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Greater London

Removals in London

House moves, office moves and man-and-van work in London, priced from the same published rate card as everywhere else we work.

Moving in London is rarely about distance. It is about the things that eat a day: where the van can legally stop, how many flights of stairs are between the door and the pavement, and whether the lift is working. We size the crew for that, not just for the load.

What we do in London

Stairs and access

Ground and first floor are included. Above that there is a flat charge per floor, at each property — £20 for the second, £40 for the third, £60 for the fourth. A working lift means no stair charge at all. Tell us the floor when you call and it is priced before the day, not argued about on it.

Coverage details for London

London is listed in Greater London, England. We don't hold a separate postcode-area entry for it yet, so a quote here starts from both full addresses rather than a postcode lookup.

London shows real local demand for office & commercial removals, european removals, man & van, furniture disassembly & reassembly, among others.

In Greater London, we also cover North London, Croydon, West London, East London, and 2 other places.

Of the 117 places we list in Greater London, London is the 1st most asked about in our own search data — which is how we decided it gets a page of its own.

Nearby areas

How much does a move in London cost?

The main factors are the vehicle and crew, loading and unloading time, and the distance between your two addresses. Access and any packing or furniture work help us build the rest of the quotation.

Vehicle, crew and time
For hourly moves, the rate depends on the vehicle and number of movers. Hours are billed as worked, subject to a 2- or 3-hour minimum depending on the vehicle. Tell us what is moving so we can confirm a suitable team and allow realistic loading time.
Distance and access
A vehicle-specific per-mile charge is added. Stairs, parking and the walk from the vehicle to each front door also matter: a short local journey can still involve a long loading day. Tell us about working lifts and any loading restrictions at both addresses.
The work you need us to do
Furniture dismantling and reassembly are priced per item. Packing requirements and any additional collection or delivery stops should be agreed before the move, so the quotation reflects the whole job.

A driver-only rate is not a fully crewed price. We confirm the vehicle, crew, scope of work and VAT treatment with your quotation.

Published prices to help you plan

Packing and moving can be booked together at a fixed package price. These figures come from our current rate card.

2-bedroom Pack & Move
£1,850
3-bedroom Pack & Move
£2,450

Confirm your inventory, access and the work included before booking. Prices for other property sizes are available on request.

Separately priced work

  • Second-floor stairs: £20 per property. Ground and first floor are included; a working lift means no stair charge.
  • Single-bed dismantling and reassembly: £15. Other furniture has its own per-item rate.
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Example from our rate card

Small Transit (SWB)

£55/hour

Build your own estimate

What size removal van and crew will I need?

Property size is only a starting point. The volume of furniture and boxes, access, parking and unusually large items also affect the vehicle and crew we recommend.

A starting point for your inventory

The capacities and minimum bookings are from our fleet data. Property suggestions are guidance, not a guaranteed vehicle allocation.

How many movers will attend?

The rate card offers 2 movers, 3 movers, 4 movers, as well as driver-only bookings. Bedroom count does not decide the crew: tell us about the furniture, stairs and any heavy items, and confirm who will handle loading and unloading when you book.

Access can change the vehicle
Narrow roads, low entrances and restricted parking may make a smaller vehicle more practical. Share height restrictions and loading rules before a vehicle is allocated.
Volume matters more than bedrooms
Include the loft, shed and garden furniture in your inventory. A lightly furnished three-bedroom house can have less to move than a full two-bedroom flat.
Large items and longer journeys need a plan
Flag pianos, heavy furniture and oversized pieces early. If the load may need more than one vehicle or journey, discuss that before booking, especially when the destination is a long way away.
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What is included with a move in London?

Cover, materials and a named coordinator come as standard on every move. Packing and furniture dismantling are separate services, priced separately — so you are not paying for them if you do not need them.

Included as standard

  • Goods in Transit coverIncluded as standard on every move, not sold as an optional extra.
  • Public Liability coverIn place for every job, domestic and commercial alike.
  • Packing materialsBubble wrap, shrink wrap, wardrobe cartons and furniture blankets, supplied as part of the job.
  • A dedicated move coordinatorOne named point of contact from the quote through to unloading.

Added when you need it

Local or long distance?

Both are priced from the same rate card for a move — an hourly rate set by vehicle and crew size, plus a per-mile charge. A long job does not attract a different kind of pricing, just more miles on the same card.

Local

Distance is barely a factor. What decides the day is volume, access at both ends and how long loading and unloading realistically take.

Long distance

The same fundamentals, with mileage and timing added. Departure time and when the job can realistically finish at the far end matter more, particularly on a same-day completion.

How do I get a price?

Four steps, and the third one is a real number rather than a placeholder while someone calls you back.

  1. 1

    Tell us about your move

    Both addresses, your likely date, roughly what is moving, and anything that affects access — stairs, lifts, parking, a long carry.

  2. 2

    We match a vehicle and crew

    Sized to the volume and the access, not just the number of bedrooms — see how that works on the van and crew guide above.

  3. 3

    You get a price from the published rate card

    Built from the hourly rate, the crew, and the distance between the two addresses — the same rate card that is published on this site.

  4. 4

    Your coordinator confirms the details

    One named person carries the job from the quote through to the last box, and is who you call if anything changes.

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AFS crew wrapping and labelling boxes before a move

Why choose AFS in London

Things you can check, rather than adjectives.

  • 4.8 out of 5 on Google

    From 0 reviews. Checked 2 September 2026.

    See our review standing

  • Cover comes as standard

    AFS Removals includes Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover on every move. It is not sold as an optional extra.

  • The rate card is published

    Hourly rates by vehicle and crew, per-mile charges, stair charges and per-item dismantling prices are all online. You can read them before you speak to anybody.

    See the rate card

  • One named coordinator

    The same person handles your move from the quote through to the last box, and is who you call when a completion time slips.

  • Published fleet capacities

    Five vehicles, with load capacities and minimum booking times listed, so you can see what is being sent before you book.

    See our vehicles

  • A registered company

    AFS Removals Limited, Companies House number 12460159, with offices in Coventry and London. Phone lines open seven days a week, 8:00am – 10:30pm.

Moving tips

Practical guides for the parts of a move that catch people out.

London: common questions

Which postcode areas are associated with London?
We don't publish a separate postcode-area list for London yet. Give us both full addresses so distance and access can be worked out properly.

How a move in London runs

  1. 01Get a priceFrom the published rate card, or over the phone.
  2. 02We confirm the jobVehicle, crew and date agreed with a named coordinator.
  3. 03PackingAll of it or just the fragile things. Materials included.
  4. 04Moving dayFloors protected, everything wrapped, loaded in order.
  5. 05Unloaded and rebuiltBoxes to the right rooms, beds rebuilt, nothing left over.

A clear plan, from the first call

Moving in or out of London?

Work out an estimate from the published rates, or give us the two addresses and the date and we will price it with you.

Estimate your moveCall 0333 772 3714

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