Your removals and storage made simple and handled with care...

…we take the stress out of moving house or your business.

Expert removals for every type of move. Moving home or relocating your business should feel as smooth and stress-free as possible. As a family-run removals company founded in 1978, we combine professional training with friendly, reliable service. That’s why Ballards offers a complete removals and storage service across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands with UK-wide, European and international options available. Whether you’re planning a local move, a long-distance relocation or a commercial removal, our experienced team takes care of your possessions as if they were our own.

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  • Book Your Free Pre-Move Survey

    Choose a home visit or video survey. We assess access, packing needs and specialist items to produce a clear, accurate quote.

  • Receive Your Quote

    You’ll get a transparent, no-obligation quotation outlining your move plan and timeline.

  • Packing & Preparation

    Select full packing, part packing or fragile-only support. We carefully wrap belongings, dismantle furniture where needed and prepare everything for transport.

Over 45 years helping families move

From local moves across Retford, Newark, Lincoln and Nottingham to national and international relocations, we’ve spent more than four decades supporting families and businesses with professional, reliable removals. Our reputation has been built on care, honesty and doing things properly from the very start and today, with a modern fleet and an expert team, we continue to deliver moves that feel organised, safe and stress-free.

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Why choose Ballards removals?

For more than 45 years, Ballards has been the go-to removals company for local, national and international moves. We’re trusted across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and the East Midlands for our reliable service, transparent pricing, fully audited and insured services and personal approach to every move. Our friendly team treats your possessions as if they were our own.

If you’re searching for a removals company near me, then stop the search – we’re exactly what you’ve been looking for. Based just off the A1 between Retford and Newark, our family-run team supports home and business relocations across the East Midlands, the UK and Europe.

Our secure storage facilities in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire include flexible 24-hour self storage and managed long-term solutions.

We can help with:

  • Local, national and international removals
  • Professional packing services and house clearance
  • 24-hour self storage
  • Short- and long-term managed storage
  • Business storage and commercial relocations
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Accreditations

  • The Furniture Ombudsman
    The Furniture Ombudsman
  • BAR Removers
    BAR Removers
  • BAR Self Storage
    BAR Self Storage
  • Family Business Awards
    Family Business Awards
  • Referenceline
    Referenceline
  • Advanced Payment Guarantee
    Advanced Payment Guarantee
  • British Standard ISO 9001
    British Standard ISO 9001
  • British Standard ISO 14001
    British Standard ISO 14001

We take the hassle out of moving, so you can focus on your new chapter 

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Carole Dean

We have recently moved home from Northamptonshire to Somerset. Throughout the whole process our experience of Ballards/Steeles of Stamford was excellent at every stage. We were impressed with the documentation prior to choosing a company, impressed with Shane the surveyor and with Lizz and Steve for phone contacts. Most of all though we were delighted with the team assigned to our actual removal. Ash, Josh, Mark and Stuart were all excellent - they were highly professional, personable, hard working and cheery throughout. They made an inevitably stressful situation far less so and we are extremely grateful. We would whole heartedly recommend this company

★★★★★

Natalie Bruno

Great experience with the Ballards team. From initial quote to moving day, they were very informative and helpful. The day we moved it was torrential rain, the guys were in great spirits despite getting drenched. The boxes and furniture stayed dry and secure. When we got the keys it was fast and seamless to get the van unloaded. We would highly recommend.

★★★★★

Harriet MacKenzie-Williams

Brilliant service. Arrived at exactly the agreed time. 3 very polite and hardworking men moved everything and didn't want us to lift a finger. Handled all our belongings with care. Waited patiently whilst the solicitors did their thing. Unpacked everything with care and made sure everything was placed exactly where we wanted it. We have used Ballards twice now and wouldn't hesitate in using them again and recommending them to anyone who needs a removal firm.

★★★★★

John Maw

Ballards moved us out of our previous house and into storage for 5 weeks and then into our new house. Every aspect of the move went really well and each stage was handled by cheerful, helpful staff. The cost of the move was competitive against other quotes and the service excellent. I would happily recommend Ballard for moving home.

★★★★★

Neil Robinson

From dealing with Steve (Lunt) prior to move day, to the great team who attended to do the job, Ballards was absolutely fantastic. The guys worked so hard with some very heavy items and nothing seemed too much trouble, with them ensuring our minds were fully at ease. Nothing was broken, and they were at all times polite and professional. I wouldn’t use any other firm now!

