Removal Services

Removal Services in Greenwich by Experienced Local Movers

At Greenwich Movers, we provide reliable, well-planned removal services for homes and businesses across Greenwich and the surrounding areas. With years of hands-on experience on the streets of SE10 and beyond, we combine careful planning, skilled teams and the right equipment to move your belongings safely and efficiently.

Professional Removal Services You Can Rely On

Our removals are built around three principles: careful handling, clear communication and punctual arrival. Every move is overseen by a senior mover who understands both the logistics of transport and the practical realities of moving day. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t disappear once the van doors are closed – we stay with you until everything is unloaded and placed where it needs to go.

All work is carried out by our own trained, uniformed teams. We are fully insured with goods in transit and public liability cover, and every vehicle carries clean blankets, straps, floor protection and basic tools.

Local Expertise in Greenwich and Surrounding Areas

Working every day in Greenwich means we understand local access issues, parking restrictions and building layouts. From tight townhouses in West Greenwich to new-build apartments on the Peninsula, we know how to plan a move that fits the property and the neighbourhood.

We routinely handle moves in:

• Greenwich town centre and Greenwich Peninsula
• Blackheath, Deptford and New Cross
• Charlton, Woolwich and nearby SE and SE London postcodes

This local knowledge helps us choose the right vehicle, avoid congestion where possible, and arrange parking or permits in advance so your move runs smoothly.

Who Our Removal Services Are For

Homeowners

Whether you are upsizing, downsizing or relocating out of London, we provide full-house moves including packing, dismantling and reassembly as required. We treat every property with respect, protecting floors, bannisters and doorways.

Renters

Moving between rented properties often comes with tight deadlines and check-out inspections. We work to your schedule, help protect your deposit by keeping communal areas clean, and can offer partial packing services for fragile items if needed.

Landlords

For landlords, we offer efficient removal and clearance of furnishings between tenancies, including transporting items to storage or another property. We can coordinate directly with your agents where helpful.

Businesses

Our office and commercial removals cover everything from small offices to larger multi-floor moves. We can work outside normal hours to minimise downtime, and we carefully label and place desks, chairs, files and IT equipment according to your floor plan.

Students

We regularly help students move between halls, shared houses and home, with smaller, budget-friendly removals tailored to limited belongings and tighter timeframes. We can combine pickups from multiple rooms or addresses where required.

What Our Removal Services Include

Items Typically Included

We can safely move most household and office items, including:

• Sofas, beds, wardrobes and all standard furniture
• Tables, chairs and shelving units
• Domestic appliances (washing machines, fridges, freezers – disconnected)
• IT equipment, printers and office furniture
• Boxes of personal belongings, files and archives
• Artwork, mirrors and fragile pieces (with appropriate packing)
• Garage and garden items that are clean and safe to transport

Items We Generally Exclude

For safety, legal and insurance reasons, some items are excluded or require prior discussion:

• Hazardous materials (fuel, gas cylinders, chemicals, paint thinners)
• Illegal items or anything prohibited by law
• Unboxed loose small items that cannot be secured
• Live animals and plants in poor condition
• Very high-value items (e.g. fine art, jewellery, collections) without prior declaration
• Fixtures requiring specialist disconnection (gas cookers, hard-wired appliances)

If you are unsure whether we can move a specific item, let us know during the enquiry stage. We will either confirm how we can help or recommend a suitable specialist.

Our Step-by-Step Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us by phone or online with basic details: addresses, property type, approximate volume of belongings and preferred move date. We ask targeted questions based on long experience to understand access, parking and any special items. We then provide a clear, no-obligation quote, outlining what is included and any optional extras such as packing or materials.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For anything beyond a very small move, we recommend a survey. This can be done via video call or in person. We walk through each room, note furniture, access challenges and parking, and discuss timing and priorities. This allows us to allocate the right size vehicle, the correct number of movers and the appropriate packing materials, reducing the risk of delays on moving day.

3. Packing & Preparation

You can choose between full packing services, partial packing (e.g. fragile items only), or packing everything yourself. When we pack, we use quality cartons, tape and wrapping materials, label boxes clearly and prepare an organised load plan. We can dismantle standard beds, tables and wardrobes where necessary and protect furniture and flooring before loading.

4. Loading & Transport

On moving day, our team arrives on time, walks through the property with you, and confirms the plan. We protect key areas, then systematically load the vehicle, securing everything with straps and blankets. All goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while on the road. Our drivers use sensible routes and drive carefully to minimise movement within the load.

5. Unloading & Placement

At your new property, we unload in an organised manner, placing furniture and boxes into the rooms you request. We reassemble any furniture we dismantled as agreed, check that nothing is missing, and take away any materials we have supplied that can be reused. Before we leave, we walk through with you to ensure you are happy with the placement and that access areas are clear.

