House Removals
Full house removals across London, Greater London and Surrey. Our fully insured crews handle every property type, from studio flats to detached houses, including survey, packing, transport and reassembly.
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House Removals, Man and Van, Office Moves, Packing and Storage Across London
Removals Nationwide provides house removals, man and van services, office moves, professional packing and secure storage across all 32 London boroughs, Greater London, Surrey and nationwide. Our fully insured crews handle local, national and international relocations. Book a free on-site or video survey for an exact fixed quote, or use the removal calculator for an instant estimate.
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- NGRS Accredited
- Fully Insured
Get an Instant Removal Quote in London
A free, no-obligation quote covers your full requirements. Two routes are available: use the online removal calculator for an instant budget figure, or book a free on-site or video survey for an exact fixed price. All quotes include VAT and fuel 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
All prices include VAT and fuel. No hidden fees.
House Removals, Man and Van, Office and More
Our London Removal Services
Removals Nationwide covers the full range of London removal services, listed in order of demand. Every service includes fully insured crews and a free survey or instant quote.
Man and Van Services
Flexible man and van services across all London boroughs. Ideal for small moves, single-item collections, student relocations and short-distance hops. Hourly and fixed-price options available with goods-in-transit insurance included.
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Commercial and office relocations across London with minimal downtime. Weekend and out-of-hours moves, crate hire, IT equipment transport and business continuity planning included.
View MorePacking 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.
View MoreStorage Services
24/7 CCTV-monitored, fully insured storage in London for short-term and long-term needs. Combine storage directly with your removal as one managed service.
View MoreInternational Services
European and overseas removals from London. Export-standard packing, shipping logistics, customs documentation and destination delivery across Europe and worldwide.
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House Removals Across London and Greater London
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 all 32 London boroughs, Greater London and Surrey as standard. Nationwide relocations follow the same survey-to-settle-in process. In 2026 our teams operate seven days a week to fit around completion dates, chain timelines and short-notice requirements.
London house moves 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 most residential streets, and our operations team arranges the borough 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
Man and Van Services in London
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 hops within London where a full removal crew is excessive and unnecessary.
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 hops within the same London borough
- 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 accepted across all London boroughs, subject to availability.
Our man and van crews cover North London, South London, East London and West London. Goods-in-transit insurance is included as standard on every booking.
Business Relocation
Office and Commercial Removals in London
Business relocations in London 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.
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 London Storage
Removals and Storage in London
Removals Nationwide operates 24/7 CCTV-monitored, fully insured storage in London 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.
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 in London
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
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 London
London to Oslo — regular road freight, weekly
International removals from London 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.
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 in London in 2026?
A London 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 by the removal calculator or a free survey.
Full-move starting prices by property size
| Property | Volume guide | Starting from |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | up to 400 cu ft | £390 |
| 2 bedrooms | up to 700 cu ft | £534 |
| 3 bedrooms | up to 1,200 cu ft | £756 |
| 4 bedrooms | up to 1,900 cu ft | £1,080 |
| 5 bedrooms | up to 2,200 cu ft | £1,464 |
| 6 bedrooms | 2,200+ cu ft | £1,848 |
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
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
| Crew | Per hour (min. 2 hrs) | Half day (up to 4 hrs) | Full day (up to 8 hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 man | £55 | £210 | £420 |
| 2 men | from £70 | from £260 | from £500 |
| 3 men | from £90 | from £330 | from £620 |
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
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. The exact cost is confirmed by the removal calculator for an instant estimate, or by a free on-site or video survey for a written fixed price that includes all add-ons.
A note on cheap quotes: Uninsured or unlicensed operators leave you with no financial remedy if items are damaged. Removals Nationwide fixed-price quotes include full public liability and goods-in-transit insurance. BAR accreditation means there is an independent complaints and claims process if anything goes wrong.
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
Piano, Antique and Fragile Item Removals in London
Piano removals in London
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 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
Borough Parking, Red Routes, Access Intelligence
Moving in London: Parking, Access and Borough 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
Our removal crews serve all 32 London boroughs, Greater London and Surrey. Coverage extends to the Home Counties and nationwide on request. Select a borough below for local service information.
South London
Central London
Why Choose Removals Nationwide
Removals Nationwide holds accreditation from the British Association of Removers (BAR), the National Guild of Removers and Storers (NGRS), The Furniture Ombudsman, QSS-DW, Checkatrade and the International Association of Movers (IAM). Each accreditation is independently verified and displayed on our certificates page.