★★★★★

Mike Norville

We decided on choosing Ballards Removals as it is a well established company. The removal team who moved us were, polite, kind, understanding and took care of our belongings with total professionalism. We could not have wished for a smoother and peace of mind move. Well done Ballard's, you have a great team, from the office to the team on the road.

★★★★★

Michael Bossy

Excellent removal firm and I would recommend it without any reservations. The team was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for them to carry out. They arrived on time in the morning at 7am and after a look round and a few questions to me got on with the job, 5 hours in all. I was given the opportunity to inspect all rooms and they left as promptly as they arrived. My belongings are going into storage provided by them (very good rate as was the whole cost of the removal) so I won't be seeing them for a few weeks.

★★★★★

Lucy Dickinson

First class service from both the team in the office who dealt with the booking and the crew who helped me move. The removals team were brilliant, so careful with every item and nothing was too much trouble. They are a credit to the company. I will have no hesitation in recommending this company in the future.

★★★★★

Jon Bellis

Excellent service from start when Steve came to give us a quote and throughout a very stressful period, right up to the move. Steve was calm and helpful and then Nick and Dave who did the move were exceptional and everything arrived from Yorkshire to Essex without one breakage. Well done Ballards. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend as they were recommended to us by friends.

★★★★★

Janette Sayer

Ballards were very professional from start to finish.on the day of our moving 3 men came into our home covered the floor,carefully packed the lorry, providing portable wardrobes, and took down beds and wardrobes. Our exchange and completion were delayed, so they had some delay, but were excellent on arrival at new home, putting back beds and wardrobes with same care, boxes in rooms as stated.cant praise these men enough, we are elderly and wouldn’t have been able to do much of it ourselves. Thank you and if there were 10 stars you’d get them.

★★★★★

Lynne Upfield

I have used Ballards for several moves now and the one done recently was again excellent. Communication was brilliant from quotation through to booking and the guys who loaded my belongings into storage were very polite and did everything so carefully I am glad I made the decision to use Ballards again. Thank you

★★★★★

Michael Moxon

Very professional reacting to multiple changes. Guys worked hard and carefully ensuring our belongings arrived safely.

★★★★★

Carol Snowball

Move from Newark to Northumberland 6/7th Jan 2026 The 4 guys arrived as arranged at 8am, were very professional and helpful throughout the whole process. We were packed up and ready to go by 11.30 which was fantastic. The following day they were already at the new property by 7.30 and started work immediately. Again they were finished by 11.30 even though there were only 2 of them this time. They even found 2 tiny screws from our bed fitting that had fallen off into the van - saved us a lot of hassle and meant we could spend our first night in our own bed - marvellous. They couldn't have worked harder or been more helpful if they tried. Our move couldn't have gone any better and we would highly recommend your company to anyone. From start to finish, your company made it easy to complete our move and was the least stressful of the buying, selling and moving process. Thank you.

★★★★★

Emma Goldie

The whole process from quote request, to booking, collection and delivery was smooth and easy. All the staff were polite, friendly and professional and took great care of us and our belongings from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this company and the team that moved us - Jamie, Conor and Lewis. Thank you!

★★★★★

Carole Dean

We have recently moved home from Northamptonshire to Somerset. Throughout the whole process our experience of Ballards/Steeles of Stamford was excellent at every stage. We were impressed with the documentation prior to choosing a company, impressed with Shane the surveyor and with Lizz and Steve for phone contacts. Most of all though we were delighted with the team assigned to our actual removal. Ash, Josh, Mark and Stuart were all excellent - they were highly professional, personable, hard working and cheery throughout. They made an inevitably stressful situation far less so and we are extremely grateful. We would whole heartedly recommend this company

★★★★★

Natalie Bruno

Great experience with the Ballards team. From initial quote to moving day, they were very informative and helpful. The day we moved it was torrential rain, the guys were in great spirits despite getting drenched. The boxes and furniture stayed dry and secure. When we got the keys it was fast and seamless to get the van unloaded. We would highly recommend.

★★★★★

Harriet MacKenzie-Williams

Brilliant service. Arrived at exactly the agreed time. 3 very polite and hardworking men moved everything and didn't want us to lift a finger. Handled all our belongings with care. Waited patiently whilst the solicitors did their thing. Unpacked everything with care and made sure everything was placed exactly where we wanted it. We have used Ballards twice now and wouldn't hesitate in using them again and recommending them to anyone who needs a removal firm.

