What Pickfords does

Pickfords is a UK-headquartered, privately held transportation and relocation services company operating continuously since 1646, making it the longest-established removals brand in the United Kingdom. The company, legally registered as Pickfords Move Management Limited (Company No. 8044368), employs between 501 and 1,000 people and runs the largest storage network in the UK alongside a national branch network covering every UK and Irish postcode. Its service portfolio spans UK home removals, international relocations, business and IT relocations, corporate employee mobility, self-storage, and ancillary services such as pet shipping, international baggage shipping, and foreign exchange (Pickfords FX).

The business operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining a sales-led branch network, direct-to-consumer digital channels (online quote calculator, video survey technology, and the Eco Box Shop e-commerce site), and a dedicated corporate sales team for enterprise and government accounts. Core technology components include video-based home survey software, the MOVEPLUS™ digital relocation management platform launched in September 2025 under the Pickfords Relocation sub-brand, and an international shipment tracking system. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time project fees for removal services, weekly subscription self-storage (£18/week starting price), professional services fees for corporate relocation programme management, and hardware/retail sales through the Eco Box Shop. Pricing for removal services is quote-based, determined by in-person or video survey assessments.

Pickfords's customer base spans individual home movers, students, SMEs, and large enterprises/government bodies, with named institutional clients including the BBC, NATO, the European Banking Authority, University College London Hospitals, and the British Government. The company holds industry accreditations including FIDI FAIM PLUS, British Association of Removers membership, SAFEContractor, RoSPA Patron's Award 2024, and Investors in People, and has won 'International Moving Company of the Year' at the EMMAs for seven consecutive years through 2024. Pickfords is carbon neutral with a stated 2050 net-zero target and ranks in the top 35% of companies assessed by Ecovadis.

Name

Pickfords

Legal name

Pickfords Move Management Limited

Website

https://pickfords.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Pickfords is a privately held UK removals and storage company, founded in 1646, serving individual movers, corporate clients, and government bodies across every UK postcode and over 40 international destinations through its branch network and the Pickfords Global Network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kings Langley

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Household Removals: Domestic removal services for individuals and families moving within the UK, covering every postcode. Services include packing, transportation, and optional storage integration.
2. International Removals: Overseas relocation services including door-to-door shipping, customs clearance, and international move management. Multi-award winning service.
3. Business/Corporate Relocation: Office relocation, IT relocation, project management, and asset management services for businesses. Includes environmental recycling and disposal services.
4. Employee Relocation Services: Global relocation programme management including finance and expense management, strategic consultancy, and move management for corporate clients.
5. Self Storage: Personal, student, and business self storage units across UK locations. Flexible terms with 24/7 access. Managed through dedicated facilities.
6. Eco Box Shop: E-commerce platform selling sustainable packing materials and move kits online for home moving.
7. Specialty Services: Pet shipping, international baggage shipping, and specialist services like Pickfords Gold premium home moving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pickfords is a UK-based moving and storage company providing household removals across every UK postcode, international relocation services to all countries worldwide, self-storage facilities, and corporate/employee relocation management. They offer premium moving services, business office relocations with IT and asset management, and supplementary offerings including packing materials, pet shipping, and foreign exchange.

Product overview

Pickfords is a removal and storage company offering a comprehensive portfolio of moving and logistics services. The core offering consists of UK home moving (Home Moving), international relocations (International Moving), and business/corporate relocation services (Moving Your Business), complemented by the largest UK storage network (Self Storage). Premium tier is provided through Pickfords Gold for high-value home moves. The portfolio includes specialized services for pet shipping, international baggage, IT relocation, and environmental recycling. Recent additions include the Eco Box Shop for sustainable packing materials and the Pickfords Relocation platform with MOVEPLUS™ technology for employee relocation management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pickfords Relocation: Global relocation services and employee mobility solutions with MOVEPLUS™ platform.
• Pickfords Gold
• Pickfords FX
• Pickfords Global Network
• Pickfords Business Solutions
• Pickfords Storage and Self Store
• Eco Box Shop

