​Man and Van Leicester | Removals & Moving Leicestershire

Slick Removals provides fully transparent hourly rates across Leicester and all LE postcodes with zero hidden fees, zero stair charges, and no extra charges for local multi-trip moves.

• 1-Man Service — £59/hr (VAT Included): Ideal for student relocations, single item collections (sofas, beds, white goods), and light flat moves where items can be safely handled by one person.

• ​2-Man Team — £89/hr (VAT Included): Recommended for full 2, 3, and 4-bedroom family house moves, heavy furniture, tight staircases, or when you want a completely hands-off service.

• 2-Hour Minimum Charge: £118 for a 1-man service or £178 for a 2-man team.

• Fair 5-Minute Increments: Billed down to the exact 5 minutes worked after the minimum—you never pay for rounded-up full hours.

• Zero Per-Trip Charges: If a local Leicestershire move requires multiple trips to transport all your belongings, the clock simply continues running with no extra vehicle charges or mileage penalties.

• Inclusive Pricing: All local rates include fuel, equipment (sack truck, piano skate, transit blankets, straps), insurance, and VAT.

• 1-Bed Flat: 2 to 3 hours (£178 – £267) — Single van load

• 2-Bed House: 3 to 5 hours (£267 – £445) — Single or 2 van trips

• 3-Bed House: 5 to 8 hours (£445 – £712) — Multiple local trips

• 4-Bed House: 8 to 10+ hours (£712 – £890+) — Multiple local trips

• Standard Household Contents: These estimates apply to typically furnished homes with standard room volumes. Fully loaded garages, heavy garden workshops, or exceptionally dense properties will require additional time and trips.

• Stairs & Multi-Storey Access: Estimates assume ground or first-floor access with parking close to the entrance. Flats on upper floors without a working lift, narrow Victorian stairwells, or 3+ storey townhouses significantly increase physical carrying time and will naturally extend the hourly clock.

• Heavy & Oversized Items: Items such as American fridge-freezers, pianos, or commercial equipment require extra time and care to manoeuvre safely through tight doorways or narrow turns. While our van is always fully equipped with specialist lifting gear, moving these heavier pieces will naturally add time to the move.

• Parking Distance: Parking more than 1.5 car lengths away from your front door or long walking paths through communal courtyards will add extra carrying time to your bill.

Every piece of equipment brought to your move is selected to keep the job moving fast, protect your belongings, and lower your overall hourly bill. We do not use budget tools; we use professional gear built for safe, rapid removals.

• Medium-Wheelbase Vauxhall Movano: It fits on Leicester’s narrow terraced streets and tight driveways where oversized Luton vans get blocked. Parking closer to your front door dramatically cuts down carrying distance and saves time on your bill.

• Streamlined Low-Loading Access: Fitted with a heavy-duty, full-width Tow-Trust ProStep alongside an MGI Giant step. While mechanical tail-lifts have their place for ultra-heavy single items like pianos or American fridge-freezers, using them for sofas, chairs, and boxes creates major time bottlenecks. Our custom stepping platform lets us walk general furniture straight in continuously without waiting for a Luton van's slow hydraulic cycles.

• Versatile Access & On-Site Security: Equipped with a left-hand side (LHS) sliding door for quick side-loading when rear space is restricted, alongside rear doors that lock at 180 degrees to leave room for passing traffic. Unlike bulky Luton vans left wide open on the street, our panel van doors are quick and easy to shut or lock while we are carrying items inside, keeping your belongings completely safe in busy areas.

• All-Weather Reliability: Fitted with premium Michelin all-season tyres to guarantee dependable grip, short braking distances, and safe transport across Leicestershire in all conditions—from heavy rain and winter frost to hot summer roads.

• ​Bright Load Bay LED Lighting: Equipped with high-output interior LED lighting throughout the cargo area. This ensures full visibility for precise van packing and safe handling during early morning starts, dark winter evenings, or dimly lit access spots.

