Nationwide and International Removals and Storage

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Removals Nationwide
Professional movers loading a removal van on a London residential street

London Removals Company

London Based, with Nationwide and International Reach

Based in London, our fully insured crews provide house removals, man and van services, office moves, professional packing and secure storage. London moves are our core service, with nationwide and international relocations arranged from the same base. Send your move details through our booking form for review and a written quotation.

  • Written quotations
  • Goods-in-transit cover
  • Vetted moving crews
  • Fully Insured

Get Your Free Removal Quote

Send your details through our step-by-step booking form. We review the route, access, volume and services required, then arrange a free on-site or video survey when needed before providing an exact fixed price with no hidden fees.

A surveyor visits your property or conducts a video walkthrough, assesses access conditions at both addresses, and produces a written fixed price. Booking a survey removes all price uncertainty before move day.

What affects your removal cost

  • Property size and volume of items
  • Distance between addresses
  • Floor level and lift access
  • Packing requirements
  • Parking suspensions or permit costs
  • Crew size and day of the week

Published prices exclude VAT and are subject to VAT at 20%.

House Removals, Man and Van, Office and More

Our Nationwide Removal Services

From our London base, we provide the full range of removal services locally and arrange nationwide and international moves. Every service includes an insured crew and a written quotation following review or a free survey.

House Removals

Full house removals across the UK. Our fully insured crews handle every property type, from studio flats to detached houses, including survey, packing, transport and reassembly.

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Man and Van Services

Flexible man and van services across the UK. Ideal for small moves, single-item collections, student relocations and short-distance moves, with hourly and fixed-price options.

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Office Removals

Commercial and office relocations across the UK with minimal downtime. Weekend and out-of-hours moves, crate hire, IT equipment transport and business continuity planning included.

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Packing Services

Full and partial professional packing for all property types. Quality materials delivered in advance: double-walled boxes, bubble wrap, wardrobe boxes and specialist wrapping for fragile and high-value items.

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Storage Services

24/7 CCTV-monitored, fully insured storage for short-term and long-term needs. Combine storage directly with your nationwide removal as one managed service.

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International Services

European and overseas removals from across the UK. Export-standard packing, shipping logistics, customs documentation and destination delivery across Europe and worldwide.

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Domestic Removals

House Removals Across the UK

Removals Nationwide crew completing a professional house move in the UK

A full house removal runs from the initial free survey through to furniture reassembly at your new address. Our crews handle every step: property survey, professional packing, furniture dismantling and wrapping, loading onto a fully insured vehicle, transport, unloading and reassembly. Packing waste is collected after the move at no extra charge.

Coverage extends across the UK, with the same survey-to-settle-in process for local and long-distance relocations. In 2026 our teams operate seven days a week to fit around completion dates, chain timelines and short-notice requirements.

House moves in busy cities and older properties regularly present access challenges that a standard quote ignores. Top-floor flats without a lift require a furniture hoist or a stair-carry crew with assessed route planning. Narrow Victorian staircases in period properties need careful dismantling and measured access work. Parking suspensions are needed on many controlled residential streets, and our operations team arranges the local permit as part of move planning.

Completion delays and chain breaks create short-notice requirements. Our secure 24/7 CCTV-monitored storage bridges the gap between moving out and moving in, combined with the removal as one managed service.

Property types we cover

  • Studio flats and bedsits
  • Terraced and semi-detached houses
  • Detached houses and bungalows
  • Purpose-built flats and apartments
  • Maisonettes and conversions
  • Student accommodation
Small Moves, Single Items, Student Moves

Nationwide Man and Van Services

A man and van service combines a driver, one or two movers and a Luton van, billed by the hour or at a fixed rate depending on the job. The format suits small moves, single-item collections, student accommodation moves, eBay and marketplace deliveries, and short-distance local moves where a full removal crew is excessive and unnecessary.

Man and van crew loading protected furniture into a Removals Nationwide Luton van

Man and van suits your move when:

  • Moving the contents of a bedsit or one room
  • Collecting or delivering a single item
  • Student accommodation moves
  • Boxes already packed and ready to load
  • Short local moves within the same town or city
  • Same-day and short-notice collections

Full removal crew suits your move when:

  • Moving a two-bedroom flat or larger property
  • When furniture dismantling is required
  • Properties with multiple floors or no lift
  • Specialist items: pianos, antiques, fine art
  • When professional packing is needed
  • Moves requiring parking suspension or access planning

Hourly

Billed per hour from collection to drop-off, with a minimum booking period. Ideal for local hops.

Fixed Price

One agreed price for the job, regardless of how long loading takes. No time pressure.

Same Day

Short-notice and same-day bookings are accepted in many UK areas, subject to availability.

Our man and van crews handle local and long-distance moves across the UK. Goods-in-transit insurance is included as standard on every booking.

