About Hardakers
One of Hull's leading removal and storage companies, proudly serving the whole of the UK since 1870.
Over 150 Years of Moving Experience
Hardakers was established in 1870, making us one of the oldest and most experienced removal companies in the region. For four generations, the Hardaker family built a business founded on trust, care, and genuine commitment to customer service.
In 1999, Richard and Jacqui Johnson took the helm, purchasing the company and continuing the family-run tradition that our customers know and love.
A Legacy of Excellence
Hardakers Founded
The Hardaker family establishes a removal business in Hull, beginning over 150 years of service.
Family Heritage
The business passes through four generations of the Hardaker family, building a reputation for care, quality and a straightforward approach.
New Ownership
Richard and Jacqui Johnson acquire the company, maintaining the family-run approach whilst investing in modern equipment, new vehicles and staff training.
Hull's Leading Removals
With a 4.7/5 Google rating from over 160 reviews, a recently added 18-ton truck, and expanded storage facilities — we continue the legacy every day.
Meet the Hardakers Family
Led by Managing Directors Richard and Jacqui Johnson, with Director Sam Knight and our dedicated team of experienced movers.
Our Values
Care
We treat every customer's belongings with the same respect and attention we'd give to our own. From the first survey to the final box placed in your new home, every item — whether a cherished heirloom or an everyday piece of furniture — matters to us. Our team is trained to handle, wrap, and load with the kind of care that comes from four generations of family pride in doing the job properly.
Quality
Quality runs through every part of what we do. We invest in professional-grade packing materials, modern vehicles, and thorough training for our crews — because shortcuts cost customers time, money, and peace of mind. From the condition of our trucks to the tone of a phone call, we hold ourselves to a standard that has kept families and businesses coming back to Hardakers for over 150 years.
Integrity
We believe in honest service and straightforward communication. No confusing jargon, no last-minute surprises — just a clear plan, a team who turn up when they say they will, and a straightforward, no-nonsense approach from start to finish. When we give you our word, we keep it. That reputation is worth more to us than any single job.
Community
We're proud to be part of Hull — the City of Culture 2017, a thriving maritime hub, and the place that has been home to four generations of Hardakers. We give back to the communities we serve through charitable work, supporting local causes, and treating every customer as a neighbour. Our roots run deep here, and it shows in the personal, friendly service our customers value most.
Company Details
A registered UK company with a heritage spanning four generations and over 150 years of trusted service.
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