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Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Bradshaw International of Manchester provide?

We provide UK removals, international removals, professional packing, secure container storage in Irlam, and confidential shredding services for households and businesses.

Which areas do you cover around Manchester?

We work across Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Bolton, Bury, Trafford, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, and Cheshire, plus wider UK routes from Greater Manchester.

How do I get a quote?

You can request a quote online at /pages/quote. We then arrange a survey and provide a clear written quotation based on your exact move scope.

Do you offer in-person and video surveys?

Yes. We offer both formats. Video surveys are useful for speed; in-home surveys can be preferable for larger or more complex inventories.

Is your storage self storage?

No. Our storage is managed container storage at our secure Irlam warehouse. It is often more cost-effective than self storage and retrieval is arranged quickly through our office.

How quickly can I access stored items?

Call ahead and we schedule retrieval. Because storage is managed by our operations team, access is organised and fast without self-service queueing.

Do you provide packing materials and full packing?

Yes. We provide full packing, partial packing, fragile-only packing, and export packing options depending on your move type.

Can you help with international paperwork?

Yes. We guide customers through inventory preparation and documentation requirements for international removals to help reduce avoidable delays.

What countries do you regularly move customers to?

Common routes include Spain, France, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, UAE, South Africa, New Zealand, and Italy. We can also scope additional destinations.

Are you a member of the British Association of Removers?

Yes. Bradshaw International of Manchester is a BAR member and follows recognised professional standards for removals operations and customer care.

Do you handle office and business moves?

Yes. We support business relocations, archive movement, equipment transport, and phased move schedules where continuity matters.

Can you shred confidential documents?

Yes. Our secure shredding service includes collection options and certificate-backed destruction for compliance-sensitive material.

How should I prepare before move day?

Book your survey early, declutter aggressively, separate essentials, confirm access and parking at both properties, and keep key documents with you.

What if my completion date changes?

Tell us as soon as possible. We can often adjust scheduling and move goods into secure storage so your relocation stays controlled.

How can I contact your team?

Call 0161 877 5555 or email enquiry@bradshawinternational.com and we will arrange the next step.

Do you provide weekend moves?

Weekend availability can vary by schedule and route. Contact us early with preferred dates and we will confirm the most practical options.

Can I combine removals and storage in one booking?

Yes. We regularly plan moves that include direct transfer into container storage, then scheduled redelivery when your property is ready.

What is the main advantage of your managed storage model?

It gives secure warehouse storage with quick office-coordinated access, often at lower overall cost than self storage for moving-related use cases.

Do you provide advice before I commit to booking?

Yes. We can review your likely move scope, access considerations, and service options before formal booking so you can choose the right route with better confidence.

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Mover of the Month

Each month we highlight a team member whose planning discipline, customer care, and move-day professionalism have made a measurable difference for customers across Manchester and surrounding areas.

Why We Run This Feature

Great removals work is built on people. Vehicles, materials, and systems matter, but service quality depends on how crews prepare, communicate, and execute under real conditions. The Mover of the Month feature recognises the standards we expect on every project: punctuality, careful handling, calm decision-making, and clear customer communication from first arrival to final placement.

By documenting these standards publicly, we reinforce what good service looks like for customers and for our own team.

How Team Members Are Selected

  • Consistently strong customer feedback
  • Demonstrated care with fragile and high-value items
  • Accurate adherence to planned move sequence
  • Reliable communication with customers and office coordinators
  • Professional conduct and support for colleagues
  • Ability to maintain quality during high-pressure timelines

Selection is based on repeated performance, not one-off moments. We focus on dependable standards delivered across multiple jobs.

What This Means for Customers

Recognition programs are only useful if they improve customer outcomes. Our objective is to make service quality visible and repeatable. When customers book Bradshaw International of Manchester, they should experience the same professionalism every time: prepared crews, careful handling, practical problem-solving, and realistic communication throughout the move.

This page acts as a record of the standards we hold ourselves to and the people who deliver them on site.

Nominate a Team Member

If you have recently moved with us and want to recognise a team member, contact the office with your booking reference and feedback summary. Customer nominations are reviewed alongside operational performance notes each month.

Thank you to every customer and colleague who helps us keep improving the service we provide across Manchester, Greater Manchester, and Cheshire.

Recognition Criteria in Practice

To keep this recognition meaningful, we review both customer experience and operational consistency. A candidate is expected to demonstrate high standards across planning, packing quality, safe handling, and communication under time pressure. We also look at teamwork behaviours, because complex moves depend on coordinated crews rather than individual performance alone.

When a team member earns this recognition, it reflects repeatable behaviours that customers can feel directly: fewer delays, clearer updates, and better care of belongings. This page exists to make those standards explicit and to reinforce continuous improvement across every move we deliver.

Continuous Improvement

Recognition is linked to development. Insights from customer comments and team reviews are fed back into training, briefing standards, and move-day workflows. This keeps service quality moving forward and helps new team members learn from proven best practice. The result is a stronger experience for customers and a clearer benchmark for operational excellence across the business.

Customer feedback remains central to selection. Specific, actionable comments help us recognise strong performance and replicate it across future removals projects.

Our aim is simple: recognise performance that protects customer timelines, safeguards belongings, and demonstrates the professionalism expected from Bradshaw International of Manchester.