Britannia AuctionsWho takes the machines out of the building?
The buyer arranges and pays for removal, with specialist movers where the weight and dimensions call for them. Where a method statement is needed, we agree it beforehand, and our staff are on site during collection. Every lot is isolated by a competent person and services are disconnected by qualified people. Your own staff do not have to move anything, although someone who knows the building helps on collection days.
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Complete site dispersal auctions
One sale for the whole site: production machinery, tooling, spares, racking, offices and the vehicles outside.
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