Moving in the UK - Burke Bros

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Moving to London: Neighbourhood Spotlight

London boasts a diverse range of neighbourhoods, each with their own unique character. Famed for it’s bustling urban lifestyle, the city also has more peaceful suburban areas, so no matter whether you are a professional making the move for work purposes[...]

April 12th, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

Work Experience in the Removals Industry

Working with Wolverhampton College, we’ve been very pleased to welcome Sammi Mohammad, a student studying Level 3 IT and Cyber Security Extended Diploma at the college, to complete a work placement in our marketing team. Sammi joins us for 30[...]

April 9th, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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Preparing for the Arrival of the Removal Crew

If you’re gearing up for a big move, we have a few useful pointers on how you can prepare for the move in the weeks and days running up to the removal crew arriving. If you've opted for a full packing service[...]

March 14th, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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Strategies for Packing and Moving Children's Books

As a trusted removals and storage company, we understand that every move comes with its unique challenges. Moving with children, can in itself pose a few challenges and requires some forward planning. In particular, parents often find themselves overwhelmed with[...]

March 7th, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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Blooms on the Move: Advice for Moving a Garden

When you’re making the move, we often find that our customers are keen to take their gardens with them. The good news is that with careful planning, a green thumb and an experienced removal company, you can successfully transplant your[...]

February 7th, 2024 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2023 WINNERS

Amongst an audience of over 500 gathered at Wolverhampton Racecourse, representing the great and the good of local businesses, we were incredibly proud to be WINNERS of the Family Business of the Year at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce [...]

November 13th, 2023 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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Eco-Friendly Moving: Reusing Boxes from Your House Move

Moving to a new home can be an exciting and challenging experience. While packing up your belongings, you likely accumulate a considerable number of cardboard boxes. Once the removal company have left and you've settled into your new space, the[...]

November 6th, 2023 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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Moving Premiership and Championship Footballers

We’re always pleased to see that Premiership and Championship footballers continue using Burke Bros for both removals and storing services.

We have been looking after many[...]

October 12th, 2023 | Categories: Blog Read More >

Tips to Make Your Move Environmentally Sustainable

From packing materials to choosing a removal company, there are many aspects of a house move that can negatively impact the planet. However, with a few conscious choices and eco-friendly practices, you can make your house move environmentally sustainable. In[...]

September 6th, 2023 | Categories: Blog Read More >

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Thirty Year Milestone for Ben Hingley, Sales Manager

One of the most well-known faces in the moving to France industry, our Sales Manager Ben Hingley marks 30 years of service with Burke Bros Moving Group.

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August 7th, 2023 | Categories: Blog Read More >

British Association of Removers Conference

A really impressive event for this year’s British Association of Removers Conference in Brighton. Day two has included informative sessions from Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Advisor, CEBR discussing reasons for business confidence, including global supply chain pressures and costs easing as[...]

May 12th, 2023 | Categories: Blog Read More >

Five Things Removal Companies Find Annoying

To allow a removal company to provide the best possible service on moving day, there are a few things that as a customer you need to be aware of. Moving house is a busy time and it is easy to slip[...]

April 21st, 2023 | Categories: Blog Read More >