Business Details
Trusted Removal and Storage Services in Reading
Established in 1825, we are one of the UK's oldest family-run removal and transport firms. Our state-of-the-art headquarters in Reading, Berkshire, strategically located near the M4 transport hub, serve as the base for our modern fleet operating locally and nationally. We provide comprehensive domestic and business relocation services, including warehousing, storage, shipping, and air freight solutions tailored to meet diverse client needs. Our dedicated team ensures seamless moves through meticulous planning, free initial consultations, and customised packing services using premium materials. For document storage, we offer secure containerised solutions with same-day retrieval and on-site destruction, maintaining strict inventory control and security protocols. Our export/import division provides expert guidance for international relocations, managing documentation and liaising with global agents to ensure smooth cross-border logistics.With a heritage spanning nearly two centuries, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern efficiency, exemplified by our meticulously restored historical vehicles and purpose-built warehouse facilities. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our trained staff, who personally handle both collection and delivery, ensuring items remain protected throughout the process. The warehouse complex features advanced security systems, and our vehicles are equipped with protective covers for delicate items like furniture, pianos, and electronics. This enduring legacy of reliability and customer-centric service continues to define our approach to every move, whether local or international.
Services
Removals
Storage
Document Storage
Shipping & Airfreight
Export/Import
Highlights and features
- Established in 1825 with nearly two centuries of relocation expertise
- Modern fleet and secure purpose-built warehouse facilities
- Free initial consultation with no obligation
- Same-day document retrieval and on-site destruction service
- Trained staff personally handle both collection and delivery
Services
Removals
We provide comprehensive domestic and business relocation services with free initial consultations. Our trained staff use purpose-designed protective covers and double-wall packing cartons to ensure safe transportation. The service includes full or part packing options, carpet protection during moves, and personal handling of items from collection to delivery.
Storage
Our secure purpose-built warehouse complex offers containerised storage solutions with advanced security systems. Items are inventoried, wrapped in soft blankets, and stored in controlled conditions. Containers are handled by forklifts, and the same staff manage both collection and delivery to maintain consistency and care throughout the storage period.
Document Storage
Specialist document storage solutions help businesses reclaim office space. We offer same-day retrieval, on-site destruction, and containerised storage with unique security seals. Our service includes inventory management, easy access to stored records, and dedicated archival storage for legal and company documents.
Export/Import
Expert international relocation services include documentation management and global agent liaison. We handle commercial freight, provide emigration advice, and coordinate logistics from ports to final destinations. Our team ensures compliance with international shipping regulations and offers tailored solutions for overseas moves.
Shipping & Airfreight
We manage air freight and shipping logistics for domestic and international clients. The service includes containerised cargo handling, port coordination, and secure transportation solutions. Our global network ensures efficient delivery while maintaining strict inventory control and security protocols throughout the shipping process.
Questions
What services does C & G Ayres Removals & Storage offer?
We offer domestic and business removals, secure storage solutions, document storage with same-day retrieval, and international shipping services including export/import logistics.
How does the storage process work?
Items are inventoried, wrapped in soft blankets, loaded into sealed containers, and stored in our secure warehouse. Containers are handled by forklifts, and the same staff manage both collection and delivery.
Do you handle international moves?
Yes, our export/import team provides expert guidance, documentation management, and global agent liaison for seamless international relocations and commercial freight.
What security measures are in place for stored items?
Our warehouse has advanced security systems, containers use unique security seals, and all items remain under strict inventory control throughout their storage period.
How are delicate items protected during moves?
We use purpose-designed covers for furniture, pianos, and electronics, double-wall packing cartons, and portable hanging wardrobes to ensure items arrive in perfect condition.
