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Hadley & Ottaway Limited

4.9

357 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 09:00–17:00
  • 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

MARCH 2025

Member of the British Association of Removers

https://www.bar.co.uk

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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The whole process of moving with H&O was very professional and efficient. I would use them again and/or recommend to others.
Customer in Suffolk Posted on 26/12/2022 , work completed 09/12/2022
The trader replied (on 11/01/2023)
Thank you for your review, we are happy to hear you would recommend us.
Great People. Excellent Job. Highly Recommended.
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We cannot praise this company and its staff too highly. Ours was a substantial move (approx 200 boxes) and H&O handled it well; on schedule and without hassle. They are professional, methodical, careful and cheerful. Moving is stressful, but H&O's people reduced the pressure! The men who carried out the move were a joy to work with; thorough, considerate and good-humoured. They did a great job for us, and we would certainly use H&O again.
Customer in Norfolk Posted on 08/01/2023 , work completed 14/12/2022
The trader replied (on 11/01/2023)
Thank you for your kind comments regarding our service and we wish you all the best in your new home.
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Hadley and Ottaway undertook our move very professionally, we decided to pack our selves. Hadley and Ottaway, provided the packing materials a week before the move, there was more than enough, however if we required more we were informed to let them know. On the day of the move they arrived at 0700 and started moving our items straight away. They provided wardrobe boxes on the day of the move, as they made up the boxes they gave them to my wife to load. The staff of Hadley and Ottaway were very professional and polite, they took good care of the flooring ensuring that carpets were covered both on the out and the in. They took good care of our furniture and loading the boxes. After all our items had been loaded into the vehicles the team left the property, after we had completed a thorough check to ensure nothing had been left behind. The senior member of staff provided us with his mobile phone number, so that we could contact him once all monies from the sale and purchase had gone through. Once we received the keys to our new property we contacted the member of staff to inform him. They were at the new property within 10 minutes, it only took them 2 hours to unload the two vehicles. After the move, once we had emptied all the packing boxes, we gave them a call to come and collect them, which they did within two days. It is good that they reuse as much of the packing material as possible, which saves going to landfill.
Customer in Norfolk Posted on 05/05/2023 , work completed 31/03/2023
The trader replied (on 12/05/2023)
Thank you for taking the time to write and post your review.
Excellent, from the initial visit to the last item off the lorry
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I would 100% recommend Hadley & Ottaway to you. We had a complicated move as we had to break our chain and go into storage. Plans changed frequently, but Darren and his team always accommodated the changes with patience and understanding. I would use the over used phrase of "they when above and beyond" but they really did. We moved 6 hours away, the load from our house into storage and then to our new home was very smooth and professional. All of the delivery men were obviously happy in their work, friendly and so helpful. As I say, 100% recommended.
Customer in Northumberland Posted on 06/12/2023 , work completed 31/10/2023
The trader replied (on 20/12/2023)
Thank you for taking the time to write and post your review and recommendation, it is very much appreciated.
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 Posted on 27/02/2024 , work completed 29/01/2024
The trader replied (on 04/03/2024)
Thank you for your lovely review, we wish you all the best in your new home.
Best removals ever used!
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Moving 2 days before Christmas is not ideal but the whole process was made so much easier because of the excellent service we received from every member of our removals team. Friendly, respectful, helpful and very efficient service. Thank you so much to you all. We will recommend you to everyone we know when they are moving.
Customer in Suffolk Posted on 21/01/2025 , work completed 23/12/2024
The trader replied (on 23/01/2025)
Thank you for your lovely review, we hope you had a great Christmas.
Fantastic Service in Every Way
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From the very first telephone contact we were impressed with the professionalism, friendliness, helpfulness and flexibility of both the office staff and the removal staff. The quotes were very easy to understand, unlike another company we had contacted. The price was excellent for a long distance move over three days. The two staff who moved us were so sincere, friendly and considerate. They were on time each day and packed and unloaded our possessions with care. Follow up communication with the office staff has also been excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend this company.
Customer in Bath and North East Somerset Posted on 28/11/2024 , work completed 07/11/2024
The trader replied (on 10/12/2024)
Thank you for taking the time to write and post your review and recommendation, it is very much appreciated.
Highly Professional
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Our three-day move from Norfolk to Warwickshire went without a hitch. From packing on day one to unloading on day three, the crew was efficient, polite, friendly, and treated our belongings as if they were their own. A very professional company which I can highly recommend.
Customer in Warwickshire Posted on 30/06/2025 , work completed 30/05/2025
The trader replied (on 02/07/2025)
Thank you for taking the time to write and post your review.
A five day move .
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From the start, this company demonstrated skill, professionalism and understanding. The packing, loading and the move in over two days went smoothly. The team were well led and worked with us to leave a house that was our home for 18 years into a different new property that will be our home for many years.
