International Removals
Trusted Experts in Overseas
Stress-Free International Movers
Europe and Worldwide Destinations
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What does an international removal from the UK involve?
Our experienced team handles everything - from expert packing and export wrapping to customs clearance and secure transport. Every move is managed with care, transparency, and attention to detail. With over 25 years of industry experience, we know how to make your international move stress-free. You’ll receive a free, no-obligation quote with clear pricing and no hidden fees. We also offer flexible scheduling, full insurance options, and dedicated support from start to finish.
Why choose Removals.co.uk for an international move?
We ship to over a hundred destinations worldwide, including Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Asia, via full or part-load containers and a weekly road service across Europe. Every move includes professional packing and wrapping, a free quote and home survey, fully insured crews and customs handled at both ends.
We ship to over 100 worldwide destinations across Europe, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Asia, and more.
✅ Full & Part Load Containers Worldwide
✅ Weekly Service By Road Across Europe
✅ Professional Packing & Wrapping
✅ Free Quotes & Home Surveys
✅ Fully Insured Crews
✅ Over 10,000 Completed Moves
Wherever you’re going – we’ll get your belongings there safely and on time. Get your free quote today….
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What can you move internationally?
A studio flat, a family home or an entire office. Household furniture and personal effects, clothing, electrical appliances, and white goods travel as standard, and a few boxes travel as well, since a part load charges only for the space your goods occupy.
Whether you’re moving a studio flat, a family home, or an entire office, we handle it all. Our international removals service covers household furniture and personal effects, clothing and personal belongings, electrical appliances and white goods, antiques and fragile items with specialist wrapping, vehicles and motorbikes (where applicable), and commercial equipment and office contents. We carefully pack, label, and track every item throughout the journey.
How does an international move work?
Five stages. A free quote, with a home or video survey for larger moves to measure volume and access. Packing and collection on your agreed date. Export documentation and customs clearance. The freight leg itself, by road, sea or air. Then delivery to your new address, with unpacking if you want it.
1. Free Quote & Survey – Contact us for a no-obligation quote. For larger moves we offer a free home or video survey to assess volume and access.
2. Packing & Collection – Our team arrives on your agreed date, professionally packs and wraps your belongings, and loads them securely.
3. Customs & Documentation – We handle all export paperwork and customs declarations, so you don’t have to navigate the process alone.
4. Delivery & Unpacking – Your belongings are delivered to your new home abroad, with optional unpacking and furniture placement.
Why people trust us with a move
These are not our words. They are our customers, on a review site we do not control.
- 4.6 out of 5 from 110 reviews on Trustpilot, rated Excellent
- Over 10,000 moves completed
- Typically replies within 24 hours, as shown on the Trustpilot profile
- Our own yard and storage at Riverside Industrial Estate, Fazeley, Tamworth
- Members of Approved Movers in the UK, and we only work with overseas agents who are members of BAR or FIDI
- Reviewing since October 2020, and still collecting them every month
UK to Australia move, four bed house. Six moves over 18 years in the military. These guys were by far the best. Polite, courteous, careful with our stuff. Hard working and efficient. Excellent comms.
Joseph Murphy, January 2026 – verified Trustpilot review
This was a first experience requiring an international moving company and I had absolutely no idea what the process was. From the first pledge of dedication to the final concluding email, I was met with extreme patience and kind, encouraging words.
Martha Anderson, May 2026 – verified Trustpilot review
Which destinations do you cover?
We run regular services to the destinations people move to most, including Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Australia, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, the UAE and South Africa. If yours is not listed, ask, because the network reaches well beyond the names on this page.
We operate regular services from the UK to the most popular destinations, including Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Australia, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, the UAE, and South Africa. If your destination isn’t listed, contact us – we ship to over 100 countries worldwide and can arrange a tailored solution for almost any location.
Should I use a full container, a part load or air freight?