Fully insured on every move
Every removal is covered by public liability insurance and goods-in-transit insurance. When something is damaged, there is a clear claims process with a real financial remedy, not an unenforceable verbal assurance.
Free surveys, fixed prices, no surprises
Free on-site surveys and video surveys are available for all London moves. The survey produces a written fixed quote with no hidden fees. All prices include VAT, fuel and equipment.
Established and experienced
Our London removal company has been completing moves for residential and commercial clients across London, the UK and internationally. Our crews attend regular customer service and operational training.
24/7 CCTV-monitored storage
Secure 24/7 CCTV-monitored storage is available for short-term and long-term needs. The facility is staffed, individually insured and accessible through a managed process.
Seven days a week
Our crews operate seven days a week across London. Weekend and bank holiday moves are available at agreed rates with no surprise surcharges.
Nationwide and international coverage
London, Greater London and Surrey removals are our core. Nationwide and international relocations are covered by the same surveyed, fixed-price process.
Accreditations and certifications
- British Association of Removers (BAR)
- National Guild of Removers and Storers (NGRS)
- The Furniture Ombudsman
- QSS-DW Approved Mover
- Checkatrade
- International Association of Movers (IAM)
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Reviews, Insurance and Accreditations
Removals Nationwide customers have left verified reviews across Google and Trustpilot. Read verified reviews on Trustpilot. Public liability insurance and goods-in-transit insurance are active on every job.
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Covers damage to property at your address caused by our crews during the move. Active on every job without exception.
Goods-in-transit insurance
Covers your belongings from loading to delivery. If items are damaged in transit, there is a clear claims process with a financial remedy.
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Survey to Settled-In
How Our London Removals Process Works
The Removals Nationwide 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.
Book a free survey
Choose a free on-site or video survey at a time that suits you. The surveyor assesses your property, measures furniture and notes any access requirements.
Receive a fixed quote
Within 24 hours of your survey, receive a written fixed-price quote. VAT, fuel and equipment are all included. No hidden fees.
Packing and materials
Choose full or partial packing. Materials are delivered to your address in advance of move day.
Access and parking arranged
Our operations team books any required parking suspension, loading bay or goods lift appointment for move day.
Move day
Our crew arrives and loads your belongings onto a fully insured vehicle. You are not required to be present during loading if you prefer.
Unloading and reassembly
At your new property, our team unloads, reassembles furniture and positions items as directed.
Storage if required
Short-term or long-term storage is available for any gap between moving out and moving in.
Common Questions Answered
London Removals FAQs
Removal costs in London in 2026 depend on property size, access conditions and move complexity. For a full breakdown of the factors that affect price, see the cost guide on this page, or book a free survey for an exact fixed quote.
For full property moves, hiring a professional removal company saves time, reduces the risk of injury and provides insurance cover for your belongings. Van hire is cheaper upfront but places the entire physical and financial risk on you. For smaller single-item moves, a man and van service offers professional-grade cover at a lower cost than a full crew.
The cheapest option by upfront cost is van hire, but it excludes goods-in-transit insurance and requires significant physical effort. For insured moves, a man and van service is the lowest-cost professional option for small volumes. For full property moves, getting multiple fixed quotes from BAR-accredited companies ensures competitive pricing with proper cover.
A removal company packs your belongings, wraps and protects furniture, loads the vehicle, transports everything to your new address and unloads at the destination. Full-service companies also provide packing materials, dismantle and reassemble furniture, arrange parking suspensions and offer storage between moves.
Yes. Our man and van service is available across all London boroughs for small moves, single-item collections, student relocations and short-distance moves. Hourly and fixed-price options are available. Goods-in-transit insurance is included as standard.
Yes. Full and partial professional packing is available as an add-on to any removal. Secure 24/7 CCTV-monitored storage is available for short-term and long-term needs, with container and household storage options.
Yes. Public liability insurance and goods-in-transit insurance are included on every job. If any item is damaged during the move, there is a clear claims process with a financial remedy.
Our removal crews cover all 32 London boroughs, Greater London and Surrey as standard. Nationwide and international moves are also covered. Find your local area on our areas page.
Yes. Parking suspensions are arranged by our operations team as part of move planning. Loading bay bookings, goods lift reservations and School Streets timing restrictions are all managed in advance of move day.
Use the online removal calculator for an instant estimate, or book a free on-site or video survey for a fixed-price quote with no hidden fees. You can also call our team directly.
Get Your Free London Removal Quote Today
Book your move today with a free, no-obligation removal quote. Use the instant calculator for a budget estimate or book a free on-site or video survey for a fixed price. Removals Nationwide is fully insured and BAR accredited.
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