Business Details
Trusted Removal & Storage Services in Shipley
Established in 1867, we are a family-owned removals and storage company based in Shipley, West Yorkshire. Our expertise spans domestic and commercial relocation, specialist item handling, and secure storage solutions. With a modern fleet and fully trained workforce, we prioritise careful handling of possessions and efficient service delivery. Our heritage of over 150 years demonstrates commitment to accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement. We serve local, national, and international clients with tailored moving strategies and boxed solutions. Customer testimonials highlight our polite team, seamless processes, and reliable execution. As industry leaders, we maintain accreditations reflecting our operational standards and client-centric approach.
Services
Home Removal Service
Commercial Removal Service
Special Items Removal
Overseas Removals
Waste Removal
Containerised Storage
Self Storage
Archival Storage
Served areas
- Bradford, Keighley & Skipton
Details
- Licensed
- Insured
Highlights and features
- We have over 150 years of experience in domestic and commercial removals.
- Our fully trained workforce handles possessions with care and expedition.
- We operate a modern fleet with secure 650+ unit storage facilities.
- Our Yorkshire warehouse provides tailored solutions for difficult-to-store items.
- 99% recommended rating based on 96 reviews since 2016.
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
What people say
Smooth move
Efficient and quick
Fantastic team
Polite and helpful
Super professional
Services
Home Removal Service
Our home removal service provides complete packing, transportation, and unpacking solutions for residential moves. With trained staff and purpose-built vehicles, we handle fragile items, large furniture, and personal effects with care. Customers benefit from tailored planning and execution, ensuring minimal disruption during house moves.
Commercial Removal Service
Commercial removals cover office furniture, IT equipment, and inventory transportation with minimal business downtime. We offer night-time operations and secure document handling for corporate clients. Businesses gain from structured logistics planning and experienced team execution across Yorkshire and beyond.
Overseas Removals
Overseas removals include door-to-door transportation for international relocations. Our service covers customs documentation, packing to international standards, and secure containerised shipping. Customers receive dedicated support for cross-border moves to Europe and worldwide destinations.
Self Storage
Self storage provides 650+ secure units in Shipley for personal and business use. Units vary in size with climate-controlled options for sensitive items. Customers access 24/7 security systems and flexible rental periods for short or long-term storage needs.
Archival Storage
Archival storage offers tailored solutions for document and record preservation. Climate-controlled environments protect sensitive materials with easy retrieval systems. Businesses benefit from secure, scalable storage for legal records, archives, and operational documents.
Questions
How do I get a free quotation for removal services?
Complete our online form with move details and receive a no-obligation quote within one business day.
What areas do you cover for domestic removals?
We operate across West Yorkshire, nationwide UK, and international destinations including Europe.
Are your staff trained in specialist item handling?
Yes, our workforce receives specific training for fragile, valuable, and oversized item transportation.
Can I access my stored items outside office hours?
Storage unit access follows standard business hours, with alternative arrangements available upon request.
How long has George Pickersgill been in business?
We've provided removal and storage services since our founding in 1867, over 150 years of experience.
Reviews (13)
David & Sheelagh Barron
Feb 13, 2025
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Jamie and the boys have just left, having moved us from Yorkshire to Newcastle. They were brilliant! They took great care of everything, they were extremely hardworking, really helpful and very nice to deal with - we could not recommend them and the company enough.
Charles Craven
Jan 30, 2025
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Really excellent service from the first contact to the actual completion of the move. The removal operators themselves were extremely polite, kind and very, very helpful - even helping us to plumb in our washing machine in the new property. The cost was money well spent, as the level of service was so professional and they dealt so well with the awkward location of our previous property. We were really glad we chose Pickersgill.
Paul Addymam
Jan 16, 2025
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It was the best decision we made using George Pickersgill and sons ltd for our house move. The 4 guys could not do enough for us especially as my wife had mobility issues at the time. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They were all extremely courteous but also very friendly. The hard work they put in made it very much easier for us. We could not recommend them highly enough.
Brilliant.
Brilliant.
Colin Cooper
Apr 22, 2022
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Used for a recent removal, storage and return of household goods. All work was done with care and to schedule; delicate items were export wrapped and staff were friendly and polite. Highly recommended.
Gary Horton
Jan 11, 2022
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Recently moved house with Pickersgills. They were great from start to finish. Karen was very helpful in arranging the details and dates. When it came to the actual move, Will and Norman were brilliant. The whole process went very smoothly and I would definitely recommend Pickersgills for your move.
Stephen Wilson
Oct 25, 2021
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The guys came today did the job quickly they were engaged polite and enthusiastic and even though we were delayed maintained that through the day. Absolutely fantastic nothing was too much trouble. Would not use anyone else if I had to go through that fiasco again. Thank you
Amy Holland
Sep 23, 2021
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Fantastic removals company. The team had our old house packed up in two hours and our new house unpacked in three. All very friendly lads, really helpful and made sure we were satisfied before they left. Would definitely recommend if you want a stress free move!
Louise Bland
May 30, 2021
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Great customer service. Very speedy collection of the many boxes we had after moving. Rang in the morning and they were collected that afternoon. Pickersgill are members of BAR (British Association of Removers). They all collect and re use the boxes of other companies belonging to the association.
Vincent Hood
Feb 16, 2021
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We got totally messed around with this companies lack of in house communication. We were totally flexible with them. they couldn't even manage to collect 8 items for storage ( 2 hours job ), within a 3 week window and there only 3 miles away!. Just fobbed us off and left us in the lurch. Didn't even have the courtesy to get on the phone and even try to help.
Andrew Thompson
Jun 03, 2020
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Helped us move house a year ago - friendly, did a great job (no breakages or damage) and good value. Got them back in today to move a superking mattress up two flights of stairs (the delivery company said it wasn't possible without removing banisters) but they managed to complete the job with no damage. First class!
Emma Jones
May 05, 2020
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We moved house on Monday and couldn't have asked for better service! The lads (Matthew and Will) turned up at 830 and had us fully moved in by 1230! So impressed! They were polite and friendly and made the whole thing look effortless. They were also later joined by two other lads who had finished a job nearby and came across to ours to lend a hand. Thanks so much! Would highly recommend!
Jane Raw
Aug 09, 2018
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I cannot thank the chaps who moved my father from Farsley to Pickering (12/10/2018) enough. They were so respectful.nothing was too much trouble.excellent level of service. I would highly recommend this company.it made a huge difference to an otherwise difficult move.
Rachel Simmonds
Aug 08, 2017
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I booked George Pickersgill Removals for my recent house move and I would throughly recommend them. From Phil making a professional and informative estimate of how our belongings should be packed up, to Karen in the office patiently answering all my stupid questions, and moving day (we moved to a house on a main road with limited parking and access to the property, so not an easy task) where Cieran and the team were friendly, professional, helpful and incredibly efficient, it was the most stress-free moving experience I have ever had. The only problem I faced was trying to decide where in the bedroom I would like them to put my wardrobes once they had rebuilt them for me! Good job guys - you thoroughly deserve 5 stars!