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Everything for your move, in the order you need it.
From the first quote to changing your address. Find your step below, or skip the reading and ask us.
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Step 1 of 6 · 7 guides
Plan your move
A few weeks out. When to book, what size van, and whether you need packing help.
A practical London moving checklist covering access, packing, parking, fragile items, quote details and move-day communication.
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- How Far in Advance Should You Book a Removal Company in London?11 min read
- What Size Removal Van Do I Need? Van Sizes for Every Home11 min read
- Man and Van vs Removal Company: Which Is Right for You?3 min read
- Is a Professional Packing Service Worth It When Moving in London?11 min read
- How to Choose a Reliable Removal Company in London12 min read
- Completion Day: What Time Do You Get the Keys, and When Should the Van Arrive?11 min read
Step 2 of 6 · 7 guides
Get a price
What a move costs, what changes the number, and what to have ready so the quote is right first time.
A clear 2026 guide to London removals costs, including hourly rates, fixed price ranges, cost factors, hidden fees, and money-saving advice.
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- How Much Does a Move in Central London Cost? (2026)4 min read
- How Our Van and Crew Pricing Works: Why Every Job Has a Two-Hour Minimum3 min read
- How to Get Moving Quotes in London 2026: Complete Guide3 min read
- What to Have Ready Before You Call a Removal Company in London3 min read
- How to Get a Removal Quote from Alfie in Two Minutes3 min read
- Do Congestion Charge and ULEZ Affect Removal Costs in London?11 min read
Step 3 of 6 · 5 guides
Book your move
Book online in about five minutes, or through Alfie. Free to change or cancel up to 24 hours before.
Step 4 of 6 · 5 guides
Before moving day
Parking, loading and access, the things that decide how smoothly a Central London move goes.
A guided walk from the moment you book to moving day: your confirmation email, the Request received status and how to track your booking.
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- Parking Suspension Costs for a Removal Van: Central London Councils Compared11 min read
- Can a Removal Van Park on Double Yellow Lines in London? Loading Rules Explained12 min read
- London Narrow Staircase Furniture Access Solutions3 min read
- Removals Insurance in London: What Is Actually Covered When You Move?10 min read
Step 5 of 6 · 3 guides
Moving day and payment
What to do if plans change on the day, and how you pay. No deposit, bank transfer after the job.
Step 6 of 6 · 2 guides
After the move
Change your address in the right places, and store what does not fit yet.
Special items · 11 guides
Moving something specific?
Sofas that will not fit, single items, students, offices and moves out of London.
- Sofa Hoisting in London: When Furniture Will Not Fit Upstairs3 min read
- Single Item Movers London: How to Move One Item Safely3 min read
- How to Move a Mattress in London Without Damaging It10 min read
- Moving Crates London: The Complete Guide to Hiring Crates3 min read
- Furniture Delivery in London: Collection, Transport & Delivery Guide3 min read
- IKEA Sofa Delivery & Assembly London Guide3 min read
- Facebook Marketplace Sofa Pickup London Tips3 min read
- Student Removals London: The Complete Student Moving Guide3 min read
- Long Distance Moving Guide 2026: Complete London & Beyond3 min read
- Office Move Checklist for London: Timeline, Notifications and Building Rules10 min read
- IT Relocation Services London: Complete Office Moving Guide3 min read
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