Business Details
Your Trusted Removals Company in Braintree
Established as a family-owned business, Shorts Removals has been providing professional house and office removal services across Essex for many years. We specialise in stress-free moving solutions, covering locations including Braintree, Halstead, Witham, Great Dunmow, and Chelmsford, with nationwide capabilities. Our services include comprehensive packing, storage solutions, furniture dismantling/reassembly, and secure transportation using fully insured vehicles equipped with protective materials.As proud members of the Trading Standards Buy with Confidence scheme, we maintain rigorous standards through enhanced staff vetting and comprehensive insurance coverage. Our team delivers tailored, transparent pricing with free no-obligation quotations, ensuring predictable costs without hidden fees. With decades of combined experience in residential and commercial moves, we combine technical expertise with personalised service to handle relocations of all scales efficiently.
Services
House Removals
Office Removals
Packing Services
Storage Solutions
Furniture Handling
Student Moves
Local Moves
National Moves
Box Sales
Dismantling Service
Highlights and features
- We are a family-owned removals company with many years of experience
- Our vehicles have Goods in Transit, Public, and Employers Liability insurance
- We offer free no-obligation on-site quotations with transparent pricing
- We are members of the Trading Standards Buy with Confidence scheme
- We provide nationwide removals with local knowledge of Essex areas
Associations and certifications
- Trading Standards Buy with Confidence
Services
House Removals
Professional house removals across Essex and nationwide. Our experienced team uses fully equipped vehicles with protective covers and tools to ensure safe transportation. We handle all property sizes with dedicated care, offering free quotes and transparent pricing for stress-free relocations.
Packing Services
Comprehensive packing solutions using premium double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, and protective materials. We offer full house packing, partial packing, or material sales. Our team ensures fragile items receive specialist treatment while maintaining efficient packing schedules.
Storage Solutions
Secure short and long-term storage in purpose-built facilities. Our climate-controlled environment protects belongings with 24/7 monitoring and access control. Ideal for transitional periods during property sales or renovations, with flexible rental terms available.
Office Removals
Specialist office relocation services minimising business disruption. We handle IT equipment, furniture, and confidential documents with secure packing and timed logistics. Our team coordinates with IT specialists for seamless technology transfers during commercial relocations.
Furniture Handling
Professional dismantling and reassembly of flat-pack and complex furniture. We use specialist tools to safely disassemble and reconstruct items, protecting components during transit. This service ensures efficient room-to-room transfers and space optimisation at destination properties.
People
Kieron Short
Owner
Kieron Short leads the family-run business with over 20 years' experience in the removals industry. He oversees daily operations and client consultations, ensuring adherence to high service standards while maintaining the company's commitment to stress-free moving solutions.
Questions
What areas do you cover for removals?
We cover Braintree, Halstead, Witham, Great Dunmow, Chelmsford, and all surrounding areas in Essex, with nationwide removal services available.
Do you offer packing services?
Yes, we provide full or partial packing services using high-quality double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, and protective materials.
Are you insured for removals?
We have comprehensive insurance including Goods in Transit (£30,000), Public Liability, and Employers Liability coverage.
Can you help with storage needs?
Yes, we operate a secure, purpose-built storage facility for short or long-term storage requirements.
Do you charge by the hour for removals?
No, we charge by the job rather than hourly rates to provide predictable, transparent pricing.
Are your staff DBS checked?
Yes, all our removal staff have undergone Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
Reviews (5)
Gabby Brooks
Mar 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
What can I say, Kieran, Jamie and George made our moving day stress free. They were beyond fantastic from start to finish. Really friendly team who are willing to go that extra mile, fantastic customer service. They handled all of our goods brilliantly and with care. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Services:Local move,Packing / unpacking,Vehicle transport
What can I say, Kieran, Jamie and George made our moving day stress free. They were beyond fantastic from start to finish. Really friendly team who are willing to go that extra mile, fantastic customer service. They handled all of our goods brilliantly and with care. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Services:Local move,Packing / unpacking,Vehicle transport
Chris Brewer
Aug 04, 2020
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Positive:Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We used them about two weeks ago, they were great, did what they promised and caused no damage. They took the stress out of the day. ( just don't mention the ghost chair) I would recommend them and without doubt use them again
We used them about two weeks ago, they were great, did what they promised and caused no damage. They took the stress out of the day. ( just don't mention the ghost chair) I would recommend them and without doubt use them again
Rob Pye
Jun 10, 2019
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Flawless experience from start to finish. Really nice guys, great service and took great care of all our belongings. I would definitely use again without hesitation and would happily recommend to anyone. Thanks to Kieron and Team for moving us so brilliantly.
Sharon Walsworth
Dec 29, 2018
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Having recently used shorts removal for our moving needs, I can say strongly that we were not disappointed. Not only were they very professional but I felt that our belongings were in safe and capable hands. I would recommend this company to anyone that is wanting a stress free move.
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Aug 16, 2018
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Had these guys quote compared to another, came in at a much more realistic and sensible price. Easy to work with and professional, what you hope when you get help in. Was also impressed with how organised and efficient they were when packing. top quality and highly recommended. Made a stressful day easy on us. thanks guys
