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Business Hours
Monday | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
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Tuesday | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Wednesday | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Thursday | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Friday | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Saturday | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Sunday | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm |
Overview
IT ALL STARTED BACK WHEN…
We partnered with the Terence Higgins Trust back in the early 80’s when no one would move people with HIV, so we stepped in to help and became London’s first LGBT removals business. We now serve all Londoners not just the LGBT community. Our lovely clients include everyone from the more vulnerable to celebrites and everybody in between. There’s never a dull day.
Shirley started the business and I was the General Manager for over 10 years. When Shirley retired I decided to bite the bullet and buy the business with my partner. We have a thriving home and office moves business with our customers coming back to us, telling their friends and colleagues.
MOVING CAN BE STRESSFUL…
That’s why we take time to chat with you about what’s needed, help with the logistics, packing, disassembling beds and furniture and assembling in your new home. Our team are trusted, experienced and friendly so you can have a happy move, even when the completion time changes.
Our Services
Home moves
Studios to large houses
London has a diverse community and we work with all of you. We care about getting your house move done as stress free as possible. You and your belongings are treated with respect and we work with you to ensure we place the belongings where you want them and we have some of the most experienced movers in London. We can move you to anywhere in the UK.
Office moves
Small to medium studios /offices
We understand time is money so we work with you on the timing and logistics to cause the least amount of disruption to your business from pre-move consultation and planning to ensuring everything is where it should be at your new office. We are experienced with IT equipment, board room tables and all other office equipment and furniture.
Packing
Let us do the hard work
Not sure of much to pack in each box? Don't have the time? Don't know where to start? Want your packing boxes delivered? We are expert packers from handling delicate and fragile belongings, wardrobes full of clothes to tools and equipment and books galore. Bubble wrap is Shirley's game. We can dismantle and reassemble wardrobes, beds, sofas and other furniture items.
Packing for shipping
Moving overseas? Need your belongings packed for moving? Want women only? We’ve got it covered. We professionally pack your belongings for freight with care and ensure the packing materials are suitable for the trip. We work with Freight companies who will arrange the shipping from London to overseas.
Service Areas
Services
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Apartment / Flat moves
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House Moves
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Bungalow
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Moves from / to a Storage Facility
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Single or Multiple Furniture
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Storage Unit
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Office
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Rubbish Clearance
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Others
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Car Transport
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Motobike Transport
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Purchase Deliveries
Additional Services
Customer Reviews
Thank you very looking after my move so well (again). This was my fourth move with the Shirleys team, the first being about twenty years ago. Really cannot sing their praises highly enough - professional, caring and, very respectful of my property. Thank you again.
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Wendy and her team are simply wonderful! They packed all my house contents in just one day and moved them to a storage unit on what must be the hottest days in England so far! Superwomen I call them! So thoughtful, friendly and jovial too. This is the second time I have used them. I would definitely recommend them to all
Shirleys removals did a fantastic job. I can't praise Wendy and the team enough who went above and beyond to get my move done. They were amazing, calm, cheerful and efficient. Wendy and team are very collaborative, ensuring they know your requirements and also took late changes in their stride. Everything was so well packed that nothing got broken in transit and they stayed late to ensure the job was competed properly. Thanks guys!!! Highly recommended.
Read moreThis was our second move with Shirleys and as before they took the stress out of the big day with their calmness and professionalism. We opted for the packing service and watched as all our fragile and loved possessions were carefully wrapped up and boxed. On the day the organisation was top notch. One or two of our pieces of furniture appeared too big to get into our new home in Hove and as we were thinking how we'd have to put them into storage the ladies calmly used their experience and ingenuity to bring everything in! So Shirleys are thoroughly recommended
Read moreWhat pros! Magali, along with another team member, brought such good energy to our moving day. We were very stressed leading up to the move, as this was our second in less than a year, but they made the day as painless as possible. They showed up right on time, and immediately game-planned the best way to load and organize our stuff into the truck. Once at the new house, they were quick to unload, bringing our boxes and bigger pieces of furniture upstairs to their proper rooms. And they finished an hour sooner than we had originally been quoted, which saved us some money (though they are already very well-priced for their services)! It was such a nice experience to be in the hands of a women-owned company. We've had teams of three and four men move us before, and Shirleys' were undoubtedly faster and more efficient. Wendy was also a pleasure to communicate with via email, helping to size up our move, providing a fast and fair quote, and sharing tips for how many boxes to get and where to purchase the right ones. If you ever need movers, Shirleys is it.
