Hippo Trucks Limited

Hippo Trucks, family removals in London and the South of England

Hippo Trucks Limited is a British family-run removals and storage company operating from depots in London, Reading, Southampton, Oxford and Guildford. It serves homes and businesses in London, the Home Counties and the South of England. The company presents itself as an alternative to the usual problems in the sector — vague quotes, no-show crews, damaged furniture and extra charges at the end of the day — and states that all its crews are directly employed, with no day-labour or subcontractors.

Removals services

The service range includes residential and house removals, office and commercial moves, packing and unpacking, furniture assembly and international removals. The company says it specialises in homes of between two and more than five bedrooms, as well as small and large offices. The residential service is tailored to the pace and needs of each move, from full packing to fragile-only care.

What the price includes

The firm advocates a fixed all-inclusive price, with no fuel surcharges, stair fees or surprise invoices on moving day. According to its website, the quote covers six items as standard: furniture protection with blankets, shrink-wrap and covers; dismantling and reassembly of beds, wardrobes and tables; fixed pricing with no hidden charges; uniformed crews verified by the DBS (British criminal records check); £50,000 goods-in-transit cover; and punctuality with customer notification. The company advertises quotes from £150 for house removals.

Crews and cover

Crews are directly employed, wear uniforms and, according to the company, arrive on time, use shoe covers indoors and clean up before leaving. The stated cover is £50,000 for goods in transit and £2 million public liability on every job. The company is registered with the British companies registry as Hippo Trucks Limited, number 16005263, and VAT number GB481741872; it also states it is registered with the ICO and processes data in accordance with UK GDPR.

Track record and reviews

The company presents itself as family-run since 2012 and reports more than 15,000 moves completed, with an average rating of 4.9 stars in verified reviews. Its website shows customer reviews highlighting punctuality, care of furniture, floor protection and the service received.

Coverage area

Its confirmed operating area covers London, the Home Counties and the South of England, with depots in London, Reading, Southampton, Oxford and Guildford.