Seahouses Whale Jaw Bones Project
Seahouses Whale Jaw Bones Project The project Specialised Movers first became involved with this project when the Right Whale jaw bones needed relocating from a former school in North Sunderland, where they had been on display in the children’s playground since the early 1930s. The bones had been donated by a former pupil, Walter Dunn, […]
Specialised Movers: proud of our heritage
Specialised Movers: proud of our heritage Shaw and Simpson Removals (later to become Specialised Movers) was founded in the 1980s by Paul Simpson and Nigel Shaw. The business started with one Bedford TK furniture truck, bought to undertake a single house removal from Sheffield to Bristol. The customer wanted us personally to move him and […]
Specialised Movers storage facility
Specialised Movers storage facility Using Specialised Movers professional storage facility can be an excellent solution when clients are in the process of moving, downsizing, or decluttering. Whether clients need temporary storage between homes or long-term space for items they don’t need immediately, our storage facility offers both flexibility and security. Here’s a little insight on […]
Taking the stress out of moving home
Taking the stress out of your move Moving home can be stressful, but Specialised Movers are here to help. Here are our top tips for making the process as smooth and stress free as possible. Plan Early It is best to start planning your move at least a month in advance. You could create a […]
Thinking of using a ‘man and van’ for your move? Don’t take the risk!
Thinking of using a ‘man and van’ for your move? Don’t take the risk! Using a British Association of Removers (BAR) Member company may cost more than a ‘man and a van’, but with that you have the peace of mind that you’re using a professional mover dedicated to excellence and the highest level of […]
From the sea bed to the museum
From the sea bed to the museum The project Commercial moving can be a hard, challenging job, with crews often called upon to work unsociable hours to meet the needs of clients and to avoid any downtime or interruption of the organisation’s services. But it pales into insignificance of being a crew member on a […]
A heavyweight contender
A heavyweight contender The project Every commercial move is unique, but very often they include the challenge of moving large, heavy or even delicate items. On occasion an item can be all three of these things as this case study highlights. As you’d expect large and heavy items understandably need extra care and attention to […]
Moving with pets
Moving with pets Pets are an important consideration when planning your home move. They won’t understand what’s going on, so you’ll need to make them feel safe and secure at both ends of the move. A distressed pet could add a potential delay to the timings of your move. Here are some tips to help: […]
Moving with children
Moving with children When you are planning a house move, adding children into the mix can be an added source of stress, so it’s important to factor their involvement and wellbeing into your planning. It’s extremely important that children (of all ages) are involved in every step of the moving process to reduce any potential […]
REME Museum of Technology
REME Museum of Technology The project Specialised Movers was required to relocate the entire REME Museum collection consisting of over 125,000 individual items. All uniquely asset tagged, and all of historical, monetary and extreme emotive value to the regiment. Amongst the items to be moved were priceless artefacts from WWII, automated mannequins, libraries, working steam-train […]