Business Relocation

Nationwide Office and Commercial Removals

Business relocations require planning that protects trading continuity. Our commercial removal service covers the full scope: pre-move planning, crate hire for sensitive documents and IT equipment, furniture dismantling and reassembly, server and desktop computer transport, and out-of-hours or weekend moves that keep disruption to a minimum.

Crate hire is available as a standalone service or as part of the full office move. Plastic lidded crates protect documents and fragile office items more securely than cardboard boxes and are delivered to your premises in advance.

Weekend and overnight moves ensure your business returns to normal operations by Monday morning. For a detailed office relocation plan and a fixed quote, visit our office removals and crate hire page.

Office removals team relocating business furniture and IT equipment

What the service includes

  • Pre-move planning and project management
  • Crate hire for documents and IT equipment
  • Server and desktop computer transport
  • Furniture dismantling and reassembly
  • Weekend and out-of-hours moves
  • Business continuity with minimal downtime
Secure Removals Storage

Removals and Storage Across the UK

Removals Nationwide operates 24/7 CCTV-monitored, fully insured storage for short-term and long-term requirements. The facility protects your belongings during the gap between moving out and moving in, whether that results from a completion delay, a chain break, a renovation or a downsizing situation.

Short-term storage covers days or weeks for bridging situations. Long-term storage suits international moves, property renovations and extended family transitions. All units are individually insured and accessed through a managed process.

A single booking covers the move from your current property, transport to the facility and delivery to your new address when you are ready. Storage and removal work as one seamless service, not two separate bookings.

Secure CCTV-monitored storage facility for household and business goods

Storage at a glance

  • 24/7 CCTV-monitored facility

  • Fully insured storage units

  • Short-term storage for bridging situations

  • Long-term storage for renovations and overseas moves

  • Combined with your removal as one managed service

  • Container and household storage options

Full and Partial Packing

Professional Packing Services Across the UK

Full packing

Every item in the property is packed by our trained team. Materials are delivered in advance and all boxes are clearly labelled by room for fast, organised unloading at the new address.

Partial packing

Our team handles only the fragile, awkward or high-value items you prefer not to pack yourself. Glassware, artwork, electronics and antiques are individually wrapped and protected.

Unpacking service

Unpacking at the destination is available on request. Packing waste and used materials are collected after the move at no extra charge.

Packing materials we use

  • Double-walled moving boxes
  • Bubble wrap and packing paper
  • Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes
  • Foam sheets and corner protectors
  • Specialist wrapping for fragile items
  • Adhesive labels by room for fast unloading
Professional packing service wrapping and boxing fragile household items

Packing is available as an add-on to any house, office or man and van booking. Materials are ordered based on your survey or estimated volume and delivered to your address before move day.

Europe and Worldwide

International and European Removals from the UK

UK to Oslo: regular road freight, weekly

International removals from the UK require export-standard packing, specialist shipping logistics, customs documentation and destination delivery. Our international removal service covers moves across Europe and to destinations worldwide.

European removals by road are co-ordinated by our operations team, with clear timelines and regular updates throughout transit. Road routes to Scandinavia run weekly. Overseas moves by sea freight use full-container and groupage options depending on volume.

Customs clearance documentation is prepared by our logistics team. Transit insurance covers your belongings from collection to delivery at the destination.

Removals Nationwide van loaded for a European and international removal

International service includes

  • Export-standard packing for long-distance transit
  • European removals by road
  • Overseas moves by sea freight or air freight
  • Full-container and groupage options
  • Customs documentation and clearance
  • Transit insurance from collection to delivery
  • Destination delivery and unpacking
Removal Prices 2026

How Much Do Removals Cost Across the UK?

A house move with Removals Nationwide starts from £390 for a 1-bedroom and from £756 for a 3-bedroom, all prices excluding VAT. The final price is set by distance, access, packing and volume, and confirmed after reviewing your booking request or completing a free survey.

Full-move starting prices by property size

1 bedroom

Volume guide
up to 400 cu ft
Starting from
£390

2 bedrooms

Volume guide
up to 700 cu ft
Starting from
£534

3 bedrooms

Volume guide
up to 1,200 cu ft
Starting from
£756

4 bedrooms

Volume guide
up to 1,900 cu ft
Starting from
£1,080

5 bedrooms

Volume guide
up to 2,200 cu ft
Starting from
£1,464

6 bedrooms

Volume guide
2,200+ cu ft
Starting from
£1,848
Property

Starting prices before distance, access, packing and volume adjustments. All prices subject to 20% VAT.

