Jo Upton Removals review
Ranked 7 of 10 in Removal companies in Telford
Best for: residential and commercial moves with storage
Dissolved
Trading as JO UPTON REMOVALS LTD · Telford · Service area: Telford, Shrewsbury
Jo Upton Removals in short
Jo Upton Removals is a Lightmoor-based removals firm covering residential, commercial, national and international moves with packaging and storage services. Quotes are free with no obligation, and its published terms set standard and limited liability figures in writing, a plus few rivals match. The site claims decades of removals history. Our view is that it fits a Shropshire or Midlands move where packing, storage and overseas options sit in one brief.
On reviews, Jo Upton holds a solid Google average across a large base of ratings. Two gaps sit on the record: the matching company entry shows dissolved, and the site number differs from the listings entry. Storage on the site is described as licensed and insured. No trade scheme membership is claimed.
Residential, commercial, national and international moves share the brief with packaging and containerised storage, described as licensed and insured. The firm works from Lightmoor across Telford, Shrewsbury, Shropshire and the Midlands. Quotes are free with no obligation on enquiry.
A solid average across a large base shows plenty of customers moved without complaint, and the record stretches back years. Our view is that the dissolved company entry is the shadow over it: the reviews describe the service, while the quote must establish who stands behind it today. The published liability figures remain its clearest asset on the page.
Our verdict
In our judgement, Jo Upton Removals fits a Shropshire or Midlands home or business move where you want packing, storage and international options alongside a written quote [1][3]. Published terms give clear liability limits, which is a plus [7].
Score summary
Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.
- Composite score
- 64.0 / 100
Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%
50 out of 100
Industry qualifications can't be sourced from the registers, the business's website or the platforms checked [1].
First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%
Insufficient evidence
Insufficient evidence
Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%
85 out of 100
Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%
80 out of 100
A free, no-obligation quote is offered, but no rates or VAT terms are published [1].
Evidence
| Fact | Value | Source | Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services offered | Residential, commercial, national and international removals; packaging services, self-storage and containerised storage | Source provider-website | |
| Service area | Based in Shropshire at Lightmoor, Telford; serves Telford, Shrewsbury, Shropshire and the Midlands | Source provider-website | |
| Years trading | Established for over 70 years claimed on homepage; commercial page claims over 80 years | Source provider-website | |
| Free quote | Free, no-obligation quote offered on enquiry; no rates or VAT terms published | Source provider-website | |
| Liability terms | Published terms set standard liability up to a maximum of £25,000 with a declared value, and limited liability of £40 per item without one; storage described as licensed and insured | Source provider-website | |
| Legal name | JO UPTON REMOVALS LTD, incorporated 3 August 2012, dissolved 14 June 2022, registered office Lightmoor Industrial Estate, Lightmoor, Telford TF4 3QN | Source companies-house | |
| Phone listed on site | Telford 01952 608 590, Shrewsbury 01743 491 415, Freephone 0800 698 0090, email [email protected], website enquiry form | Source provider-website | |
| Phone in Places listing | Places listing gives 01952 605105, which differs from the 01952 608 590 shown across the website | Source places | |
| Google rating | 4.6 from 80 reviews | Source places |
Industry qualifications
Can't be sourced. We looked at the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders and found no scheme membership or registration to record.
Strengths
The site offers a free, no-obligation quote across residential, commercial, international, packaging and storage services [1][6].
The published terms set standard liability up to £25,000 and limited liability at £40 per item [7].
The Lightmoor address on the site matches the registered office held at Companies House [5][8].
Limitations
The matching Companies House record shows JO UPTON REMOVALS LTD dissolved on 14 June 2022, so the current trading entity is unpublished [8].
The site number (01952 608 590) differs from the Places listing (01952 605105), so check which to use when you call [5][9].
No rates or VAT terms are published, so ask for a written quote breakdown before you agree anything [1].
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Questions about Jo Upton Removals
Is Jo Upton Removals any good?
On the evidence, yes for a Shropshire or Midlands move with extras: it sits seventh in our removals table, holds a solid Google average, and publishes its liability terms in writing. The company record needs a glance, so read the full page. Ask for a free quote through the site form or email.
Is Jo Upton Removals registered with a trade scheme?
No. Removals has no mandatory register and the site claims no voluntary scheme, so industry qualifications can't be sourced. That is recorded as insufficient evidence rather than a failing. Ask for the insurance terms and current trading detail on your written quote instead. The liability terms in writing carry more of the decision here.
How much does Jo Upton Removals charge?
It publishes no rates or VAT terms, though quotes are free with no obligation. Its terms set standard and limited liability figures, so ask the cost of each in writing. Send the full inventory and ask for an itemised fixed quote. Confirm the cover level before you agree anything. Ask for packaging and storage as separate lines on the quote.
Where does Jo Upton Removals work?
The firm is based at Lightmoor, Telford, serving Telford, Shrewsbury, Shropshire and the Midlands on residential, commercial and international work. Storage and packaging travel with the brief. Send both postcodes with the job list to confirm you are covered. Check which phone number to use. Name Midlands or overseas legs early so the quote covers them.
How is Jo Upton Removals ranked?
It ranks seventh of the ten removal firms in our September round, placed for residential and commercial moves with storage. The matching company entry shows dissolved, so read the trading detail with care. Read the full review, then ask for the free quote. The dissolved entry stands beside the liability terms in the full review.
How do I get a quote from Jo Upton Removals?
Through the site form or by email and phone, with Telford, Shrewsbury and freephone numbers to choose from. Send the inventory with both postcodes, including any overseas leg. Ask for the quote to name the liability option and confirm which number to call. Check the trading detail on the quote.
What do customers say about Jo Upton Removals?
The Google listing shows a solid average across a large base of ratings. Plenty of customers moved without complaint, which reads well. Read the older comments too: a long record should show steadiness over time. Set the feedback beside the trading detail, since the matching company entry shows dissolved — the quote must show who stands behind the move.
Others assessed for this trade
- White & Company Removals Telford69.6 / 100Ranked 1. Best for an established full-service mover with written liability cover.
- Alexander Removals Telford66.1 / 100Ranked 2. Best for Telford outlet of an established regional mover.
- SB Movers65.9 / 100Ranked 3. Best for Hadley firm for UK-wide house moves.
- WHG Removals Shropshire65.9 / 100Ranked 4. Best for an instant online quote with stated insurance limits.
Sources
- Jo Upton Removals homepage Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Jo Upton Removals residential moves page Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Jo Upton Removals commercial moves page Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Jo Upton Removals storage page Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Jo Upton Removals contact page Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Jo Upton Removals international moves page Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Jo Upton Removals terms and conditions document Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Companies House overview, JO UPTON REMOVALS LTD 08167706 Retrieved 3 September 2026.
- Google Maps listing, Jo Upton Removals Retrieved 3 September 2026.
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