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Incredible service from start to finish.

Really go that extra mile to help and made the whole process relaxed and professional. Would highly recommend to anyone who needed to move or store. Thank you to the whole team!

Ellie Simmons

I would thoroughly recommend!

The team at Pete Holbrook were absolutely fantastic. They worked so hard to move us from the mainland to the Isle of Wight over two days. Polite, courteous and professional at all times, they put us completely at ease and nothing was too much trouble for them. I would thoroughly recommend!

Andy Ashdown

Very very pleased

Very very pleased 😀 indeed with your professional service helpfulness and friendliness plus prompt response.

John Ingold

The staff were all friendly, polite and helpful

I have used Pete Holbrook Removals twice over the past year and found their admin and removals exemplary. The staff were all friendly, polite and helpful making what is a stressful situation much easier to handle.

Thank you especially to Fay for her patience.

Marion Clark

Fantastic friendly professional service

l would recommend the company every time. Moved from Berkshire to the Island, as we all know moving is a stressful time but Pete Holbrook Removals made the move stressless. Thanks to all the team especially Fay

Malcolm Field

5 star service.

I thoroughly recommend Pete Holbrook. Great professional and friendly service.

We moved from Hertfordshire to the Isle of Wight. Pete Holbrook never visited our house but we did two video walk throughs so he could see that all our furniture would fit on the lorry. After living there for over 20 years we had a lot of stuff.

Moving into our new property went well after a delay as the previous owners were still moving out when we arrived. Only 2 wardrobes were too big to go up the stairs and some of out furniture had to go in through a first floor window.

Thanks also to Fay who coordinated everything.

Would definitely use again.

Graham Blackburn

Quite simply Brilliant!

Although only a ‘local’ move ours was a 2 day operation as we had not only a lot of household items but also lots of garden items, some of which were extremely heavy and fragile. Glenn & the ‘gang’ were totally professional throughout as was Fay in arranging and tying up the dates etc.

Nothing was too much trouble and total care was taken throughout. all backed up with a keen sense of humour.

Highly recommended professional removal business.

Colin Peak

Five star service!

Thank you to Glenn and Fay for the prompt, friendly and efficient service. All done on time, no glitches, all worked like
clockwork and to plan!

Gerard Donovan

The move itself went very smoothly

Fay couldn’t have been more helpful in finding slots to suit with last minute exchange/completion dates.. The move itself went very smoothly thanks to Pete and his team. Full marks from me 🙂

CRC Designs

Quick, efficient and responsive

Great team. Quick, efficient and responsive both on site and on the admin side. Many thanks.

John Clark

The team are friendly, efficient, and careful

We moved out of our house in lock down, waiting for a new build to be finished, Fay kept sliding our date forwards to accommodate our ever lengthening wait. After waiting through spring, summer and then late summer she kept the faith with us and kept our spirits up with her sense of humour which she maintained despite everyone demanding of her time and expertise as temporary accommodation and storage became like hens teeth.
The team are friendly, efficient, and careful…. nothing was damaged despite being in store for 6 months. I’ve recommended them to friends who were equally delighted with their service.

Paul Wells

Significant care taken with some very awkward and heavy items.

We used Pete Holbrook limited on recommendation to move back to the mainland for a full packing service and removals.
Some of the packing in boxes could have been done better but overall the service was excellent and we would recommend them.
What was particularly impressive was the moving out and in of all the main furniture with no damage at all. Significant care taken with some very awkward and heavy items.
Staff were very courteous and polite. 4.5 /5 overrall

Hall Family

Professionalism, Responsiveness

Brilliant service from these guys from the moment we asked for a quote.
They were so helpful.
They are professional movers.
We cannot praise them enough.
If you need a good removal Company you should call Pete Holbrook.

alyson inman

5 star service! Cannot recommend this company enough

5 star service! Cannot recommend this company enough – absolutely brilliant from start to finish. The easiest thing about moving home was having professional, friendly, hardworking people on the job. They moved A LOT of bulky and valuable furniture into a 3-storey Victorian semi detached home with narrow corridors and low ceiling staircases. We were amazed how quickly and efficiently the job was done and how genuinely lovely the gentlemen were. Communication and admin with Fay at the office was very easy and the price we paid was an absolute bargain. We never plan on moving home again, but if we do we will be making just the one call to Holbrook Removals.

