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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

Customer reviews

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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 Posted on 13/02/2024 , work completed 22/01/2024
The trader replied (on 26/02/2024)
Thank you for taking the time to post your lovely review, it is very much appreciated.
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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 Posted on 29/02/2024 , work completed 27/02/2024
The trader replied (on 08/03/2024)
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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 Posted on 05/03/2024 , work completed 12/02/2024
The trader replied (on 11/03/2024)
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Great service
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The team did not excellent job moving us within our village in south Cambridgeshire. Everything was handled with care and efficiency making the move worry-free. The moving team were professional, friendly and always helpful, providing excellent customer service whilst doing so with good humour. Highly recommended!
Customer in Cambridgeshire Posted on 10/12/2024 , work completed 29/11/2024
The trader replied (on 17/12/2024)
Thank you for your review and recommendation.
Supportive, friendly and careful
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From booking the initial appointment through to the final sign off, Hadley & Ottaway ltd were professional, supportive, friendly and respectful. This was our first time moving home so the teams' guidance on all the options and how it would work were really helpful in setting our minds at ease. When the team did the initial run through on the day, they provided guidance on how they would pack up the house so we could plan the final clean and then at the new house, did another walk through to understand where everything would go. The team provided guidance on location of items within our home for safekeeping and did not rush us to make decisions where they were not needed. All the way through the team kept spirits high, were friendly and approachable about different things and transferred all our items successfully without any damage either end. We were really grateful to Hadley & Ottaway ltd for their service and would highly recommend them.
Customer in Norfolk Posted on 01/08/2025 , work completed 15/07/2025
The trader replied (on 07/08/2025)
Thank you for your lovely review and recommendation, it is very much appreciated.
Perfect removals service - made our move stress free!
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Hadley and Ottaway were absolutely brilliant on our move from Norfolk to Bedfordshire. They turned up early on moving day, had our house packed and ready to go in 3 hours. They were very respectful of our old house, leaving everything clean and tidy, and equally respectful of our new home. They worked tirelessly to get us in and settled as quickly as possible - nothing was too much trouble for them. From coming to quote, talking to the admin staff, to the actual move day, everyone was so professional and it made moving day the least stressful day of the whole process! Thank you again - we would highly recommend them to anyone!
Customer in Central Bedfordshire Posted on 17/12/2025 , work completed 10/11/2025
The trader replied (on 23/12/2025)
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We moved from Peterborough to North Leffenham (roughly 20 miles). It was a big move - just 1 day. We were pre-packed before. We found their details via a card that was sent through the door. very happy with the service.
Which? Trusted Traders Consumer Posted on 30/07/2015 , work completed 30/07/2015
Excellent service
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Professional and friendly service throughout, removal men on day were brilliant and went out of their way to help make moving as stress free as possible 10/10!
Emma, Norfolk Posted on 16/05/2016 , work completed 16/05/2016
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Outstanding service
Paul, Shropshire Posted on 06/12/2016 , work completed 06/12/2016
Prompt and professional
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Friendly & courteous crew moved our furniture to our new residence in a timely and extremely competent manner.
Rodney, Norfolk Posted on 05/09/2016 , work completed 05/09/2016
Excellent job
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All personnel were polite, knowledgeable and helpful. The removal men were cheerful and worked really hard doing a difficult job with transfer from large lorry into van and then the stairs!
John, East Sussex Posted on 30/08/2016 , work completed 30/08/2016
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Extremely professional, excellent service, very friendly, helpful team. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We were recommended and we would definitely recommend them to others.
Pauline, Norfolk Posted on 20/01/2017 , work completed 20/01/2017
Brilliant job
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The best removals my wife and myself have ever had.
Leslie, Cambridgeshire Posted on 25/02/2016 , work completed 25/02/2016
Excellent job
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Hadley & Ottaway moved us from Norfolk to East Sussex, they are professional, efficient and courteous. Highly recommend them. Very trustworthy.
Jane, East Sussex Posted on 03/03/2016 , work completed 03/03/2016
Excellent job
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Everyone from first contact to last contact could not have been more helpful during a stressful move as we had 10 in the chain and Hadley & Ottaway were very understanding in every way.
David, Norfolk Posted on 15/02/2016 , work completed 15/02/2016
First class & professional
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From the estimate, talking to the office and the crew that moved us over 2 days, all was helpful, polite and very professional. The crew helped make the move far less stressful and managed to even get all our plants in the van! The packing materials & floor covering was the best we have experienced in our many moves.
Bryan, West Sussex Posted on 17/02/2016 , work completed 17/02/2016
Exceptional service
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From start to finish the team were professional, happy, very obliging. Even under difficult conditions with the previous owner still moving stuff out until 5pm. (4hrs over the agreed time) The 5 men crew were a credit to the company. I would recommend the company strongly to all perspective movers.
Brian, Norfolk Posted on 17/06/2016 , work completed 17/06/2016
Brilliant and professional
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I arranged for this firm to move my daughter from one part of Norwich to another. Both jobs involved stairs and neither flat was easily accessible in my view. I explained my daughter was not too well, 3 men did the job very helpful and courteous attending to my daughter. I'd used this firm 8 years ago to send picture and furniture to Spain and USA. They were as professional/excellent as I expected. Brilliant!
Hilary, Norfolk Posted on 05/12/2016 , work completed 05/12/2016
Prompt - very professional job
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Extremely good job. Very considerate and very professionally conducted. Would most certainly recommend.
Gordon, Leicestershire Posted on 14/02/2017 , work completed 14/02/2017
Fantastic Job
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We've moved a lot! Just wish we had used H & O each & every time. They were fantastic & worth every penny.
Pauline, Norfolk Posted on 20/12/2016 , work completed 20/12/2016
Faultless Service
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Professional and great service from the first contact. Respectful to properties and personal items. Polite and sociable during the move. Would definitely recommend!
Charlotte, Somerset Posted on 14/08/2017 , work completed 14/08/2017
Excellent Service
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Move over 2 days went like clockwork.
Graham, Berkshire Posted on 06/12/2017 , work completed 06/12/2017
Outstanding service
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Outstanding service from 1st enquiry until last item moved!! Employees were careful considerate polite & extremely respectful when handling our possessions. This was the 4th move in 4 years completed by Hadley & Ottoway and we have never had any reason to be unhappy with service.
Lyndsey, Norfolk Posted on 25/10/2017 , work completed 25/10/2017
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Everything from start to finish was excellent. The guys who moved us were professional, courteous and couldn't do enough to help make our move go as smoothly as possible. Highly recommended.
Jackie, Norfolk Posted on 16/10/2017 , work completed 16/10/2017
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They had already moved us out of our home into the garage & bedrooms. They returned when the building work was finished. We found them helpful & efficient.
Christine, Norfolk Posted on 05/03/2018 , work completed 05/03/2018