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Get removals and storage advice in Worksop
We are delighted to support the Worksop Ultimte Home Show, which is the brainchild of Bartrop and Dilks Estate Agents This free event open to everyone, so come along to The Crossing, Worksop S80 2AT, any time between 11am and 4pm on Saturday 25th February. If you’re thinking of moving home...
Ballards Removals BAR Approved Training Centre
We're delighted that our training facility has now been recognised as a BAR Approved Removals Training Centre Ballards Removals are passionate about great customer service and for us that all starts with having an exceptionally well-trained team. We have had our own training facility for many years, which includes a...
Ballards help with extra date for charity
Ballards were delighted to help with a charity ball fund raising event for St. Luke's Hospice Sheffield There was some smart thinking when Faith Douglas made creative use of a marquee being used for a family wedding. Faith is a keen supporter of St. Luke’s hospice in Sheffield and she...
Family Business Awards 2016 – Service Excellence Winners
As a real family business with a strong commitment to customer service, we were delighted to win the "Service Excellence" award at the 2016 Midlands Family Business Awards. The awards scheme was created by the Wilson Organisation in Nottingham, to celebrate family run and owned businesses across the Midlands, from Telford across to...
Why SafeContractor removals matter
Ballards Removals are pleased to announce that we have been awarded accreditation from SafeContractor, which recognises the high standards of health and safety practiced throughout our company. As we operate in a variety of locations and situations, alongside a range of different people and are responsible for valuable property, having...
A breakdown of house removal costs
We all know there’s a lot to sort out when you move home and it’s an expensive thing to do, so it’s understandable that people look for any opportunities to save money. Is it worth it? What does it cost to move house? Let’s imagine you’re selling a house for...
How we help with stress free removals
Don’t let your house move turn into a horror story! We often hear stories about stress, accidents and damage occurring during house moves, and we’re always sorry to hear when people have a bad experience. Moving home is classed as one of the most stressful events in people’s lives, what...
Retro removals van at Ballards
As a special treat for dad, Richard Ballard, we recently acquired a new (old) van, just like the one he started the business with, back in the late 1970’s. This Ford Transit didn’t carry as much as our current range of specialised removals vehicles, but you’d be surprised what you...
Ballards become first aiders
Ballards are serious about staff training, to make sure that the whole team works efficiently and effectively. Health and Safety is critical to a successful removals operation of course and we’re all well versed in safe manual handling techniques and avoiding trip hazards etc, as you’d expect. Whilst we all...
Trent Flood warning – Retford area
Of course we all know about the severe problems with flooding in the north of England and Scotland, but flood warnings were also issued for parts of the River Trent last week, from Nottingham across to Lincoln. Our storage facilities in Tuxford are situated away from any potential flood areas,...
What’s up duck?
Apart from the more typical removal jobs we often get to transport some more unusual items, like this 6ft tall duck called Puck, who needed carrying safely to a shopping centre for the weekend. As you can see here, Joe Ballard and the duck formed a close bond, with Joe...