Customer in Norfolk Posted on 09/11/2024 , work completed 25/10/2024
The trader replied (on 26/11/2024)
Thank you for your lovely review.
Worked really hard for a no hassle move.
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It was a wet February day but the team were cheerful and didn't complain once about the weather. They arrived at 8am as agreed and got on with the job. Careful with our belongings and went the extra mile to get our large sofa through a small doorway. They protected carpets and doorways on both properties too. No muddy footprints. We were all moved in by 4pm. Brilliant job. Prior to the move, they delivered boxes when we needed them and then collected them promptly after we had unpacked. Very useful wardrobe boxes. The quoted price was kept to. Everyone was helpful when we phoned them with our questions. From the first visit to the last box, the whole team were great. We have no hesitation in recommending Hadley & Ottaway.
Customer in Norfolk Posted on 28/03/2026 , work completed 27/02/2026
Highly recommended
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All of the people we dealt with were polite and helpful at all times. The Removal team did an excellent job and worked tirelessly to get us moved.
Malcolm, Powys Posted on 27/01/2017 , work completed 27/01/2017
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Very friendly and professional team. Highly recommend them.
Michael, Suffolk Posted on 19/10/2017 , work completed 19/10/2017
Excellent service, super efficient
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Highly recommend Hadley & Ottaway. Super efficient and friendly service. Felt very supported throughout the entire removal process.
Marie, Perthshire Posted on 04/12/2017 , work completed 04/12/2017
Excellent service
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We had a very professional crew to move to our new house. They were very helpful & friendly. The move was a lot less stressful due to their help. Would definitely recommend them.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 05/06/2018 , work completed 05/06/2018
Amazing team
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We paid for 2 lorries & 4 men to move our house & garage & garden contents. They were extremely polite, helpful and worked hard all day. They covered all doors and radiators to avoid damage. Nothing was too much trouble. What could have been a stressful day was totally avoided. I would definitely recommend them. This is the second time I have used Hadley & Ottaway.
Julie, Norfolk Posted on 24/03/2017 , work completed 24/03/2017
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This is the second time we have used Hadley & Ottaway and we are happy to recommend them. They were not the cheapest quote we received but we were very pleased with the level of service we received. Staff all polite and obliging.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 30/04/2018 , work completed 30/04/2018
Prompt and Professional
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Complete packing and removal. Excellent service. Reliable, prompt and knowledgeable.
John, Norfolk Posted on 23/11/2018 , work completed 23/11/2018
First class service
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We have moved on several occasions and have experienced extremely poor service from British Association of Removals firms in the past. This was by far the best removable company we have ever used. Courteous, professional and a personal service we just can't fault. Would highly recommend.
Ian, Dorset Posted on 27/02/2019 , work completed 27/02/2019
Brilliant Service!
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We had lived in the same house for 46 years, so moving was emotionally and physically quite a big deal for us. Our son had worked for Hadley and Ottaway when he was a student, so we knew the company proved good staff training and maintained high standards. I can honestly say that the team surpassed our expectations. They were very efficient, helpful, flexible and had a good sense of humour which made the whole thing far less stressful than we had anticipated. Highly recommended!
Customer in Nottinghamshire Posted on 22/02/2023 , work completed 06/02/2023
The trader replied (on 24/02/2023)
Thank you for your review and recommendation.
Very professional
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Friendly helpful well organised service throughout. From the initial survey through to removal day everything went according to plan. I would highly recommend their service.
Customer in Norfolk Posted on 05/03/2021 , work completed 15/02/2021
The trader replied (on 10/03/2021)
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate you taking the time to post this
Professional & efficient
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The whole process was very professional and efficient. Would recommend highly.
Charles, Suffolk Posted on 20/02/2017 , work completed 20/02/2017
Very professional service
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Very professional service, cheerful and good natured crew. Highly recommended.
Kenneth, Norfolk Posted on 13/01/2017 , work completed 13/01/2017
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From initial survey appointment to actual move was provided with informative & professional service by Hadley & Ottaway Ltd. They did everything they said they would in the time frame they said they would. Removal guys on the day super efficient, pleasant & polite.
Julie, Norfolk Posted on 23/06/2017 , work completed 23/06/2017
Excellent Service
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Excellent service, polite and courteous removal men and we were extremely pleased with our move.
Victoria, Brundall Posted on 24/07/2017 , work completed 24/07/2017
Helpful and Supportive
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The office staff were helpful and always constructive. They helped me organise my mother's move and my own. They provide a full range of services, including box packing and cleaning and removal of unwanted bits of furniture. They were the best removal company I have used.
Simon, Cambridgeshire Posted on 18/08/2017 , work completed 18/08/2017