What Clockwork Removals does

Clockwork Removals is a UK-based, founder-owned transportation and logistics company, established in 1996 by Courtenay Morison, that provides household removals, commercial relocations, international moves, self-storage, and specialist fine art transportation services. It operates nine physical branches across England and Scotland, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, and Orkney, giving it national coverage with particular density in Scotland. Its service portfolio is anchored on transactional, quote-based pricing for moves, supplemented by subscription-style recurring revenue from self-storage facilities at branch locations, with the Inverness facility representing the first site in a planned national storage rollout.

The company's specialised Artlink service and its accreditation under the UK Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS) allow it to transport museum, gallery, and collector artworks with regulatory-grade insurance and handling, a niche vertical distinct from its core consumer and commercial work. Its customer base spans long-tail individual households (primary segment), business and commercial clients, public sector bodies including the NHS and universities, and arts and culture institutions. Marketing relies primarily on earned media coverage and the credibility of British Association of Removers membership rather than paid digital channels.

The operating model is bootstrapped and privately held under founder control, with no external funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors disclosed. Revenue is generated through per-job removal fees plus recurring storage income, and growth is being pursued organically through branch openings (Inverness in 2026) and a national self-storage expansion rather than through M&A or external capital. The business is asset-heavy in vehicles and property but technology-light, with no proprietary software platform or AI capabilities identified in the source data.

Name

Clockwork Removals

Legal name

Clockwork Removals

Website

https://clockworkremovals.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Clockwork Removals is a UK-founded, founder-owned removal and storage company operating nine branches across England and Scotland, serving households, businesses, public-sector bodies, and museums with household, commercial, international, and specialist fine art transportation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Relocation Services

NAICS

Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (8114)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Art Handling & Transport (HSAKAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination (HSAFAFAH)

Keywords

• Residential moving services
• Commercial relocation
• Fine art transportation
• Self-storage facilities
• International removals

Headquarters

HQ city

London

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Removal Services: Core removal services for household and business relocations, including domestic and international moves. Revenue generated on a per-job basis based on distance, volume, and service level.
2. Storage Services: Short-term and long-term storage solutions at branch facilities. Demand driven by property chain delays and home renovations. Recently expanded self-storage facilities nationally.
3. Specialist Art Transportation: Premium fine art transportation services through Artlink and GIS (Government Indemnity Scheme) for museums, galleries, collectors, and private clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Clockwork Removals provides domestic household removals, business and office relocations, international moves, and self-storage solutions across the UK through a network of nine branches in England and Scotland. The company also offers specialist fine art transportation services under the Artlink brand and operates under the UK Government Indemnity Scheme (GIS) for museum and gallery collections.

Product overview

Clockwork Removals operates as a single unified removal and storage service platform rather than a modular software product. The core offering centers on domestic and commercial removal services (household relocations, business moves, and international moves), which form the primary revenue stream. Supporting this are specialized fine art transportation services branded as Artlink and GIS (Government Indemnity Scheme), catering to museums, galleries, and collectors requiring climate-controlled, insured transport of valuable artworks. The company has recently expanded into self-storage facilities, beginning with Inverness and planned for national rollout, which complements the core moving services by providing flexible storage options for customers experiencing property chain delays or home renovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Household Removals Domestic relocation services for individuals and families moving homes, including packing, transportation, and unpacking support.
• Business Relocations Commercial removal services for businesses undergoing office or facility moves, handling equipment, furniture, and operational transitions.
• International Moves Cross-border relocation services for customers moving between countries, managing logistics, customs documentation, and international transport.
• Artlink Specialist fine art transportation service providing secure, climate-controlled handling and movement of valuable artworks and antiques for museums, galleries, collectors, and private clients.
• GIS (Government Indemnity Scheme) Art transportation service operating under the UK Government Indemnity Scheme, enabling the movement of publicly owned artworks and museum pieces with appropriate insurance coverage.
• Self-Storage Facilities Short-term and long-term storage solutions for customers requiring flexible storage options during property moves, renovations, or chain delays. Currently available at Inverness branch with plans for national expansion.

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• British Association of RemoverscoreOthersClockwork Removals is a member of the British Association of Removers, an industry trade association representing professional removal companies. Membership indicates adherence to industry standards and professional practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bishop's Move: Long-established UK removals company offering household, office, and international moves with self-storage. Similar in scale and service breadth to Clockwork and competes directly in the UK market.
• Gerson Relocation: UK-based household and corporate relocation company offering moving, storage, and international services. Comparable to Clockwork on B2B/B2C removal mix and storage offering.
• John Mason International: UK-headquartered international removals specialist with strong household moving business and storage. Comparable to Clockwork on international moves and household relocation services.
• Britannia Movers International: UK network of BAR-member removal firms offering household, commercial, and international relocations across multiple regions. Closely comparable to Clockwork on service mix, membership affiliation, and customer segments.
• Johnsons Moving Services: UK removals and storage provider with national branch network serving household and commercial clients. Direct competitor with similar service portfolio to Clockwork.
• Crown Fine Art: Specialist fine art logistics company providing climate-controlled transport, storage, and installation for galleries, museums, and collectors. Direct peer to Clockwork's Artlink and GIS services.
• Cadogan Tate: International fine art logistics specialist offering art transportation, storage, and installation. Closely comparable to Clockwork's specialist art handling capabilities and target customers.

Broad incumbents

• Pickfords: The UK's largest and longest-established removals company, offering household, commercial, and international moves plus storage. Direct competitor to Clockwork's core services with substantially greater national footprint and brand recognition.
• Big Yellow Self Storage: Listed UK self-storage company with national network of purpose-built facilities. Competes with Clockwork's planned national self-storage expansion and has significantly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Safestore: UK's largest self-storage operator with national footprint. Direct competitor to Clockwork's expanding self-storage facilities with substantially greater scale and capital resources.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ClockworkUK

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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