Man and van rates for smaller moves and single items

1 man

Per hour (min. 2 hrs)
£55
Half day (up to 4 hrs)
£210
Full day (up to 8 hrs)
£420

2 men

Per hour (min. 2 hrs)
from £70
Half day (up to 4 hrs)
from £260
Full day (up to 8 hrs)
from £500

3 men

Per hour (min. 2 hrs)
from £90
Half day (up to 4 hrs)
from £330
Full day (up to 8 hrs)
from £620
Crew

Man and van rates are per booking. All prices subject to 20% VAT.

What affects the final price

  • Distance between the pickup and delivery postcodes
  • Access and parking conditions at both addresses
  • Parking bay suspension permit where required
  • Stairs or no lift access at either property
  • Items taken through a window or requiring a hoist
  • Packing scope and number and type of cartons
  • Total volume of goods above the base bracket
  • Furniture dismantling and reassembly
  • Insurance level and destination type

The figures above are starting prices. Share your move through the booking form, then our team will review the details or arrange a free on-site or video survey before providing a written fixed price that includes all agreed work.

A note on cheap quotes: Uninsured operators leave customers without the protection provided by a documented insurance policy. Our written quotations set out the agreed work, public liability cover, goods-in-transit cover and the claims process. Read more about our service approach.

Is it Worth Hiring a Removal Company?

Professional Removal Company or Van Hire? What to Choose

Hiring a removal van yourself costs less upfront. Loading, driving, unloading and carrying the damage risk falls entirely on you. Here is an honest comparison.

Van hire suits you when:

  • Moving one or two items between nearby addresses
  • Strong, available helpers at both ends
  • No fragile or high-value items
  • Simple access, easy parking
  • Short hop where the drive is straightforward

Professional movers suit you when:

  • Moving the contents of a full flat or house
  • Stairs, no lift or restricted vehicle access
  • Fragile items, antiques, pianos or disassembled furniture
  • When time is limited and damage risk is unacceptable
  • International or long-distance relocations

The insurance difference matters

Most van hire agreements exclude goods-in-transit insurance. Any damage to your belongings during loading, transit or unloading is your liability. A professional removal company includes public liability insurance and goods-in-transit cover in the quoted price. When damage occurs, there is a clear claims process with a financial remedy.

The time cost is real

A full house move that takes a professional crew four to six hours often takes an unassisted DIY move twelve or more. Factor in the physical effort, the risk of injury from heavy lifting and the cost of any damage before choosing on price alone. For small single-item moves, our man and van service is the lowest-cost professional option, with full insurance included.

Pianos, Antiques, Fine Art

Nationwide Piano, Antique and Fragile Item Removals

Nationwide piano removals

Upright pianos, grand pianos and digital pianos all require specialist moving equipment and crew training. Our piano removal team assesses access at both addresses, plans the route through the property and uses a piano board and purpose-made straps to move the instrument safely. Floor protection is laid throughout the property on move day.

Antiques, fine art and fragile items

High-value and irreplaceable items travel in custom crates or purpose-built protective packaging. Each item is wrapped individually, labelled and loaded last so it unloads first. Full goods-in-transit insurance covers the move end to end.

Specialist items demand trained crews with the right equipment, not a standard van team. Contact our team directly to discuss fragile or high-value item requirements before booking.

Specialist movers protecting an upright piano for removal

Specialist equipment we use

  • Furniture hoists for properties without safe stair access
  • Piano boards, straps and specialist lifting equipment
  • Custom crating for antiques and fine art
  • Heavy-duty protective blankets and foam wrapping
  • Reinforced packaging for fragile collections
  • Floor protection throughout the property
Parking, Loading and Access Intelligence

Local Parking, Access and Council Rules

London moving-day logistics involve more than the move itself. Borough parking rules, road enforcement and building access restrictions affect every London removal. Our team assesses and manages all of these as part of the move, not as an afterthought.

Parking suspensions

Most London residential streets require a parking suspension to secure a loading bay for the removal vehicle. Suspensions are applied through the relevant borough council, typically four to seven working days before the move date. Our operations team arranges the suspension as part of move planning and confirms the approval before move day.

Red routes and bus lanes

London's red routes prohibit stopping at any time. All-day bus lanes on major arterial roads create additional restrictions during morning and evening rush hours. Our drivers know which routes permit loading and plan delivery access accordingly.

School Streets

School Streets are camera-enforced road closures around primary schools, typically operating Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 09:00 and 15:00 to 16:30. In 2026 the School Streets network across London boroughs continues to expand. Moves near affected roads are timed outside these windows or routed to avoid them.

Docklands, Canary Wharf and new builds

Modern developments in Docklands, Canary Wharf and across new-build sites restrict removal vehicle access to designated loading bays and goods lifts with mandatory booking windows. Our team contacts building management in advance to confirm access times and lift availability.

Mansion blocks and concierge buildings

Older mansion blocks often require concierge approval, goods lift reservations and protective corridor matting. Our surveyor identifies all access requirements at the pre-move survey and books what is needed before move day.

