Bishop's Move

What Bishop's Move does

Bishop's Move is a UK-headquartered, family-owned removal and storage company founded in 1854 in Pimlico, London. It operates through a network of 20+ branches across the United Kingdom and Europe, with a registered head office at Potters Bar (The Heights East, Cranborne Road) and a relocated operational head office in Chessington, Surrey. The company is operated as AGM Bishops Limited (Companies House No. 12733035), a private limited company within the AGM Group, and is the legal owner of the registered Bishop's Move trademark and logo.

The business is built around four core service lines: home removals, international removals (export packing, shipping, customs documentation, door-to-door global delivery to destinations including Australia, the USA, Europe, Zimbabwe, UAE, Japan, and Canada), business and commercial relocations (offices, hospitals, museums, schools, warehouses, libraries, IT/server moves), and storage solutions spanning self-storage under the Ease the Squeeze sub-brand, warehouse storage, business storage, specialised storage, trade storage, and business archive storage. Ancillary revenue comes from packing services, removals insurance, concierge services, a Platinum Move premium package, pet transportation, crate hire, retirement moving, and historic vehicle hire for film and TV productions. The technology stack is operational rather than proprietary — a website with 400+ pages, video survey booking, CRM-driven quote requests, and Trustpilot integration — with no disclosed proprietary software or AI/ML capability.

Bishop's Move monetises primarily through custom one-time service fees for residential, commercial, and international moves, supplemented by recurring storage subscriptions. Pricing is quote-based and varies by distance, volume, packing requirements, specialist handling (antiques, fine art, medical equipment), storage duration, and shuttle-van or restricted-access requirements. Customer acquisition is sales-led via dedicated phone lines per service line (UK Moves, Business Moves, European Moves, International Shipping), free in-person or video surveys, and a network of 20+ physical branches. The customer base spans individual households (highest volume), enterprises (named logos include University of Oxford, CBRE, Konica Minolta, NHS Mid Yorkshire, Centrica, Natixis, McCarthy & Stone), and public-sector frameworks (ESPO, YPO). Industry accreditations — BAR, IAM, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Constructionline Gold, Achilles UVDB, Which? Trusted Trader — serve both quality signalling and procurement eligibility.

Name

Bishop's Move

Legal name

AGM Bishops Limited

Website

https://bishopsmove.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bishop's Move is a UK family-owned removal and storage company, founded in 1854, operating 20+ branches across the UK and Europe. It serves households, businesses, and public-sector clients with domestic, international, and commercial relocations plus secure storage solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Removal and Storage Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Move Management (Office Relocations) (BPABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packing, Unpacking & Set-Up Services (HSAFAFAB), Senior & Assisted-Living Local Moving (HSAKAAAD), Local Storage-to-Home / Home-to-Storage Moves (HSAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Home removals services
• International removals
• Business relocations
• Storage solutions
• Commercial removals

Headquarters

HQ city

Surbiton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Home Removals: One-time service revenue from residential moves including packing, transportation, and delivery. Includes services for moving house, antiques, and concierge services.
2. International Removals: One-time service revenue from overseas relocations including export packing, shipping, customs documentation, and door-to-door global delivery services.
3. Business/Commercial Removals: One-time service revenue from corporate relocations including office moves, warehouse relocations, hospital relocations, museum relocations, school moves, and library/archive relocations.
4. Storage Solutions: Recurring revenue from secure storage facilities including warehouse storage, self-storage (Ease the Squeeze brand), business storage, specialized storage, trade storage, and business archive storage.
5. Additional Services: Ancillary services including packing materials, removals insurance, pet transportation, currency exchange support, crate hire, office clearance, and historic vehicle hire for film/TV.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bishop's Move is a UK removals and storage company providing home removals, business/commercial relocations, and international shipping services. The company operates over 20 branches across the UK and Europe, offering packing, transportation, storage, and specialist handling for antiques, fine art, IT equipment, and delicate items for both residential and commercial customers.