Katie Clark

These guys have got to be amongst the best out there.

These guys have got to be amongst the best out there.
They moved us with very short notice without creating any additional hassle or drama at a time when it’s in abundance.
Having moved quite a few times, both in country and overseas, I can honestly say the service offered by Fay, Ollie, Reg, Harry and the team at Pete Holbrook is outstanding and the best I’ve encountered.
Thanks Guys.

Uk Cali

Really great family company thanks to Fay and Ollie

Really great family company thanks to Fay and Ollie for there prompt and fantastic service they provided for me when moving the best in removals on the IoW.

Sean Yardley

I would highly recommend Pete Holbrook Removals team

I would highly recommend Pete Holbrook Removals team as they are efficient professional and made my move very stress free. Everyone I dealt with in the company were absolute stars. Thank you so much Pete Holbrook Removals.

Susan Churches

I will recommend this company to anyone who is looking for a reliable removal company.

Holbrook team moved us mid December. We were very impressed with them from start to finish. They moved us from Berkshire to the Isle of Wight. They were punctual and when they arrived at our new house to unload they were joined by 2 colleagues to make the unloading swift. Teamwork in the true sense of the word. I will recommend this company to anyone who is looking for a reliable removal company.

Mandy Beatty

I highly recommend their services

I’ve used Holbrooks twice in the last few years moving initially to the IOW and just recently back to the mainland. Both times the company were very helpful and friendly, advising on the logistics and best plan for a long distance move over 2 days, and on the actual moving days being very efficient, arriving on time and going about their business with little fuss. The most recent move was over the hottest days of the year so far but there was no complaint or lack of effort from the crew despite the heat. They were also very mindful of the restrictions in place due to Covid 19 and took the appropriate steps to keep themselves and myself safe. I highly recommend their services.

Jo Miller

We Just Cannot Fault This Company

Fay and Glenn were an absolute pleasure to deal with from the get go, getting back to us almost as soon as we requested a quote (during lockdown) and keeping us informed all the way through the process. Navigating a home move from the mainland to the Island during a global pandemic is not something I’d recommend but dealing with Pete Holbrook Removals took all the stress away. My family are shielding due to long term health conditions and they took this on board so we were able to have a contact free move. On the day the guys turned up exactly when they said they would and packed and took care of all of our belongings and took them to our new home with no issues. With Glenn giving us a call when it was safe to go back (for us as we’re shielding). Have to add they are great value, of all the quotes we got to do our home move, Pete Holbrook Removals, gave us a reasonable price and we are really glad we chose them. Thank you, Fay and Glenn! We would 100% recommend!

Bonnie Hastings

Superb service

I cannot thank Pete Holbrook Removals enough. Having had their team move us from the mainland to the Isle of Wight, store items for us whilst we completed, move us into our new home and consolidate furniture from another property… it could have gone horribly wrong. It didn’t and everything was spot on. Fantastic team, really helpful and great value. Thank you again! I’d highly recommend this local firm .
– Toni and Graham.

Removal from Southampton to Freshwater

Right from the first phone call we made to Glen, we had first class service and support.
Faye was on the end of the phone to help with our queries and when we had to keep changing the date,
they were so helpful and reassuring.
The team that moved us were efficient, pleasant and nothing was too much trouble.
We would not hesitate to use them again and have already recommended them to some friends who have also used them.
We moved 12 weeks ago and are now settled.
Due to their careful handling of our furniture and belongings not one item was damaged or broken.

Thank you Glen, Faye and the team.

Isle of Wight facebook newbies forum

“Folks, just a little feedback, I have asked for recommendations a number of times on this forum and members have always been kind enough to reply with suggestions.

We asked for recommendations on removal companies and received a number of names, most we dismissed immediately because they wanted payment in full up front and that made us uncomfortable, that left two who were similar in price and did not demand prepayment, one other requirement we did have was the need for good communication and this led us to Pete Holbrook removals where we dealt with Fay at their office, she was 100% on all calls and emails.