• ​Professional Safety & Grip Gear: Our crew wears high-visibility tops for safety on busy roads and communal areas, alongside specialist Kool Grip gloves for a secure, non-slip hold on heavy furniture and white goods in all weather conditions.

• Wet-Weather & Home Protection: We carry professional entrance mats deployed in wet or muddy weather to help catch dirt and moisture at the doorway, alongside heavy-duty doorstops to keep access routes open and moving fast.

• Rapid Disassembly: We carry a cordless Makita impact driver and specialized bit sets to remove sofa legs and bed frames in seconds rather than minutes.

• Heavy White Goods: Our Magliner sack truck with 10-inch pneumatic tyres and built-in stair sliders rolls smoothly over door thresholds, gravel, and steps without jarring appliances.

• Tight Space Navigation: Shoulder Dolly lifting straps allow two movers to carry bulky items like American fridge-freezers completely upright through tight hallways and narrow turns.

• ​Heavy Loads & Pianos: An Evo Super piano skate with 200mm non marking rubber swivel wheels provides high ground clearance over rough surfaces, alongside a 450kg-rated Sealey portable access ramp for smooth loading.

LoadLok Tracking & Precision Strapping: Equipped with multi-height LoadLok cargo tracks running along interior walls and the bulkhead. We anchor items securely to these rails using Taut-Strap cam buckles, Master Lock bungees, and lashing straps to keep your load stable and prevent items from shifting during transit.

​In-Van L-Foam Edge Protectors: Used exclusively inside the van, tough L-profile foam protectors are fitted along furniture edges where items rest against the van walls or press against each other. This guards key contact points against rubbing and scuffs while avoiding the setup time and bulk of wrapping full blankets around every item, keeping van packing fast and secure.

​Dust-Free Furniture Pads: We use clean Comfort Night pads rather than traditional felt removal blankets. This provides a soft, cushioned protective layer without transferring dust, lint, or textile grit onto your furniture.

​Residue-Free Moving Bands & Mattress Care: Heavy-duty rubber moving bands hold drawers and doors shut safely without leaving sticky tape residue on furniture finishes. We also keep a reusable mattress cover on board for transit, while customers who prefer full, sealed protection often choose to pre-wrap their mattresses before moving day.

• Direct Accountability: Led personally on every job by a fully DBS-checked owner-operator. The same person who takes your booking turns up on moving day to handle your move.

• Direct Communication: You deal with the business owner from start to finish. Reach us directly on 07934 722569 via phone call, WhatsApp, or text message for fast availability checks, instant quote advice, and live updates on moving day.

Slick Removals handles full 3 and 4-bedroom family house moves across Leicester and Leicestershire on a transparent hourly rate. Because we operate a 2-man team with a medium-wheelbase van, completing a larger house move safely and efficiently in a single day relies on a realistic, collaborative approach.

• Self-Packed & Ready to Go: Our service is built for customers who do their own packing and are fully prepped on moving day, allowing our crew to focus immediately on rapid loading, transport, and careful placement.
• Advance Furniture Dismantling: The volume of items in a full 3 or 4-bedroom house means there isn't time to dismantle and rebuild multiple beds and wardrobes while staying on schedule. Having the bulk of large flat-pack units taken down beforehand is essential. We are happy to handle a bed frame or two on the day, but multiple large units should be down prior to arrival.

• Collaborative Car Runs: We take care of all the heavy lifting—sofas, white goods, mattresses, and heavy furniture. Shifting small bags, clothes, or loose items in your own car alongside us cuts down carry time and keeps your overall bill significantly lower.

• Efficient Local Shuttle Runs: For moves within Leicestershire, running fast, agile multiple trips between properties can be faster than trying to park and navigate a massive, slow-moving lorry.

• Transparent Hourly Billing: Most 3 and 4-bedroom moves require more than one van load. We never charge extra vehicle fees, mileage penalties, or per-trip surcharges for local moves. The clock simply continues running at our standard hourly rate, ensuring you only ever pay for the exact time worked billed down to fair 5-minute increments.

