Moving in London, answered.
Straight answers on quotes, packing, parking and moving day. If yours is not here, call or WhatsApp us and talk to the person who will plan your move.
Booking and quotes
What we need from you, and when to book.
Send us both postcodes, your date and roughly how much is moving, by phone, on WhatsApp or online. We send a detailed quote with no hidden fees.
Both postcodes, a date if you have one, and roughly how much is moving. A list of the bigger items helps us get it right. We can usually quote on the phone too.
Yes. The quote is free, and the price comes with no hidden fees.
As early as you can, especially for busy dates such as month ends. We take short-notice moves when the diary allows, so it is always worth calling.
Sometimes. We take same-day and last-minute jobs when the diary allows, so call us and ask.
Yes. You can talk through your move in person at our office at 126 New Kings Road, London SW6 4LZ.
Yes. Call or message us with questions about packing fragile items or planning the day.
Prices and payment
What the price depends on, and how you pay.
It depends on how much you have, the distance and access at both ends. Send us the two postcodes and your property size and we will give you a fixed price, not an estimate that grows on the day.
It depends on how much is moving, how long the job takes, the distance, and any extras such as packing. Send us the items and both postcodes and we will send a quote, with no hidden fees.
It depends on how much there is, what kind of things they are and the materials they need. Tell us your home size and whether you want a full or fragile-only pack, and we will send a detailed quote.
It depends on the size of the premises, how much furniture and equipment is moving, and the distance. Tell us both addresses and roughly how many desks, and we will send a detailed quote and timeline, with no hidden fees.
By bank transfer or in cash. We send the payment details when you book.
No. There is no deposit to book a move. We confirm the price and when it is due before anything is booked.
Moving day
Who does what, from the first box to the last.
Not for every minute, but you or someone you trust should be around to let us in, answer questions and check the last room before we leave.
Yes. Beds, wardrobes and tables are taken apart, labelled and rebuilt at the new address as part of the removal.
Yes. We move homes of any size, from a studio flat to a family house with a loft and a garage.
Yes. We work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so your move can be early, late or at the weekend.
We do not run our own storage, but we can help you find a storage unit near either home and move your things in and out of it. Tell us when you ask for a quote.
We do not carry dangerous goods, in line with UK law. That includes anything flammable, corrosive or under pressure. If you are not sure about an item, ask us before the day.
Packing
All of it, the fragile things, or just the boxes.
If you want us to. We can pack everything, just the fragile things, or drop off boxes and materials for you to pack yourself. We can unpack at the other end too.
Yes. We can pack the glass, china, art and electronics and leave the rest to you, or pack the whole home.
Sturdy removal boxes for everyday things, and bubble wrap, packing paper and fitted boxes for fragile ones. Furniture blankets, film and straps are always included.
Yes. We can bring boxes, paper and tape before the day and give you tips on packing. We can then do the move for you.
If you want us to. We put each box in the right room, rebuild the furniture and unpack as much as you like.
Man and van
Single items, a few pieces and small flats.
It suits single items, a few pieces and small flats. For a whole house, our removals crews are usually the better fit.
That depends on how much you are moving. Send us a list of your items and we will recommend the right van.
Yes. We collect from shops and storage units and bring it to your door.
Yes, if you would like to. Tell us when you book so we can plan the job.
Business moves
Offices, clinics and shops, planned around your working week.
Yes. We move businesses after hours so your team can keep working. Tell us the times your buildings allow and we will plan around them.
Yes. Computers, screens and files are packed and labelled by desk, so each one lands in the right place. Tell us about servers or specialist kit when you ask for a quote.
Files are packed and moved by our own crew, discreetly and with care, and they stay with us from your old office to the new one.
We do not run our own storage, but we can help you find a storage unit and move your furniture in and out of it. Tell us when you ask for a quote.
As soon as you have a confirmed moving date. That gives us time to plan the crew, the vans and the timeline.
Care of your things
How your things are protected on the way.
Fragile pieces are papered and boxed, and furniture goes into quilted blankets, then stretch film. Tell us about anything valuable when you ask for a quote.
Yes. We can pack the glass, china, art and electronics with bubble wrap, packing paper and fitted boxes. Tell us about anything valuable when you ask for a quote.
London parking and access
Bay suspensions, mansion blocks, lifts and stairs.
It depends on the borough and the street. Kensington and Chelsea says you do not have to suspend bays for a home removal. Islington lets a branded removal van park outside your home while loading. Wandsworth asks for seven clear working days and Lambeth for 10 or more working days for a standard suspension. The council rules are set out below.
Yes. Where the van needs a reserved bay, we apply to the council for a parking suspension. The council's fee is shown on your quote.
Yes. We note the floor, the lift and the stairs at both ends before the day. Many blocks have their own moving-day rules, such as booking the lift, so check with your porter or managing agent.
No. Tell us the floor and how narrow the stairs are, and we plan the crew and the wrapping around it. Beds and wardrobes are taken apart and rebuilt as part of the removal.
Yes. Tell us the slot the building gives you and we plan the day around it. We note the lifts and parking at both ends before the move.
Every borough in London, from our base on the New Kings Road in SW6. Send us both postcodes and we will take it from there.
Yes. We move homes from London to anywhere in the UK. Send us both postcodes and we will send a detailed quote, with no hidden fees.
Still stuck?
Speak to the person who will plan your move.
Parking rules, borough by borough.
Where the van can stop decides how long the day takes. Here is what each council near us says, with a link to the page the answer comes from.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council
Book a bay suspension online, at least eight days ahead.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council takes bay suspension requests online. The notice it needs depends on how many bays you suspend and for how long. A normal home move needs one or two bays for a day.
Kensington and Chelsea Council
Most home moves do not need a bay suspension.
The council says you do not have to suspend parking bays for a home or office removal. The van can stop in any parking bay or on a single yellow line if there is space, as long as loading is continuous.
Wandsworth Council
Apply seven clear working days before the move.
Bay suspensions are booked online with the council. You need to apply seven clear working days ahead. The day you apply, weekends and bank holidays do not count.
Lambeth Council
Allow 10 working days for a standard bay suspension.
Lambeth books bay suspensions through its online portal. A standard request needs 10 or more working days' notice. Short notice and express requests can be made closer to the day.
Hounslow Council
Apply ten working days before the suspension starts.
Hounslow takes bay suspension requests on an online form. Applications need to arrive at least ten working days before the first day of the suspension.
Ealing Council
Three working days is the minimum; seven costs less.
Ealing takes suspension requests online with at least three working days' notice. Applying seven or more working days ahead is charged at a lower daily rate per bay.
Merton Council
Apply at least ten full working days ahead.
In a controlled parking zone, Merton can suspend bays or give a yellow line waiver for the van. Apply at least ten full working days before the move, and pay by card when you apply.
Richmond Council
Allow at least ten working days.
Richmond takes suspension requests by email on its own form, then calls to take payment. Its page asks for at least ten working days' notice, and signs go up three full days before the suspension starts.
Islington Council
Free for branded removal vans, outside your home while loading.
Islington says a branded removal van can park outside your home for as long as you need, on a single yellow line or in a resident bay, while loading is continuous and no other loading restriction applies. A bay suspension needs at least 14 days' notice.










