UK Removals, Domestic Removals Nationwide

Domestic Removals Nationwide

Moving to a new house can often be a very busy and stressful time. Here at Central Moves we can assist you from the start of your move right to the end. We will do everything possible to give you peace of mind and value for money.

We offer professional house removals in London, Greater London and the home counties and can collect all the furniture and goods from any home in South-East England for delivery anywhere in the country.

All our UK Domestic removals begin with a home visit by our experienced surveyor who assesses what is required to make your move happen with the minimum stress. The surveyor will discuss any special requirements you may have, such as specialist packing for particularly fragile items, any specialist services you may need , like piano moving or outside elevator for access problems that need to be overcome or interim storage while you wait for your new home to become available, .

We can provide high quality packing materials prior to your move, so you can pack and protect your goods ready for moving. Or, if your busy schedule doesn’t allow enough time for you to pack all your belongings, we can provide a full or part packing service. Our staff are fully trained and experienced in packing fragile items such as fine art, porcelain figurines, fine china and other delicate items.

On all local and national moves, we protect your furniture with our wide range of padded, heavy duty protective covers. We also use specially designed protective sleeves for framed pictures and reinforced padded covers for televisions.

We have been accredited by both the British Association of Removers (BAR) and the Association of Independent Movers (AIM), so you can be sure you’re using a quality removals service.

FREE on the day of your move

• Wardrobe Cartons
• Mattress Protectors
• Sofa Protectors
• Carpet Runners
• T.V Covers
• Picture & Mirror Bags
• Spare Packing Materials

FAQ’s on UK Removals with Central Moves

How much does a national removal cost?

The price depends on many factors, including the time it takes to load and unload, the distance travelled, the size of the vehicle and the materials used. Every house move is different, so it’s impossible to have set prices based on simple factors such as the number of rooms.

How long should it take to move an average house locally?

Generally, if we are not doing the packing, a local move takes between 6 and 9 hours. Again, every house move is different, so some may take longer. If we are doing the packing, we will usually send the packing crew the day before the move, so everything is ready to be loaded on move day.

Why should I use a professional packing service?

The first obvious reason is that it will save you a lot of time. Our packing crews have a lot of training and experience, so can pack a full house in a fraction of the time that it would take the customer. Using professional packers also means your goods will be protected to a high standard, which affects the insurance cover.

How do I book a removals van?

First, we need to know what the job entails, so a visit from our surveyor is necessary. We don’t just hire out vans and crews, we agree a contract to carry out your move. It is better to contact us as soon as you know you are moving. It can be difficult to find a reputable removals company on short notice, as most moves are booked weeks in advance.

What guarantees do I have?

Once you have told us what is required, our surveyor has established the scale of the job, we have issued a quote and you have returned the Acceptance Form, we are in a legally binding contract. That means we are guaranteed to turn up on the day and fulfil our part of the agreement.

I’m interested. What do I do now?

Call our office on Call 020 8892 8931. Our office staff will take some details and arrange for a surveyor visit.

Central Moves uses specialist equipment that is expected of a professional mover.

Central Moves uses all the standard equipment that is expected of a professional mover.

Floor protection, padded furniture covers, wardrobe cartons and picture/mirror protectors are used on all house removals jobs, while our vehicles are always equipped with sack trucks and high quality removals blankets.

Occasionally, extra equipment is needed to move unusually heavy items, protect extraordinary objects or allow unconventional access.

Piano Moving

Central Moves has all the necessary equipment to move Grand, Baby Grand and Upright pianos. This equipment includes specialist “piano shoes” for Grand and Baby Grand, piano wheels and protective padded covers for all piano sizes. Our staff are trained in the use of the equipment and the safe collection, transportation and delivery of pianos, either as part of a larger move or independently.

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Custom Built Crates & Protective Covers

As standard, we use padded protective covers for sofas, armchairs, TVs, pictures and mirrors. This range of covers is suitable for almost every domestic house move, but there are times when the standard size or shape is inadequate. On those occasions, we can have protective covers designed and made specifically for the unusual item.

For fine art and particularly fragile large items, we are able to provide bespoke packaging crates, made to the exact specification of the item to be protected. The packaging crates are durable with internal padding, so can be used for UK moves or international shipping.

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External Access

Central Moves is one of the few removals companies that has an external elevator in its range of specialist removals equipment. Our external lift allows us to move furniture and goods through an upper-floor window. This is particularly useful for moving into or out of upper-floor flats, or if an item is too large to be carried up or down a tight stairwell.

Door and Window Frames

If required, Central Moves can arrange for qualified craftsmen to remove and replace door and window frames, to allow access.

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Whatever your specialist packaging or access needs, Central Moves has the solution. We are happy to take your call. Call 020 8892 8931

Central Moves operate a full Piano relocation service

Piano Mover Specialist

Central Moves operate a full Piano relocation service and have all the required equipment and expertise to be able to relocate ORGANS, UPRIGHT PIANO’S, HARPSICHORDS and GRAND PIANO’S.

Moving a piano is a daunting task. Whether you are moving a grand piano, organs, upright pianos, or harpsichords, the bulkiness, the odd shape and the size of these musical instruments make the move challenge. With this in mind, only specialist piano movers like us who have extensive hands-on experience of moving pianos, intricate knowledge of pianos, and have specialty moving equipment should move your prized possession.

To fully appreciate why you should only use professional piano mover specialists, you need to understand the moving process.

For instance, when moving the popular grand pianos, we start by removing the lid, the pedals, then the lyre and pad wrapping them for protection during the moving process. Then we remove the hinges and pack them in a labelled box.

We then position the piano board (specialised equipment designed to move pianos) on the longest side of the piano. A clean pad is placed on the board to protect the piano. With two of our trained movers holding the piano, the third mover removes the front leg of the piano. The piano is thereafter tilted, lowered, and gently placed on the piano board. The two remaining legs are removed and all three are pad wrapped.

The entire body of the piano is pad wrapped and thereafter stretch wrapped to offer maximum protection. Logistical strapped are used to secure the piano on the board. It is then wheeled to the vehicle and shipped. At the other end, the piano is wheeled into the house and re-assembled.