Removal Companies London – Removals and Storage

At Removals and Storage, we provide a complete, professional removals service across London, handling everything from small flat moves to full family homes and busy offices. With years of hands-on experience, our trained teams move your belongings safely, efficiently and with minimum disruption.

Professional Removal Services in London

We are a local London removals company offering a full range of moving services tailored to the city’s housing and business landscape. Narrow streets, controlled parking zones, lifts that don’t quite fit a sofa – we deal with it all daily, planning each move so it runs smoothly.

Our core services include:

• Home removals – houses, flats, studio apartments and shared homes
• Office and commercial removals – SMEs, shops, studios and professional practices
• Packing and unpacking services – full or partial packing to suit your budget
• Furniture dismantling and reassembly – wardrobes, beds, desks and more
• Short- and long-term storage – secure storage for overflow, renovations or gap between moves
• Student moves – term-time and end-of-year removals across London and the UK

Who Our Removal Service Is For

Homeowners

Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or relocating across the country, we manage full household moves, from delicate antiques to large appliances. We plan around chain completion dates, parking suspensions and key release timings.

Renters

We work with tenants moving between rented properties, often on tight schedules. We can handle evening and weekend moves where building rules allow, and help protect walls, lifts and communal areas to keep landlords satisfied.

Landlords

For landlords, we provide end-of-tenancy clearances, partial removals and storage if you’re refurbishing or changing furniture. We can remove unwanted items responsibly and prepare the property for incoming tenants.

Businesses

From small offices to multi-floor setups, we plan office removals around your trading hours to keep downtime to a minimum. We handle IT equipment, archives, stock and furniture with clear labelling so everything lands where it should.

Students

We help students move between halls, shared houses and home, offering compact moves, shared-load options and short-term storage over the summer where required.

What Our Removal Service Includes

Items Typically Included

As a full-service removal company, we can move most household and office items, including:

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs and other furniture
• Kitchen appliances such as fridges, freezers, washing machines and cookers (disconnected)
• TVs, computers, monitors, printers and office electronics
• Clothing, books, ornaments, artwork and personal items
• Files, documents, stock and office equipment
• Garage and shed contents, boxed and made safe for transport

What We Cannot Move

For safety, legal or insurance reasons, some items are excluded from standard removals:

• Hazardous materials – fuel, gas bottles, chemicals, paint, solvents
• Live animals – including pets and livestock (specialist pet couriers are recommended)
• Perishable or frozen food for long-distance or stored moves
• Illegal or stolen goods
• High-value cash, jewellery or important documents best carried by you personally

If you’re unsure about any item, we’ll advise during your survey so there are no surprises on moving day.

Our Step-by-Step Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone or online with your move details – addresses, property size, key dates and any special requirements. We’ll provide an initial estimate and explain the options available. All quotes are clear and itemised so you can see exactly what is included.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For anything more than a small move, we carry out a virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to assess access, parking, volume of goods, stairs or lifts, and any fragile or bulky items. Accurate surveying means the right size vehicle, the right team and the right equipment arrive on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can choose from:

• Full packing service – we pack everything using strong cartons and protective materials
• Partial packing – we pack fragile or high-value items; you handle the rest
• Self-pack – you pack, and we supply materials if required

We can also dismantle and prepare furniture, disconnect certain appliances (where safe and agreed) and protect floors and banisters.

4. Loading & Transport

On moving day, our professional, uniformed team arrive on time with all necessary equipment. We protect larger items with padded covers and blankets, use trolleys and straps for safe handling, and load methodically to keep items secure in transit. Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while on the road.

5. Unloading & Placement

At your new property, we unload and place items in the rooms you specify. We reassemble furniture we dismantled and position large pieces where you want them. If we’ve packed for you, we can also provide an unpacking service to get you settled more quickly.

Transparent Pricing – How Our Removal Costs Work

We believe in clear, honest pricing. Our quotes are based on:

• Volume of goods to be moved
• Travel distance and access at both addresses
• Number of movers and vehicles required
• Services chosen – such as packing, dismantling, reassembly and storage
• Timing – weekday vs weekend, out-of-hours work if required

We provide fixed-price quotations for most moves, so you know the total in advance. For very small or flexible jobs, we may offer an hourly rate with clear minimums. There are no hidden extras; any potential additional charges (for example, for unexpected waiting time due to delayed keys) are explained up front.

