Frequently Asked Questions

We provide free, no-obligation quotes tailored to your specific move — contact us on 01482 323069 or email enquiries@hardakers.co.uk for an accurate estimate.

We recommend booking 4-6 weeks before your move date, especially during peak periods (summer months and end of month). However, we can often accommodate moves at shorter notice — give us a call on 01482 323069 and we'll do our best.

Yes, fully. We carry comprehensive goods-in-transit insurance and public liability insurance. We also offer extended cover options for high-value items. Full details of cover are provided with every quote.

Yes, bed dismantling and reassembly is included as standard in our domestic removal service. Our team will carefully take your beds apart at the old property and put them back together at your new home. Dismantling and reassembly of wardrobes and desks is available as a chargeable extra — please ask when requesting your quote.

Absolutely! Our online quote form includes a photo upload feature. Photos of each room help us provide a more accurate quote without needing a home visit. You can also arrange a video survey via your phone.

We understand that completion dates can shift. We'll do our best to accommodate any date changes — just let us know as soon as possible on 01482 323069 and we'll work with you to reschedule.

Yes, we supply a full range of professional packing materials including boxes, tape, bubble wrap, mattress covers, sofa covers, wardrobe cartons, flat screen TV bags, dust covers, webbing, stair stick, and specialist protection wrap. You can purchase materials separately or add our professional packing service to your quote.

Your belongings are packed into wooden crates or 20-foot steel containers and stored in our clean, dry, CCTV-monitored warehouse in Hull. There's no minimum term and we can deliver back to you whenever you're ready. We offer home, commercial, and specialist storage options.

Yes. We have specialist equipment and trained staff for pianos, antiques, long case clocks, artwork, and other delicate items. With over 150 years of experience, we know how to handle these items safely. Please mention them in your quote request so we can plan accordingly.

We're based in Hull and cover the whole of the United Kingdom — local moves and long-distance moves to anywhere in the UK. We also handle international relocations to destinations worldwide.

We offer Cancellation and Key Release Waivers to give you peace of mind if completion dates shift at short notice. Just let us know as soon as possible — call 01482 323069 or email enquiries@hardakers.co.uk and we'll talk you through the options.

Yes, we provide international removal and shipping services to destinations worldwide including the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Asia and Africa. Please note that we no longer provide removal services to or from EU countries.

Yes, we offer a domestic and commercial document shredding service. Whether you have a single sack or pallet loads of confidential documents, we can help with secure destruction.