Read moreJust wow! What a brilliant bunch of people. The crew of three worked so hard to get us moved into our new home. They were friendly, offered good advice, and consulted throughout to make sure that everything was in the best possible place. Not a spot of damage to the new (rented) flat despite navigating narrow and twisty spaces with sofas, shelves and all sorts. Oh, and they made quick work of assembling the bed. Thank you, Shirley's - we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone in need of help with a big move.
Read moreI recently hired Shirleys Removals for my move, and I couldn't be happier with their service. From start to finish, the team was incredibly friendly and professional. They handled all of my belongings with care and efficiency, making sure everything arrived at my new place in perfect condition. Not only did they make the moving process stress-free, but they also went above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied with their service. I highly recommend Shirleys Removals to anyone in need of a reliable and friendly moving company.
Read moreAbsolutely fantastic experience with Shirley’s Removals. From start to finish the team were amazing and it made our moving so much simpler. Would highly recommend and I’ll be using them again in the future.
Read moreEveryone at Shirley's made our move so incredibly easy. From the initial quote to the last box being put in the back bedroom, everyone was friendly and professional. I wouldn't move with anyone else after our amazing experience.
Read moreI used these guys to move from London to Sussex & picked the option to let them do all the boxing up while I ran a hundred errands! They were brilliant! I arrived home to a completely boxed-up flat! They even took down curtains & curtain rails! Wendy & the team talked me through everything and were always at the end of the phone for any worries. In Sussex, they manoeuvred some twisty stairs, and a lift being where it shouldn't! They never complained, but we're cheerful, friendly & very professional! They completely took all the normal stress out of moving & I can't thank them enough! A very big thank you guys. I highly recommend Shirley's for a prompt, stress-free and professional house move.
Read moreWe had the best experience moving with Shirley's Removals - the team were so considerate and helpful. They really understood the physical and emotional challenges of moving and took great care throughout the whole process, it really felt like a shared experience. They were also incredibly hardworking, professional and efficient! We moved almost two years ago but it is still that memorable I felt compelled to leave a review. Thank you to the three of you.
Read moreWe had a great experience with Shirleys Removals, from start to finish. Wendy made booking very easy, and along with Magali and the rest of the team, made our moving day a breeze. The day we moved was extremely hot and at the last minute a car was parked in our suspended parking bays, but they took everything in their stride and remained positive throughout, even finishing faster than expected. Moving with Shirleys was a very positive experience; we were very happy with the service and would definitely recommend them.
Read moreWe booked Shirley's to move us out of our old flat, put all our things in storage, and 3 weeks later move us into our new flat. They arranged everything, we did not have to worry about organizing storage or those logistics, and they got the whole flat into the van in 1 hour! The team were very friendly and we felt safe and comfortable. It was very important to us to have LGBTQ+ friendly movers, as we have not always had good experiences. The backstory of Shirley's is amazing too, she started up helping people when there was huge discrimination against people who were HIV positive, and others would not move them. I'd very much recommend them!
Read moreI would give Shirleys Removals more than 5 stars if I could! While the team from Shirleys were helping us pack we found out there would be no one from the council to open the gate to our new estate on Saturday when the move was booked for. This would mean the van would have to park very far away and the move would take longer and cost much more. Wendy managed to switch our move date to Friday instead and the team went above and beyond to move us in the fastest and most cost-effective way possible. I can not recommend them enough! Wendy, Magali and their team are professional, responsive, kind, and they made the whole moving process as easy as possible for us!