 Securing your move date with Slick Removals is a simple, transparent three-step process with direct owner communication from start to finish.

1) Check Instant Availability (5am–11pm, 7 Days): Call or WhatsApp 07934 722569 with your moving date, pickup/delivery postcodes, and property size. As an owner-operated business, we give you an immediate answer on availability.

​2) Confirm Job Details & Service Level: Share access details (stairs, parking distance) and choose between a 1-man (£59/hr) or 2-man (£89/hr) team. Please flag any heavy or specialist items (such as American fridge-freezers or pianos) so we bring the exact lifting gear needed.

3) ​Lock In Your Arrival Window: Pay a £50 deposit via bank transfer to secure your time slot. This entire amount is deducted directly from your final bill on moving day.

• 100% Applied to Your Bill: Your £50 deposit reserves our van and crew exclusively for your job. The full £50 is credited against your final invoice on the day.

• Flexible Rescheduling: If your completion date shifts, you can reschedule your booking once with at least 48 hours' notice for any new date within 7 days of the original slot (subject to current schedule availability).

• ​Clear Cancellation Guarantee: Deposits are non-refundable if you cancel, as we turn away other work to reserve your exact time window. In the unlikely event that Slick Removals has to cancel for any reason, your deposit is refunded in full immediately.

• ​Zero-Surcharge Final Payment: Balance payment is due upon completion before the driver leaves the site. We accept bank transfer, cash, and all major credit/debit cards with zero card surcharges and all VAT included.

We cover everything from single-item collections to full house and flat moves, student relocations, and professional clearances. Every job includes professional moving equipment and our transparent hourly pricing model.

From studio apartments to 3 and 4-bedroom family homes, we offer a reliable removals service for local moves across Leicester and all of Leicestershire. We specialise in efficient, organised moves where we protect your furniture with blankets, assist with dismantling where required, and ensure the van is packed to maximize space—reducing the number of trips and keeping your hourly costs down.

Don't have time to pack? We can help — packing services charged at our standard hourly rate. We'll ask about your property before booking to give an honest estimate. Packing time depends far more on what's in the kitchen than how many bedrooms you have — a full kitchen alone can take as long as the rest of the house combined, given the number of fragile and awkwardly-shaped items involved.

Boxes used during a packing service are charged at our standard prices (below), with packing materials (tape and filler paper) charged at 10% of the boxes used — no minimum order applies, since these are supplied as part of your booked job.

We also stock double-wall, FSC-certified moving boxes (18"x12"x12" — £3.25, 18"x18"x18" — £5.50) and wardrobe boxes with hanging rail (£17.00) for standalone purchase. Collection from South Wigston only — £100 minimum order, mix and match any combination.

Ideal for items that simply will not fit in a car: sofas, American fridge-freezers, washing machines, wardrobes, and beds. We provide a professional service that includes safe loading, secure transport and careful placement on delivery.

We provide stress-free relocations for students at University of Leicester, De Montfort (DMU), and Loughborough University. We are highly experienced in navigating the unique challenges of student properties, including tight Victorian staircases, offset doors, and narrow hallways. Whether you are moving between shared houses in Oadby or into city-centre halls, we make the move quick and affordable.

We can remove unwanted furniture, appliances, and general household waste before or after your move. As a registered Environment Agency waste carrier (CBDU401549), we prioritise a "donation first" policy—arranging for usable items to go to local charities wherever possible. Anything that cannot be reused is disposed of responsibly through licensed commercial facilities.

• Office Relocations & Setup: Complete workspace moves for small offices, clinics, and retail spaces—including safe transport of desks and IT equipment, unboxing, packaging removal, and room setup.

• Store-to-Home Delivery & Exchange: Professional 1 or 2-man delivery for local furniture stores and trade suppliers. Includes room-of-choice placement, assembly, packaging disposal, and 1-in, 1-out takeaway of the customer's old furniture.

