Hello!
We are Richardson Moving and Storage. With over 40 years of experience serving our thriving local community, we are your trusted full-service moving and storage company. Whether you’re planning a residential move or relocating your business, we have the expertise and resources to handle it all.
We understand that moving can be one of life’s most stressful events. That’s why we focus on more than just the logistics; we aim to create a personal, stress-free experience from start to finish. Our team takes the time to understand your needs, offering tailored advice and support throughout the moving process.
We’re not just moving your belongings; we’re moving your life. And we take that responsibility seriously, with a personal touch and professional care that ensures a seamless transition to your new beginning. Trust in Richardson Moving and Storage to be your partner in a stress-free move.
Our dedicated movers and planners are not just employees; they’re the heart of our operation.
Their loyalty is unmatched, with many having been with us for decades, passing on their knowledge and passion through every box packed and every piece of furniture carefully moved. Their skills have been honed over years of service, ensuring that your belongings are in the safest hands.
Role: Managing Director
Nicknames: Budgie, Buzza’s dad, The Grand Fromage
Years of service: 44
Tea or coffee: Tea with Snacks, Coffee without
Favourite moving memory: Taking my father on his last move- to the crematorium in one of our large trucks, full removal man guard of honour
Worst moving Memory: ON completion of a move to a 5th floor Parisian apartment, slipping on the top step and finishing on the 4th floor on my butt!
Favourite bit of furniture to move: Concert grand piano
Favourite box: Short wardrobe carton
Hobbies: following Wharfedale RUFC, skiing, mountain biking, eating (lots)
Nickname: Buzz, Buzza, Baldy, Peanut
Years of service: 8
Tea or coffee: Coffee- iced latte with oat milk and a shot of caramel
Favourite moving memory: every single day!!! I love removals!
Worst moving memory: Top floor flat in bexhill on sea with a long walk, road closures on the way home meaning not getting home till 2.30am
Favourite box: Tall wardrobe carton- I can fill it full of bits!
Hobbies: Eating, drinking, socialising, playing rugby, propping up the industry
Nickname: Clare Bear, Clarey bell, Bloke spice
Years of service: 7 & 9- I’ve had two stints!
Tea or coffee: Coffee- but not that instant rubbish!
Favourite moving memory: Arriving back in the UK
Worst moving memory: Driving back from turkey with my belongings, 5 days of hell
Favourite bit of furniture to move: Fridge- to keep the wine chilled!
Favourite box: wardrobe cartons-Saves ironing clothes!
Hobbies: Baking, Eating, Drinking wine (any colour will do)
Nickname: Shell, Princess, Shellybops
Role: Office admin superstar
Years of service: 3 ½ years
Tea or Coffee: Coffee
Favourite moving memory: the Day My EX moved out!
Worst moving memory: moving myself in a hire van, being in the back trying to stop stuff moving about!
Favourite bit of furniture to move: My bed, because I’m always in it!
Favourite box: Pack1- easy to pack!
Hobbies: reading, Listening to 80’s and Motown music
Nickname: Ali
Years of service: 4
Tea or coffee: Tea- Milk with 1 sugar (or a 4 pack of monster energy)
Favourite moving memory: A week packing up in Brighton to bring back to the north east!
Worst moving memory: 13th storey flat in kings cross, London
Favourite bit of furniture to move: Sofa-Straight onto a false floor in a van
Favourite box: Tall Wardrobe carton
Hobbies: Rugby and exploring the world!
Nickname: Tommo, Baldy, One bat Barry
Years of service: 24
Tea or coffee: Tea with milk and 1 sugar
Favourite moving memory: Piano down stairs in 10 Downing street
Worst moving memory: Flat in London
Favourite bit of furniture to move: Anything light
Favourite box: Pack 2- perfect size to lift!
Hobbies: Football, Gold
Nickname: Dev, Mick
Years of service: 36
Tea or coffee: Hot chocolate
Favourite moving memory: First time over to Ireland for 3 nights
Worst moving memory: Early days on council jobs
Favourite bit of furniture to move: Grand pianos + Clocks
Favourite box: Pack 2
Hobbies: Motorcycling and gaming
Nickname: Daz, Pezza
Years of service: 27
Tea or coffee: beer!
Favourite moving memory: 5 o’clock Friday
Worst moving memory: 8 o’clock Monday
Favourite bit of furniture to move: Chair
Favourite box: Pack 1
Hobbies: Football
Nickname: Smithy, Miff, Miffter, Keg
Years of service: 11
Tea or coffee: Tea- Milk, 1 sugar
Favourite moving memory: moving a pack 3 full of bedding
Worst moving memory: Top floor flat in London
Favourite bit of furniture to move: a box
Favourite box: Pack 3- nice and light
Hobbies: drinking!
Nickname: Meatball, Massive head, Cube, Pack 2, Bedo
Years of service: 11
Tea or coffee: coffee-Black
Favourite moving memory: to many to list- I love my job!!!
Worst moving memory: Job which wasn’t packed up in London- turned into 2 nights away
Favourite bit of furniture to move: Side table
Favourite box: Pack 2 as it resembles the same shape as my head
Hobbies: Gym, Football, Video games
Nickname: Waker, Al, Albo, Fire starter, Wabber, trippy talker
Years of Service: 24
Tea or coffee: Tea- Milk, 1 sugar
Favourite moving Memory: When everything is packed up properly.
Worst Moving Memory: when the ramps go down on the van
Favourite bit of furniture to move:
Favourite box: a light one
Hobbies: Dog racing, winding people up
Nickname: Danny, Peanut, Taz
Years of Service: 12
Tea or coffee: Tea- Milk
Favourite moving memory: Moving an old school car
Worst moving memory: Dirty job, dog poo everywhere!
Favourite bit of furniture to move: American fridge freezer
Favourite box: pack 1
Hobbies: Gym
Nickname: Muzz, Gilly
Years of service: 2 ½
Tea or coffee: Tea- Milk. 2 sugars
Favourite moving memory: First trip away!
Worst moving memory: House with a smelly fridge
Favourite bit of furniture to move: Anything Light
Favourite box: Pack 1- don’t have to move the box to see properly
Hobbies: football, Rugby
Richardson Moving & Storage is a full-service moving and storage company, serving our local community for over 40 years.
We can offer container storage, self-storage rooms of all sizes up to 1500sq ft, asset tracking, racked rooms for your document storage, archive storage, shredding, re-cycling & secure disposal.
Moving your business to a new location is stressful and can be expensive. Richardson Moving & Storage guarantee a professional and quality removal.
We offer a secure and convenient solution for individuals and businesses to store their belongings or inventory in a clean, secure and accessible environment.
Richardson Moving & Storage offers a convenient international shipping service to private and business customers across the North East of England.
Moving home, across the road or across the world, can be exciting but also very stressful. We make this a smooth and enjoyable experience.
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