TWO removal men who were helping a family move to Salisbury from Chicksands, near Bedford went above and beyond to help them and other families after their houses were affected by flooding.

The family’s home was under 50cm of water due to sudden heavy flooding.

Darin Healey and Ciaran MacDonagh, from the removal company Armishaws Removals in Netherhampton Road, Salisbury literally leapt into action and rolled up their sleeves and trousers to help the family.

Despite having finished their shift, rather than simply load up and hit the road, the two men then carried furniture and belongings for 10 other families in the small close.

The men moved furniture, toys and clothes, from water-hit ground floors and garages to upper storeys and neighbouring homes on higher/drier ground.

Asked about going above and beyond the call of duty, Darin Healey said: “It’s what anyone would do really.

“Once we’d helped our clients, we couldn’t just jump in the lorry and drive away when other people were having a tough time.

“So, we just did what we could and tried to save as much as we could from getting ruined.”

While the flood waters subside, the new movers are now on route to Salisbury and a new, dry home.

The sudden flooding saw homes under 50cm of water

Renata Robinson who were helped by the two removal men said: “Darin and Ciaran were in the middle of moving our neighbours when the whole street was flooded.

“They immediately came to help us all and went above and beyond, continuing to help until late at night.

“They were amazing and our community was so grateful.”

Armishaws Removals’ general manger Pat Carter said: “We’ve helped lots of flood victims in the past, normally it’s a call from the insurers after any flood water has drained, that’s the first time any of our crews have arrived to find the house they are about to move is underwater.”

“Darin and Ciaran really are a credit to the company. We’re always proud of our crews who always go the extra mile, usually they don’t have to swim it.

Another resident helped by the men, Shirley Hunter, said: “Big shout out to Darin and Ciaran who went above and beyond whilst handling a removal at Chicksands.

“Families were having to leave their homes due to terrible flooding and these guys couldn’t do enough to help, running knee deep in water with their trollies helping to save peoples belongings in the pouring rain.

“Thank you for all you done.”

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