Products and services

• Home Moving
• International Moving
• Self Storage
• Pickfords Gold
• Moving Your Business
• Eco Box Shop
• Pickfords Relocation (MOVEPLUS™)
• Global Relocation
• Pet Shipping
• IT Relocation
• Environmental Recycling and Reuse
• International Baggage Shipping

Quantifiable outcome

• Multi-award winning international service (International Moving Company of the Year 2018-2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BBCcoreOthers · 21 March 2017BBC awarded Pickfords a moving services framework agreement for corporate relocation services.
• Office Moving Alliance (OMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2016Pickfords operates as part of the Office Moving Alliance, an international network of commercial moving and storage specialists. This partnership enables delivery of complex office relocations across international markets.
• British Association of Removers (BAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPickfords is a member of the British Association of Removers, the largest and most recognised association in the moving industry. The company adheres to BAR's Code of Practice and is part of BAR Overseas Group, BAR Commercial Moving Group, and BAR Self Storage groups.
• FIDI - FAIM PLUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAIM PLUS is the highest standard in the international removals industry, accredited by FIDI. Pickfords holds this prestigious accreditation.
• Pickfords Global NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPickfords operates its international business through the Pickfords Global Network - an international network of best-in-class partners for worldwide removals coverage.
• Association of Relocation ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPickfords is a member of the Association of Relocation Professionals, ensuring high quality service in employee relocation.
• Cancer Research UKminorOthersPickfords has a charity partnership with Cancer Research UK, announced in May 2017. The company has participated in fundraising activities including golf days raising thousands for the charity.
• WellChildminorOthersPickfords supports WellChild charity, helping sick children through fundraising activities.
• LandAidminorOthersPickfords donates cardboard boxes to LandAid Sleep Out events, supporting homeless young people.
• Combat StressminorOthersPickfords supports Healing Military Minds fundraiser which raised £55,000 for Combat Stress, the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health.
• SAFEContractorminorOthersPickfords is SAFEContractor accredited, delivering the highest standards of health and safety.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sterling Relocation: International relocation and household goods moving company serving corporate and private clients. Comparable on international moving, corporate relocation management, and global partner network model.
• Crown Relocations: Global household goods moving and relocation services company competing head-to-head with Pickfords on international moves, corporate relocation, and storage. Directly comparable on product portfolio (international removals, storage, relocation programme management) and target customer (corporate + individual).
• Santa Fe Relocation: Global relocation and moving services provider offering international household goods transportation, storage, and employee relocation management. Closely comparable on international moving credentials, global footprint, and corporate relocation focus.
• AGS Movers: International removal and relocation specialist with FIDI FAIM accreditation, competing with Pickfords on door-to-door international moves, corporate relocation, and storage. Comparable on global network model and institutional client base.
• Britannia Movers International: UK-based international removals and relocation company operating through the Britannia network. Direct competitor on international household moves and corporate relocation in the same UK market.
• John Mason International: UK-headquartered international removals and relocation company with FIDI accreditation. Directly comparable on international moving services, global partner network model, and UK household removals market.
• Bishop's Move: UK household removals and storage company serving residential and corporate customers. Comparable on UK home moving, storage, and corporate relocation services.
• Robinsons International Movers: UK-based international household goods removals and relocation specialist. Comparable on international moving services, FIDI-affiliated accreditation, and UK-to-overseas move customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Sirva: Large global relocation and moving platform (parent of Allied Van Lines, North American Van Lines) with overlapping household goods moving and corporate relocation services. A broader incumbent with a wider product portfolio than Pickfords.

Emerging players

• AnyVan: UK-headquartered digital marketplace for moves, vans, and removals offering instant online pricing. Represents the asset-light, digital-first challenger model that competes with Pickfords on price transparency and customer acquisition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pickfords

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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