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Hadley & Ottaway Limited
Opening Hours
Today -
- Monday 09:00–17:00
- Tuesday 09:00–17:00
- Wednesday 09:00–17:00
- Thursday 09:00–17:00
- Friday 09:00–17:00
- Saturday - Closed
- Sunday - Closed
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Organisations and Awards
Member of the British Association of Removers
About
Since 1928 Hadley & Ottaway has been a household name for removals, and in particular removals in Norwich. With 90 years experience, carrying out careful shipping, removals and storage services for some of the most discerning clients. No job is too big or too small for our team of expert removals staff.
At Hadley & Ottaway, everyone cares about your move. Many of the removals and office staff have been with the company for years and really understand just how important it is for removal companies to make sure that everything goes smoothly with your relocation. Our experience means that we can make moving home or office as seamless as possible, relieving you of any stress or worry during the moving period.
Our head office is based in the East Anglia region - this is the centre of operations as there is a dedicated training room, where new recruits and 'old hands' learn to pack delicate porcelain, barometers, grandfather clocks and pianos.
What we do
Removals
- Home removals
- Storage services
- International removals
More Services
- office relocations
- piano specialist
- cambridge removals
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We moved recently with Hadley & Ottaway and I cannot recommend them highly enough. They kept us informed of timings, the team on all four days were polite, professional , caring and respectful of our belongings and both our old and new property. They are not, as they admit, the cheapest removal company but neither are they the most expensive. You get what you pay for and we were thoroughly pleased and reassured with our choice. They even called to arrange collection of boxes and packing paper a few weeks later without us having to chase as w’eve done with other companies. I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.
Customer in Suffolk
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Professional Efficient Company and Team
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The company moved all of our home effects including our hot tub. The customer service from our initial contact through to the end of the move was friendly helpful and efficient. We had other quotes but the quote received from Hadley and Ottaway stood out as best value for money. The team arrived early and assessed the move immediately; they were very professional and courteous; nothing was too much trouble and they worked very hard to complete the loading of effects the same day allowing us to get an early start for our long journey. They even collected our Hot Tub from storage on the way. The delivery of all effects was concluded in a few hours with no damage to any items; they even sited the Hot Tub exactly where we wanted it. I highly recommend this company and would definitely use them if we move again.
Customer in Norfolk
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A Good Job Well Done
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Hadley & Ottway recently moved my furniture and effects out of storage with them into my new home. I was given a clear idea of the cost of the job beforehand. My preferences as to the date and timing of the move were discussed in advance with their office staff, who dealt promptly with one or two queries of mine. Their crew arrived within the time frame supplied. The furniture and effects, which were in good condition, were carefully moved into my property. The firm's principle of asking people to return to them untorn paper wrapping on collection of their crates is, in my view, commendable.
Customer in Suffolk
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Move from Norfolk to Devon
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The crew were polite and efficient and took great care wrapping fragile items and crating paintings. Unloading was completed in a day and they then delivered our upright piano to our daughter who lives 5 miles away from our new home. Everything was done according to the quotation and it made our move - the first since July 1978! - as stress-free as possible. Thanks.
Customer in Devon
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Excellent service
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Hadley and Ottaway provided a very reasonable quote, and kept it when our house sale was delayed which they did not need to do. They were patient and flexible when we had trouble getting completion dates. All our furniture arrived intact. They also arranged to collect the boxes and packing paper to reuse which has positive environmental effects. The staff were cheery and friendly and made a stressful day non stressful
Customer in Cambridgeshire
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Perfect
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We cannot recommend Hadley & Ottaway enough. We recently moved house and relocated, with half our possessions being moved and half going into storage (also provided by the company). Mark and Sean arrived exactly on time (both days as it was a two day job) and worked tirelessly, efficiently & carefully, and were friendly and professional throughout. During what was a very stressful time they helped to put our minds at rest, and made the move far more enjoyable than expected. We will certainly be using Hadley & Ottoway for future moves, and would recommend them to anyone considering the same. Perfect, cannot fault them at all.
Customer in Norfolk
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Exceptional Service
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Hadley and Ottaway was the removals company I used for my recent house move. From the initial meeting regarding a quotation to the final collection of the boxes I'd used, the service provided by this company was exceptional. Not only was everyone I encountered, both face to face and on the phones, efficient and helpful but they were also very patient and just plain nice when I consulted them about any concerns or worries I had before and during moving day. I have nothing but praise for the guys who did the move itself. They inspired confidence with their calm and can-do approach, they were completely professional and we even managed to have a laugh which is just what you need on a stressful and emotional day. It is rare these days to find a company that offers such a quality service. I have no hesitation in recommending them.
Customer in Norfolk
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Excellent Team Work
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From the minute we met Chris, the surveyor, we were confident that this removal company was a professional business. Communication was good throughout and the removal team, Mark and Bob were friendly and helpful. We felt we were being looked after. I would strongly recommend Hadley & Ottaway Ltd as a great and rare dedicated operator.
Customer in Cornwall
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Stress free move
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Awesome service from Hadley and Ottaway and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for a stress free move. Everyone was fabulous but the team who actually moved us were awesome. Nothing was too much trouble and they were professional and highly efficient. Super service with loan and collection of boxes too.
Customer in Norfolk
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Professional, courteous and fast
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We interviewed numerous removal firms ahead of our move and we found that Hadley & Ottaway were the only ones that saw us and our lifetime collection of goods on a personal level, rather than just another household to move. They were extremely attentive to our concerns about the pianos, crystal, ornaments, artwork and various pieces of expensive furniture. Overall, as we were stressed out dealing with estate agents, solicitors and other agents, Hadley & Ottaway made it all a great experience. Not one we'd like to repeat on a regular basis but would certainly have no hesitation in contacting only Hadley & Ottaway directly should we ever have to move again.
Customer in Lincolnshire
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Recommended