• Licensed Waste & Clearance: Environment Agency Upper Tier Waste Carrier certified (Licence CBDU401549) for fully compliant, eco-friendly disposal of old office furniture, IT electronics, and trade waste. 

• B2B Transport & Logistics: Direct, dedicated runs across Leicestershire for local businesses and designers, featuring direct owner-driver communication and live WhatsApp tracking throughout transit.

• Transparent Pricing & VAT Invoices: Charged at our standard local rates (£59/hr for 1-man or £89/hr for a 2-man team) with zero commercial markups and full itemized VAT invoices provided for simple accounting. 

We established the business in 2017, originally specialising in the sale and national delivery of premium glass furniture. This background in high-risk, fragile transport is what defines our handling standards today.  

​Moving glass furniture across the UK taught us that preparation is everything. We apply those same high-stakes techniques to every move, ensuring we protect door frames, safeguard flooring, and secure van loads properly before the vehicle ever moves. Since 2021, we have focused exclusively on providing this professional level of care to local man and van removals, house moves, and clearances.  

Our reputation is built on transparency and reliability. We are one of the highest-rated independent moving companies in Leicestershire, with 5.0/5 on Google (500+ reviews), Excellent on Trustpilot (250+ reviews), and 9.9/10 on Checkatrade (90+ manually verified reviews).

Our head office is located at 56 Blaby Road, South Wigston, Leicester, LE18 4SD. Being centrally located in the LE18 postcode allows us to provide rapid service to Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, and all surrounding villages. Every job is led personally by our DBS-checked owner to ensure our high standards are met on every single move.  

We do not charge a call-out fee for any move starting or ending within the LE postcode area. These jobs are billed at our standard hourly rates.

LE1 — Leicester city centre

LE2 — Oadby, Knighton, Stoneygate, Clarendon Park, Glen Parva

LE3 — Braunstone, Glenfield, New Parks, Western Park, Leicester Forest East

LE4 — Birstall, Thurmaston, Belgrave, Beaumont Leys, Rushey Mead

LE5 — Evington, Humberstone, Hamilton, Thurnby Lodge

LE6 — Groby, Ratby, Newtown Linford

LE7 — Syston, Anstey, Rothley, Thurcaston, Queniborough

LE8 — Blaby, Countesthorpe, Whetstone, Fleckney, Great Glen, Kibworth

LE9 — Broughton Astley, Earl Shilton, Barwell, Cosby, Kirby Muxloe, Desford, Stoney Stanton, Croft, Huncote

LE10 — Hinckley, Burbage

LE11 — Loughborough

LE12 — Shepshed, Quorn, Barrow upon Soar, Mountsorrel, Sileby

LE13 — Melton Mowbray

LE16 — Market Harborough, Great Bowden, Lubenham

LE17 — Lutterworth, Ullesthorpe, Gilmorton

LE18 — Wigston, South Wigston, Wigston Fields

LE19 — Narborough, Enderby, Fosse Park

LE65 — Ashby-de-la-Zouch

LE67 — Coalville, Ibstock, Whitwick, Markfield, Hugglescote

We treat Oakham and Uppingham as local service areas with no call-out fee.

Our man and van service in Leicester costs £59/hr for a 1-man service and £89/hr for a 2-man team (VAT included). 

We operate a 2-hour minimum charge on all bookings. After your minimum is met, we bill in fair 5-minute increments. There are no hidden fees, stair charges, or local call-out fees anywhere in Leicestershire.

A typical 1-bedroom flat move in Leicester costs between £178–£267, while a 2-bedroom house costs between £267–£445. Larger 3 to 4-bedroom houses generally range from £445 to £890. Your final bill is based on our hourly rate and the exact time worked on the day, which is heavily influenced by your preparation and access.

Everything needed to complete your move is included in the hourly rate, with no hidden fees. You get our fully equipped Vauxhall Movano, fuel for all local Leicestershire moves, and the full professional kit — sack truck, piano skate, lifting straps, wipe clean blankets, assembly tools, and load-securing straps. There is nothing to hire separately and no charges for stairs, equipment, or multiple trips. The price you are quoted is based purely on the time worked.

