In May, Move It Removals from Southend on Sea in Essex won first place in two separate categories: Best Customer Service in Essex and Small Business of the Year 2014 in Essex.

The company was founded in November 2011 by brothers Ian and Craig McBain.  “We decided right from the outset that we would deliver high quality, professional, dependable services,” said Craig.  “It has been an amazing three years, starting off with one Luton van and no staff other than myself and Ian.  Now we have 3 HGV removal trucks, one Luton van, 9 staff members, an office and a yard.

Move It is a member of NGRS and Craig said that it had been very useful. The company is planning to move to a new warehouse in September. 

Craig said that it has been a tough time for removal companies over the last few years and that he is very proud of what they have achieved. “I hope this will give fellow movers some encouragement to keep going when times are tough.” He added that he would encourage everyone to enter local award competitions.  “It's about time that the removals industry got recognised for the key part we play in keeping the housing market going.”

Photo:  Ian and Craig McBain, from Move It win in Essex