# 1st Class Removals & Sons Ltd

1st Class Removals & Sons Ltd is a removals / moving company in Portsmouth. Rated 5.0/5 from 614 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

Trust score: 78/100

## About
Removals / storage in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 614 |

_Per-source review counts may overlap — they need not sum to the 614 cross-checked total above._

Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for removals / moving companies in Portsmouth. Across 13 removals / moving companies in Portsmouth, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Most recent review: 6 months ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "At very short notice we found Brian at 1st Class removals. We found him unbelievable helpful boarding on brilliant.The care the service the patience’s unbelievable.Price wise excellent.Would recommend him to anyone.Top Man Eileen"
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "All good thankyou , on one of the hottest days of the year. Would highly recommend. Everything was removed safely and expertly."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Very good experience with 1st class removals Professional movers with years of experience. Had the right size vehicle for the job. Took extra care to the house and furniture. Will be recommending to our friends & family."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Removals / moving company, Storage company

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Removals / Storage

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving (their own stated coverage — confirm they cover your exact address before you book):_
- Hampshire
- Portsmouth

## Awards & recognition
- Rated one of the 3 best removal companies in Portsmouth

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 614 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MTT is showing 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data for company number 09669533 with operating status active. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MTT is showing a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: active
- Website online since 2008 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade, Companies House, Companies House Officers

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Insurance: fully insured
- Good to know: Family-run

## Before you hire a removals / moving company
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade — general guidance, not a claim about this business:_
- Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
- Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 023 9242 6511
- Website: http://1stclassremovals.com

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