The Family Behind Every Move

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Built on Handshakes, Not Spreadsheets

Sandersteads started in 1972 – back when a removal company earned its reputation one job at a time, and word of mouth was the only marketing that mattered. The Almandras family built this business by showing up, doing the work properly, and making sure every customer felt like the only one on the books.

That hasn’t changed. The family still runs the operation today – you’ll find them at the Godstone depot most mornings, talking through jobs with the crew, checking vehicles, and making decisions that a head office three counties away would never get right.

Sanderstead Removals founded by the Almandras family

Started by the Almandras family in Sanderstead, built on personal service and word of mouth.

Joins the Britannia Movers International network

Became part of the Britannia Movers International network – 40+ locations, shared resources, national reach.

Expanded to 1,000+ container storage facility at Godstone

Expanded to a purpose-built logistics complex with 24/7 monitored storage.

50th anniversary in business

Half a century as a flagstone mover in the UK removals industry.

Still family-run, still based at Godstone, still doing it properly

Still owned, still operated, still based in Surrey, where it all started.

Local Roots, National Muscle

Britannia Movers International is the UK’s largest independent, owner-operated removal network. Every member is a standalone business – not a franchise, not a branch office. But together, they share vehicles, warehouse space, and destination agents across 40+ locations. When you book with Sandersteads, you get our personal attention backed by the full weight of the network.

Five Things We Won't Compromise On

Personal Service (family-run, hands-on directors)
Quality Over Volume (not the cheapest, the best)
Accredited Excellence (BAR, BS standards)
Living Wage Employer (invest in our people)
Secure Facilities (CCTV, Red Care, on-site storage)

Our Accreditations & Memberships

Every accreditation on this page is independently audited. They govern how we move your belongings, how we insure them, how we train our teams, and how we resolve disputes. Here’s what each one means for you.

BAR

The most recognised voice of the professional moving industry. BAR members meet strict standards covering equipment, training, insurance, and customer protection. We’ve won their Commercial Mover of the Year award multiple times.

BS EN 12522 - Household Furniture Removals

Quality Assured Service Standards certification for domestic removals. Covers every stage of a household move – from the initial survey and packing through to delivery and unpacking – against a recognised European benchmark. Independently audited.

BS 8522 - Commercial Moving

Quality Assured Service Standards certification for commercial relocations. Covers office moves, IT equipment handling, and business relocations against an independently audited British Standard. The benchmark for professional commercial moving.

BS 8564 - Overseas Moving Services

Quality Assured Service Standards certification for furniture removal activities and overseas moving services. Confirms our international operations meet the British Standard for documentation, customs procedures, and transit protection.

BS EN 14873 - Storage of Furniture and Personal Effects

Quality Assured Service Standards certification for storage. Independently audited to confirm our storage facilities, handling procedures, and security measures meet the European standard for furniture and personal effects storage.

The Furniture and Home Improvement Ombudsman

An independent, non-profit organisation set up to resolve disputes between consumers and traders. If something goes wrong and we can’t resolve it directly, you have a free, impartial route to get it sorted.

Our Godstone Depot

Everything runs out of the Logistics Complex on Quarry Road in Godstone, Surrey. It’s our office, our vehicle yard, our storage facility, and the base for every crew that goes out on the road. Having everything under one roof means we’re not farming out storage to a third party or borrowing vehicles from another depot when things get busy.

The storage facility holds over 1,000 industry-standard containers, monitored around the clock by CCTV and protected by a Red Care alarm system with local security firm patrols. We also handle loose and oversized items – carpets, ladders, sofas, things that don’t fit in a standard container – in dedicated areas of the warehouse.

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