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50+ Years
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Your Trusted Removals Partner in Bishop Auckland
Ingram's Removals & Storage has been a family-run business since 1963, serving Durham, Darlington, and the North East with nationwide capabilities. With over six decades of experience, we specialise in domestic and commercial removals, secure storage solutions, house clearance, and packaging sales. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our British Standard EN 12522 accreditation and membership of the British Association of Removers, ensuring adherence to strict industry codes. Our modern fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles enables us to handle diverse requests, from local moves to complex academic relocations. Recognised by Which? Trusted Traders for outstanding complaint resolution, we combine traditional values with professional expertise.Our team's 50-year partnership exemplifies our dedication to reliability and customer satisfaction. We offer tailored services including containerised storage, piano moves, and specialist clearance for deceased estates. Our facilities feature secure, climate-controlled storage units with CCTV monitoring. Customer testimonials highlight our professionalism in handling high-profile moves, including those for Duncan Bannatyne and the Rt Hon Bishop of Berwick. We maintain transparency through detailed contracts and insurance coverage, with a proven track record in fire and flood restoration projects.
Services
Domestic Removals
Commercial Moves
Secure Storage
House Clearance
Packaging Sales
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- Established for 60 years with ISO 12522 accreditation
- Which? Trusted Traders Certificate of Distinction winner
- Modern Mercedes-Benz fleet for diverse move requirements
- Specialist clearance for deceased estates and fire/flood restoration
- Secure containerised storage with 29-year storage record
Associations and certifications
- British Standard EN 12522
- British Association of Removers
What people say
Professional staff
Helpful and superb
Excellent service
Perfect condition
Stress-free experience
Services
Domestic Removals
Our comprehensive domestic removals service handles residential moves of all sizes across County Durham and nationwide. With a modern Mercedes-Benz fleet and experienced team, we manage local relocations and long-distance moves. We provide packing services using high-grade materials, with specialist options for pianos and fragile items. Containerised storage solutions protect belongings during transit and long-term storage. Customer testimonials highlight our ability to handle complex moves, including those requiring narrow lane access and multi-day operations.
Commercial Moves
Specialist commercial relocation services for businesses in Durham, Darlington, and nationwide. We implement detailed plans to minimise operational disruption during office moves. Our team handles sensitive equipment and documents with secure storage options. Recent projects include moving the Bannatyne Group headquarters and fire-damaged hotel clearances. We provide dedicated project management and flexible scheduling outside normal business hours. Our ISO 12522 accreditation ensures compliance with strict commercial moving standards.
Secure Storage
Secure containerised storage solutions with 24/7 CCTV monitoring at our Bishop Auckland facility. We offer short-term and long-term options, including our record 29-year storage case. Goods remain untouched in sealed containers until retrieval. Self-storage units available with insurance coverage. Specialised services include climate-controlled storage for delicate items and document archive storage compliant with GDPR retention requirements. Regular maintenance ensures optimal storage conditions for all belongings.
House Clearance
Professional house clearance services for deceased estates and downsizing requirements. Our compassionate team handles full property clearances, including item appraisal and disposal options. We arrange auction sales for valuable items and donate usable goods to charity. Fire and flood restoration clearances form part of our specialist services. We provide documentation destruction with certificates and handle complex access requirements in rural properties. Our 60-year experience ensures sensitive handling of personal possessions.
Packaging Sales
Comprehensive range of high-grade packing materials available for purchase. We offer purpose-designed boxes for electronics, documents, and fragile items. Specialised packaging includes garment carriers and suite covers. Competitive pricing with 'used once' cartons available at reduced costs. Our recommended packing kits simplify preparation for moves of different sizes. All materials meet industry standards used in our professional removals operations, ensuring optimal protection during transit and storage.
People
Malcolm Ingram
Senior Partner - Removals Director
With 50 years' experience, Malcolm co-leads Ingram's Removals as Removals Director. His expertise spans complex domestic and commercial moves, including international relocations. Recognised in local media for his industry knowledge, he maintains the company's commitment to quality service.
Ian Ingram
Senior Partner - Storage Director
Ian Ingram, with 50 years in the business, oversees storage operations at Ingram's. His leadership ensures secure, innovative storage solutions, including the record 29-year storage case. He contributes to the company's ISO 12522 compliance and facility management.
Questions
What areas do Ingram's Removals cover?
We operate from Bishop Auckland covering Durham, Darlington, and the North East, with nationwide capabilities for domestic and commercial moves.
Are your removals services insured?
All our services include liability insurance approved by the British Association of Removers, with detailed coverage outlined in our contracts.
Do you offer long-term storage solutions?
Yes, we provide secure containerised storage with a 29-year track record, featuring climate control and 24/7 CCTV monitoring at our Bishop Auckland facility.
Can you handle specialist item removals?
Our team manages specialist items including pianos, antiques, and fragile goods using purpose-designed packaging and handling techniques developed over 60 years.
Are you accredited by industry bodies?
We hold British Standard EN 12522 accreditation and are members of the British Association of Removers, with Which? Trusted Traders recognition.
Do you provide house clearance services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive house clearance including deceased estates, with options for auction, donation, and secure document destruction.
Reviews (5)
Sarah Reay
Jun 10, 2022
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Delighted with Ingrams - a wonderful service, good value and they made my eventual house move less stressful than it might have been without their patience during a difficult time. Thank you Ingrams. Highly recommend - not the cheapest, but I would think possibly the very best!
K. T.
May 07, 2022
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Used Ingrams to move us last week. Price was good - mid range between several movers quotes. Service on the day was excellent: all moved without any thhitches, very efficient and very rofessional service. Highly recommended. Thank you.
Charlie Roberts
Apr 06, 2022
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They say moving is one of the most stressful things you'll do and it certainly is especially when it's a big move! The team at Ingrams were amazing, really thought through the logistics that rural living bring. They were friendly, helpful and made the process a lot more enjoyable (even when dismantling a grand piano!) Whilst I don't want to move for a long time I would certainly use them again without question.
Jean Mccafferty
Oct 15, 2021
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What a superb company, malcolm keeps you informed from start to finish the 3 man team were brilliant, lovely friends and helpful, everything was moved with the greatest of care, not a single thing was damaged, the boys did a great job very efficiently, would highly recommend.
Joan Dolman
May 31, 2021
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I would have put 10 star's. Excellent service, Nothing was too much trouble, helpful beyond words. Could not have picked a better firm. Your staff are absolutely great. I would highly recommend Ingram's.
