Home removals in London

House removals in London

Pickfords has been moving Londoners since 1646, making us one of the oldest removal companies in the UK. Our local team handles house and home removals across every London borough, with a dedicated move manager looking after your move from the first quote to the final box. We are members of the British Association of Removers, every move is covered by goods in transit insurance, and our trained crews know London streets, parking restrictions and ULEZ rules inside out.

Our London removals service includes:

• A personal move manager as your single point of contact for the entire move
• Professionally trained local crews who work across every London borough
• A range of packing services from full pack to fragile-only or self-pack
• Secure self storage in London for short or long term needs
• Goods in transit insurance with no excess to pay
• A free home setup service to help you settle in faster

Why choose Pickfords to manage your London removals?

• Centuries of experience. Moving Londoners since 1646.
• A personal move manager. One point of contact for your entire journey.
• Professionally trained teams. Qualified to handle your belongings with care.
• Tailored removals service. A unique plan for every move.

How much do removals in London cost?

London consistently sees the highest removal costs in the UK, driven by parking permits, ULEZ charges, narrower streets and longer carrying distances. For most London moves, costs typically fall within the ranges below, before optional extras such as packing or storage. For a tailored figure, request a free home survey.

Source: Pickfords move data 2025. Figures shown are removals-only (loading, transport and unloading), inclusive of VAT.

Storage and removals in one London move

If your move dates do not line up, or you simply need extra space, our self storage facilities across London offer a flexible solution. Our team will pack your goods, deliver them to store and arrange a convenient delivery time to your new London address when you are ready. Storage rental starts from £18 including VAT.

Our removals team will professionally pack your goods and deliver them to store. When you are ready for your items, we will arrange a convenient delivery time to your new London address.

London removals: frequently asked questions

1. How much does a house removal in London cost?

London house removal costs typically range from £400 to £700 for a one-bedroom flat moving locally, up to £1,800 for a four-bedroom house. A three-bedroom local move usually falls between £800 and £1,400 inclusive of VAT. Costs vary based on the volume of belongings, parking and access, ULEZ charges and any additional services such as packing or storage. Source: Pickfords move data 2025.

2. How far in advance should I book a removals company?

Book six to eight weeks in advance for a local London move, and eight to twelve weeks ahead for a long-distance move. Popular dates such as end-of-month Fridays and the summer months between May and September can fill up several months ahead. Booking early gives you a wider choice of dates and often more competitive pricing.

3. Do Pickfords cover the whole of London?

Yes. Our removals team work across every London borough, including central, north, south, east and west London. Our local office is in Marylebone and we serve specific neighbourhoods such as Kensington, Chelsea, Clapham, Wimbledon, Camden, Islington, Greenwich and many more. Choose your area from the location list above to see service details for your part of London

4. What about parking permits and ULEZ charges?

Parking on residential streets in London often requires a temporary suspension of resident bays, which typically costs £20 to £50 per bay. Your move manager can advise on whether your council allows the removal company to apply on your behalf. ULEZ charges are factored into your quote, so there are no surprise costs on moving day.

5. Do you provide packing materials and a packing service?

Yes. We offer three options: a full packing service where our team packs everything for you, fragile-only packing for items such as glassware and artwork, and a self-pack option where we deliver materials in advance. Boxes, tissue paper, bubble wrap, tape and wardrobe cartons can all be delivered ahead of your move day.

6. Do you offer storage as part of a London removal?

Yes. If your completion dates do not line up or you need short-term space during your move, we offer self storage in London with rental from £18 including VAT. Our team will pack your goods, deliver them to store and arrange convenient delivery to your new address when you are ready.

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