Send your request in London in one go, and you decide yourself whether to go ahead. A request costs nothing.
There is no fixed price for a house removal in London, because a removal company bases its figure on the size of the job. The number of rooms, the volume of furniture, how many flights of stairs are involved and whether there is a lift all play a part. Access matters too: a narrow street in London where a van cannot park close to the door often takes longer than a straightforward driveway. The season can affect things as well, since weekends and the end of the month tend to be busier. Describing the job clearly, including any bulky items or awkward access, helps a removal company in London give you a more accurate figure.
A removal company should hold its own insurance to cover your belongings and any damage during the move, but the exact cover varies between firms. Rather than assuming cover exists, ask each removal company directly what is included and whether items such as pianos or antiques need separate arrangements. If the move involves parking suspensions, a skip or scaffolding in London, the local council (planning or building control) can advise on permissions, since rules depend on the borough and the property. It is sensible to ask a removal company for written confirmation of their insurance before you commit to anything, particularly for a larger or long distance move.
Most jobs begin with a removal company assessing what needs moving, either from your description or a visit, followed by a price and a rough timescale. On the day, the team typically wraps and loads furniture, boxes and appliances, then transports everything to the new address in London or further afield for a long distance move. Packing services, if agreed beforehand, are usually done the day before or on the morning of the move. Storage may be arranged separately if the new property is not ready. Every removal company organises its own process slightly differently, so it helps to ask in advance what is included, such as dismantling furniture or unpacking boxes.
Start by checking reviews where available and asking for a written quote rather than a verbal estimate, since this helps avoid misunderstandings later. Ask what the price covers: packing materials, dismantling furniture, storage or disposal of unwanted items can all be charged differently between firms. For a flat removal in London, confirm whether parking or lift access has been accounted for. It is also worth asking how a removal company handles delays or access issues on the day.
You describe the removal job once, and if a removal company in London has joined the service, your details are saved for them to review. Connected companies pay to be listed, which is how the comparison service is funded, but this never affects what you pay for the job itself. There is no obligation to proceed with any removal company after sending your request, and no fee is charged for comparing options. You simply provide the details of the move and decide afterwards what, if anything, you want to do next.
No. Sending a request is entirely voluntary and does not commit you to using any removal company or proceeding with the move at all. You are simply describing the job so that details are on record, in case a removal company in London becomes part of the service and can offer a price. There is no pressure to accept anything, no fee for asking, and nothing that locks you into a particular timescale.
You describe the job, for example moving house, a flat move, an office move or a man and van job, and tell us when it would suit you. The request goes to the independent local removal companies in London that have joined Removals Quotes. They can send you a quote.
Submitting a request is free and comes with no obligation. Only the companies that join the service pay a membership fee.