The best way to keep moving costs down is preparation. Being 100% packed in uniform boxes, dismantling large furniture in advance, and reserving a parking space close to your door will significantly speed up the move and lower your final bill. Our £59/hr 1-man service is also our most cost-effective option for smaller moves and single items that don't require two people to lift.

Hiring a professional man and van is usually better value because it includes the van, fuel, heavy-lifting equipment, and transit insurance — without the £500+ deposits or hidden damage risks of rental companies. For £59/hr or £89/hr, we handle the driving, the efficient van packing, and the physical strain.

If you've already hired a larger van for extra capacity, we can still act as your loading and offloading team — you drive the rented van, we handle the lifting at both ends. For larger moves, you can also run two vans on the same day: you drive your hired Luton with one load while our Movano runs alongside with a second load, completing the move in a single trip.

Yes, dismantling and reassembling beds, wardrobes, and flat-pack furniture is included in our hourly rate at no extra charge. We carry a full set of tools on the van. However, we always recommend dismantling items in advance to keep your hourly bill as low as possible.

No — please disconnect and unplumb washing machines, dishwashers, and any other plumbed-in appliances before we arrive. We're happy to load, transport, and position them in your new home. We also do not disconnect gas appliances or hardwired electric ovens.

Yes, we are a registered Environment Agency waste carrier (CBDU401549) offering pre-move decluttering and post-move clearances. We prioritize donating usable items to Age UK in Leicester, while remaining waste is disposed of legally at licensed transfer stations. Clearances are charged at our hourly rate plus tip fees and a 10% admin fee on those tip charges.

We cover all Leicester city postcodes (LE1–LE19) and the wider Leicestershire county with no local call-out fees. We also handle long-distance moves to London, Birmingham, Manchester, and nationwide. Long-distance jobs are priced with a fixed upfront travel charge, plus the hourly rate for loading and unloading.

If you are delayed getting your keys, the hourly billing clock continues running. This is because we have reserved that time exclusively for you and turned away other bookings. We will use the waiting time to bring items as close to the door as possible to ensure rapid unloading once you have access. If you think there is a risk of a delay, let us know in advance so we can agree on the best arrival time.

Yes. We carry goods-in-transit insurance to cover your belongings while they're in our care, and public liability insurance to cover any accidental damage to your property during the move. To help us protect your items, please pack boxes carefully and let us know in advance about anything exceptionally high-value, fragile, or unusual. Customer-packed boxes that fail in transit due to poor packing are the customer's responsibility, which is standard across the removals industry.

Look for a registered limited company with a DBS-checked owner-operator, independently verified reviews across multiple platforms, and transparent hourly rates. Check Companies House to confirm the business is actively trading, and look for reviews on Checkatrade (manually verified before publication) and Trustpilot alongside Google. Slick Removals is a registered limited company (no. 10717337) with over 500 Google reviews at 5.0/5, over 250 Trustpilot reviews rated Excellent, and over 90 manually verified Checkatrade reviews at 9.9/10. Booking directly with a local owner-operator avoids the lead fees and accountability gaps of national marketplace platforms, where the person who takes your booking is often not the one who turns up.

This was a high-capacity move from Shurgard Leicester into a residential property in Knighton (LE2). The job involved shifting a massive volume of around 90 boxes, alongside some exceptionally heavy items, including a solid super-king mattress.

Because the customer had secured a ground-floor storage unit, we were able to completely bypass the usual bottleneck of waiting for industrial lifts. This allowed our 2-man team to load the van at maximum speed.

To get the absolute best value out of our hourly rate, the customer and a family member stepped in to help at the delivery address. We set up a highly efficient "chain" to pass boxes straight from the van into the property. Combining our rapid loading at the storage facility with their teamwork at the house meant the entire job—loading, transit, and unloading—was fully completed in just 2.5 hours.