Our goods were stored at a security depot where door and combination lock codes were needed and all this was handled by Fay and the crew concerned. Our goods were collected on Tues last and delivered last Weds, the crew was polite and very helpful, recognising that the company has to pay ferry fairs and fuel we offered a substantial deposit up front and this was refused and we paid AFTER our goods were delivered here (on the day).

Its unlikely we will ever move again, this is our final stop but if we did I would certainly use Pete Holbrook again and recommend them without hesitation.”

Brilliant removal company

Brilliant removal company, I really cannot recommend them highly enough – we’ve done 3 house moves with them now and I wouldn’t use anyone else on this or the north island. They’re friendly, well organised, efficient, extremely helpful and accommodating and always good humoured – exactly what you need when moving house. You won’t regret choosing Holbrooks. Thank you very, very much to Fay, Olly, Simon, Rich and Harry for always making our moves so much easier than we anticipate.
– R Harvey – 17th January 2020

Pete Holbrook Removals have been brilliant

Pete Holbrook Removals have been brilliant from the minute I sent my first enquiry message. We have moved over 30 times between us and these guys are the best we have ever used. Fay in the office gets back to you really quickly, answers every question and is really friendly. The guy that came to do our quote was professional, helpful and said our stuff would be “looked after like a baby”…..after a terrible experience with previous movers it was this line that sold Pete Holbrook to us. Moving day was the hottest of the year and all our furniture is big heavy stuff, the guys were amazing, calm, patient, didn’t get annoyed with anything at all even though our new doorway is very awkward for the size of our furniture. They worked so hard and you can tell by the way they approach things that they really know what they are doing. Amazing team of professional, friendly people that kept to their word and really looked after our things, hopefully we won’t have to move again but if we do we won’t use anyone else now.
– Sarah Kelly – 19th October 2019

Carefully and efficiently

Making the move from the island back to the mainland this time on my own was a very daunting thought, but this company were absolutely the best. They packed and unloaded everything carefully and efficiently; Glen and the team checked with me as to where things needed to go. They dismantled, reassembled lifted and shifted some heavy and awkward items and were just so pleasant. Fay gave me lots assurance along the way that everything would be fine and I thank her for that. Would recommend this company every time, thank you Fay, Glen and the crew.
Linda. Ryde – Mainland. – December 13th 2019

Richard and Sue Clark 17th October 2019

Pete Holbrook Removals have just moved us from the Isle of Wight to Pitlochry in Scotland. It was a complicated move spread over three days and we had to change the dates a couple of times. Our main contact (Faye) was understanding, patient, exceedingly helpful and always polite. When we suggested a last minute change to the actual time of departure the driver and his colleague were flexible and accommodating. The move was carried out quickly and efficiently. The team were professional, efficient, polite and friendly. They provided a first class service and were very good value. My wife and I can recommend Faye, Glen and their team

Mavis & Brian York

Hi,
 
My husband and I would like to thank you for the efficient and successful move that your team did for us on 3/4 December 2012. The gents that came along on Monday 3rd were very good, quick and efficient with no problems. They then delivered to us the following day with the same efficiency and were pleasant, helpful and a joy to meet. We would certainly recommend you to anybody wanting a smooth move from one place to another.
 
Thank you all. Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year
 
Regards

Tenye Veronica Williams

Dear One and All at Holbrook,

You were right! Now the furniture is in, there’s hardly any room for us. We’re still sorting through and getting rid of stuff. It’s hard to part with items that we’ve had for 50+ years.
We must compliment you on your professionalism and good humour. The days, both ends, finished in a good humoured way as well as starting in a friendly and relaxed way. Even though the stairs did not diminish.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year – if you need a reference you can call on us. there was no damage or breakage and we are very grateful. Thank you all very much, not forgetting the ladies in the office. The only casualties were of my own making. I can’t find the keys to the grandfather clock and corner cupboard. I’m hoping they’ll turn up.
P.S. Wrapping was excellent.
Thank you all, once again.

Tracy Haylock

To the Holbrook Team,

 
We cannot praise and thank you all enough. Our move to I.O.W at the beginning of July 2017 was a huge decision and change for us and we had some worries.
 
