Tripp Removals & Storage

Business Details

Your Trusted Cornwall Removals Partner

Established over 50 years ago, our family-run business has become a trusted name in removals and storage across Cornwall and beyond. Led by Simon Tripp and Allison Cowie, our team combines decades of industry expertise with a commitment to personalised service, ensuring every move is handled with care and precision. Our local knowledge of Cornwall's challenging terrain and narrow lanes allows us to deliver seamless solutions for residential, commercial, and international relocations. Accredited by the British Association of Removers and Which? Trusted Trader, we uphold rigorous standards in workforce training, insurance, and customer satisfaction.

With a modern storage facility spanning 17,816 square feet and a fleet designed for accessibility, we cater to diverse needsfrom single-item deliveries to full-household moves. Positive client testimonials highlight our professionalism, efficiency, and dedication to overcoming logistical challenges, while our investment in next-generation technology, such as online inventory systems, ensures transparency throughout the process. As a truly independent Cornish company, we remain focused on evolving with client needs while maintaining the values that have defined us for generations.

Services

Removals Storage Piano Transport Student Storage Part Load Services

Highlights and features

Family-run for over 50 years with generational expertise in Cornish logistics
BAR accredited with annual audits ensuring industry-leading standards
Which? Trusted Trader endorsement since 2015
Specialist piano and fragile item transportation services
Positive client testimonials praising professionalism and problem-solving

Associations and certifications

British Association of Removers
Which? Trusted Trader

What people say

Professional, efficient, friendly service Excellent service and fantastic porters First class! Couldn't improve Superb online inventory software Exceptional service and 10/10 ratings

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Services

Removals

Specialist domestic and commercial removals across Cornwall, the UK, and Europe. Our local expertise handles narrow lanes and challenging access points, with tailored packages for stress-free relocations. Over 50 years of family-led experience ensures reliable, insured transportation for households and businesses.

Storage

Modern, climate-controlled storage facility spanning 17,816 sq ft with flexible terms. Services include containerised storage for furniture and antiques, micro-storage for single items, and 24-hour CCTV security. Ideal for short-term and long-term needs with no minimum period.

Piano Transport

Specialist transportation for all piano types, including grand, upright, and vintage models. Services include valuation assessment, protective wrapping, and route planning for challenging access. Expert handling ensures instruments arrive undamaged, with insurance coverage included.

Student Storage

Tailored storage solutions for university students near Falmouth and Truro campuses. Flexible short-term options for term breaks, with collection and redelivery services. Secure storage for personal belongings, furniture, and fragile items during academic years.

Part Load Services

Cost-effective part, share, or return load services for smaller relocations. Ideal for downsizing, office moves, or transporting single large items. Combines flexibility with professional handling, reducing costs while maintaining reliability for partial loads.

People

Simon Tripp

Operations Manager

Third-generation removals expert with over 20 years' industry experience. Oversees daily operations, ensuring adherence to BAR standards and client satisfaction. Combines traditional family values with modern logistics solutions for efficient service delivery.

Allison Cowie

Financial Manager

Key financial strategist with 20+ years in the removals sector. Manages business sustainability while maintaining competitive pricing. Focuses on reinvesting profits into fleet upgrades and staff training to uphold service quality.

Questions

Do you move pianos?

Yes, we specialise in moving all piano types. We assess value and access requirements beforehand to ensure safe transportation with protective wrapping and specialist equipment.

Can I store items for just one week?

Our storage has no minimum period. Students and short-term clients can store belongings for as little as a week with flexible collection and delivery options.

Are you accredited by industry bodies?

We hold BAR accreditation and are a Which? Trusted Trader, ensuring compliance with rigorous standards in insurance, training, and customer service.

Do you move single items?

Yes, we offer part-load services for single items or small moves, including furniture delivery and vehicle transportation with appropriate insurance coverage.

How do you protect fragile items?

Fragile items receive export wrapping, blanket protection, and custom crating. Our staff uses mattress covers, settee covers, and secure packing techniques to prevent damage during transit.

Can you move businesses?

We handle office relocations from single-room moves to full corporate relocations, providing inventory management, secure packing, and scheduled transportation to minimise business disruption.

Reviews (6)

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Pam Mason

Dec 01, 2021 Report

Critical:Professionalism
This company had my late brother's things in storage and destroyed the lot, without having the decency to even let me look at them (he died in debt and the debt was not legally mine). Could have had family heirlooms in there for all I know. Not a way to treat someone who's grieving but this is exactly what they did. Disgusting.

Andy Smith

Aug 24, 2021 Report

Tripp removals did an excellent job of coming up from Cornwall to the Midlands in the snow in February to move us down to Cornwall. They were extremely hard working and professional and made the process very stress free and we couldnt recommend them highly enough. Thank you to Simon, Alison and the team at Tripp.

Michael Ellis

Jun 01, 2021 Report

Tripp provided a terrible service to us during our move this year. We paid for special packaging of expensive curtains, and found them rolled up at the bottom of a cardboard box, with items on top of them. Delicate ornaments were broken and seemed randomly packed. Wardrobes were only partly reassembled and badly damaged. Our complaints were met with a combative and defensive approach, and no offer of compensation.

Kath Statham

Apr 25, 2021 Report

Professional, efficient, friendly service from the beginning, in creating an inventory through to the three day move. The moving team were prompt and worked hard, always with good humour. Thoughtful and careful packing of all items from fragile china to soft wood furniture and pictures. A well researched move, travelling over 270 miles with restricted access at the new home, all with no complications and no breakages. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company to anyone, and as a single 80 year old woman moving on my own I felt informed and supported throughout the process.

Alexis Nisiforou

Apr 17, 2021 Report

Contacted Simon on the phone not long before removal was needed. He was helpful on the phone and provided info I needed. Via email contact was straight forward including inventory and payment. On the day of removals removal man gave me a call prior to arrival. They were on time and transported our removals safely and were polite and courteous again ringing before arrival to confirm ETA. Would recommend using them.

Marietjie Corbin

Jan 20, 2021 Report

We were incredibly happy with the total package provided by this Company on our move from Surrey to Cornwall. The timeliness of the arrival, packing and unloading was excellent, the friendliness and professionalism of Dan, Adam and Nick was outstanding and of course the move in itself, albeit with some challenges with oversized furniture, went off very well. Thank you to you and your team and I would strongly recommend anyone to use Tripp Removals in the future.