The worst moving experience I've ever had and one I would urge everyone to avoid. Removals Zone offer competitive prices, something that attracts unassuming clients like myself, who are led to expect an adequate level of service. Not only is their service amateur and frustrating, their staff also seem to be in the habit of stealing.
I used their packing & removals service, to move from a 2-bed to a 1-bed flat within London. Although I had clearly requested 5 wardrobe-type boxes to pack my clothes, they arrived with none because "the office had made a mistake". They carried my clothes with their hands to my car, as there was no way to put them in their van without boxes (it was too dirty). On their way, they dropped a few sweaters in the wet and dirty parking floor and said "sorry". I eventually had to move the largest part of my wardrobe to the new address in my own car.
The bubble wrap they brought for dishware and glass was clearly insufficient, as some of my plates were packed on top of each other with no wrap between them, which resulted in 4 of them ending up broken.
The most frustrating part though was discovering two pairs of designer shoes (in their original boxes) missing after the removal. A (quite rare) bottle of malt whisky has also disappeared. It appears the 2 Removals Zone personnel decided I have too many belongings for their liking and took the initiative to relieve me from some.
Removals Zone have refused to refund me so far, saying "they are investigating what happened". I have called them several times, but they keep telling me to call them again in a few days, hoping I will get tired and stop calling.
Unfortunately, having to deal with merchants of this kind, the only option one has are Trading Standards agencies and consumer protection groups. Also, making others aware of what they should expect from such a rogue business. read more