Steve Frieze Removals
Serving Surrey for 50 Years
Our History
Steve Frieze Removals Wallington is a family run, removal business established in 1970 in Wallington, Surrey and incorporated in 2010. It started with a single van, advertising in local papers as ‘man with a van’. We offered a cheap and cheerful service for removals Wallington.
From this humble beginning it became obvious that one man was just not sufficient. We were undertaking a huge amount of removals business. Since then removals company has grown to the present level of 8 removal vans and 10 employees.
By the early 90′s the business had expanded and Steve recognised the need for larger premises. He purchased the current office and storage warehouse premises in Princes Way Croydon. The acquisition of the warehouse opened new areas for the business to grow.
Steve Frieze Removals Wallington is rightly proud of its reputation for quality in the home removals and storage market. It intends to maintain and build upon these firm foundations by continuing it’s policy of fair pricing and quality performance.
Working, primarily, in the Surrey/Kent catchments area our distinctive removal vans with the flag and company colours are easy to recognise. However, we service all areas of the United Kingdom and have partners in BAR to help with any international move. We will be happy to offer a free quotation from Lands End to John O’Groats and beyond.
A Timeline
1970
Lending a Van
Steve Frieze owns a grocery shop in Reigate Surrey and is regularly asked about the use of his blue transit at weekends. He lends the vehicle to a friend and asks what are you doing with it the man replies small removals and then he gets the idea to start this for himself.
1972
Delivering Furniture
Steve starts working for Courts the furniture shop in Croydon and employs Steve Bleach and Steve Dean in assisting with deliveries.
1980
Vans Galore
Steve has now bought several vehicles and is parking them in a car park in Coulsdon.
1986
First Premises
Steve leases his first warehouse/ yard on Thornton Road Carshalton (The Trading Post) This is where he employs Eric Proctor, Mark Gibbons and Dave Gibbons who are his new drivers and estimator.
1990
On the Move
Steve has to move to new premises as the lease has expired at Thornton Road. His new warehouse is in Greyhound Road, Sutton where he employs Darren Bosher and Shaun Winchester.
1991
Another Move
Steve once again is on the move to another warehouse which is in Oval Road East Croydon. We are not there for long as the warehouse is being knocked down for housing re-development.
1992
Final Move
Steve moves to his current warehouse in Croydon 3a Princes Way.This is where he shares the building with Dave Green another removal company and also shares with a company that sells records (Juke Box).
1994
More Drivers
Steve employs John S and Stuart Hunt as his new drivers and as the year goes on along come more staff members.
1995
Going Large
Steve employs Mick Gibson to assist in running the office with Erik proctor and purchases his first 18 tonne vehicle.
1996
From Leaseholder to Landowner
Steve goes to auction to purchase 3a Princes Way.
2000
30 Years!
Steve Frieze celerbrates 30 Years of business.
2002
Construction
Steve builds new offices inside of the warehouse.
2007
Goodbye Eric!
Eric Proctor retires as office manager.
2013
All BAR None
Steve Frieze becomes a member of the British Association Of Removers
2014
A Sad Farwell
R.I.P. Mick Gibson, who works to the end.
2014
Growing Stronger
Steve Frieze becomes a member of Checktrade Trade and continues to grow from strength to strength.
2015
A Fond Farewell
Bob Porter leaves the company
2016
New Administration
Heidi started as Office Clerk
2017
Farewell to 998
Lost our huge 6 container lorry down to emissions.
2018
Sorry to say bye to Del
2018
A couple of Newbies
Acquired two new 7.5T lorries, a freeloader and one container storer.
2019
Taking Confidential Shredding Seriously
Replacing our old shredding machine with a new Martin Yale industrial-grade heavy duty professional Shredder / Baler Combination 16.86 with dust extractor. This has given us a huge edge in confidential shredding allowing us to shred more on site.
2019
New management
After Shandor Hallett left Heidi took up the reigns as office manager and continues to do a fantastic job. She has grown the business picking up new and servicing old clients in a professional manner.
On top of this she has re-mapped our whole storage and archive system. Organising the whole new commercial shredding side of the business.
2019
Ah (UGA)
Did somebody say a brand new Luton Transit was joining the team?
2020
(50 years of Business)
A huge business milestone celebrating 50 years in the industry!
That is around 599 months!
An incredible 2607.14 Weeks!
A Whopping 18250 Days!
We couldn’t even calculate the amount of hard work and the amount happy customers throughout this time but every customer means the world to us having supported us and having confidence in our services all these years. A huge thanks and long may our relationships continue. We pride ourselves on being built on recommendations and repeat business.
2020
Started from the bottom now he’s Director!
After previous Directors Shandor Hallett and Darren Bosher left the business the next in line to pick up the company and make it his own was John S. He has driven the company onwards and upwards having been here for the majority of his working life starting with Steve Frieze as a Driver around 27 years ago!
2021
The quality of the Quotes
After Paul took on a new role of Lead Surveyor and has been super-efficient, Incredibly organised and he Impresses every customer with his knowledge and thorough approach to his work.
2021
A new Warehouseman
The mantle was passed to a Long serving member of the Steve Frieze team Dan who is now the current warehouseman doing a great job commanding and organising the daily warehouse operations.
2021
Another John?
John D joins as assistant manager to support the workforce. He has come into the business with a thirst to support in all areas and has a huge focus on strengthening the roots of the business and taking it to new levels with a focus on social media, marketing and commercial business.
2021
Farewell old reliable
We sadly said goodbye to 09` The old workhorse which is now in transit heaven.
2022
Bespoke Transits
We have purchased two brand new part hybrid Transit Luton van`s with a custom body built to spec for our removals by Bespoke Bodies which is a company we have used and trusted for many years.
2023
A new fleet member and a few make overs to our warehouse.
We have acquired a new Luton van euro 6 compliant added to our fleet. (Big Zeus) – Double wheelbase rigid ford transit with a tail-lift.
We have modernised and decorated our office and staff quarters investing in our company to be the best for our customers.
2023
Customer Feedback Milestone
Thanks to our customer first approach we have now reached over 1000 (10/10) online reviews – You can see them on Checkatrade, Instagram, which and Google.
2023
Onwards…
We have a Euro 6 Compliant Fleet looking forward to the exciting clean energy engines to come in the future.
Our aim is to continue to do what we do best with hopes to expand our business further in the future.
So now you have read up about our history then please get in touch so we can become a part of your future.