Grays Storage and Removals Ltd

Grays Storage and Removals, removals and storage in London since 1977

Grays Storage and Removals Ltd is a family-owned removals and storage company established in 1977 in Essex. It operates from facilities in London and Essex, with direct access to the City of London, the North Circular, the M11 and the M25, a location the company presents as ideal for relocation and storage services. Its activity focuses on residential and commercial removals, containerised storage and a man and van service for smaller moves.

Removal services for homes and offices

The company offers a fully comprehensive service tailored to each client's needs, for both household and office removals. Among the services included are uniformed and fully trained staff, accredited by the British Association of Removers (B.A.R.), porterage, a full packing service and a fleet of liveried vehicles. The company states it is fully insured with public liability and goods in transit insurance. Packaging materials can be purchased from their London shop.

With over forty years in the industry and thousands of successful relocations and storages completed, the company states it can handle projects of any size, from small one-bedroom flats to large detached houses. It also mentions the possibility of providing more specialised services, such as piano removals.

Containerised storage

The storage service is container-based and is available for both domestic and commercial needs, on a short- and long-term basis, with no minimum or maximum contract periods. The company also offers archive and crate storage.

The purpose-built facility holds 1,100 containers. Each container has a unique number which is digitally recorded. Security includes 24-hour estate security, 24-hour warehouse CCTV and 8ft secure perimeter fencing. The company can move items for storage from their current location to its facilities and keep them until the client needs them.

Man and van service

For smaller moves, Grays offers a professional man and van service with two fully trained operatives and the same insurance cover as all of its removal services. This service is charged at an hourly rate.

Accreditations and recognition

The company is a member of the British Association of Removers with member number G071. According to its presentation, the B.A.R. sets a minimum standard for removal companies and carries out annual inspections to ensure all codes of practice and standards are met. It is also approved under the T.S.I. (Trading Standards) code of practice, the Furniture Ombudsman scheme and is a Checkatrade approved trader. It also has BAR Advanced Payment Services.

History and locations

Founded in 1977 in Essex, the company has grown over the years and opened its first removal office in central London, in the Shoreditch area. Its stated area of operation covers London and the Home Counties. The company states it has served a range of clients, although it does not detail which ones in the available material.

Locations and premises

Main location: Unit 1 23-47 Mare Street Hackney London E8 4RP · Email: grayscontracts@aol.com · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 10:00 to 17:00. Saturday and Sunday: closed.

Cuffley location: 71 Hill Rise, Cuffley EN6 4RJ