Founded in 1958 Abels removals is a removals firm based in Brandon, Suffolk, United Kingdom. Abels are proud members of BAR (British Association of Removers) and our house moving teams specialise both in moving antiques and specialist items such as pianos, grandfather clocks, fine art alongside day to day household items and furniture, always delivering the utmost care and attention, ensuring everything runs smoothly and guaranteeing our customer's peace of mind.
Abels has helped to move 1000s of happy customers since it was founded in 1958, we're proud of our position as one of the UK's leading specialist international moving companies and the journey we have taken to get here.Our decades of experience has helped to shape our company culture and the approach we take to our work.
As well as being members of BAR (British Association of Removers) Abels have also been proud Royal Warrant holders since 1988 which has been renewed a number times. Abels Removals are also proud holders of an Investors in People Award.
Abels has helped to move 1000s of happy customers since it was founded in 1958, we're proud of our position as one of the UK's leading specialist international moving companies and the journey we have taken to get here.Our decades of experience has helped to shape our company culture and the approach we take to our work.
As well as being members of BAR (British Association of Removers) Abels have also been proud Royal Warrant holders since 1988 which has been renewed a number times. Abels Removals are also proud holders of an Investors in People Award.
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When choosing a moving company to undertake the moving of your life's possessions it should not be something to be rushed into. Abels has always taken its responsibility of looking after our clients possessions seriously just as if they were our own and from the very beginning of the business in 1958 made the strategic decision to ensure we train and develop our staff, and to achieve the very highest of the industry recognised standards.
Our teams are trained to the highest of standards with years of experience and extensive knowledge of the moving industry. We run Moving Skills courses for all of our removal teams in our own in-house training centre. Abels full-time training instructors are also training other companies to improve their standards.
2.5m wide x 4m high. This is a reduced length removal truck that still offers a reasonable volume to move an average house. Mainly used on European trips as it allows the front to be detached from the rear allowing closer access to properties where it's too tight for a very large vehicle. This vehicle has a special drop body which enables us to store your possessions in the body of the truck in a compound for a short period.
Abels Moving Services recognises that it has an obligation to its customers who pay for its services, to its staff employed to deliver those services, and to the environment as a whole. Abels corporate social responsibility policy covers the key elements: quality and customer service, staff training, health and safety, discrimination and the community.
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Priscilla Surfraz
Oct 23, 2021
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Used this company to ship a container with a car and all our worldly possessions to go to Mauritius. We are still waiting for the container to be put on a ship...Marie Neave is excellent and tried her best to keep on top of things. Professional and helpful and caring as she sent me whatsapp videos of the loading of our car in the container....The people who came to pack our boxes were Professional. We packed our own boxes but they checked everything and packed some of the bigger items for us.
Philipp Hamelmann
Sep 06, 2021
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I recently used Abels for my move from the UK to Germany. Throughout and in every respect, the service provided has been superb! The customer support always -- not only until they received the money -- replied swiftly and did everything they could to be of help.
The shipping of my belongings took a bit of time, but considering Brexit and the pandemic, was much quicker than expected; there were also no issues regarding paperwork. The delivery itself went smoothly and the gentlemen driving the lorry were very friendly and a real pleasure to interact with, despite their having had to navigate a rather
The shipping of my belongings took a bit of time, but considering Brexit and the pandemic, was much quicker than expected; there were also no issues regarding paperwork. The delivery itself went smoothly and the gentlemen driving the lorry were very friendly and a real pleasure to interact with, despite their having had to navigate a rather
Mina
Sep 02, 2021
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Hannah Constantine
May 07, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness
Outstanding. I moved back home from abroad and Abels delivered a faultless service. Helen in the office, and Ben and his team on the ground, were all skilled, organised, proactive and friendly. I wish all moving services were this good. Highly recommend!
Services: Assemble furniture, In-county removals, Packing/unpacking
Outstanding. I moved back home from abroad and Abels delivered a faultless service. Helen in the office, and Ben and his team on the ground, were all skilled, organised, proactive and friendly. I wish all moving services were this good. Highly recommend!
Services: Assemble furniture, In-county removals, Packing/unpacking
Nick Avis
Feb 17, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Fantastic service, simply outstanding. Highest level of communication from start to finish. Abels handled my belongings with the upmost care and consideration following a very stressful period in my life. A huge thank you !!
Services: Local removals, Storage
Fantastic service, simply outstanding. Highest level of communication from start to finish. Abels handled my belongings with the upmost care and consideration following a very stressful period in my life. A huge thank you !!
Services: Local removals, Storage
Ian Dickinson
Dec 19, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism
This is the fourth time we have used Abels to move house. As ever super efficient with very friendly staff both the moving team and office. Sensible price. Nothing is too much trouble and go out of their way to make sure the move is as stress free as it can be. First class service - if only all organisations were as good as this!!!!
