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A1 Removals

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Namestring
A1 Removals
Legal namestring
Gellie Ltd
Websiteurl
a1-removal.co.uk
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1990
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersExeter, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
Exeter
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
domestic removals, commercial removals, container storage, packing services, long distance moves
Industry2 codes
1Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination
CodeHSAFAFAHPrimaryYes
2Appliance & Furniture Removal
CodeHSAKALAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Used Household and Office Goods Moving484210
SIC code1 code
  • Trucking & Courier Services (No Air)4210
Product category
Moving and Storage Services
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Removal Services
TypeOne Time License
Description

One-time service fees for domestic and commercial removals. Pricing based on home survey or video survey with quotation valid for 30 days. Operates locally, nationally, and occasionally internationally (Switzerland).

a1-removal.co.uk
2Packing Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Part-pack and full-pack packing services available as add-on to removal services.

a1-removal.co.uk
3Storage Services
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Container storage facilities with three locations. Competitive pricing with Goods in Storage Insurance included. Also offers pay-per-box storage via MyBoxSpace.co.uk.

a1-removal.co.uk
4Packing Materials Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Online shop selling packing boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, packing tape, and marker pens.

a1-removal.co.uk
Marketing channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Pricing details7 tiers
1Removal services - quote-based pricing
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Pricing based on home survey, video survey, or online survey. Quotes valid for 30 days. 50% deposit required.

a1-removal.co.uk
2Waiting time charges
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

£15.00 per hour per person for delays after 18:00 or undescribed access issues.

a1-removal.co.uk
3Packing Boxes
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

£1.50 per box

a1-removal.co.uk
4Bubble Wrap
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

£1.50-£25.00 depending on roll length (5m or 100m)

a1-removal.co.uk
5Packing Paper
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

£3.50-£22.00 depending on quantity (100 or 700 sheets)

a1-removal.co.uk
6Packing Tape
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

£2.00-£8.00 depending on number of rolls (1 or 5 rolls)

a1-removal.co.uk
7Marker Pen
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

£1.30 per pen

a1-removal.co.uk
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 record
1MyBoxSpace
Description

Pay per box storage service launched as an extension of warehouse storage services, targeting students, home movers and businesses.

a1-removal.co.uk
Core offering1 text field

A1 Removals is a family-run removals and storage business providing domestic home removals, commercial office relocations, long-distance and international moves (including Switzerland), professional part-pack and full-pack packing services, and secure container storage at three East Devon facilities. It also offers specialized commercial, student, and archive storage, a pay-per-box storage sub-brand called MyBoxSpace, and an online packing materials shop selling boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and marker pens.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • No penalties for date changes once a date is reserved, providing peace of mind during uncertain property transactions
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

A1 Removals is a family-run removal and storage company operating from Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon with over 30 years of experience. The company offers a unified service portfolio combining domestic and commercial removals, long-distance moves (including international to Switzerland), professional packing services, and secure storage solutions. Storage offerings include general container storage, commercial storage, student storage (with pay-per-box options via MyBoxSpace.co.uk), and archive storage. The company also operates an e-commerce packing materials shop selling boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and marker pens. All services are provided through the company's own operations, with no API or third-party software integrations documented.

Scale indicator4 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1MyBoxSpace.co.uk
Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

A1 Removals launched MyBoxSpace.co.uk as an extension of their storage services to offer pay-per-box and pay-for-item storage solutions. This is a separate branded website for their flexible storage offerings, allowing customers to pay only for what they store.

a1-removal.co.uk
Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1John Mason International
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established UK-based international removals and shipping specialist. Comparable to A1's long-distance and Switzerland offering but with significantly larger international footprint.

2Pickfords
TypeDirect peer
Description

One of the UK's oldest and largest household removals companies offering local, national and international moves plus storage. Directly comparable to A1 Removals' core service mix but at substantially greater scale.

3Big Yellow Self Storage
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major UK self-storage company with national presence. Directly comparable to A1's storage offering as a larger incumbent competing for similar customer storage needs.

4Safestore
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

UK's largest self-storage operator with nationwide facility network. Comparable to A1's three container storage sites and storage revenue stream, but operates at much larger scale.

5Britannia Movers
TypeDirect peer
Description

Network of UK household and commercial removals companies providing packing, storage and transportation. Directly comparable service portfolio to A1 Removals across domestic moves.

6Stashbee
TypeEmerging player
Description

UK peer-to-peer storage marketplace connecting customers with spare space providers. Adjacent competitor to A1's MyBoxSpace pay-per-box storage offering, operating with a different marketplace model.

7Lovespace
TypeEmerging player
Description

UK by-the-box storage startup offering collection, storage and redelivery service. Closely comparable to A1's MyBoxSpace sub-brand offering pay-per-box flexible storage.

8Crown Relocations
TypeDirect peer
Description

International household goods moving company with UK domestic and European service. Comparable to A1's long-distance and Switzerland routes as well as packing and storage offerings.

9AnyVan
TypeDirect peer
Description

UK-based online marketplace connecting customers with removal and delivery services. Comparable to A1's removal service offering but uses a platform model rather than owned fleet and crews.

10Bishop's Move
TypeDirect peer
Description

UK household and office removals specialist offering packing, storage and international moves. Comparable service mix and customer base to A1 Removals.

