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Removals London: Premium Moving, Packing and Storage

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London’s Trusted Movers Since 1958, Backed by a Royal Warrant

As a trusted London removals company, Abels offers premium moving, packing and storage for homeowners and businesses across the city, from a one-bedroom flat to a Chelsea townhouse. One dedicated team plans, packs, moves and stores everything from everyday belongings to fine furniture, artwork and private collections, in Chelsea, Kensington, Camden, Westminster and beyond, so your move stays calm from the first call to the last box.

Our removals London services can include:

  • Full or partial packing
  • Casing delicate or high-value items such as artwork
  • Wrapping protection for furniture
  • Unpacking, room set-up and staging services
  • Secure storage, with climate control where required
  • Personal assistant move management

Every move starts with a free survey and a clear, itemised written quote, across all of Greater London and onwards across the UK and abroad. As a leading London moving company, Abels ensures every move is secure and stress-free.

Prefer to talk? Call our London team on 0208 0164 100, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.

Explore Our London Moving Services

Packing u0026amp; Unpacking

Packing & Unpacking

Careful, efficient packing for homes across London, so every item is protected and professionally handled from the first carton to the last.

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Concierge Services

Concierge Services

A dedicated Abels Personal Assistant manages your entire move from start to finish, giving you a tailored, hands-off relocation experience.

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Private Collections

Private Collections

Safe handling and storage of artwork, antiques and wine collections to and from London, with a tailored plan built around your collection.

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Specialist Services

Specialist Services

Trained teams relocate fragile and high-value items across the city, including pianos, chandeliers, heirlooms and rare antiques, locally and globally.

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Vehicle Transportation

Vehicle Transportation

Trained professionals transport your high-performance, vintage, luxury or cherished car or motorbike safely across the city, with the same care as your home contents.

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Storage for London

Storage for London

Secure short and long-term storage with collection and delivery options to suit your schedule, from a single item to a full house.

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House Removals London: Whatever the Size of Your Home

Whatever the size of your home removal, from a one-bedroom flat in Fulham to a period townhouse in Chelsea, Abels plans every stage in advance. Before moving day, we recommend a pre-move survey so our team can assess what needs to be packed and identify any access challenges at either property, so we can provide an accurate, itemised quote rather than a rough estimate.

Abels moves customers across the whole of Greater London, from north and east London to south London, south west London and the central boroughs, and onwards across the UK and abroad. Our teams are familiar with borough-specific access rules, such as resident parking zones and listed-building restrictions, since moving house in London means choosing a removal firm that understands both practical logistics and the pace of the city.

Removals Company London:
How Your Move Works

Get In Touch.

1

Get In Touch.

Call, email or request a quote online and tell us about your move.

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Free survey.

We visit or assess remotely to see exactly what's involved, including access and parking. Your Relocation Consultant then stays your main point of contact.

Your written quote.

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Your written quote.

A clear, itemised quote with no hidden extras, ready to book when you are.

Moving day.

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Moving day.

Your dedicated crew arrives on schedule, handles the heavy lifting, and gets you settled in.

What’s Included in Our London House Removals Service

Our house removals service is modular: take the whole thing or just the parts you need.

  • Full packing service: we bring the cartons, wrapping and protective materials. Prefer to pack most things yourself? Choose a fragile-items-only service. See our packing services.
  • Furniture dismantling and reassembly: flat-pack, bed frames and larger pieces are taken apart for transport and rebuilt in the right room.
  • Access planning: we plan for easy access at both ends, allowing for narrow stairwells, restricted parking and any special requirements you flag.
  • Unpacking: we offer unpacking and remove the empty cartons afterwards, so you can settle in sooner.
  • Storage: if your dates don’t line up, our short or long-term storage solutions mean a delayed completion doesn’t become a crisis.
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Professional Removals in London: Small Moves, Bulky Furniture and Fine Art

Professional removals in London are not only for large houses. Abels’ professional moving team can plan a van service sized to the job, from small removals such as a single piece of furniture or a partial load, to a full house move with bulky furniture, pianos and fine art. Each London property is assessed individually, so the crew, the vehicle and the route suit the access at both ends.

Whatever the size of the job, the entire process is handled by one dedicated team led by your Relocation Consultant, from the first survey to the last box, with unpacking services available if you want to settle in faster. When you compare removal quotes, look at what each one includes, from packing and dismantling to storage, so the move stays hassle free from start to finish. Abels offers storage solutions alongside removals, so removals and storage can be booked together for services in London that fit your dates.

Moving Across North, South, East, West and Central London

A good London removals company needs to know the whole city, not just one postcode. Abels’ teams move customers in every part of Greater London, so whether you are leaving a flat in the centre, a family house in north London or a home in the south west, the same planning process applies. We assess the property, the parking and the route at both ends, agree the plan with you in writing, and send a crew that is used to working in tight, busy London streets.

Our London facility is in NW10, and our teams travel from there to the central boroughs and beyond. If you are looking for removals in a specific area, see the list of boroughs below to find the page for your neighbourhood.

Office and Commercial Removals in London

Beyond home removals, Abels also handles office and commercial removals for businesses relocating within London or further afield. This covers office relocations, multi-site business transfers, and facility moves. All projects are managed through a single point of contact, so a dedicated project manager oversees the move instead of multiple suppliers, backed by ISO certifications and FIDI FAIM Plus accreditation.

Abels handles business removals and commercial relocations of every size, from single offices to full multi-site transfers. Furniture assembly and reassembly at your new premises are included where needed, and office removals are planned for minimal disruption to daily operations, with schedules built around your business hours.

