Cheshire Removals and Storage has been moving households across Stockport since 1994, the latest chapter for four generations of the Fahey family, who have been shifting people’s belongings since Patrick Fahey started out with a hand cart in the early 1900s. That long view of the local trade is why we have put together this honest ranking of the town’s removal firms for 2026. Every entry is judged on the things that actually matter on moving day: accreditation, insurance, public reviews and the range of services each firm offers. Cheshire Removals is our own firm, so it sits at number one, and the independent companies below are ranked fairly on the same criteria, with no spin.
The best removal companies in Stockport at a glance
| Firm | Profile | International moves | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cheshire Removals and Storage | Local, family-run. BAR member and Which? Trusted Trader | Yes, Europe and worldwide | A local firm handling the whole move, packing and storage end to end |
| 2. Britannia Bramble’s Removals | Local branch of the Britannia national network | Yes, via the Britannia group | A large national network behind a local move |
| 3. Robinsons Relocation | Established national removals and relocation firm | Yes | Corporate and employer-funded relocations |
| 4. Pickfords | One of the UK’s largest national brands | Yes | Nationwide coverage and a well-known name |
| 5. Move On Removals | Smaller local operator | Usually domestic only | Straightforward local house and flat moves |
Competitor details reflect each firm’s public profile. Confirm current accreditations and services directly with the company before booking.
Cheshire Removals van on Reddish Road, Stockport
1. Cheshire Removals and Storage
Cheshire Removals and Storage is a Stockport-based, family-run firm whose roots go back four generations to Patrick Fahey and his hand cart in the early 1900s. The current company has traded since 1994, is run by Michael Fahey, and works from its main depot on Reddish Road in Stockport (SK5 7BW).
It handles house removals and commercial moves, professional packing, containerised and self-storage, and international removals across Europe by road and worldwide by sea or air, all in-house rather than subcontracted.
Why they stand out
- British Association of Removers (BAR) member
- Which? Trusted Trader accredited
- 4.8 on Trustpilot from hundreds of reviews
- One team handles the move, packing, storage and any international shipping
- Free pre-move surveys, in person or by video
Get a free quote or call the Stockport team on 0161 476 2873.
2. Britannia Bramble’s Removals
Britannia Bramble’s is part of the Britannia Movers International network. It handles domestic removals across the North West, with European and worldwide shipping available through the wider Britannia group. A good fit if you want a large national network behind your move.
3. Robinsons Relocation
Robinsons is a long-established national removals and relocation company with UK-wide coverage. Its strength is larger corporate relocations and international moves, and it is often used where an employer is funding the move, rather than smaller local jobs.
4. Pickfords
Pickfords is one of the UK’s largest and oldest removals brands, covering Stockport and the wider Greater Manchester area with house removals, packing, storage and international shipping. A natural choice if nationwide availability and a well-known name matter most to you.
5. Move On Removals
Move On Removals is a smaller local operator covering Stockport and the surrounding area, focused on domestic house and flat moves. A practical option for straightforward local moves across Stockport.
How to choose a removals firm in Stockport
Stockport has plenty of capable movers, so how do you pick? Whether you are weighing up the best removal companies in Stockport on this list or quotes you have gathered yourself, check these six things before you book:
- Accreditation: Look for BAR membership or Which? Trusted Trader status. These schemes set minimum standards and require proper insurance.
- Insurance cover: Ask what goods-in-transit cover is included, and whether your belongings are insured for full replacement value rather than a depreciated figure.
- Survey before quote: A reputable firm offers a pre-move survey, in person or by video, before giving a final price. Quotes given sight unseen over the phone can lead to surprises on the day.
- Range of services: If you need packing, storage or international shipping, check whether the firm handles it in-house or subcontracts.
- Reviews: Read recent Trustpilot or Google reviews, not just the star rating. Look for comments on the crew, communication and how any problems were handled.
- Cancellation policy: Moving dates slip. Understand the firm’s policy before you pay a deposit.
Common mistakes to avoid when booking a mover
- Booking on price alone without checking accreditation or insurance
- Skipping the pre-move survey, then being caught out by the final bill
- Leaving the booking too late, since good firms fill up weeks or months ahead, especially in summer
- Assuming every firm covers international moves, when many local operators are domestic only
- Not asking whether packing materials and boxes are included or charged separately
FAQs
Costs depend on the volume of goods, the distance, floor and parking access, packing needs and the time of year. A one-bedroom flat move within Stockport will usually cost far less than a four-bedroom house move to another city. The only reliable way to get a fair figure is a survey-based quote from a BAR-accredited firm.
Reputable firms carry goods-in-transit and public liability insurance as standard, and BAR members are required to hold a minimum level of cover. Always ask for written confirmation of the cover level before you sign anything.
For most moves, four to six weeks is a sensible lead time. In peak periods, particularly May to September and around school half-terms, the busiest firms book out further ahead, so reserve your date as soon as it is confirmed.
Some can, many cannot. Cheshire Removals, for example, runs road removals across Europe and worldwide sea and airfreight from its Stockport depot, and the larger national brands have international arms too. Smaller local operators usually cover UK moves only.
Get a free quote for your Stockport move
Planning a move from Stockport and want a price from a BAR-accredited, family-run firm with 30 years of trading behind it? Request a free quote or get in touch for a free pre-move survey, or call the Stockport team on 0161 476 2873.