Doree Bonner international

What Doree Bonner international does

Doree Bonner International (legal entity: Kelerbay Limited) is a privately-held UK removal and storage group operating from a headquarters in Dartford, Kent. The business is structured as a multi-brand roll-up of 13 acquired regional removals subsidiaries — including A+W Levett, Chapmans, Dodds, Kelly's, Gardner's International, Bathers, Bonners of Knightsbridge, John Duncan, Express Removals, and Montgomerys — each retained under its historic trade name. The group maintains 10 owned UK branches spanning Dartford, Canterbury, Nottingham, Gloucester, Dunstable, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle, High Wycombe, and London (Knightsbridge), supported by an asset base of approximately 60 vehicles and 9,300 storage containers, and an organizational headcount of roughly 150 employees. Core service lines comprise UK domestic removals, international removals (sea freight, airfreight, sole-use, shared, and cased containers), office relocations, professional packing, and containerized storage; ancillary lines include disaster recovery, corporate-funded moves, event logistics, and a recycle & reuse sustainability service.

The revenue model is fundamentally transactional and quote-based: pricing for removals is determined post-survey by volume, distance, and service scope; storage is volume-based starting at £2 per week; and international freight is priced on volume, destination, and prevailing freight rates. The company monetizes consumer demand through a hybrid go-to-market that combines a sales-led field force (dedicated Move Coordinators and Surveyors conducting free on-site or virtual surveys) with a direct-to-consumer digital channel anchored by the quotes.doreebonner.co.uk self-service quote and booking platform. Customer segments span individual households (primary), corporate and public-sector relocations, and specialized cohorts including UK Armed Forces personnel. Ancillary product revenue is generated through the wholly-owned DBI Packaging sub-brand, which sells standardized consumer packing bundles (Student £43.45 to Extra Large £148.50).

Internationally, the group operates through a handpicked network of FIDI-FAIM-certified overseas agents covering 500+ claimed destinations across Canada (Highland Worldwide), the USA (SIRVA/North American Van Lines, JK Moving), Australia and New Zealand (Grace International, The Moving Company), South Africa (Elliott Mobility), and Asia (Vanpac Group Asia). Certifications underpinning the trust proposition include FIDI-FAIM, BAR membership with Advanced Payment Guarantee Scheme, IAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, Movers Trading Club OTI registration, and HHGFAA membership. A 2023 multi-million-pound debt facility from Connection Capital was fully repaid. No proprietary technology stack or AI capability is disclosed, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

Doree Bonner international

Legal name

Kelerbay Limited

Website

https://doreebonner.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Doree Bonner International is a privately-held UK removal and storage group operating across 10 owned branches, serving households, corporates, and public-sector clients with domestic moves, international relocations (sea/air freight), office relocations, packing, and containerized storage, and monetizing ancillary packing products through its DBI Packaging sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Removal and Storage Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210), Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Interstate Small Moves & Partial Loads (Consolidated/Shared Truckload) (HSAKABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interstate Specialty Household Moves (Pianos/Antiques/Fine Art/Safes) (HSAKABAJ), Commercial Junk Removal & Hauling (HSAKALAB), Disaster Debris Cleanup & Hauling (Fire/Flood/Storm) (HSAKALAO)

Keywords

• Household removal services
• International removals
• Containerised storage services
• Office relocation services
• Packing materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Dartford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Removal Services: Full-service domestic and international removal services including packing, loading, transport, unloading, and unpacking. Pricing based on volume assessment, distance, and service requirements determined through surveys.
2. Storage Services: Secure containerized storage services with pricing based on volume used. Storage containers follow British Association of Removers recommendations (7ft 2in X 5ft X 8ft). Optional collection and delivery services.
3. International Freight: Sea freight and airfreight services for international moves including sole use containers, shared containers, and cased containers. Pricing based on volume, destination, and freight rates.
4. Packaging Materials: Sale of professional packing materials including cartons, wardrobe cartons, bubble wrap, and packing paper through DBI Packaging subsidiary. Products sold in standardized packs ranging from Student (£43.45) to Extra Large (£148.50).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Doree Bonner International provides UK and international removal and storage services for households and businesses, including household moves, office relocation, professional packing, storage, corporate-funded moves, disaster recovery and event logistics. Services are sold through surveys and quotations, with move coordinators and surveyors assessing requirements and arranging tailored move plans.