Services: Local removals, In-county removals, Packing/unpacking, Oversized item removals, Out-of-county removals, Storage
This is the fourth time we have used Abels to move house. As ever super efficient with very friendly staff both the moving team and office. Sensible price. Nothing is too much trouble and go out of their way to make sure the move is as stress free as it can be. First class service - if only all organisations were as good as this!!!!
Services: Local removals, In-county removals, Packing/unpacking, Oversized item removals, Out-of-county removals, Storage
Mill Dairy Service
Oct 13, 2020
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We cannot recommend enough - From quote to moving day the team at Abels were amazing! Our quote was quick and painless with a very fast and efficient service and on move day the team were fantastic with our belongings, careful and considerate with great communication throughout, they offered moral support when needed, more than just a removal service! A fantastic bunch of guys who worked incredibly hard and carried out their duties professionally and with a smile. Worth every penny and would recommend to anyone.
Luis Sainz-Pardo
Aug 06, 2020
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Over the years I had numerous removals with different companies and VERY varied experiences.
Abels have provided me with the most amazing service exceeding all my expectations.
The whole team from office to collection and delivery teams have been really transparent, attentive, professional and courteous (what is much appreciated). The pricing was also very sensible but to be honest this was the least of our worries. The goods were collected and delivered at the agreed time and they did not lose anything or cause any unexpected damage.
I will certainly keep their details on file for future use
Abels have provided me with the most amazing service exceeding all my expectations.
The whole team from office to collection and delivery teams have been really transparent, attentive, professional and courteous (what is much appreciated). The pricing was also very sensible but to be honest this was the least of our worries. The goods were collected and delivered at the agreed time and they did not lose anything or cause any unexpected damage.
I will certainly keep their details on file for future use
Roselyne Damour
Jun 08, 2020
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XI have recently moved back to France and chose Abels. I have been really pleased with the service they provided which was outstanding and went beyond my expectations. They were really professional, very transparent responding to all my questions, very prompt, very efficient, affordable and above all very friendly. Their customer care was excellent from the beginning to the end, which was a characteristic I was looking for. They also were very attentive and comprehensive and reassuring as I was very stressed with the moving and the current situation. The whole team from office to collection and
Raul T.
Nov 10, 2017
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Like most other reviewers, very poor experience with Abels/Sclusa. We moved from London to San Francisco back in 2014. We were told 6/8 weeks for delivery, it took almost FIVE MONTHS (May to September). We were not informed that we would have to pay an extra fee at the arrival to the port (over $100, if I remember correctly), which isn't the end of the world, but I generally prefer clear communication and properly set expectations. Lack of transparency and overall disappointing experience, avoid if you have other providers in the area.
Edwin C.
Apr 20, 2016
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Jeanie C.
Jan 28, 2016
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La L.
Sep 26, 2013
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NEVER use this company. I wish I could give them minus stars. My shipment to the US arrived smashed and they could not have been less helpful.. their insurance is a con - despite the furniture being smashed on their time we're now 5 months down and I haven't seen a penny in compensation and the company refuses to help. it's fraud to take someone's money for insurance and then not bind it in. some of the packing of the items was dreadful and damage has been done to items that simply aren't replaceable. these guys are expensive and take no responsibility when things go
Qype User Worldl
Feb 11, 2013
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We did an international move with Abels at the end of 2008.
After the UK side of the move I emailed the International Manager with a number of complaints. I received from him the most breathtakingly peurile responses in a series of emails, which even revealed one of the crew to have quite an imagination when it came to relating events. Quite offensive communications. I believe this Manager still holds the same position. He did not apologise, either for the issues about which I originally complained, nor for the totally inept way in which my complaint was handled.
Very, very disappointing. Simply
After the UK side of the move I emailed the International Manager with a number of complaints. I received from him the most breathtakingly peurile responses in a series of emails, which even revealed one of the crew to have quite an imagination when it came to relating events. Quite offensive communications. I believe this Manager still holds the same position. He did not apologise, either for the issues about which I originally complained, nor for the totally inept way in which my complaint was handled.
Very, very disappointing. Simply
Pauline W.
Jun 13, 2009
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Not great. We got Abels to manage our move from the UK to USA (California bay area) and we were less than satisfied with the service.
(1) Long Delivery: We got a part-load service, meaning that we had to wait for a full container before our shipment left. We were told that for our case, this would be typically 6-8 weeks. It took 14 weeks in the end.
(2) Non-transparent pricing. When asked, they told us that the cost was pro-rated based on the volume of our shipment. We were quoted for 40 cubic feet, but in the end we only used 37 cu ft. However, we had to pay the quoted price because it&apos
(1) Long Delivery: We got a part-load service, meaning that we had to wait for a full container before our shipment left. We were told that for our case, this would be typically 6-8 weeks. It took 14 weeks in the end.
(2) Non-transparent pricing. When asked, they told us that the cost was pro-rated based on the volume of our shipment. We were quoted for 40 cubic feet, but in the end we only used 37 cu ft. However, we had to pay the quoted price because it&apos