(Verified Review: Checkatrade, December 2025)

This move from a 3-storey property in Market Harborough (LE16) perfectly highlights the real-world advantage of our van setup. Parking on the street was severely restricted. The customer had smartly saved a small gap outside using two wheelie bins, but it was an incredibly tight squeeze.

If we had arrived in a bulky Luton van, we wouldn't have fit. We would have been forced to park far down the street or on the opposite side of the road—wasting the customer's hourly rate standing on the kerb waiting for traffic to clear before crossing safely. Instead, our medium-wheelbase Movano slotted right into the gap. Space was so tight at the rear that we simply opened our side sliding door and began loading straight off the pavement to get the clock moving immediately.

Inside, the customer had prepared brilliantly to maximize their value. Despite it being a large 3-storey house, they had brought virtually everything down to the ground floor, leaving only a bed, two massive mattresses, and a chest of drawers upstairs for our 2-man team to handle. We also safely extracted large, heavy plant pots from the garden using our heavy-duty sack truck and secured a long ladder to the van's roof rails.

Because the new property was only 5 minutes away, doing multiple rapid trips was significantly faster than struggling to park a massive lorry. The couple was incredibly hands-on at the delivery end to keep the momentum going. While we took the heavy furniture upstairs, we unloaded the majority of the boxes directly into the living room. While we drove back for the next load, they sorted and distributed the boxes throughout the house.

 By combining their excellent staging with our tight-access parking and rapid turnaround, we turned a huge volume move into a highly efficient, seamless operation.

(Verified Review: Google, November 2025)

This student relocation to a town-centre flat in Loughborough (LE11) perfectly demonstrates how we tackle difficult internal geometry. The pickup was highly efficient: everything, including a large, heavy sideboard, was staged on the ground floor, allowing us to load the van rapidly.

The delivery address, however, was a completely different story. Accessing the flat meant navigating through a front garden to a mesh verandah that completely blocked straight-on access to the front door. We had to approach the entrance from the side, physically tipping the large sideboard on its edge just to clear the verandah fence and squeeze through the frame.

Inside, the space was even tighter. Directly behind the front door sat a massive utility meter, leading into a tiny, dead-end corridor with a staircase off to the side. To keep the job moving fast despite the physical bottlenecks, we divided and conquered. While the students took charge of shuttling the smaller boxes and bags inside, our 2-man team executed the precise heavy lifting: maneuvering the sideboard into the dead end, physically closing the front door behind us to clear the swing-space, and hoisting it safely up the stairs.

Because we problem-solved the access route instead of trying to force it, and because the customers were hands-on with the small items, we completed the heavy lifting smoothly with time still remaining on the clock. Rather than driving off, we used that remaining time to help the student’s friend move their belongings into the exact same building—delivering massive, transparent value on a single hourly booking.

(Verified Review: Checkatrade, July 2025)

This move in Wigston (LE18) involved moving the contents of a garage full of pre-packed boxes and furniture. Because the customer had already staged everything ready to go, the physical lifting was straightforward. Our main focus was on maximizing exactly how much we could safely fit into the van per trip to save them time on their hourly booking.

Proper van packing is about more than just filling space. To make the most of the van's capacity without risking damage, we use a consistent, proven method. We load the heavy, bulky furniture first to create a solid, stable base and distribute the weight evenly. Lighter boxes and softer items are then stacked securely on top, taking the load all the way up to the ceiling.

Because of the van's size, a full load actually secures itself when packed to the brim. By packing tightly floor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wall, the items naturally lock each other into place, leaving no gaps for anything to shift during transit. Packing with this level of efficiency maximized the volume of the trip and ensured a fast, safe move.

(Verified Review: Checkatrade, August 2025)

This relocation from Quorn (LE12) to Nottingham was primarily focused on moving furniture. To keep the final bill as low as possible, the customer chose a smart, cost-effective approach: they booked our one-man van service and pitched in to help with the heavy lifting at both the pickup and the drop-off.