From the moment Rich, Simon and Harry arrived all our worries were gone. They did a brilliant job! They worked so hard and had efficiently emptied our home of 16 years in just 4 hours and we’re on their way. The lads were always cheerful, friendly and professional. the way they packed and loaded the lorry only comes with knowledge and experience.
 
When I arrived on the Island late the next day, the lads had moved us into our new home. I can imagine how hard they must have worked again, as access is tricky.
 
From first contact to the removal, the service was seamless and professional. Excellent value for money.
 
I will have no hesitation in recommending Holbrooks. Our sincerest thanks to Faye, Glenn, Rich, Simon and Harry. Holbrooks Removals is a credit to you all.

Deborah Lambert

Dear Fay,

 
I meant to email you some weeks ago to say thank you so much for the great service we received when you moved our kitchen from Hampshire to the Island. It was executed exactly as you said it would be and we were all very impressed with the care and consideration you gave to something that was important to us whilst being rather a small job for yourselves.
 
We would recommend you to others
 
Best regards

Michael.

We moved from Cheshire and used the company over a three day period. They came on time, actually early, worked very hard and were pleasant and friendly. We have a large piece that had to come in over a balcony, not envisaged in the first place, but true to their word they came back and got it in when more hands were available. Extremely good value for money, I cannot thank them all enough from Fay in the office to “young” Harry. 

 
THANK YOU.

Pauline Hall

Dear Pete Holbrook, family and crew
There can’t be many people who have to do two separate moves just one week apart. On 17th July we moved my 89 year old mother (who had had a heart attack two weeks prior to the move) from the mainland to Ryde and on the 24th of July, my husband and I also moved from Farnham to Ryde.
 
I was so worried about the moves, we had been in our house for 28 years and had accumulated a lot of stuff, I had to nurse my mother and pack my house up in the morning and move on to packing hers up in the afternoon. It was quite a walk from my mother’s front door to the available parking area and I thought this might be a problem for the men. I was worried that my stuff wouldn’t fit in the truck, frankly, I was so stressed I was worried about everything!
 
On my mother’s moving day I was up at 4.00am worried sick, I paced the house. At 7.45am, precisely on stated time, the crew arrived and within half an hour all my worries had gone. They were helpful, happy, and professional, they cleared the house efficiently, nothing was a problem or too much trouble, Harry even helped my son empty the dust bag of the hoover into a bin bag.
 
One week on and it was our move. I worried no more, I knew what a fabulous team would be with us every step of the way, and as before the smart uniformed crew arrived spot on time and made everything go flawlessly.
 
So I just want to say a big thank you to you all. I’m telling everyone how wonderful you were.
If anyone wants a personal recommendation just give them my details and they can talk to me. Oh, and as a footnote, not one broken or damaged item in two moves.
Well done chaps!
Thankyou

Suellen

Dear Faye and Peter,

 
Now that everything is all organised, I wanted to write and thank you for doing such a fantastic job helping to move my father’s things to Ireland. The fact that you made it completely stress free for me and that you have all been so pleasant and professional to deal with, made a huge impact on me.
 
As for the two lads…wow…they do you credit ! They arrived exactly on time, were immaculately dressed and did an incredible job manoeuvring the truck down the hill towards the barn!
Everything was done calmly, and always with a smile on their faces. It really helped because my father was terribly distressed seeing his ‘home’ dismantled on the IOW; it brought back all the wonderful memories of life with my mother who only died 3 years ago.
 
So, I thank you and the lads from the bottom of my heart for making what was a daunting task for me, not so bad!
PS And not even a light bulb was broken!
Yours sincerely

Dr J G Munro

Dear Team,
Removal from Wooton Bridge to Queens Road, Ryde.
Just a short note to thank you for doing a splendid job in relocating our furniture and goods on Saturday 4th of January 2014.
In spite of it having been a dismal day weather wise, you did extremely well, cheerfully carried on whilst disregarding the wind and rain, and not as much as a scratch on any of our things. Beth and I are most grateful to you for this and we will certainly extend a strong recommendation regarding your service to anyone needing to move house.
May 2014 be a great year for the business, and to each one of you, all the best and may you have a happy and healthy 2014.
Kind regards
Yours sincerely

Mandy

Hi Faye,

 
I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and the guys for such a smooth process in our recent move. From the minute they arrived to the moment they left the boys were professional, friendly, and so helpful. They worked incredibly hard and it was because of them that my stress which had been building over the course of the week was completely alleviated. Please pass on my thanks and tell them that I have been out to replenish my tea caddy they do drink a lot of tea!!
 
