Moving guides
Everything we get asked on a move, written down by the crew who do it.
Planning a move
When to book, what it costs, and how to get the van parked.
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Planning a move
Parking suspension for removal vans, council by council
If there are marked bays or yellow lines outside either address, book a parking bay suspension or a dispensation before moving day.
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Planning a move
How much do removals cost in North London?
A local house move in North London starts from £249 for a studio, £449 for a one-bed flat and £999 for a three-bed house.
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Planning a move
Decluttering before you move
Start decluttering six to eight weeks before moving day, one room at a time, and sort every item into keep, sell, donate, recycle or clear.
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Planning a move
Moving house tips and advice
The moves that go smoothly are the ones planned six to eight weeks out: book the removal company early, declutter before you pack, pack room by room with labelled boxes, sort parking for the van, and keep an essentials box with you.
Packing
How to pack rooms, furniture and fragile items so nothing breaks.
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Packing
How to pack fragile and awkward items for moving
Wrap every fragile item on its own, fill every gap so nothing can move, and travel anything flat and glass-like on its edge, never lying down.
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Packing
How to pack for a house move
Start two to three weeks out, pack the rooms you use least first, and keep the kitchen and bedrooms until last.
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Packing
How to pack a glass table top for moving
Glass table tops break in transit for one reason more than any other: they are packed flat and something is stacked on top.
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Packing
Space-saving packing hacks
Ways to fit more into every box and every van load, so a move takes fewer boxes and less time.
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Packing
How to pack a bed for moving
How to strip, dismantle, wrap and load a bed so nothing is scratched, lost or left behind.
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Packing
How to pack clothes for a move
How to pack a wardrobe so clothes arrive clean, uncreased and quick to put away.
Moving admin
Council tax, redirection and every address you need to update.
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Moving admin
Council tax when you move house
When you move house, tell the council you are leaving your moving-out date and register with the council you are joining from your moving-in date.
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Moving admin
Driving licence address change when you move
Changing the address on your driving licence is free.
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Moving admin
Electoral roll address change when you move
When you move house you register to vote again at your new address.
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Moving admin
Royal Mail redirection when you move
Royal Mail redirection forwards post from your old address to your new one for 3, 6 or 12 months, renewable for up to four years.
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Moving admin
Passport address change when you move
Your passport is not tied to your address, so you never have to update it when you move house.
Clearance and waste
What house clearance covers and how waste gets disposed of legally.
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Clearance and waste
Waste disposal and house clearance explained
When a house is cleared properly, usable items go for reuse, materials such as metal, wood, cardboard and electricals are recycled, and only what is left goes to a licensed transfer station.
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Clearance and waste
How does house clearance work
What a house clearance actually involves, from the first visit and the quote through to sorting, loading and disposal.
Office moves
Planning a business relocation and clearing office waste.
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Office moves
Types of office waste and how to clear them
The waste an office really produces, from paper and packaging to old monitors and kitchen bins, and the route each type should take out of the building.
Living in North London
Local guides to the areas we move people into and out of.
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Living in North London
The 10 best places to live in North London
The best places to live in North London depend on what you want: Camden for energy and culture, Highgate and Hampstead for green space and period homes, Barnet, Muswell Hill and Kingsbury for families, and Archway and Finsbury Park for value and transport.
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Living in North London
The history of Ruislip
How Ruislip grew from a Saxon farming village into a Metroland suburb on the Underground.
Ready for a fixed price?
Tell us where you are moving from and to. We survey for free and send a written quote, usually the same day.