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1st Choice Removals is based in the Poole and Bournemouth areas of Dorset, and yet carrying out removals throughout all areas of the UK, all of Eastern and Western Europe and all destinations worldwide.
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Kev B
April 16, 2025
on Google
We are so grateful to Rob, Ash, Clint and Dan for an amazing service, moving from Cranborne to Colehill. Everything was cared for and protected. Nothing was too much for them. And along with great work, we all had a good laugh.
Great service, with care and hard work, and with the crew's sense of fun, they made our move a lovely, happy experience.
Great service, with care and hard work, and with the crew's sense of fun, they made our move a lovely, happy experience.
Ria Stoddart
April 8, 2025
on Google
I do not know if we had the off-team for our removals but I would not even refer them to my biggest enemy! Holes were put in the back of my wardrobe and covertly patched with tape. Not a word to us. Recliner were dropped and broken the leg. Workstations were dropped and legs splintered, desk was broken, crockery stacked and wrapped with paper not minding if it can break. This is just a few of the things wrong. All complaints forwarded to the company is ignored.
Matt Bakewell
February 4, 2025
on Google
We recently used 1st choice removals to carry out our house move. We had a nice gent come round to survey our house and explain what they would do and that they use all the protective padding to cover door frames and doors and special stair protectors to protect carpets etc. they weren’t the cheapest quote by a distance however we liked the surveyor and everything he had promised.
On moving day 3 vans arrived and 4 or 5 men we showed them around and told them what had to be moved. Unfortunately it would appear the van with all the doorframe protection and door protection didn’t turn up and within seconds they removed the front door and rested it up against the living room window. A rubber mat was placed on the stairs and then promptly removed as they were tripping on it due to not using the promised stair bars!
Whilst removing our 2 month old double chest of drawers they managed to put a great chip in the side and snap two plinths, another dropped a plastic crate on the path outside smashing an antique cake stand that had been in my wife’s family since the early 1950 and then sweeping it up and throwing it in the bin (I assume trying to hide the evidence) unfortunately for him 2 of us saw him do it and questioned him straight away!
We arrived at our new property which we had just had decorated throughout. Unfortunately the covers promised had still not found there way to us. Everything was placed in the house at double quick speed. Unfortunately in the rush a chunk was taken out of our hallway wall as they were trying to force the bedframe in to our bedroom. Another box was dropped smashing a decorative ornament.
I was told by the men that I would have to email the company to report damages.
I emailed in and was asked to fill in a claim form which I duly did. I was more than fair with the replacement costs which came to a total of £325. I have today recieved an offer of £99! and for them to send one of they’re team round to repaint a wall that needs filling sanding and painting.
Needless to say this pathetic offer has been rejected.
Would seriously not recommend this company to anybody totally unprofessional outfit.Read more
On moving day 3 vans arrived and 4 or 5 men we showed them around and told them what had to be moved. Unfortunately it would appear the van with all the doorframe protection and door protection didn’t turn up and within seconds they removed the front door and rested it up against the living room window. A rubber mat was placed on the stairs and then promptly removed as they were tripping on it due to not using the promised stair bars!
Whilst removing our 2 month old double chest of drawers they managed to put a great chip in the side and snap two plinths, another dropped a plastic crate on the path outside smashing an antique cake stand that had been in my wife’s family since the early 1950 and then sweeping it up and throwing it in the bin (I assume trying to hide the evidence) unfortunately for him 2 of us saw him do it and questioned him straight away!
We arrived at our new property which we had just had decorated throughout. Unfortunately the covers promised had still not found there way to us. Everything was placed in the house at double quick speed. Unfortunately in the rush a chunk was taken out of our hallway wall as they were trying to force the bedframe in to our bedroom. Another box was dropped smashing a decorative ornament.
I was told by the men that I would have to email the company to report damages.
I emailed in and was asked to fill in a claim form which I duly did. I was more than fair with the replacement costs which came to a total of £325. I have today recieved an offer of £99! and for them to send one of they’re team round to repaint a wall that needs filling sanding and painting.
Needless to say this pathetic offer has been rejected.
Would seriously not recommend this company to anybody totally unprofessional outfit.Read more
Len Tichy
December 16, 2024
on Google
The whole team helped make moving so much easier. From getting a quote through to the collection of boxes once I’d unpacked, nothing was too much trouble. They answered my endless questions quickly and everything went really smoothly on what can be a very stressful day. Thank you to the whole team
Berenise
November 21, 2024
on Google
Rob and Ash were friendly, efficient, courteous and careful with our belongings. As part of our move we requested extra coverings for our sofas - we were very impressed at the quality of coverings and care taken to protect our furniture. No damage and boxes were delivered to the correct rooms. We would highly consider 1st Choice Removals for any future move.
Andrew Rutland
October 23, 2024
on Google
Efficient and good humoured crew. Clint and Mike were great team leaders. Late finish on move day but no complaints from the team. No breakages and most things in the right part of the house!
