At Ballards, we strive to provide the very best service to our customers and always go above and beyond to make sure this happens. We understand that moving house is a stressful time. So, knowing that your removals company is reputable and trusted makes a big difference and gives you one less thing to worry […]
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Whether your first home was a rented flat or your first step on the property ladder, the process of moving in was probably quite straightforward – it’s the second move which often catches people by surprise. While moving out of your parents’ into your first home was probably daunting and bittersweet, the logistics of moving
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If you’re feeling a bit stressed in your own home, then it may be time to declutter your environment and reap the mental health benefits. Getting rid of excess ‘stuff’ can really have a positive impact on you emotionally, helping you to feel calmer, more relaxed and able to switch off after a busy day.
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When you’re preparing to move house, there’s a lot to consider, including being prepared and ready for your removals firm. Of course, you could opt for the completely stress-free option of utilising our packing service, leaving all of the hard work and heavy lifting to our team of experts. But if you’ve chosen to pack
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Typically, spring is the season associated with new beginnings – there’s better weather, buds appearing on the trees, flowers in bloom, plus more wildlife and nature out and about. Spring is also the perfect time to sell their home and move into somewhere new. At Ballards Group, we have over 120 years of experience in
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We’re proud to announce that we now have even more self-storage containers at our Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire sites, giving people in both counties more freedom to securely and cost effectively store their belongings. Better still, the containers are recycled and will go on to find another use in future, once we’re done with them, so
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Moving house is always a daunting process, so you need to be confident that your removal service is reliable and trustworthy to reduce stress as much as possible. Unfortunately, we’ve noticed that an increasing number of customers come to us after having been tricked into spending their hard earned money on far less reputable removals
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There’s always lots to do once you’ve moved home and it can seem quite daunting at first. To help make the transition as stress-free as possible, our team has put together a handy checklist compiled by our house-moving experts to help you to settle in quickly and hassle-free. Focus on unpacking the essentials first It
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The housing market has been very difficult in 2023, with mortgage rates consistently rising and the cost of living crisis, many people have held off moving house until the market improves. However, we’re pleased that the situation is clearly starting to change. As home movers, we have direct insight into the highs and lows of
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Deciding whether to move house or renovate can be a difficult one, especially with rising costs in the current economic climate. Both of these options have their own advantages and disadvantages, often coming down to what best suits your individual circumstances and current lifestyle. This being said, it’s important to weigh up the pros and
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Moving house can be stressful at any time of year, but even more so when there’s a lot going on, including during the festive season. Once you throw in the additional stress of sorting out Christmas presents and decorating your home, it can start to get overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be! Our
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We are excited to be celebrating our 45th anniversary, alongside our partner company, Steeles of Stamford – which is also celebrating an incredible 75 years of business. Combined, Ballards Group now boasts over 120 years of moving experience! Steeles was formed in 1948 in Stamford, later joining us at Ballards Group in 2018. Ballards Removals
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We have filmed a series of useful, informative videos with our Group Managing Director – Matt Ballard – to help you learn to pack like a pro for your next move! STEP ONE – BUILDING BOXES Whilst building boxes may seem like an easy task, it’s actually a very important step to get right. A
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One thing that we just can’t control is the weather – but you’d be amazed how bad it has to be to stop us moving your belongings. As you near your move, you may find that the weather forecast is looking rather bleak – whether it’s rain, heat, wind, snow, hail, ice…we’ve seen it all
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One of our longest-serving employees, Dean Adams, has recently been promoted once again, this time to the role of Transport Manager – and we couldn’t be more proud of him! Dean started his journey with us as a Removals Porter when he first joined the business in 2001, before progressing to the role of Warehouse
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