Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted UK & European Removal Services
Established in 1969, G B Movers has built a reputation as a trusted family-owned business specialising in UK and European removals. Our expertise spans specialist packing services, furniture hoist hire, piano removals, and secure storage solutions tailored to both domestic and commercial clients. With decades of operational history, we combine industry experience with a commitment to innovation, offering customised vehicles equipped with air suspension and padded interiors for safe transportation. Our team of highly trained professionals utilises specialist packing materials manufactured to exact specifications, ensuring fragile and high-value items receive optimal protection.We maintain 24-hour security at climate-controlled storage facilities while providing door-to-door services across Europe, including regular routes to France, Spain, Switzerland, and beyond. Our dedication to client satisfaction is demonstrated through comprehensive survey visits, free no-obligation quotations, and a proven track record of handling complex moves involving art, antiques, and large-scale corporate relocations.
Services
Hoist Hire
European Removals
Specialist Packing
Piano Removals
Storage Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- Established in 1969 with decades of removals expertise
- Family-owned business maintaining personal service standards
- Specially manufactured packing materials for item protection
- Custom fleet with air suspension and padded interiors
- 24-hour security at climate-controlled storage facilities
What people say
Stress-free experience
Professional and efficient
Excellent service
Hardworking and helpful
Good value for money
Services
Hoist Hire
Our truck-mounted furniture hoist provides efficient lifting solutions for heavy or awkward items up to 400kg. With 27m reach and 15-16 cubic metres per hour capacity, this service eliminates scaffolding requirements while enabling direct delivery to windows, balconies, or roof terraces. Trained operators ensure safe transportation of pianos, kitchen units, and large furniture through challenging access points across the UK and Europe.
European Removals
Specialist European removals covering France, Spain, Switzerland, and all EU destinations since 1970. We offer door-to-door services with expert handling of customs documentation, import/export requirements, and local parking arrangements. Our regular services accommodate both partial shipments and full household relocations with packing, insurance, and storage options available for seamless international transitions.
Specialist Packing
Tailored packing solutions using acid-free paper, cushion wrap, and custom-designed protective materials. Our trained team provides full packing/unpacking services or supplies materials for self-packing, with specialist techniques for fragile items, artwork, and oversized objects. Climate-controlled storage options complement our packing services for clients requiring temporary or long-term storage solutions during relocation.
Piano Removals
Expert piano removal service utilising specialist equipment and trained technicians. We handle vertical and grand pianos with precision, employing our furniture hoist for difficult access through windows or tight staircases. Comprehensive insurance coverage and padded transport vehicles ensure safe delivery of musical instruments across the UK and Europe, with unpacking assistance at destination properties.
Storage Solutions
Climate-controlled storage facilities with 24-hour security and fire-safe systems for short or long-term requirements. Our vault-style containers maintain optimal conditions for furniture, artwork, and documents while offering flexible rental periods. The 'Move to Storage' service combines removal and storage with direct delivery to any global destination when required, sealed containers ensure contents remain undisturbed during storage periods.
Questions
What areas do GB Movers cover for removal services?
We provide removal services across the UK and throughout Europe, including France, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, and Greece, with regular routes to Paris and London.
Can GB Movers handle specialist item transportation?
Yes, we specialise in transporting fragile and oversized items including grand pianos, artwork, marble statues, and commercial equipment using purpose-designed packing materials and lifting equipment.
Do you offer packing and unpacking services?
We provide full packing and unpacking services using specialist materials, or supply packing supplies with guidance for self-packing customers requiring temporary storage solutions.
What storage options are available?
Our secure storage facilities include climate-controlled containers with 24-hour security, offering flexible rental periods and direct delivery options to any destination worldwide.
How can I obtain a removals quotation?
Request a free, no-obligation quote through our online form, by phone, or schedule a property survey for complex removal requirements across the UK and Europe.
Are insurance options available for removals?
Standard insurance coverage up to £50,000 is included, with additional options available for high-value shipments and international relocations requiring deep sea transport coverage.
