Ballards is an ever-growing family business with a reputation for excellence and a determination to offer a great service to domestic and business customers.
Ballards Removals is one of the longest established household removal companies in the East Midlands. Based at Markham Moor, just off the A1 close to Newark and Retford and ideally placed for moves in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and beyond.
Founded in 1978 by Richard and Janette Ballard, the company is still in the family today, continuing to build on our reputation as one of the UK's most well-respected removals and logistics companies.
Initially focused on specialist domestic and commercial removals, we now provide a comprehensive range of secure storage and logistics services, including removals, self storage and van hire.
We're continuing to invest in our team, equipment and vehicles, helping us continue to offer an excellent service to our business and domestic customers alike.
Janette was the driving force and the heart of our business until very recently. Janette now acts as an advisor/mentor to Matthew and Joe.
As a younger man Matt used his removals experience to work while travelling, mainly in Australia and NZ. Matt has performed removals in Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and dozens of other high-profile properties. Matt's day job is varied, and includes looking after our customers and making sure the moves go to plan and schedule.
Joe was once the youngest HGV master driver in the country and has a passion for trucks and driving. He acts a mentor for our younger drivers and helps the more experienced team members as and when they need it. Joe’s day job is looking after the fleet and working closely with James in our Operations department, allocating the appropriate trucks and crews to each move.
xCenta is a health & safety risk management system and certification is awarded to businesses that have demonstrated compliance in key areas of Health & Safety, Employment and Commercial Law. Being members of xCenta helps us to ensure that we are kept up to date with changes in legislation and best practise, and that the systems we have in place meet the necessary standards to ensure the safety of employees, customers contractors and other visitors to our site.
“Arrived right on time and the pack up was done promptly and with no issues. They arrived at the new property, helped us as we had to collect keys and unpacked quickly and efficiently. Also thanks to the office staff as we had to move the date several times. This was handled well. ”
“The move went smoothly from start to finish. The team of removers was very efficient, friendly and professional. They were such pleasant people and helpful and wonderful to work with. They were all such a credit to your company! Well done!”
“Punctual, careful, good company team who were a pleasure to have around under stressful circumstances. Would certainly recommend Ballards to friends and family. ”
“A really pleasant and helpful team, who couldn't do enough to help us. In light of the complexity of the move and geography involved the price was good happy to recommend.”
“The move would not have been possible without the guys we had. We've got 2 kids so loads of stuff and it took 3 men, plus our help, all day to sort it. Would definitely use again! ”