International Removals From London

If your move takes you beyond the UK, Abels’ international removals service covers export packing and international shipping by sea, air, or road, with customs documentation handled alongside your move. As with local moves, you are assigned a single point of contact who oversees logistics, timelines, and customs from collection in London to destination delivery. International household moves usually ship by sea freight, while air or road options accommodate smaller or time-sensitive shipments. Customs authorities make the final decision on documentation, and Abels coordinates the paperwork and clearance support alongside your move.

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Storage Solutions in London

If your moving dates don’t quite line up, or you simply need somewhere secure to keep belongings between moves, Abels offers both short-term and long-term storage solutions for London customers, with collection and delivery scheduled around you. As a long-established storage company, Abels provides self storage, container storage and full-service storage facilities for both residential and commercial clients, with smaller collection and delivery services available for single items or partial loads. Additional services such as extra packing materials can be added to any storage plan, and climate-controlled storage is available where a piece needs extra protection. Our storage facilities are clean, modern and dry, and secure storage helps take the stress out of moving in London.

Find Our London Facility

Commercial Way,

London NW10 7XF

Telephone: 0208 0164 100

Opening Times: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm

Moving Day in London: What to Expect

London removals bring their own challenges: restricted parking, listed buildings, tight stairwells and lift access in period properties. Planning a house move in London means managing tight urban logistics and parking restrictions, and our teams plan around these details in advance, so your move runs smoothly whether you are in a Chelsea townhouse or a Kensington apartment.

A few practical things are worth knowing before your moving day. Many London streets sit within resident parking zones, so a parking permit or suspension may need to be arranged with the local council in advance for the removal vehicle to park close to your door, and more notice is often needed in busy boroughs. If you’re moving within or through central London, the congestion charge may also apply on moving day. Narrow streets and restricted vehicle access are common across the capital, and traffic and access issues can affect timings on the day. Many period properties don’t have lift access, and many buildings require lift bookings in advance, which is why a pre-move survey matters just as much for a London flat as it does for a larger house. No matter where you’re located in London, our expert team is ready to support your move. Explore the London boroughs we proudly serve:

Getting a Removal Quote From Abels

At Abels, we believe a full removal service starts with an accurate quote. Fill in our enquiry form or request a callback, and we’ll arrange a free, no obligation quote with one of our removals team, covering everything from packing materials to removal costs and any extra costs that might apply, so there are no surprises later. Whether you’ve already decided Abels is the removal firm for your move or you’re still deciding, we aim to provide an excellent service and make the process straightforward from your first enquiry through to complete satisfaction on moving day.

Customer satisfaction and repeat business are what Abels has been built on since 1958, which is why so many people searching for the best removal companies in London choose to stay with the same trusted partner for their removals and storage services too.

Removals London FAQs

What should I look for in a London removals company?

Look for membership of a recognised trade body such as the British Association of Removers (BAR), which enforces a strict code of practice approved by Trading Standards. Check that goods-in-transit cover is included, and ask for a pre-move survey and an itemised written quote rather than a phone estimate. Abels is BAR member A001, and you can read verified customer reviews of our service before you book.

What should I do before booking a London removals company?

A few simple steps make any London move run more smoothly, whichever removals company you choose:
  • Compare written quotes from more than one firm, and check exactly what each one includes.
  • Ask about payment terms and cancellation before you book.
  • Declutter before the survey, so your quote reflects what you actually need to move.
  • Label boxes clearly by room, which makes unloading faster and more organised.
  • Confirm access arrangements for moving day with your building management, including any lift booking.
  • Read independent reviews for punctuality and care with belongings.
  • Ask how the firm’s cover works. Abels’ own cover for your move is called MoveProtect, and your Relocation Consultant can explain what applies to your move.

What is the average cost of a removal in London?

Removal costs vary considerably based on property size, packing requirements, and access at both ends, so there is no reliable average. The most accurate way to know your own cost is a pre-move survey and a written quote from Abels, based on your own move.

What day is the cheapest for removals in London?

As a general rule across the removals industry, mid-week moves tend to be less in demand than weekends, which can affect pricing. The most accurate way to know your own cost is still a pre-move survey and a written quote, since your specific property, volume and access will matter more than the day of the week alone.

What should I look for in a trusted moving company?

A long-standing track record and verifiable accreditations are the clearest signs of a trustworthy mover. Abels has been moving families and businesses since 1958, holds a Royal Warrant as Removals and Storage Contractor by Appointment to His Majesty The King, and is a member of BAR and FIDI. You can also read verified customer reviews of our service before booking.

Does Abels offer house removals London wide?

Yes. Abels moves customers across the whole of Greater London, from north and east London to south London, south west London and the central boroughs, and onwards across the UK and abroad. Every house move starts with a pre-move survey and an itemised written quote.

Can Abels pack and store my belongings as part of a London removal?

Yes. Our house removals service is modular, so you can take full packing, a fragile-items-only service, unpacking and short or long-term storage together or separately, depending on what your move needs.

Do London boroughs need notice for a parking suspension?

Yes. London boroughs generally need advance notice to arrange a parking suspension for a removal vehicle, so contact the local council as early as you can once your moving date is confirmed. Our team can advise on access planning at survey stage.
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Trust our expert movers to relocate you effortlessly into your new home, premises, townhouse or luxury apartment in London.

Abels Moving Services ensures the safe handling and storage of valuable assets like artwork, antiques, and wine collections to and from London, with the same care whether it’s a single painting or a full private collection. Get in touch with our team to discuss your move, or request a no obligation quote to get started.