★★★★★

John Maw

Ballards moved us out of our previous house and into storage for 5 weeks and then into our new house. Every aspect of the move went really well and each stage was handled by cheerful, helpful staff. The cost of the move was competitive against other quotes and the service excellent. I would happily recommend Ballard for moving home.

★★★★★

Neil Robinson

From dealing with Steve (Lunt) prior to move day, to the great team who attended to do the job, Ballards was absolutely fantastic. The guys worked so hard with some very heavy items and nothing seemed too much trouble, with them ensuring our minds were fully at ease. Nothing was broken, and they were at all times polite and professional. I wouldn’t use any other firm now!

★★★★★

Mike Norville

We decided on choosing Ballards Removals as it is a well established company. The removal team who moved us were, polite, kind, understanding and took care of our belongings with total professionalism. We could not have wished for a smoother and peace of mind move. Well done Ballard's, you have a great team, from the office to the team on the road.

★★★★★

Michael Bossy

Excellent removal firm and I would recommend it without any reservations. The team was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for them to carry out. They arrived on time in the morning at 7am and after a look round and a few questions to me got on with the job, 5 hours in all. I was given the opportunity to inspect all rooms and they left as promptly as they arrived. My belongings are going into storage provided by them (very good rate as was the whole cost of the removal) so I won't be seeing them for a few weeks.

★★★★★

Lucy Dickinson

First class service from both the team in the office who dealt with the booking and the crew who helped me move. The removals team were brilliant, so careful with every item and nothing was too much trouble. They are a credit to the company. I will have no hesitation in recommending this company in the future.

★★★★★

Jon Bellis

Excellent service from start when Steve came to give us a quote and throughout a very stressful period, right up to the move. Steve was calm and helpful and then Nick and Dave who did the move were exceptional and everything arrived from Yorkshire to Essex without one breakage. Well done Ballards. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend as they were recommended to us by friends.

★★★★★

Janette Sayer

Ballards were very professional from start to finish.on the day of our moving 3 men came into our home covered the floor,carefully packed the lorry, providing portable wardrobes, and took down beds and wardrobes. Our exchange and completion were delayed, so they had some delay, but were excellent on arrival at new home, putting back beds and wardrobes with same care, boxes in rooms as stated.cant praise these men enough, we are elderly and wouldn’t have been able to do much of it ourselves. Thank you and if there were 10 stars you’d get them.

★★★★★

Lynne Upfield

I have used Ballards for several moves now and the one done recently was again excellent. Communication was brilliant from quotation through to booking and the guys who loaded my belongings into storage were very polite and did everything so carefully I am glad I made the decision to use Ballards again. Thank you

★★★★★

Michael Moxon

Very professional reacting to multiple changes. Guys worked hard and carefully ensuring our belongings arrived safely.

★★★★★

Carol Snowball

Move from Newark to Northumberland 6/7th Jan 2026 The 4 guys arrived as arranged at 8am, were very professional and helpful throughout the whole process. We were packed up and ready to go by 11.30 which was fantastic. The following day they were already at the new property by 7.30 and started work immediately. Again they were finished by 11.30 even though there were only 2 of them this time. They even found 2 tiny screws from our bed fitting that had fallen off into the van - saved us a lot of hassle and meant we could spend our first night in our own bed - marvellous. They couldn't have worked harder or been more helpful if they tried. Our move couldn't have gone any better and we would highly recommend your company to anyone. From start to finish, your company made it easy to complete our move and was the least stressful of the buying, selling and moving process. Thank you.

★★★★★

Emma Goldie

The whole process from quote request, to booking, collection and delivery was smooth and easy. All the staff were polite, friendly and professional and took great care of us and our belongings from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this company and the team that moved us - Jamie, Conor and Lewis. Thank you!

★★★★★

Carole Dean

We have recently moved home from Northamptonshire to Somerset. Throughout the whole process our experience of Ballards/Steeles of Stamford was excellent at every stage. We were impressed with the documentation prior to choosing a company, impressed with Shane the surveyor and with Lizz and Steve for phone contacts. Most of all though we were delighted with the team assigned to our actual removal. Ash, Josh, Mark and Stuart were all excellent - they were highly professional, personable, hard working and cheery throughout. They made an inevitably stressful situation far less so and we are extremely grateful. We would whole heartedly recommend this company

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Natalie Bruno

Great experience with the Ballards team. From initial quote to moving day, they were very informative and helpful. The day we moved it was torrential rain, the guys were in great spirits despite getting drenched. The boxes and furniture stayed dry and secure. When we got the keys it was fast and seamless to get the van unloaded. We would highly recommend.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harriet MacKenzie-Williams

