Yeates’ Managing Director, James Griffin said: “This is a great way to start the new year – Which? Trusted Trader is a well recognised symbol of the kind of quality service that is the focus of our business.

“We are a family firm that has been operating in the local area for more than 100 years and I believe that our reputation for high levels of customer service is the foundation of our longevity.”

Paul Smith, Interim Managing Director of Which? Trusted Traders, said: “We are delighted to announce Yeates as a Which? Trusted Trader.

“Our Which? Trusted Traders service gives consumers the confidence to make the right choices when it comes to finding skilled professionals and we’re pleased to be able to give traders the chance to distinguish themselves from their peers. This scheme is a valuable, free resource for consumers and will help banish the risk of bodge jobs.”

Which? has been testing products and services and awarding ‘Best Buy’ icons for over 50 years. The Which? Trusted Traders scheme captures this spirit to give consumers the same reassurance when choosing a trader.

Yeates operates from two depots – one at Weston Gateway Business Park in Weston-super-Mare and the other at Kenn Business Park on the outskirts of Clevedon. The company  runs removals and storage from both sites alongside high quality, purpose-built self storage facilities.

Yeates was established in 1910 using horses and carts for general haulage in Clevedon and the surrounding areas and they can boast that they are the oldest family run removal business in the Bristol area.

To find out more about Yeates’ removals and storage services (including self storage) visit www.yeates.co.uk or call 01275 877900.