removals and logistics brand

Pickfords

Pickfords is one of the oldest-recognised removals names in the UK, tracing its trading history back to the 17th and 18th centuries, and today focuses on domestic and international household relocations plus storage. It is generally chosen for full-service, professionally packed moves rather than budget self-drive alternatives.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Built in

United Kingdom

Manufacturing since

1817

UK availability

Widely available in the UK

Its own history page states the network grew to 120 UK branches during the housing boom of the late 1980s/early 1990s; current branch count is not published on the page reviewed, per pickfords.co.uk in 2026.

What Pickfords offers

Domestic house removalsInternational relocationsHeavy haulage (historic)Storage warehousingPet shippingMoving surveys

How Pickfords compares

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Pickfords vs Britannia Movers International

Britannia Movers International is a cooperative network of independently owned UK removal firms trading under one national brand, set up in 1981 so smaller local movers could offer nationwide and international coverage. It is used for both household and corporate relocations, including groupage shipping for smaller international loads.

Pickfords branches listed on GetBrent

1 Pickfords branch listed.Contact them directly - GetBrent charges no booking fee.

Pickfords

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