Market position
Strengths5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers9 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Subsidiaries1 record

Each record includes

Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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A1 Removals

Moving and Storage Servicesa1-removal.co.uk

A1 Removals firmographics

Firmographics
Name
A1 Removals
Legal name
Gellie Ltd
Website
https://a1-removal.co.uk
Company type
Private
Founded year
1990
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

A1 Removals industry classification

Industry
Product category
Moving and Storage Services
NAICS
Used Household and Office Goods Moving (484210)
SIC
Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)
akta.pro primary industry
Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination (HSAFAFAH)
akta.pro secondary industry
Appliance & Furniture Removal (HSAKALAG)

Keywords

  • Domestic removals
  • Commercial removals
  • Container storage
  • Packing services
  • Long distance moves

Where A1 Removals is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Exeter
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

A1 Removals business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Removal Services: One-time service fees for domestic and commercial removals. Pricing based on home survey or video survey with quotation valid for 30 days. Operates locally, nationally, and occasionally internationally (Switzerland).
  2. Packing Services: Part-pack and full-pack packing services available as add-on to removal services.
  3. Storage Services: Container storage facilities with three locations. Competitive pricing with Goods in Storage Insurance included. Also offers pay-per-box storage via MyBoxSpace.co.uk.
  4. Packing Materials Sales: Online shop selling packing boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, packing tape, and marker pens.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherPay-as-you-goRemoval services - quote-based pricing
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goWaiting time charges
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goPacking Boxes
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goBubble Wrap
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goPacking Paper
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goPacking Tape
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goMarker Pen

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

A1 Removals product offering

Product offering

Core offering

A1 Removals is a family-run removals and storage business providing domestic home removals, commercial office relocations, long-distance and international moves (including Switzerland), professional part-pack and full-pack packing services, and secure container storage at three East Devon facilities. It also offers specialized commercial, student, and archive storage, a pay-per-box storage sub-brand called MyBoxSpace, and an online packing materials shop selling boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and marker pens.

Product overview

A1 Removals is a family-run removal and storage company operating from Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, Devon with over 30 years of experience. The company offers a unified service portfolio combining domestic and commercial removals, long-distance moves (including international to Switzerland), professional packing services, and secure storage solutions. Storage offerings include general container storage, commercial storage, student storage (with pay-per-box options via MyBoxSpace.co.uk), and archive storage. The company also operates an e-commerce packing materials shop selling boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and marker pens. All services are provided through the company's own operations, with no API or third-party software integrations documented.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • MyBoxSpace: Pay per box storage service launched as an extension of warehouse storage services, targeting students, home movers and businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

  • No penalties for date changes once a date is reserved, providing peace of mind during uncertain property transactions
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use A1 Removals

Customer profile

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

A1 Removals technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

A1 Removals partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • MyBoxSpace.co.ukminorOthersA1 Removals launched MyBoxSpace.co.uk as an extension of their storage services to offer pay-per-box and pay-for-item storage solutions. This is a separate branded website for their flexible storage offerings, allowing customers to pay only for what they store.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

A1 Removals competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • John Mason International: Established UK-based international removals and shipping specialist. Comparable to A1's long-distance and Switzerland offering but with significantly larger international footprint.
  • Big Yellow Self Storage: Major UK self-storage company with national presence. Directly comparable to A1's storage offering as a larger incumbent competing for similar customer storage needs.
  • Safestore: UK's largest self-storage operator with nationwide facility network. Comparable to A1's three container storage sites and storage revenue stream, but operates at much larger scale.

Direct peers

  • Pickfords: One of the UK's oldest and largest household removals companies offering local, national and international moves plus storage. Directly comparable to A1 Removals' core service mix but at substantially greater scale.
  • Britannia Movers: Network of UK household and commercial removals companies providing packing, storage and transportation. Directly comparable service portfolio to A1 Removals across domestic moves.
  • Crown Relocations: International household goods moving company with UK domestic and European service. Comparable to A1's long-distance and Switzerland routes as well as packing and storage offerings.
  • AnyVan: UK-based online marketplace connecting customers with removal and delivery services. Comparable to A1's removal service offering but uses a platform model rather than owned fleet and crews.
  • Bishop's Move: UK household and office removals specialist offering packing, storage and international moves. Comparable service mix and customer base to A1 Removals.

Emerging players

  • Stashbee: UK peer-to-peer storage marketplace connecting customers with spare space providers. Adjacent competitor to A1's MyBoxSpace pay-per-box storage offering, operating with a different marketplace model.
  • Lovespace: UK by-the-box storage startup offering collection, storage and redelivery service. Closely comparable to A1's MyBoxSpace sub-brand offering pay-per-box flexible storage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

A1 Removals social profiles

Digital presence

A1 Removals financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

A1 Removals leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

A1 Removals subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

A1 Removals funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

A1 Removals M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about A1 Removals

What does A1 Removals do?

A1 Removals is a family-run removals and storage business providing domestic home removals, commercial office relocations, long-distance and international moves (including Switzerland), professional part-pack and full-pack packing services, and secure container storage at three East Devon facilities. It also offers specialized commercial, student, and archive storage, a pay-per-box storage sub-brand called MyBoxSpace, and an online packing materials shop selling boxes, tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and marker pens.

Is A1 Removals a public or private company?

A1 Removals is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was A1 Removals founded?

A1 Removals was founded in 1990. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is A1 Removals based?

A1 Removals is headquartered in Exeter, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does A1 Removals make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Removal Services are the primary driver. The others are packing Services, storage Services and packing Materials Sales.

Who are A1 Removals's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are John Mason International, Big Yellow Self Storage and Safestore. Direct peers are Pickfords, Britannia Movers, Crown Relocations, AnyVan and Bishop's Move. Emerging players are Stashbee and Lovespace.

Does A1 Removals have an API?

No public API is recorded for A1 Removals.

What industry is A1 Removals in?

A1 Removals's product category is Moving and Storage Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAFAFAH, Junk Removal & Disposal Coordination, with a secondary code of HSAKALAG, Appliance & Furniture Removal. Its NAICS code is 484210 and its SIC code is 4210.

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