Product overview

Bishop's Move is a removal and storage company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services centred around domestic, international, and commercial relocations. The core offerings include Home Removals, International Removals, Business Removals, and Storage Solutions (which encompasses self-storage via the Ease the Squeeze sub-brand, warehouse storage, business storage, specialised storage, trade storage, and business archive storage). These core services are supplemented by a range of add-on modules including Packing Services, Platinum Move (premium package), Concierge Services, Removals Insurance, Video Survey, Crate Hire, and Late Key Waiver Cancellation Protection. Specialised offerings target specific sectors including Moving Antiques, Hospital Relocations, Museum Relocations, School Moves, Library & Archive Relocations, and Warehouse Relocations. Additional services cover Pet Transportation, Export Packing, Retirement Moving, Relocating Employees, and Historic Vehicles for Hire. The company operates over 20 branches across the UK and Europe and was founded in 1854.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Removals Comprehensive domestic removal services including packing, transportation, and settling assistance for individuals and families moving house within the UK.
• International Removals Global relocation services including export packing, door-to-door delivery, shipping insurance, and customs documentation for moves worldwide including Australia, USA, Europe, UAE, Japan, Canada, and Zimbabwe.
• Business Removals Commercial relocation services for offices, warehouses, hospitals, museums, schools, and other business entities including sustainable moving solutions and zero waste to landfill commitment.
• Storage Solutions Secure storage services including self-storage, warehouse storage, business storage, specialised storage, trade storage, and business archive storage across 20+ UK locations with 24/7 security.
• Platinum Move Premium moving package offering enhanced services and additional support for customers seeking a higher level of service.
• Ease the Squeeze Self Storage Self-storage brand offering accessible storage units for customers who need frequent access to their belongings.
• Moving Antiques Specialist handling and transportation services for antiques and valuable artwork with expert care.
• Office Removals Commercial office relocation services including IT relocation, server relocation, and minimal downtime planning.
• Warehouse Relocations Specialist relocation services for warehouses and industrial facilities including heavy equipment handling.
• Hospital Relocations Sensitive medical facility relocation services handling medical equipment with specialized care.
• Museum Relocations Expert relocation services for museums, galleries, and cultural institutions including delicate artifacts and exhibits.
• School Moves & Relocations Educational institution relocation services minimising disruption to learning environments.
• Library & Archive Relocations Specialist relocation services for libraries, archives, and document storage facilities including book collections.
• Pet Transportation Specialist pet relocation services for international moves including documentation and travel arrangements.
• Historic Vehicles for Hire Vintage commercial vehicle rental for film, television, and event productions including horsedrawn Pentechnicon, Bullnose Morris, Morris Van, and Foden Steam Wagon.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by thousands of customers each year including high-profile clients
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McCarthy & StonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for retirement moving services. Rightsizing into retirement services helping older customers move to retirement properties.
• CentricaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWarehouse clearance and recycling initiative partnership for sustainable business operations.
• Peabody TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable office clearance partnership. Peabody Trust partnered with Bishop's Move for sustainable office clearance, raising over £6,000 for Sense charity.
• CBREcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssisted CBRE with global FMCG client's relocation and recycling requirements.
• Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for hospital relocations ensuring healthcare facility moves with minimal disruption.
• University of OxfordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchwarzman Centre relocation case study - major university facility move.
• University of Southampton Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness school relocation services.
• Queen Mary University LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelocation services for university facilities.
• Konica MinoltaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelocated market leaders Konica Minolta as a seamless relocation case study.
• MACHINE-AminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelocated London's luxury fashion retailer MACHINE-A.
• Agua FabricsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelocated 6,000 rolls of fabric for textile company.
• Italia ContiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerforming arts organization case study relocation.
• Bletchley Park MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelocation of 2,400 objects for heritage museum.
• RHS WisleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric library relocation for Royal Horticultural Society.
• Natixis Corporate and Investment BankingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership for banking sector relocations.
• PHS TeacratecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive crate supply partnership for office relocations.
• Reward GatewayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmployee benefits partnership for corporate moves.
• British Association of Removers (BAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership providing quality assurance and consumer protection standards.
• International Association of Movers (IAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal moving industry association providing network and standards for international relocations.
• Which? Trusted TradercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerConsumer protection and quality endorsement program.
• BubbaTree / World Land TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership through AGM Group. Carbon offset initiative planting trees for every move booked to help minimize carbon footprint and support biodiversity.
• Food, Facts and Friends FoodbankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partnership with local foodbank providing van for food collection and free storage for donations. Edinburgh branch partnership supporting community initiatives.
• Euromovers ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConference participation for international moving industry networking and partnerships.
• ConstructionlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationConstruction industry supplier qualification scheme for government and public sector contracts.
• Achilles UVDBcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupply chain risk management certification for utilities sector.
• ESPOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic sector procurement framework supplier.
• YPOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic sector procurement framework supplier.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sirva Worldwide Relocation: Global relocation and moving services provider offering international moving, corporate mobility, and storage. Comparable to Bishop's Move on full-service international and corporate relocation offering.
• Santa Fe Relocation: Global mobility and relocation services company offering international moving, immigration, and destination services. Comparable to Bishop's Move's international segment but with broader corporate mobility focus.
• Allied International: Global network of moving companies providing international and domestic household goods relocations. Comparable to Bishop's Move on international household goods moving with similar global network affiliation model.
• Crown Worldwide (Crown Relocations): Global relocation and moving services group operating across 60+ countries. Overlaps with Bishop's Move on international relocations but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• AGS Worldwide Movers: International moving and relocation specialist operating across more than 95 countries. Comparable to Bishop's Move on international household goods shipping and corporate relocation services.

Direct peers

• Pickfords: The UK's largest and oldest removals company, offering home, business, and international moving services with a national branch network. Directly comparable to Bishop's Move on service portfolio, customer segments, and UK market positioning.
• John Mason International: UK-based international removal specialist with similar export packing, customs handling, and door-to-door global delivery services. Comparable on international segment and household goods shipping focus.
• Britannia Movers International: Network of UK-based removal companies offering home, commercial, and international moving services under the Britannia banner. Closely comparable on scope, accreditation focus (BAR member), and partnership/network model.
• Robinsons Relocation: UK-based domestic and international removals company providing home and corporate relocation services with national coverage. Comparable mid-tier UK peer with similar commercial and residential focus.

Regional players

• Big Yellow Self Storage: UK's largest self-storage operator with 100+ facilities. Comparable to Bishop's Move's Ease the Squeeze self-storage sub-brand and storage revenue stream but at significantly larger scale and self-storage specialisation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bishopsmove_

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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