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R.M Removals: Meet the team making moving day a breeze

Posted: 17 June 2022


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It's moving day! The truck is packed, the kids are antsy, and you have a million to-dos on your list. But don't worry, with our latest Local Business Spotlight, R.M Removals, by your side, moving day can be simple and stress-free. This team of outstanding professionals will take care of everything, from offering advice on how best to pack up your belongings to loading them into the truck.  

We recently caught up with Renant at Storage King Derby to discuss his success and how he helps his clients make moving day a breeze.  

Can you tell us a little about R.M Removals and your role?  

R.M Removals is a family run business since 2017 and offers house removals, business moves, piano removals, storage facilities and packaging. As the business owner, my role includes providing free quotations, creating content for social media, creating a website, leaflets and running house moves with my team. Back in 2017, R.M Removals had one worker, me. Now, in 2022 we have a four-person team.   

Can you tell us about your business journey and how R.M Removals has grown?  

I decided to create R.M Removals after discovering on social media that there was a potential gap in the industry. After months of research, I decided to leave my retail job and invest nearly all the money I had into a white second-hand ‘long wheelbase van.’ I started advertising my services on Facebook, and my first job was moving a table for £10.  

After that, I took on some more jobs that led me to move customers into Storage King, where a couple of staff members offered to hand out my business cards to potential clients. That’s also how my partnership with Storage King started.   

What sets R.M Removals apart from others?  

Every one of our moves is completed with the utmost care, and we package items as safely as possible. We don’t charge our new home buyers for the extra waiting time until their keys are received. We also disassemble and reassemble furniture upon customer request.   

What inspired you to work in the removals industry?  

My main inspiration was my experience. My previous job roles all included elements of driving, delivering, and customer service. Also, my wife and I kept seeing ads ‘looking for a man with a van,’ and we thought maybe we could fill this industry gap in Derbyshire.   

How did COVID-19 impact your business?  

The COVID-19 period was quieter, but I was still running house moves and removals for Derby City Council relocating people's goods for special circumstances. Some couples, unfortunately, got divorced during this tough period, but we were able to help them get settled into their new homes.  

What are some challenges you have encountered in your industry and how have you overcome them?   

One of the main challenges I have faced is the complexity of my role. I didn’t just join a removal company and start completing removals - I started a removal company. This means I sometimes complete seven different job roles a day, from house removals to customer service, social media management and design. It can definitely be overwhelming at times.  

Another challenge we often encounter is customer preparation. While we completely understand that circumstances may leave a customer ill-prepared for removal, there have been many times when we have shown up to a house and nothing is packed and ready.   

Why did you choose Storage King as your self storage facility and how have they helped you grow?   

I chose Storage King because of the 24-hour access, central location, affordability, and wide loading bay access. Storage King has helped me so much that I moved from a single panel van to two Luton van trucks, and I’m truly grateful for this partnership.   

What’s next for R.M Removals?   

I am constantly working on expansion. We recently launched our website and are planning to launch digital and bannered adverts around the UK. We are also planning to advertise in newly built areas to draw in a wider customer base and plan to invest in bigger trucks to run several house moves in one day.  

I’m very proud of how far my team and I have come. I went from creating this business in 2017 and working alone to now being able to employ four people. We hope to make R.M Removals global, and we also want to give a special thank you to Storage King for all their support.   

Wiih years of experience and a stellar team willing to go the extra mile, R.M Removals is ready to help you move in a snap. What are you waiting for? Contact R.M Removals today by visiting their website and let them take the hassle out of moving day!  

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