Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Removals & Self Storage in Crawley Down
Established in 1957 by Albert William Wheadon and his wife Barbara, our family-run business has evolved into a specialist provider of European removals and self-storage solutions. Now managed by the couple's three sonsMark, Simon, and Bradywe focus exclusively on international moves, particularly to France, alongside our Crawley Down-based self-storage facility. Our commitment to direct management ensures every project is handled personally, without subcontractors, leveraging over six decades of collective expertise. We prioritise accessibility through a fleet of smaller vehicles suited to modern properties and offer tailored support for specialist items including pianos, antiques, and vehicles.Our self-storage service provides secure, flexible spaces from 25 to 150 square feet with included insurance, accessible via personal key-fob systems. With Brady's fluency in German and French, we navigate European logistics seamlessly, including documentation and compliance. Customer testimonials highlight our professionalism, local knowledge, and client-focused approach, reinforced by transparent pricing and a free month of storage for overseas clients to facilitate financial transfers.
Services
Self Storage
French Removals
Packing Service
Piano Removals
Antique Handling
Vehicle Transport
European Moves
Secure Storage Units
Key-Fob Access
Insurance Inclusion
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of family-run expertise in removals and storage.
- All projects are managed directly by our experienced team with no subcontractors.
- Specialist handling of pianos, antiques, and vehicles for European moves.
- Free month of storage for overseas clients to facilitate financial transfers.
- Secure self-storage units with included insurance and personal key-fob access.
What people say
Professionalism
Caring attitudes
Sense of humour
Services
Self Storage
Secure self-storage units from 25 to 150 square feet with personal key-fob access and padlock security. Includes up to 3,000 insurance cover based on room size. Available MondaySaturday with flexible access hours.
French Removals
Specialist removals to France and mainland Europe, including paperwork compliance and route planning. Offers a free month of storage for overseas clients to manage financial transfers. Led by bilingual team members for seamless communication.
Packing Service
Full packing service using professional equipment and materials. Tailored to household goods, antiques, and fragile items. Designed to reduce client stress and ensure safe transit during domestic or international moves.
Vehicle Transport
Specialist transport for cars, tractors, and motorbikes to Europe. Includes secure loading and compliance with European regulations. Part of broader European removals service with experienced HGV drivers.
Antique Handling
Careful handling of antiques and valuable items using bespoke packing techniques. Expertise in protecting delicate or high-value pieces during domestic storage or international relocation.
People
Craig
Contact Manager
Primary contact for inquiries and bookings. Responds to emails with detailed information and coordinates removals and storage services efficiently.
Brady Wheadon
Operations Director
Oversees European logistics and client consultations. Fluent in French and German, ensuring smooth cross-border communication and compliance with European transport regulations.
Questions
What storage unit sizes are available?
Units range from 25 to 150 square feet, suitable for personal belongings or business documents.
Do you offer removals outside France?
Yes, we handle moves to mainland Europe, with expertise in cross-border logistics and compliance.
Is insurance included in storage fees?
Yes, up to £3,000 cover is included depending on unit size.
Can I access my storage unit on weekends?
Access is available Saturday 8am–4pm. Contact us for Sunday access arrangements.
Do you assist with packing fragile items?
Our packing service includes specialist materials for antiques, glassware, and delicate possessions.
Are your vehicles suitable for narrow driveways?
Yes, we use smaller vans to access modern estates and restricted spaces.
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Reviews (4)
John Byrne
Mar 04, 2021
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Many thanks for the removal of all our possessions (including) our car from France to the uk safely. Very professional, very polite, very efficient. Good price no complaints at all. John & joy Byrne
Jonathan Gregory
Feb 08, 2021
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Our move from West Sussex to the Lot in France happened smoothly, particularly as a result of using Wheadons to do the job. Superb estimating of the number of packing cases required, almost uncanny! Clare and I wholeheartedly recommend them for a safe, professional and reliable service. Nothing was too much trouble and it was a pleasure having Brady and Mark deliver and unload the contents at our new home. Unequivocal recommendation, they were fantastic!
Paul Allievi
Nov 02, 2019
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Solid. Guys friendly and helpful. Facilities are both clean and maintained. Will be moving my business across next month.
EmmiLouB
Nov 11, 2018
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Brilliant helpful friendly staff good clean facilities outs only a small storage compared to the big ones but it's so well priced and the guys are lovely