Transparent Pricing and How We Charge

We believe in clear, upfront pricing with no hidden extras. Our quotes are typically based on:

• The volume of goods to be moved
• Access at both properties (floors, lifts, distance to vehicle)
• Travel distance and expected journey time
• The number of movers required
• Any additional services (packing, materials, storage, dismantling/reassembly)

For straightforward smaller moves, we may offer a fixed price based on estimated hours and a set team size. For larger or more complex moves, we provide a detailed written quotation after survey. If your move details don’t change, the price we quote is the price you pay.

Why Choose Professional Removals Over DIY or Casual Man-and-Van

Using a professional removals company like Greenwich Movers reduces risk, stress and physical strain. Our professional teams are trained in lifting techniques, loading patterns and protection methods that most DIY moves simply don’t have. This helps prevent injuries, damage to furniture, and scrapes to walls or staircases.

Compared with casual man-and-van operators, we provide written confirmations, clear timings, appropriate insurance cover and properly maintained vehicles. You benefit from structured planning, experienced supervision and a team large enough to complete the job efficiently, rather than relying on ad-hoc arrangements on the day.

Insurance and Professional Standards

To give you peace of mind, our services are backed by robust insurance and professional working practices:

• Goods in transit insurance – covers your belongings while they are being transported in our vehicles, subject to terms and declared values.
• Public liability cover – protects against accidental damage to third-party property or injury while we are working at your home or business.
• Trained moving teams – our staff receive practical training in handling, packing and customer care, and work under experienced foremen.

We follow sensible industry standards for inventory checks, load securing and health and safety. If anything unexpected happens, you are dealing with an established, accountable local company, not a one-off van hire.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat your belongings and your property as if they were our own. Furniture is wrapped and protected, floors and carpets are covered where needed, and we use appropriate lifting equipment for heavier items rather than forcing them through too-tight spaces. When something is particularly fragile or sentimental, tell us – we will take *extra* care.

We are committed to reducing waste and working sustainably. Where possible, we reuse strong cartons, collect back our own packing materials for recycling, and plan routes to minimise unnecessary mileage. If you are decluttering, we can suggest responsible options for donation or recycling rather than landfill.

Real-World Use Cases

Moving House in Greenwich

Most of our work is local home moves: flats in Greenwich Peninsula, terraces near the park, and houses across SE London. We are used to permit parking, shared entrances and tight staircases, and we plan around them to keep the day calm and organised.

Office and Business Relocations

For businesses, we move desks, filing, stock and equipment with minimal disruption. We can work evenings or weekends, label everything according to your layout plan, and ensure staff can sit down and work again as quickly as possible.

Urgent and Short-Notice Moves

Occasionally, dates change at the last moment or a move becomes urgent due to unforeseen circumstances. Where our schedule allows, we offer same-day or next-day removals. While not always possible, we will always give an honest answer and do our best to fit you in.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do removal services in Greenwich cost?

The cost depends on the volume of goods, access at each property, distance between addresses and whether you need packing or dismantling. A small flat move within Greenwich might be a few hundred pounds, while a larger family home or business relocation will be more. After a brief discussion or survey, we provide a clear written quote so you know exactly what is included. There are no hidden charges, and if the scope of the job doesn’t change, the price we quote is what you pay.

Can you provide same-day or urgent removals?

We can sometimes accommodate same-day or very short-notice moves, particularly outside peak days. Availability depends on our existing bookings, team size required and the scale of your move. If you face an urgent situation, contact us as soon as possible with honest, detailed information. We will quickly assess what is realistic, explain any limitations and, if we can’t help directly, may be able to suggest alternative timings or a phased move to get you out of your property on time.

Are my belongings insured during the move?

Yes. Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are being transported in our vehicles, and our public liability cover protects against accidental damage to third-party property or injury while we are working. As with any insurance, there are terms, conditions and limits, which we are happy to explain in plain language. For particularly high-value items, we may ask you to declare their value in advance so we can confirm appropriate cover or recommend specialist insurance if needed.

What is included in your removal service as standard?

Our standard service includes the vehicle, fuel, a professional removals team, protective blankets and straps, and loading, transport and unloading of your goods. We place items into the rooms you specify and handle reasonable dismantling of standard furniture if agreed in advance. Optional extras include full or partial packing, supply of packing materials and short- or long-term storage. Every quotation clearly sets out what is and isn’t included so you can see exactly what you are booking and avoid surprises on moving day.

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

A casual man-and-van can work for very small, simple jobs, but there are key differences. With a professional removals company, you receive written confirmations, structured planning, trained movers, fully insured transport and the right size team for the job. We bring specialist equipment, protect your property, and have procedures for handling issues if they arise. In contrast, many ad-hoc services rely on a single person and a van, may not carry adequate insurance and often lack the experience needed for complex or high-value moves.

How far in advance should I book my removal?

For most moves, we recommend booking two to four weeks in advance, especially if you are moving on a Friday, at month-end or during school holidays. This gives us time to carry out a survey, arrange parking if required and reserve the right size team and vehicle. However, we do understand that exchange and completion dates can move. If your timing is uncertain, we can pencil in a provisional date and stay in touch as things progress, then confirm or adjust once your schedule is finalised.