​For longer-distance moves across county lines, clear communication is essential. We always make sure customers fully understand how the hourly rate works for distance jobs, which simply covers the loading time, the travel time, and the unloading time. Because all the access details and expectations were agreed upon upfront, there were absolutely no hidden costs or surprises on the day.

​Working closely together as a team, we got the van loaded quickly and efficiently. The journey was smooth, and all the furniture arrived in Nottingham in perfect condition. By choosing this "hybrid" one-man option and helping keep the clock moving, the customer secured a highly professional, stress-free move at a very fair price.

​(Verified Review: Checkatrade,  August 2025)

This local house move in Knighton (LE2) is a perfect example of how an hourly rate can offer significant savings. The job included a standard house load plus a heavy electric piano. The customer had previously received a fixed-price quote of £800 from another removal company, but they decided to book our transparent hourly service instead.

The main challenge was at the delivery point. The new property was situated in an enclosed courtyard shared by three or four houses, with very tight access restricted by narrow bollards and low-hanging tree branches. The customer fully expected that we wouldn't be able to park inside, warning us in advance that there would be quite a long walk from the road to the front door.

This is where vehicle choice directly impacts the final bill. A standard Luton van has a wide box body that would have been completely blocked by the bollards, alongside a fragile fibreglass roof that would be damaged by the low branches. This would have forced a Luton to park out on the main road, charging the customer for all that extra walking time.

Because our medium-wheelbase van has a narrower body and a solid metal roof, the bollards and branches weren't a problem. While we couldn't drive in front-ways, we simply reversed right past the obstacles and parked securely inside the courtyard.

Eliminating that long walk from the road kept the unloading phase incredibly fast. We safely moved the electric piano and the rest of the furniture straight into the house. Because the customer only paid for the exact time we worked, their final bill came to just £217.50, proving exactly why an hourly rate is so cost-effective when you have an efficient team and the right vehicle.

(Verified Review: Checkatrade, December 2025)

This small house move from Countesthorpe (LE8) to Melton Mowbray (LE13) was going smoothly until we hit a very common moving-day headache. The customer had tried to save time by dismantling their furniture beforehand, but some of the bolts had become completely rounded off, leaving the items stuck together and impossible to move safely.

​When a move is on the clock, a stuck bolt can easily turn into a massive time sink if the crew isn't prepared. Rather than delaying the job, forcing the fittings, or leaving the furniture behind, we simply opened our toolkit. By using a set of mole grips (locking pliers), we were able to firmly clamp onto the damaged heads and safely extract the bolts on the spot without ruining the furniture frame.

​By solving the problem immediately, we kept the momentum going. Even with the extra dismantling work and the drive out to Melton Mowbray, the entire move—loading, transit, and unloading—was fully completed in under 3 hours.

 It is a perfect example of how carrying a proper toolkit prevents small problems from turning into big time losses on your hourly bill.
​(Verified Review: Checkatrade, December 2025)

We received a call on a Friday afternoon from a customer in Swadlincote (DE11) who was in a tough spot. A standard delivery company had abandoned a massive American fridge freezer at the end of her side alleyway near the garden entrance because they couldn't figure out how to get it inside.

We assessed the situation and decided the best approach was to take the fridge doors off to reduce its depth. Because the alleyway was too cramped to work in, we first used our heavy-duty sack truck to wheel the appliance all the way out to the front of the house just to get enough space to safely remove the doors.

We initially hoped to bring it straight through the front door, but a quick inspection ruled that out. The kitchen door was immediately to the right of the main hallway and obstructed by a structural pillar, making the turning angle physically impossible.

We pivoted to plan B and wheeled the now-doorless fridge all the way back down the alleyway to the rear garden entrance. This access point featured a very tight 45-degree turn. Even with the doors removed, trying to swing the appliance around that corner on the sack truck wasn't going to work. The problem wasn't the width—it was the length. To move a sack truck, you have to lean the load back. Leaning a massive American fridge back drastically extends its horizontal profile, which completely destroys your turning circle in tight spaces.

