It’s Subjective but here are some facts.
There are lots of moving companies in Stafford, but don’t mistake quantity for quality. Only 2 removal companies based in Stafford are providing a comprehensive removals service by operating HGVs: Horsleys and Britannia. Let’s take a look at the marketplace for removal companies in and around Stafford.
HGV Companies
Fleets with vehicles above 3.5T
Here is a comprehensive list of removal companies in Stafford that operate vehicles above 3.5T:
- Brittania Removals (https://www.goodwinsremovals.co.uk/) is a franchise operation with all marketing controlled centrally. Most likely to be your most expensive quote, their staff are often sourced from agencies.
- Horsleys Removals – (https://horsleys.net/) A long-established independent move with a significant fleet of vehicles ranging from 3.5T to 26 T. They have been in the business a long time; read the terms and conditions thoroughly.
3.5T Luton Van companies
There are lots!
Here is a comprehensive list of removal companies in Stafford that operate with vans only.
- Waters Removals (https://www.waterstransport.co.uk/) is a local family-run business operating large-capacity ‘Maxi Movers’. These Maxi movers have very large capacity ‘box bodies’ and are always overweight when loaded. 15 Minutes from Stafford.
- M Hall Removals (https://www.mhallremovals.co.uk/) is a long-established local company offering to Stafford clients from their base in Haughton. One of the better movers in Stafford.
- Stafford Removals (https://www.staffordremovals.com/) A local operator with a base in Gnosall, technically more Shropshire way and approx 30 minutes from Stafford.
Pro’s
Lower business overheads – Van companies operate with lower costs than companies with operator licences, which often means you may receive a ‘man and van’ type quote, sometimes with VAT missing.
Ideal for low-volume, low-weight local jobs – making it the perfect choice for local or regional moves instead of long-haul, full-house relocations.
Con’s
Man and Van-type companies are generally less dependable and more likely to under-resource a move.
Overloading – For more substantial moves involving significant transit times, these companies run the risk of roadside fines for overloading (payload typically ranges from 1 to 1.2 tonnes, which restricts how much can be moved per trip) and penalties of 6 points for their drivers if stopped.
Increased labour costs – More trips = more time = more hours paid to staff.
More likely to breakdown – Vans are often loaded over their legal limit, which can cause accelerate vehicle wear and mechanical issues.
Companies that market in Stafford but operate in other areas.
- Location Removals (https://locationremovals.co.uk/)
- Evans Removals (https://evansremovals.co.uk/)
Whilst marketing their operations as Stafford-based, these companies operated from centres significantly outside Stafford. Often, associated fuel costs are higher with movers further from your home.