I will certainly be recommending you!

Susie and Mike Morton

Dearest Faye,

We cannot thank and praise your company enough, in your efforts on moving us from the mainland, to the island. The boys arrived promptly, and got cracking on filling up the lorry, to be back for the booked ferry crossing in time. Everything arrived unscathed, and was unpacked very quickly. Nothing missing or damaged, just perfect. We are impressed at the organisational skills of all involved, and the cheerfulness of the guys, especially when the bacon rolls arrived! We have no plans for moving again, but if anyone needs a removal firm, you are the one we will highly recommend.
Once again, many thanks, and yes we are now settling in nicely!
 
All the best

Mr & Mrs T Field

This is a short note to thank you for the excellent service you have provided in moving both our mother and ourselves from High Wycombe out to the island.

All of your teams were very professional and careful with our furniture with nothing being damaged. This also included use of your storage facilities. All teams arrived on time and were extremely efficient and friendly. Also many thanks to Fay back in the office for her help with all of the coordination and arrangements.
 
We would have no hesitation in recommending your services to other people.
Best regards,

Bill Budge

I can’t say enough good things about this company or recommend them highly enough but the are faultless. From office staff through to the removal boys, everyone is highly professional, hard working and friendly. Our completion day was an extremely bad one but Glenn and the boys were fantastic and stopped on late to get the job done. They even let my little boy help and go for a ride in the lorry.

 
Pete Holbrook Removals have been amazing from start to finish and we can’t thank you enough.

Pauline Cox

Right from the prompt quote from Fay, the whole move was managed in a friendly and efficient way. The team turned up first thing and loaded the lorry very quickly packing everything in safely, so everything arrived in one piece and undamaged. What could have been a very stressful day moving in the heatwave from the mainland to the island was made such less so by the attitude of Glenn and the lads. Thank you.

Removals to Abbeyfield, Totland and Woodlands, Brighstone

Removals to Abbeyfield, Totland and Woodlands, Brighstone

This is a short note to thank you for the excellent service you have provided in moving both our mother and ourselves from High Wycombe out to the island.

All of your teams were very professional and careful with our furniture with nothing being damaged. This also included use of your storage facilities. All teams arrived on time and were extremely efficient and friendly. Also many thanks to Fay back in the office for her help with all of the coordination and arrangements. We would have no hesitation in recommending your services to other people.

Best regards,

Mr & Mrs T Field

Excellent Service

We have used Holbrooks twice, once moving from the mainland to rental property on the island and then to our permanent address. They were very professional and very helpful as we hadn’t moved for 28 years! They took great care of everything and Faye at the office was extremely helpful with any concerns i had prior the move. Well done everyone. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

Karen Gould

Five Stars

Dear Fay, Olly and team,

 

We cannot thank you enough for helping us with our recent move to Glasgow. We have used you for several island moves and you have always been helpful and efficient but this move with the delay in getting access to the property, your team rallied round and saved the day. We cannot thank you enough for your patience and professionalism.

 

Many thanks Paul & Angela

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A family-run removals company

Choose Pete Holbrook Removals for domestic and commercial removals, storage and more. All our services are tailored to suit your specific needs and come at highly competitive prices.

Our company was established by Pete in the 70s with a van and a professional attitude. Soon we became a trusted removals company. No matter the size or number of items you need moving, we can undertake all types of removals. We also offer national removals to and from locations across Mainland UK.

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Reliable removals specialists

We have over 40 years of experience in the removals trade and can provide you with a complete range of services including packing and storage. You can rely on our knowledgeable staff for unbiased advice and tips on moving house. Do not hesitate to get in touch with our team at Pete Holbrook Removals for a consultation. We can also provide you with a free no-obligation quote.

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  • Short-term and long-term storage
  • Moving tips and advice
  • Local removals
  • Single items and part return loads

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Pete Holbrook Removals, 14 Benett street, Ryde, Isle Of Wight, PO33 2BJ

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