Why Choose a Professional Removal Company Over DIY

Using a professional removals company brings significant advantages over hiring a van or using a casual man-and-van service:

• Trained movers who know how to handle heavy, awkward and fragile items safely
• Specialist equipment – trolleys, ramps, covers and straps to protect your belongings and property
• Efficient planning and loading, often cutting hours off the move
• Fully insured transport and public liability cover
• Reduced risk of damage, injury and unexpected costs

While DIY may seem cheaper, once you factor in van hire, fuel, materials, time off work and potential damage, a professional service is often better value and far less stressful.

Insurance and Professional Standards

We operate to high professional standards to protect you and your belongings:

• Goods in transit insurance – covers your possessions while they are in our vehicles
• Public liability cover – protects against accidental damage to buildings or third parties
• Trained moving teams – staff are experienced, briefed on each job and follow safe working practices
• Clean, well-maintained vehicles suitable for London streets
• Clear terms and conditions so you know exactly how you’re covered

Insurance details and limits are confirmed with every quotation, and we’re happy to answer any questions about cover before you book.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

Looking after your belongings, your property and the environment matters to us. We use high-quality protective materials, including mattress and sofa covers, quilted blankets and door frame protection where needed. Our team carefully plans the carry routes through your home to minimise scuffs and knocks.

We also aim to work as sustainably as possible by:

• Reusing strong cartons and packing materials where practical
• Offering crate hire as an alternative to single-use boxes for some moves
• Using modern, fuel-efficient vehicles and sensible route planning
• Disposing of unwanted items responsibly, prioritising reuse and recycling

Real-World Use Cases

Moving House Within London

From top-floor flats with no lift to family homes on busy streets, we handle the logistics: arranging parking suspensions where required, protecting communal areas and working around your completion times.

Office Relocations

We plan office removals around your working day, including evenings or weekends by arrangement. Our team can pack and move IT equipment, files and furniture, then set up workstations at the new site so you’re ready to operate as quickly as possible.

Urgent and Short-Notice Moves

Sometimes moves come up at short notice – a sudden completion date, a change in tenancy, or an urgent office change. Where our schedule allows, we can accommodate same-day or next-day moves, prioritising the essential items first and offering storage if everything can’t be moved in one go.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a removal company in London cost?

The cost of a removal in London depends on how much you’re moving, the distance travelled, access at each property and the services you choose, such as packing or dismantling. Smaller flat moves within the same area are typically much cheaper than full family homes moving across the city or beyond. After a short conversation and, where needed, a survey, we’ll provide a fixed-price quote so you know exactly what you’ll pay with no hidden extras.

Can you do same-day or urgent removals?

We can often help with same-day or urgent removals, depending on our schedule and the size of the move. If you have a last-minute completion date, an unexpected tenancy change or need to clear a property quickly, call us as soon as possible. We’ll let you know what capacity we have, which services we can realistically provide at short notice, and whether storage or a staged move might be helpful to get you out on time.

Are my belongings insured during the move?

Yes. Your belongings are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are in our vehicles, and we also hold public liability cover for peace of mind. Our teams are trained to minimise risk, using protective covers and careful handling, but in the rare event something goes wrong, our insurance is there as a safety net. We’ll explain insurance limits and any exclusions with your quotation so you can decide if you need any additional cover through your own insurer.

What is included in a professional removals service?

A standard removals service includes a suitable vehicle, a trained team of movers, protective equipment, loading, transport and unloading into the rooms you specify. You can add optional services such as packing, furniture dismantling and reassembly, provision of packing materials and storage if required. During your survey, we agree exactly what’s included so that everyone is clear on responsibilities, timings and costs. That way, moving day runs smoothly and you know precisely what to expect from us.

How is a removals company different from a man-and-van service?

A professional removals company typically offers a more comprehensive and structured service than a casual man-and-van. You benefit from trained staff, proper insurance, specialist equipment, surveyed planning and clear written quotes and terms. We handle larger and more complex moves, manage access and parking issues, and provide packing, dismantling and storage if needed. While basic man-and-van services may be suitable for very small, simple moves, a removals company offers greater reliability, accountability and protection for your belongings and property.

How far in advance should I book my removal?

Ideally, you should book your removal as soon as you have a likely moving date, especially if you’re moving at busy times such as month-end, Fridays or summer. For most home moves, two to four weeks’ notice is ideal, but we regularly accommodate moves with less notice where our schedule allows. Even if your date isn’t fully confirmed, it’s worth talking to us early so we can pencil you in and advise on the best way to plan around exchange and completion timings.