Brilliant service. Arrived at exactly the agreed time. 3 very polite and hardworking men moved everything and didn't want us to lift a finger. Handled all our belongings with care. Waited patiently whilst the solicitors did their thing. Unpacked everything with care and made sure everything was placed exactly where we wanted it. We have used Ballards twice now and wouldn't hesitate in using them again and recommending them to anyone who needs a removal firm.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

John Maw

Ballards moved us out of our previous house and into storage for 5 weeks and then into our new house. Every aspect of the move went really well and each stage was handled by cheerful, helpful staff. The cost of the move was competitive against other quotes and the service excellent. I would happily recommend Ballard for moving home.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Neil Robinson

From dealing with Steve (Lunt) prior to move day, to the great team who attended to do the job, Ballards was absolutely fantastic. The guys worked so hard with some very heavy items and nothing seemed too much trouble, with them ensuring our minds were fully at ease. Nothing was broken, and they were at all times polite and professional. I wouldn’t use any other firm now!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carole Dean

We have recently moved home from Northamptonshire to Somerset. Throughout the whole process our experience of Ballards/Steeles of Stamford was excellent at every stage. We were impressed with the documentation prior to choosing a company, impressed with Shane the surveyor and with Lizz and Steve for phone contacts. Most of all though we were delighted with the team assigned to our actual removal. Ash, Josh, Mark and Stuart were all excellent - they were highly professional, personable, hard working and cheery throughout. They made an inevitably stressful situation far less so and we are extremely grateful. We would whole heartedly recommend this company

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Natalie Bruno

Great experience with the Ballards team. From initial quote to moving day, they were very informative and helpful. The day we moved it was torrential rain, the guys were in great spirits despite getting drenched. The boxes and furniture stayed dry and secure. When we got the keys it was fast and seamless to get the van unloaded. We would highly recommend.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harriet MacKenzie-Williams

Brilliant service. Arrived at exactly the agreed time. 3 very polite and hardworking men moved everything and didn't want us to lift a finger. Handled all our belongings with care. Waited patiently whilst the solicitors did their thing. Unpacked everything with care and made sure everything was placed exactly where we wanted it. We have used Ballards twice now and wouldn't hesitate in using them again and recommending them to anyone who needs a removal firm.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

John Maw

Ballards moved us out of our previous house and into storage for 5 weeks and then into our new house. Every aspect of the move went really well and each stage was handled by cheerful, helpful staff. The cost of the move was competitive against other quotes and the service excellent. I would happily recommend Ballard for moving home.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Neil Robinson

From dealing with Steve (Lunt) prior to move day, to the great team who attended to do the job, Ballards was absolutely fantastic. The guys worked so hard with some very heavy items and nothing seemed too much trouble, with them ensuring our minds were fully at ease. Nothing was broken, and they were at all times polite and professional. I wouldn’t use any other firm now!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mike Norville

We decided on choosing Ballards Removals as it is a well established company. The removal team who moved us were, polite, kind, understanding and took care of our belongings with total professionalism. We could not have wished for a smoother and peace of mind move. Well done Ballard's, you have a great team, from the office to the team on the road.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Michael Bossy

Excellent removal firm and I would recommend it without any reservations. The team was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for them to carry out. They arrived on time in the morning at 7am and after a look round and a few questions to me got on with the job, 5 hours in all. I was given the opportunity to inspect all rooms and they left as promptly as they arrived. My belongings are going into storage provided by them (very good rate as was the whole cost of the removal) so I won't be seeing them for a few weeks.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lucy Dickinson

First class service from both the team in the office who dealt with the booking and the crew who helped me move. The removals team were brilliant, so careful with every item and nothing was too much trouble. They are a credit to the company. I will have no hesitation in recommending this company in the future.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jon Bellis

Excellent service from start when Steve came to give us a quote and throughout a very stressful period, right up to the move. Steve was calm and helpful and then Nick and Dave who did the move were exceptional and everything arrived from Yorkshire to Essex without one breakage. Well done Ballards. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend as they were recommended to us by friends.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Janette Sayer

Ballards were very professional from start to finish.on the day of our moving 3 men came into our home covered the floor,carefully packed the lorry, providing portable wardrobes, and took down beds and wardrobes. Our exchange and completion were delayed, so they had some delay, but were excellent on arrival at new home, putting back beds and wardrobes with same care, boxes in rooms as stated.cant praise these men enough, we are elderly and wouldn’t have been able to do much of it ourselves. Thank you and if there were 10 stars you’d get them.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mike Norville