To solve the geometry problem, we switched to our Shoulder Dolly lifting straps. By carrying the fridge completely upright between our two-man team, we kept its profile as short as possible. This gave us the exact clearance we needed to safely step through the tight 45-degree turn and walk it straight through the back patio doors. Once it was safely in the kitchen, we reassembled the doors and maneuvered it into its final spot without a single scratch to the property.

(Review: Google, September 2025)

This relocation to a 7-bedroom house in Northampton (NN1) is the ultimate example of how heavy customer preparation makes a massive move possible on an hourly rate.

​The pickup was at a duplex first-floor flat. When we arrived, the couple had already done an incredible amount of groundwork. They had dismantled all the large furniture, brought it down to the main floor, and were actively running the smaller boxes out while we worked.

​The main physical obstacle was a massive mattress left on the top floor of the duplex. It was physically too large to fit down the tight internal staircase flat. The customers had been trying to tie it in half using standard ropes, which rarely holds tension safely. We stepped in with our professional Bison Gear endless straps, securely folding and locking the heavy mattress in half so it could be easily and safely carried downstairs without springing open.

​At the delivery point, the efficiency continued. Moving into a 7-bedroom house can easily turn into chaos if the movers constantly have to stop and ask where things belong. Instead, the customers had clearly labeled all their boxes and gave us a quick tour upfront, pointing out exactly which rooms were bedrooms one through seven.

​This level of organization meant we could just walk in, drop the items in the correct rooms, and head straight back out to the van to maintain a steady, rapid pace all day. Completing a heavy move of this size requires stamina, but it was only achieved so efficiently because of the customer's groundwork.

​(Verified Review: Checkatrade, 3 August 2025)

Here are some of our latest reviews drawn from Google, Trustpilot and Checkatrade. Every review is genuine, built consistently since 2021. Our 90+ Checkatrade reviews carry an extra layer of trust — each reviewer is confirmed via SMS before the review is published.

"Slick Removals were easy to deal with. They helped me with a house move in Leicester. They turned up as agreed, the communications was good and it was much cheaper than using a traditional removal service. I plan on using them again in the future."

Checkatrade Verified Reviewer — LE3, Leicester — January 2026

I used Slick Removals for my move from Loughborough to South London, and they were great. They communicated effectively before the moving day and efficiently loaded all my belongings, taking great care with fragile items. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a removal service.

Checkatrade Verified Reviewer

Job Location: LE11

Date: 27th May 2026

"Required a professional removal service at a competitive price. 4 bed house move within the same village. Their booking service was extremely efficient. Arrived on time and completed the move efficiently and without issue. Communication throughout; from initial enquiry to completion with clock on/off for break. Highly recommended."

Checkatrade Verified Reviewer — LE12, Leicestershire — February 2026

"Slick Removals lived up to the name. Efficient, polite, hard working and treated my mum really well. Nothing was too much trouble and they went above and beyond to make the move go smoothly. Competitive and fair rates. Highly recommend."

Checkatrade Verified Reviewer — LE18, Leicestershire — February 2026

"I recently used van and 2 man for a move involving deliveries to three different houses, and I couldn't be happier with the service. The team was punctual, professional, and handled everything with great care. Despite the complexity of multiple drop-offs, they stayed organised and efficient throughout, making the whole process stress-free."

Trustpilot Reviewer — LE5, Leicester — February 2026

I was looking to move long distance from Leicester and found that slick removals had the best reviews. The team were really professional and helped me to move a large amount of items in good time and took care while moving them. They were a massive help.

Verified Checkatrade Reviewer

Job Location: LE3

Date: 3rd June 2026

"Recently used this amazing team to move from a 3 bed house to a 3 storey house. They arrived promptly and hit the ground running, working tirelessly until the job was done. 

They were very easy to book and were even able to help us disassemble some larger pieces of furniture. 

Everything was securely fastened and they took so much care with every item. More than worth their hourly rate."

Google Reviewer — Enderby to New Lubbesthorpe, LE19 — 2026