Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Removals and Storage in Gloucester
Established in 1919, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering professional and personalised removal and storage solutions. Our expertise spans domestic, business, European, and international moves, supported by over a century of industry experience. Our team prioritises reliability, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction, ensuring seamless transitions for every client. We adhere to the British Association of Removers' standards, offering peace of mind through accredited practices. With modern warehouse facilities in Gloucester, we provide secure short- and long-term storage options, complemented by comprehensive packing services.Our trained estimators conduct thorough surveys to tailor solutions for each move, including specialist handling of antiques and pianos. We pride ourselves on flexibility, operating weekends and evenings to minimise disruption for business clients. Free crate and box hire is available for domestic and commercial moves, enhancing convenience for our customers. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our 100-year legacy of successful relocations across the UK, Europe, and globally. This enduring reputation is built on trust, expertise, and a dedication to exceeding client expectations.
Services
Domestic Removals
Business Removals
International Removals
European Removals
Storage Services
Packing Services
Free Crate Hire
Vehicle Shipping
Antique Removals
Piano Removals
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of experience in domestic and commercial removals
- BAR-accredited services ensuring industry-standard compliance
- Free crate and box hire for domestic and business moves
- Flexible scheduling including weekend and evening operations
- Secure storage facilities with alarmed, locked premises in Gloucester
Associations and certifications
- British Association of Removers (BAR)
Services
Domestic Removals
Our domestic removals service specialises in local and national household relocations. With fully trained teams and purpose-built vehicles, we handle moves of all sizes, from small flats to large estates. Our process includes pre-move surveys, access assessments, and optional packing services to ensure stress-free transitions for Gloucestershire residents.
Business Removals
Business removals focus on minimising operational disruption during office or industrial relocations. We provide weekend and overnight services, secure packing for IT equipment, and tailored logistics planning. Our experience spans startups to large corporations across Gloucestershire, ensuring efficient moves with dedicated project coordination and flexible scheduling.
International Removals
International removals cover worldwide shipping solutions using 20ft/40ft containers. We manage customs documentation, export wrapping, and vehicle transportation. With over 80 years of cross-border experience, our service includes destination-specific compliance checks and end-to-end logistics coordination for seamless global relocations from Gloucestershire.
Storage Services
Secure storage solutions offer alarmed warehouse facilities in central Gloucester for short- or long-term needs. Items are wrapped, packed into purpose-built containers, and stored in locked premises. We provide warehouse inspections by appointment and integrated delivery services to eliminate double handling during subsequent moves.
Packing Services
Full packing services utilise protective materials and specialist techniques for fragile items like antiques and pianos. We supply free boxes for domestic moves and crates for commercial relocations, with optional self-packing materials available. Our team ensures optimal protection during transit using industry-standard packaging protocols.
People
Kathy Lugg
Co-Operator
Co-operating Herbert Davis since 1998, Kathy brings extensive industry knowledge from prior roles within the Davis family business. Her focus on customer care and operational efficiency ensures seamless removal experiences for clients across Gloucestershire and beyond.
Andrew Ford
Co-Operator
Andrew Ford has co-managed Herbert Davis Removals since 1998, leveraging his pre-existing experience with the Davis family business. He specialises in logistics coordination and client consultation, maintaining the company's reputation for reliability and expert service delivery.
Questions
What areas do your removal services cover?
We serve Gloucestershire, the South-West UK, nationwide locations, Europe, and international destinations via shipping containers.
Do you offer storage solutions for relocations?
Yes, we provide secure short- and long-term storage in alarmed Gloucester warehouses with purpose-built containers and flexible access options.
Can you handle specialist item removals?
Our team is experienced in moving antiques, grand pianos, and fragile items using protective packaging and specialist handling techniques.
Is packing service included in removals?
We offer full packing services with premium materials, or supply free boxes/crates for self-packing domestic and commercial moves.
How do I request a removal quote?
Contact us via phone or our online form for a free, no-obligation quote with an on-site survey to assess your specific requirements.
Reviews (6)
Kim Quarterman
Mar 22, 2021
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These guys were awesome! Friendly polite and efficient, they moved us over 2 days to a difficult restricted access which needed trans-shipping and still kept smiling. Thank you all, but especially Paul, Simon, Zak and Ian for keeping us sane, working so hard and moving us safely. Kim & Ken
Stefan Tierney
Nov 30, 2020
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Great move to Staffordshire, Andy was very professional! I would definitely recommend them.
Great move to Staffordshire, Andy was very professional! I would definitely recommend them.
Sally Smith
Apr 05, 2020
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We moved on 27th March 2020 - in difficult circumstances the guys were professional cheerful and totally brilliant and we can’t thank them enough!!
Hayley Nicholls
Mar 19, 2020
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I would 100% recommend Herbert Davis Removals! They were, friendly, helpful, hard working and had a great sense of humour making a stressful day easier. Huge thank you to Paul and Zach. Absolute stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Jan Killingback
Feb 09, 2019
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What a fabulous bunch of people! Would not hesitate to recommend. We moved in the deep snow which came down in Cirencester last Friday, Feb 1st. From the moment they arrived (earlier than expected!), these… guys had a ‘can do’ attitude. Nothing was a problem to them, they worked willingly, happily and very hard all day taking our furniture up an icy drive to the vehicle which could not get nearer to house due to impacted ice and delivered it all safely to our destination, also extremely icy.... Just as I started to flag, at lunchtime, one of them even ran the vacuum cleaner over
Matthew Giggs
Nov 19, 2016
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First class service. Managed a big move from Gloucester to Yorkshire fantastically well, and made my 70+ year old parents comfortable and at ease throughout what could've been a very stressful move. Everything packed and delivered safely. Couldn't have chosen better.
