Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Removals & Storage Services Since 1912
Established in 1912, F.A. Jones & Sons is a family-run removals and storage company based in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea. With over a century of experience, we specialise in local and nationwide house and office removals, offering tailored solutions to meet individual client needs. Our commitment to quality, service, and value has remained unchanged since our founding. We operate purpose-built vehicles and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including goods in transit, public liability, and employers liability. Our team provides free, no-obligation quotations and offers specialist services such as piano removals and full packing solutions.Recognised as proud members of the Road Haulage Association, we combine traditional reliability with modern efficiency. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, care, and competitive pricing. Evening appointments are available to accommodate busy schedules. Our service area spans Essex and extends nationwide, ensuring flexibility for both residential and commercial clients.
Services
House Removals
Office Removals
Storage
Piano Moves
China Glass Pack
Details
- Year established: 1912
Highlights and features
- Established in 1912, we offer over a century of removals expertise
- Family-run business with deep local knowledge
- Fully insured for goods in transit, public liability, and employers liability
- Specialist piano removals with purpose-built vehicles
- Free, no-obligation quotations tailored to your needs
Associations and certifications
- Road Haulage Association
What people say
Exceptional service
Friendly, communicative team
No breakages or damage
Competitive prices
Highly recommended
Services
House Removals
Professional residential removals across Essex and nationwide. Our experienced team handles all aspects from packing fragile items to transporting furniture using purpose-built vehicles. Full-service options include packing materials, secure loading, and damage-free delivery. Clients benefit from free, no-obligation quotations and flexible scheduling, including evening appointments.
Office Removals
Efficient business relocation services minimising downtime. We manage IT equipment, filing systems, and furniture with secure packing and timed logistics. Our insured transport ensures sensitive documents and valuable assets arrive intact. Tailored plans accommodate specific operational requirements, with phased moves available for larger organisations.
Storage
Short and long-term storage solutions for household or business items. Climate-controlled units protect against damage from temperature fluctuations. Flexible access arrangements available with 24/7 security monitoring. Ideal for transitional periods during property sales or office refurbishments, with inventory management services for easy retrieval.
Piano Moves
Specialist piano transportation using reinforced equipment and trained technicians. We handle upright, grand, and vintage pianos with precision lifting techniques. Comprehensive insurance covers instruments during transit. Pre-move surveys assess access requirements, ensuring safe delivery through challenging spaces like narrow staircases or tight corners.
China Glass Pack
Dedicated packing service for delicate items including glassware, ceramics, and antiques. We use bubble wrap, custom crates, and shock-absorbent materials to prevent breakages. Labelled boxes ensure proper handling, with unpacking assistance available at destination. This premium service guarantees the safe transportation of valuable or sentimental possessions.
Questions
What areas do you cover for removals?
We operate from Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, covering all Essex locations including Basildon, Chelmsford, and Canvey Island, with nationwide relocation services available.
Do you offer storage solutions?
Yes, we provide secure short and long-term storage units with climate control and 24/7 security monitoring at our Essex facility.
Are your piano removals specialist?
Our trained technicians use reinforced equipment for safe piano transportation, including grand and vintage models, with pre-move access assessments.
Can you assist with packing fragile items?
Our China Glass Pack service offers bubble wrap, custom crates, and shock-absorbent materials for delicate items, with optional unpacking assistance.
Do you provide free quotations?
Yes, we offer free, no-obligation quotations with flexible scheduling, including evening appointments to suit your availability.
Are you insured for removals?
We maintain comprehensive insurance covering goods in transit, public liability, and employers liability for complete client protection.
Reviews (4)
Dean Tucker
Sep 20, 2024
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My partner and I very much underestimated our house move last month. The guys at FA Jones were incredible and did everything they could to help us including getting more men involved than what was planned and supplying many more boxes. I would highly recommend them and could got give them enough praise.
Angela Chapman
Oct 23, 2023
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Great service, would highly recommend Gary and his team for a prompt and careful piano moving service.
Katie Dixon
Nov 13, 2021
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Used F A Jones for our move today and cannot thank them enough for all their help. All of the guys were friendly and hardworking and took the stress out of moving. Packed up everything so was all protected and then placed in the rooms we wanted when arrived at the new house. Would 100% recommend, they definitely went the extra mile for us today. Please dont hesitate to use them you will not be disappointed. Very professional from start to finish and provided all the packing even delivering extra boxes when needed. Thank you again guys.
Ms. Zippy
Oct 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Can't praise them enough, timely, worked extremely hard and then waited hours for our property purchase to complete. Worked beyond normal hours to help move us in. Professional, polite and nothing was too much trouble. Fully recommend.
Can't praise them enough, timely, worked extremely hard and then waited hours for our property purchase to complete. Worked beyond normal hours to help move us in. Professional, polite and nothing was too much trouble. Fully recommend.
