Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Removals & Storage Specialists in Romford
Established in 1970, Mark Lazarus & Son Removal Removals & Storage Specialists is a family-run business serving Romford and surrounding areas in Essex. Our core expertise lies in domestic and commercial removals, packing services, and secure storage solutions. With over five decades of experience, we employ professionally trained staff equipped with Public Liability Insurance, Employers Liability Insurance, and Manual Handling Certificates. Our fleet of vehicles caters to all move sizes, from single-item relocations to large-scale office moves.We prioritise customer satisfaction through meticulous planning, secure handling of fragile items, and flexible scheduling, including weekend services for businesses. Our team holds Waste Carriers Licence accreditation, ensuring compliant disposal of unwanted items. Backed by testimonials praising our reliability during emergencies and seamless execution of complex moves, we offer free quotations and maintain 8am-8pm availability seven days a week.
Services
Household Removals
Office Removals
Packing Services
Storage Solutions
Emergency Moves
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 55 years of local expertise
- Fully insured professional movers with specialist training
- 24/7 emergency service for urgent relocations
- Tailored packing solutions for fragile and sentimental items
- Secure 20-foot steel container storage facilities
Associations and certifications
- Public Liability Insurance
- Employers Liability Insurance
- Manual Handling Certificates
- Waste Carriers Licence
What people say
Helpful, brilliant staff
Fantastic services
Brilliant Service
First class
Seamless move
Services
Household Removals
Our household removals service provides end-to-end solutions for residential relocations. Experienced movers handle fragile items with specialist packing techniques, ensuring safe transportation in temperature-controlled vehicles. We offer full-service options including disassembly/reassembly of furniture, with flexible scheduling available for weekend or evening moves. Clients benefit from our 55-year track record in minimising stress during home transitions.
Office Removals
Designed for commercial clients, our office removals maintain business continuity during relocations. Weekend services prevent operational disruption while secure packing protocols protect sensitive equipment. We coordinate full office clearances, including IT infrastructure and confidential document handling. Our team has completed major university campus relocations and corporate office consolidations across Essex.
Packing Services
Professional packing services include bespoke solutions for fragile and high-value items. We supply premium materials like bubble wrap, protective blankets, and reinforced boxes. Optional full packing/unpacking assistance ensures efficient space optimisation. Our staff use industry-approved techniques to prevent transit damage, with special attention to antiques, electronics, and sentimental possessions.
Storage Solutions
Secure 20-foot steel container storage available for short or long-term needs. Containers can be delivered to client premises for on-site storage or kept at our Romford facility. Features include weatherproof construction, lockable access, and inventory management systems. Ideal for bridging property transitions or archiving business records with controlled access scheduling.
Emergency Moves
Rapid-response service for unexpected relocations due to property damage or time-sensitive requirements. Available outside standard hours, our emergency team mobilises within hours of contact. Specialised in flood-damaged property clearances and temporary accommodation transitions, with expedited packing using priority categorisation systems.
People
Mark Lazarus
Founder
Established the company in 1970 after a professional football career. Provides strategic oversight while maintaining hands-on involvement in operations. Holds industry certifications for health and safety compliance.
Nick Lazarus
Director
Second-generation leader managing day-to-day operations. Oversees staff training programs and client relations. Implements modern logistics solutions while maintaining family business values.
Louis Lazarus
Operations Manager
Third-generation team member coordinating move logistics. Specialises in route optimisation and resource allocation. Ensures service delivery standards across domestic and commercial operations.
Questions
What areas do you cover for removals?
We serve Romford, Hornchurch, Collier Row, Rise Park, Upminster, Dagenham, Brentwood, Barkingside, and surrounding Essex areas.
Do you offer weekend moving services?
Yes, we provide weekend services for office removals to minimise business disruption, available upon request.
How are fragile items protected during moves?
Fragile items receive specialist packing using bubble wrap, protective blankets, and reinforced boxes with custom-fitting techniques.
What storage options are available?
Secure 20-foot steel containers available for short/long-term use, with optional on-site delivery at client premises.
Are emergency removals available outside office hours?
Yes, our emergency service operates 24/7 for urgent relocations, including flood damage clearances and temporary accommodation moves.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept BACS transfers, cash, cheques, and major debit/credit cards for all our services.
Reviews (3)
Tony Rose
Jul 21, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Fantastic service no breakeges 2and time I've used them lovely people do a great job thanks nick and your son
Service:Local move
Fantastic service no breakeges 2and time I've used them lovely people do a great job thanks nick and your son
Service:Local move
Rav Rupra
May 26, 2020
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Brilliant from start to finish. Rescued us after being dropped by our previous unreliable removal company! Were able to help last minute and were so friendly. Highly recommend for a smooth and happy move.
Tyler Lazarus
Dec 18, 2015
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Excellent service. Nothing was too much trouble. Very friendly and helpful staff would definitely use them again.
