Your removals partner of choice, trusted and reliable since 1870.
Welcome to Hardakers, a comprehensive removals, packing, shipping, and storage company that has been serving the Hull community and beyond since 1870. Founded as a family-run business, Hardakers has been passed down through four generations of the Hardaker family before being sold to Richard Johnson in 1999. Today, Richard and his wife Jacqui continue to uphold the family values and atmosphere that the Hardaker family instilled in the business, providing an exceptional range of services to both domestic and commercial clients.
Here at Hardakers, we pride ourselves on our impressive range of services, which include complete removals and storage management. We work closely with our clients throughout the entire process, ensuring a simple and stress-free experience. We also supply a host of packing materials for your convenience and can advise you on the most appropriate solutions for your individual requirements.
Our Services
At Hardakers, we offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of our domestic and commercial clients. These services include:
Domestic Removals
If you are moving home and require a comprehensive house removal service, look no further than Hardakers. We operate throughout Yorkshire and the UK, based in Hull, and can help you move around the corner or across the country with our friendly, experienced removal services.
Commercial Removals
We also offer commercial removal services for businesses of all sizes. Whether you are relocating your company's office or transporting a single piece of furniture, our comprehensive service ensures we can be of assistance. We tailor our service to your individual requirements and have a wealth of experience working with both domestic and commercial customers.
Specialist Removals
In addition to our domestic and commercial removal services, we also offer specialist removals for items that require extra care and attention. These items may include pianos, artworks, and other valuable or fragile items.
International Removals
For International and Deep Sea removals, Hardakers can help you with every aspect of the process. We make sure that your belongings reach the destination on time and undamaged, as we are experts in our field.
Storage Solutions
Moving home or office may require you to have a period where you'd like to store items. We have storage facilities in Hull for both commercial and domestic needs. We offer dry, secure storage warehouse available, and our team can help you determine the best storage solution for your needs.
Packing Services
We offer a full packaging service and supply, including a full comprehensive pack, partial pack, and fragile/specialist pack options. We can also supply a host of packing materials for your ultimate convenience.
Document Shredding
We offer a document shredding service for documents with data on them that are no longer needed. We can help whether it's 1 sack or pallet full, and our service is available for both domestic and commercial clients.
At Hardakers, we are committed to providing exceptional customer service and competitively low, consistently affordable prices. Our extensive experience places us firmly at the forefront of the removals industry, and our highly skilled and incredibly helpful and friendly team ensures our reputation will continue to grow.
Overall Experience
The reviews highlight the mixed experiences of customers with Hardakers Removals. While some customers had a positive experience, others faced significant issues with their moves.
Positive Experiences
Some customers praised the company's efficiency, cheerfulness, and respect for their possessions. The moving teams were described as hardworking, friendly, and professional, making the moving process stress-free for the customers. The office team was also commended for their helpfulness and ability to accommodate changing moving dates.
Negative Experiences
However, one customer had a disastrous experience with Hardakers, citing underestimation of the move's size, poorly packed items, and damage to their belongings. The company's response to the customer's claims was deemed unacceptable, with allegations of rudeness and a lack of accountability.
Common Themes
- Efficiency and Teamwork: Many customers praised the moving teams' efficiency and teamwork, which contributed to a smooth moving experience.
- Communication: Poor communication was cited as a major issue in the negative review, with the customer facing difficulties in getting a response from the company.
- Accountability: The company's response to damage claims was seen as inadequate, with the customer feeling that they were not taken seriously.