Product overview

Doree Bonner International operates as a unified service portfolio combining core removal and storage offerings with specialized sub-brands. The core consists of Moving in the UK (domestic household removals), International Removals (global relocations with sea/air freight options), Office Relocation, Professional Packing, and Storage Services. Supporting modules include Disaster Recovery, Shared Containers, Corporate Move, Event Logistics, and Recycle & Reuse. The DBI Packaging sub-brand sells professional-grade packing materials through multiple tiered packs (Standard, Student, Economy, Large, Extra Large). An integrated Online Quote Calculator enables customers to self-service estimates and bookings. The company also offers virtual consultation and surveying services to complement the physical moving operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DBI Packaging: Packing materials subsidiary selling high quality, strong and durable packing products used by professional removal companies.

Products and services

• Moving in the UK
• International Removals
• Office Relocation
• Professional Packing
• Storage Services
• Disaster Recovery
• Shared Containers
• Corporate Move
• Event Logistics
• Recycle & Reuse
• DBI Packaging

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5 Star Rating on Trustpilot
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Highland Worldwide (World Wide Overseas)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the biggest moving companies in Western Canada, operating as the only certified international moving company with Canada customs bonded warehouses in Vancouver and Victoria, BC.
• Grace International RemovalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides integrated domestic and international service solutions from over 37 locations across Australia and New Zealand, with nearly a century of experience.
• Focus MovingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeader in the moving industry offering wide range of services for local moves, within Canada, to USA, and worldwide.
• SIRVA (North American Van Lines)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers both long distance and local moving services in North America with efficient staff and sophisticated logistics system.
• Just Move InminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides free home service setup including council tax, utilities, broadband, TV, insurance, storage, and mail redirection services. 4.8/5 Trustpilot rating from over 1000 reviews.
• The Moving CompanyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased throughout New Zealand with large storage depots in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, complemented by global network of accredited partners.
• Elliott MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeadquartered in Johannesburg, Africa's business hub, providing trusted mobility solutions across the African continent with end-to-end partnership for customer support.
• Vanpac Group AsiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsia's finest international moving group with 15 locations across the Far East, one of the largest and strongest moving groups in Asia with worldwide representation.
• First Class Facilities ManagementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides premium facilities management services in London for over 10 years including Planned Preventative Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, and Office Refurbishments.
• JK MovingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe largest independent moving company in North America.
• BM ConnectminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIntegrated flexible and affordable outsourced bookkeeping, accounting and payroll solutions using cloud-based technology.
• LV InsuranceminorOthersLeading UK general insurance business offering range of general insurance products including home, car, pet, and travel insurance through strategic partnership.
• CapconminorOthersDue diligence, investigations, high level employee screening, brand protection, and training services with heritage stretching back to the early 1960s.
• Econorisk Broker ConsultantsminorOthersSouth Africa's leading risk analysis, insurance and risk management specialists providing flexible solutions and bespoke policies.
• Smart Currency ExchangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCurrency exchange partner for overseas money transfers, accessible through Doree Bonner's Currency Zone for international moving customers.
• Blevins FranksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading international tax and wealth management advisers to UK nationals living in Southern Europe with offices across Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, Monaco, and UK.
• William RussellminorOthersInsurance provider partner offering international health insurance services.
• Pets AbroadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal transport specialist partner for relocating pets internationally.
• 360 CleaningminorGTM or Marketing PartnerResidential and commercial cleaning services including pre/end tenancy cleaning, deep cleaning, and professional cleaning for both domestic and commercial clients.
• InventoreaseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHigh quality inspections for residential clients including inventory services, check ins, check outs, and mid-term visits.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/doreebonner
• Facebookfacebook.com/doreebonner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-doree-bonner-international-group

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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