We decided on choosing Ballards Removals as it is a well established company. The removal team who moved us were, polite, kind, understanding and took care of our belongings with total professionalism. We could not have wished for a smoother and peace of mind move. Well done Ballard's, you have a great team, from the office to the team on the road.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Michael Bossy

Excellent removal firm and I would recommend it without any reservations. The team was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for them to carry out. They arrived on time in the morning at 7am and after a look round and a few questions to me got on with the job, 5 hours in all. I was given the opportunity to inspect all rooms and they left as promptly as they arrived. My belongings are going into storage provided by them (very good rate as was the whole cost of the removal) so I won't be seeing them for a few weeks.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lucy Dickinson

First class service from both the team in the office who dealt with the booking and the crew who helped me move. The removals team were brilliant, so careful with every item and nothing was too much trouble. They are a credit to the company. I will have no hesitation in recommending this company in the future.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jon Bellis

Excellent service from start when Steve came to give us a quote and throughout a very stressful period, right up to the move. Steve was calm and helpful and then Nick and Dave who did the move were exceptional and everything arrived from Yorkshire to Essex without one breakage. Well done Ballards. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend as they were recommended to us by friends.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Janette Sayer

Ballards were very professional from start to finish.on the day of our moving 3 men came into our home covered the floor,carefully packed the lorry, providing portable wardrobes, and took down beds and wardrobes. Our exchange and completion were delayed, so they had some delay, but were excellent on arrival at new home, putting back beds and wardrobes with same care, boxes in rooms as stated.cant praise these men enough, we are elderly and wouldn’t have been able to do much of it ourselves. Thank you and if there were 10 stars you’d get them.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lynne Upfield

I have used Ballards for several moves now and the one done recently was again excellent. Communication was brilliant from quotation through to booking and the guys who loaded my belongings into storage were very polite and did everything so carefully I am glad I made the decision to use Ballards again. Thank you

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Michael Moxon

Very professional reacting to multiple changes. Guys worked hard and carefully ensuring our belongings arrived safely.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carol Snowball

Move from Newark to Northumberland 6/7th Jan 2026 The 4 guys arrived as arranged at 8am, were very professional and helpful throughout the whole process. We were packed up and ready to go by 11.30 which was fantastic. The following day they were already at the new property by 7.30 and started work immediately. Again they were finished by 11.30 even though there were only 2 of them this time. They even found 2 tiny screws from our bed fitting that had fallen off into the van - saved us a lot of hassle and meant we could spend our first night in our own bed - marvellous. They couldn't have worked harder or been more helpful if they tried. Our move couldn't have gone any better and we would highly recommend your company to anyone. From start to finish, your company made it easy to complete our move and was the least stressful of the buying, selling and moving process. Thank you.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Emma Goldie

The whole process from quote request, to booking, collection and delivery was smooth and easy. All the staff were polite, friendly and professional and took great care of us and our belongings from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this company and the team that moved us - Jamie, Conor and Lewis. Thank you!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lynne Upfield

I have used Ballards for several moves now and the one done recently was again excellent. Communication was brilliant from quotation through to booking and the guys who loaded my belongings into storage were very polite and did everything so carefully I am glad I made the decision to use Ballards again. Thank you

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Michael Moxon

Very professional reacting to multiple changes. Guys worked hard and carefully ensuring our belongings arrived safely.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Carol Snowball

Move from Newark to Northumberland 6/7th Jan 2026 The 4 guys arrived as arranged at 8am, were very professional and helpful throughout the whole process. We were packed up and ready to go by 11.30 which was fantastic. The following day they were already at the new property by 7.30 and started work immediately. Again they were finished by 11.30 even though there were only 2 of them this time. They even found 2 tiny screws from our bed fitting that had fallen off into the van - saved us a lot of hassle and meant we could spend our first night in our own bed - marvellous. They couldn't have worked harder or been more helpful if they tried. Our move couldn't have gone any better and we would highly recommend your company to anyone. From start to finish, your company made it easy to complete our move and was the least stressful of the buying, selling and moving process. Thank you.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Emma Goldie

The whole process from quote request, to booking, collection and delivery was smooth and easy. All the staff were polite, friendly and professional and took great care of us and our belongings from start to finish. I would definitely recommend this company and the team that moved us - Jamie, Conor and Lewis. Thank you!

★ ★ ★ ★ ★