Read moreMagdalen and Sean from Shirley's Removals were brilliant. Based on tricky experiences in the past, hiring folks to help with moving can feel a little nerve-wracking when you're a queer couple. We really appreciated knowing we were in safe hands. Thank you all – I'm glad you exist!
Read moreWould defiantly recommend Shirley’s removal Services. The team were friendly and careful with everything being moved and the service was overall so smooth and easy. It’s always a stressful process moving house but they made it easy. 10/10 would use again!
Read moreOn the 15th of March Nita and Michael from Shirleys Removers made my moving out of the flat a very easy and forward experience. They were very professional and very careful with moving my furniture. I cannot thank them enough for the brilliant work they did. Shirleys Removers made my life much easier. Thank you Shirleys removers!
Read moreShirleys removals helped us very last minute with a stressful move. They were fantastic on the day (special shout out to Nita and Michael). Moved everything with speed, care and were accommodating of all our needs. Would highly recommend!
Read moreQuite simply the best!!. Moving is always a nightmare but the Shirley crew were calm and utterly professional. Plus they were really lovely people. They made all the difference and we cannot recommend them too highly.
Read moreMy house move was made much less stressful with huge thanks to Shirleys Removals. Wendy was responsive, transparent, and informative over email, and the day of move was also very smooth - Michael and Nita were professional, polite, and a pleasure to deal with and they helped me finish the move in record time. I also appreciate the care taken with my items - I definitely felt like I (and my stuff) was in safe hands. Would recommend to anyone who need help with moving house.
Read moreI just had a very good experience with Shirleys. A friend recommended the company and they were excellent: responsive; careful; experienced. I felt confident and although my requirements involved four destinations everything went extremely well. Thank you!
Read moreWe couldn’t recommend Shirley’s enough! From first communication to moving us out of our sold home and into our new home, Wendy and her fabulous team were professional, responsive, efficient and extremely kind and friendly. The team boxed all our stuff up beautifully and thoughtfully. And when it was time to move in again, they re- assembled the beds and drawers ( our large furniture bits). We are so grateful and would always use again and recommend.
Read moreShirley’s made the impossible possible; moving house with a baby! They were totally unflappable and brought with them a sense of calm to a very chaotic situation. They simply got the job done, and were super patient with us. I have been recommending them to everyone and won’t move without them again. Thank you!
Read moreHuge thanks to Magali and her two helpers for being so efficient, professional and friendly during my move yesterday. By far the least stressful and most pleasant move experience that I have had so far. Wendy in the office was also very responsive and helpful when dealing with my queries and making all the arrangements. Highly recommend and I will definitely be using Shirley’s again in future.
Read moreWhat a dream! Shirleys Removals made my moving day so easy and low stress. The team were very responsive / helpful over email too and the invoicing process couldn't have been easier.
Read moreMy husband and I used Shirley's removals for a move in 2015 and were impressed so when we needed to move again recently I booked them again. Their staff were helpful and responsive over email and were amenable when I had to delay the move by a few days. We used them as a packing and move service and the move went very smoothly. The moving team was friendly, professional and efficient. They were on time both days. The team really took the worry and stress out of moving and I was very happy indeed with their service. Highly recommend.
Read moreShirley’s were excellent. Their back office team and movers were very personable, professional and efficient. I have no hesitation in recommending them whatsoever
Read moreShirleys provided us with a really excellent service moving house. The packing was done with care and attention. The unloading team worked really hard to get everything into our house that is quite a tricky space to negotiate. We also had to make changes to our dates due to unforeseen circumstances, and this was dealt with very well and managed smoothly. I would highly recommend and would definitely use this service again. Big thanks to the Shirleys team.
Read moreSHIRLEY'S came highly recommended from a friend and we had an absolutely wonderful experience. I can't rave about it enough. We were moving with multiple kids and pets and into a partial construction site and the team just showed up and were amazing, friendly, professional, calm, and everything else you'd want when you're stressed. They treat everything you own with the utmost respect and are kind and thoughtful throughout the process. They think of things to make your life and move easier and they bring positive energy to the whole process. Whoever you are, if you're moving you need Shirley's doing it. Thank you team!
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