Top-floor flats and narrow stairs

Top-floor properties without a suitable goods lift require a furniture hoist or a stair-carry crew with an assessed access route. Narrow Victorian staircases in period properties need careful dismantling and measured furniture routing. Both are standard services, not extras.

Every survey includes a dedicated access assessment. Parking permits, loading bay bookings and access arrangements are confirmed before move day at no extra charge.

All 32 London Boroughs, Greater London and Surrey

London Areas We Cover

London is our home base, with crews serving all 32 boroughs, Greater London and Surrey. Nationwide and international removals are arranged from London, subject to route and date availability. Select a borough below for local service information.

Why Choose Removals Nationwide

Fully insured on every move

Every removal includes public liability and goods-in-transit insurance, with a clear claims process.

Free surveys and fixed prices

Free on-site and video surveys produce a written quote covering the agreed work, equipment and transport.

Established and experienced

Our trained crews complete residential and commercial moves across the UK and internationally.

Secure storage

CCTV-monitored storage is available for short-term and long-term needs through a managed access process.

Seven days a week

Weekend and bank-holiday moves are available at agreed rates, subject to scheduling.

Wide service coverage

Local, nationwide and international relocations use the same surveyed, planned moving process.

Fixed Quotations
Written
Agreed before booking
Nationwide Coverage
UK
Local and long-distance
Days a Week
0
Including weekends
Storage Monitored
24/7
CCTV-secured
Documented Cover and Clear Terms

Insurance and Service Standards

Every booked move includes public liability and goods-in-transit insurance, subject to the policy terms supplied with the quotation. Written scopes and a documented claims process provide clear records before work begins.

Public liability insurance

Covers qualifying property damage caused by the moving crew during the booked service.

Goods-in-transit insurance

Covers qualifying loss or damage to belongings between loading and delivery.

Survey to Settled-In

How Our Nationwide Removals Process Works

Our move process runs from your first enquiry to settled in across seven steps. Parking, access and permits are handled as part of the process, not added on at the end.

  1. Book a free survey

    Choose an on-site or video survey. The surveyor records the property, item volume and access requirements.

  2. Receive a written quote

    Receive a written quotation for the agreed work. Published prices exclude VAT and are subject to VAT at 20%.

  3. Choose packing services

    Select full or partial packing when required. Materials and labour are itemised in the quotation.

  4. Plan access and parking

    Our operations team records parking, loading-bay and goods-lift requirements before move day.

  5. Complete collection

    The crew protects and loads the agreed belongings into an insured removal vehicle.

  6. Unload and reassemble

    At the destination, the crew unloads the belongings and completes the reassembly included in the booking.

  7. Use storage when required

    Managed short-term and long-term storage is available for a gap between collection and delivery.

Common Questions Answered

Nationwide Removals FAQs

How much should I pay for removals in the UK?

Removal costs depend on property size, item volume, access, distance and the services booked. Published starting prices exclude VAT, and the written quotation confirms the final total before the move.

Is it worth getting a removal company?

A professional removal company reduces the lifting, planning and transport work involved in a move. An insured crew also provides documented cover and an agreed process for handling qualifying loss or damage.

What is the cheapest way to move in the UK?

Self-drive van hire usually has the lowest upfront price, although the customer handles the labour, driving and protection of belongings. A man and van service is often the lowest-priced professional option for a small load or short move.

What does a removal company do?

A removal company surveys the job, plans access, protects furniture, loads the vehicle, transports the belongings and unloads them at the destination. Packing, dismantling, reassembly and storage are available when included in the quotation.

Do you provide man and van services?

Yes. Man and van bookings cover single items, student moves, small property moves and other lower-volume jobs in London and across the UK by arrangement.

Do you offer packing and storage?

Yes. Full and partial packing are available alongside short-term or long-term managed storage, with the selected services itemised in the written quotation.

Are my belongings insured during the move?

Yes. Booked moves include public liability and goods-in-transit insurance, subject to the policy terms, exclusions and declared-value requirements provided with the quotation.

What areas do you cover?

Our crews are based in London and serve every London borough. Nationwide and international removals are arranged from the same London base, with availability confirmed for each route.

Do you handle parking suspensions and permits?

Yes. Our operations team plans parking suspensions, loading access and building bookings identified during the survey. Council or third-party charges are stated in the written quotation.

How do I get a removal quote?

Submit the online booking form with the addresses, move date, access details and required services. Our team reviews the information and arranges an on-site or video survey when needed before issuing a written price.

Get Your Free Removal Quote Today

Start with our step-by-step booking form. Our team reviews the move details and arranges a free on-site or video survey when required before providing a written price. Insured London, nationwide and international services are available by arrangement.

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