Most international moves come down to one choice, and it determines both price and timing. A full container is yours alone. A part load shares a container, and you pay only for the space you use. Air freight is for small, urgent shipments.
| Option | Best for | How it is priced | The trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full container | A whole home. A 20ft container suits roughly a two- to three-bedroom house; a 40ft suits a larger one. | One sealed container, yours alone | Costs more, but it leaves when you are ready and clears customs on your paperwork alone. |
| Part load | Under roughly three bedrooms, or a few rooms of furniture | You pay for the space your goods occupy | The container sails when it is full and clears as one unit, so your goods wait on everyone else’s paperwork. |
| Air freight | Documents, a laptop, a few boxes to live from while the sea shipment crosses | By weight and volume | Fastest by far and dearest per kilo. Not a route for furniture |
Not sure which you need? The free survey settles it in one visit.
How long does an international move take?
Europe by road takes days. Most sea freight is weeks. These are the ranges quoted on our own destination pages, and every quote we send carries a specific timeline for your route.
| Destination | Typical transit |
|---|---|
| Europe by road, such as France and Germany | 6 to 12 days |
| USA | 4 to 8 weeks by sea |
| Australia and New Zealand | 6 to 12 weeks by sea |
| South Africa | 4 to 6 weeks port to port |
| Canada, UAE and Dubai | Several weeks by sea, varying by port and season |
| Most routes, by air | Days rather than weeks |
A part load adds time at both ends because the container waits to fill and clears as one consignment.
What changes the price of an international move?
There is no flat rate for an international move, and anyone quoting one before seeing your home is guessing. Six things move the number more than anything else.
| What changes it | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Volume | Sea freight is priced on the space your goods take up, so what you leave behind is what you save |
| Destination and port | Distance is only part of it. Inland delivery from the arrival port can be a real share of the cost. |
| Full container or part load | Sole use costs more than sharing, and buys you timing and a cleaner customs process. |
| How much packing you want | Full pack, part pack, or you pack. Insurance terms generally reflect who packed the box |
| Access at both ends | Stairs, narrow streets, parking restrictions and shuttle vehicles all add labour |
| Insurance cover | Transit cover is priced on the declared value of what you are sending |
Our quotes are itemised in writing with no hidden fees, and nothing is booked until you say so.
International removals from the UK: frequently asked questions
How much does an international removal from the UK cost?
Costs vary depending on volume, destination, and service level. A part-load European move typically costs less than a full-container intercontinental shipment. Contact us for a free, itemised quote with no hidden fees.
How long does an international removal take?
European road moves typically take 6-12 days. Sea freight to Australia or the USA usually takes 4–8 weeks depending on the port and shipping schedule. We provide a clear timeline with every quote.
Do you handle customs clearance?
Yes. We manage all export documentation and customs clearance on your behalf, ensuring a smooth border crossing with no unexpected delays.
Can you pack my belongings for me?
Yes. We offer full and partial packing services using professional materials, including export-grade boxes, bubble wrap, and custom crating for fragile or high-value items.
Is my furniture insured during an international move?
Yes. Fully insured crews handle all moves, and comprehensive transit insurance options are available for complete peace of mind.
What cannot be shipped overseas?
Aerosols, paint, solvents, gas bottles, fuel of any kind, matches and fireworks never travel on any shipment. Food, plants and anything with soil on it are restricted and often refused. Declare anything unusual at survey, because removing a banned item at the port means unpacking a container.
Can you store my belongings between homes?
Yes. We have our own yard and storage at Riverside Industrial Estate in Fazeley, Tamworth, so your goods stay with us instead of going to a third party. We store goods both before a shipment leaves and after it arrives.
Can you ship a car or a motorbike?
Yes, alongside your household goods or on its own. Each country sets its own rules on age, emissions, and paperwork, and some vehicles that qualify for duty relief are still denied entry. We check eligibility before abooking anything See vehicle shipping.
