage option.

"Absolutely fantastic service - everyone was friendly and efficient."
 
 
 
 


Review 30 Apr 2024
Recommended by customer in CV3
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
From the moment that I contacted David Gilkes & Sons to provide a quote through the months to the actual day prior to the removal day they were nothing but professional at all times and nothing was too small to answer or deal with.

"The packing day prior to removal their personal arrived on time worked extremely hard and checked / verified regarding any issues. The Team were courteous at all times, this extended to the removal day. The removal Team, again, arrived on time and at no time was I worried about anything that they were doing. At the end of removal day the Team were not happy unless I and my wife were happy with everything that they had done.

I would have no hesitation in hiring or recommending David Gilkes & Sons for future work.
"
 
 
Team:
Kate, Hannah and the whole removal Team
 
 
 


Review 30 Apr 2024
Recommended by customer in CV35
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Sales & Support 10/10
The advice and information was helpful and all correspondence was easy to understand
Packing & Handling 10/10
The firm took care in packing and handling our property
Collection & delivery 10/10
Our property was collected and delivered as agreed
Service 10/10
The staff were presentable punctual and polite
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Moved from 5 bed rental house to 5 bed house about 10 miles away. We had the full packing and removals service.

"The half a dozen men and one woman were fantastic. They were extremely helpful and professional and nothing was too much trouble for them. Would highly recommend."
 
 
 
 

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