Removals Sheffield

Removals to Sheffield

If you are one of the many households with children planning to relocate this summer, you are likely to be planning to complete your move by the beginning of the Autumn term in September before the schools go back. To ensure the move runs smoothly you ought to recruit the services of a reliable and dependable removals company.

With a whole host of removal firms to choose from and each offering different services, you will need to choose wisely. As founder members of the industries’ regulators, the British Association of Removers, FIDI & OMNI, White & Company are held to the highest standards of practice in the trade. Having been moving families in Sheffield and the surrounding area for over 145 years we like to think we know a little bit about removals ourselves.

White & Company can offer a variety of storage, packing and delivery solutions to make your move stress-free. So whether you are moving a few miles down the road or cross-country, let White & Company take the strain out of your relocation experience. Don’t hesitate to get in touch for a free no obligation survey today.

About White & Company

White & Company has 16 branches located across the UK from the Channel Islands to Scotland and a network of industry partners. This extensive relocation network allows us to provide the perfect removal solutions no matter where you’re moving.

Through hard work, commitment and excellent service, we are now one of the industry’s largest removal companies. We have 240 specialist vehicles, full trained and security cleared removals staff and 19 storage locations across the UK.

Our Mission Statement

“To continue the traditions founded in 1871 by providing the quality expected by our clients; backed up by superb packing materials, highly trained crews, effective management and a genuine commitment to customer care and the environment.”

Rest assured you can trust White & Company to take care of your personal effects with care and respect from collection to delivery.

Working in Sheffield

The 21st century has seen extensive redevelopment in Sheffield with new housing developments, shopping centres and office complexes providing much needed jobs in the area. The economy has experienced steady growth averaging around 5% annually.

Around half of the jobs are currently in the public sector with the city council, universities and hospitals some of the main sources of employment. The private sector is also thriving and frequently recruits for customer service, sales, IT and administration positions. The city’s main source of employment is retail and is home to many High Street and department stores as well as designer boutiques. This is closely followed by human health and manufacturing.

Sheffield should not be mistaken as a small player in the national economy. The city is home to a number of big companies, including the recently privatised Royal Mail, global banking group, HSBC and household and car insurer, Aviva. You might even be surprised to smell Oreas or Liquorice Allsorts from your windows with international food manufacturer, Mondelez International also located in the Yorkshire city.

Why Move to Sheffield

Known as the ‘Steel City’ due to its leading role in the production of steel, like many industrial cities in the North, Sheffield suffered economically as a result of a decline in these industries in the late 1970s and 1980s. The 21^st century has bared witness to an upturn in fortunes however with an extensive redevelopment programme which aims to see the city rid itself of its gritty industrial image to reposition itself as a modern cosmopolitan city and UK technology hub.

Located in the eastern foothills of the Pennines and the valleys of the River Don, Sheffield is in a perfect location to enjoy the great outdoors. A green, modern cityscape is set against the stunning backdrop of the Peak District National Park and is home to more than 250 parks, woodlands and gardens to enjoy. As the third largest city in the UK by population, the city of Sheffield itself plays host to a thriving cultural scene, boasting some of the greatest names in theatre and the arts. The city is heralded as being behind the pioneering ‘New Yorkshire’ music movement with saw many great bands emerge during the early noughties, most notably the Arctic Monkeys. The Crucible theatre is also widely renowned for having hosted the World Snooker Championships since 1977.

Sheffield’s gross value added (GVA) has increased by 60% since 1997 and the city has experienced the highest growth of any city in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

In a recent poll conducted by TripAdvisor, Sheffield was also named the UK’s best value city. Purchasing power from competitive wages far outstrips that of those living in the capital and even those in other former industrial cities. Surveys also reveal the city to be voted the friendliest and safest city in the UK, which combined with the excellent educational opportunities make it an excellent choice for families. With a vibrant nightlife championed by a large student population, industrial heritage to explore in abundance and countryside escapes on your doorstop, there is truly something for everyone in Sheffield.