Diary of a London Mover

It's fairly common in the London removals jungle to hear the 'best Movers in London' claim, but we try and avoid it mainly because apart from it being a slightly nonsensical exaggeration anyway, the truth is there are in fact many perfectly capable Movers without much to tell between...

If you're on a tight budget it's normal to look for ways to minimise costs when it comes to moving home, and one of the first thoughts people have is where to find some free moving boxes.

Although we wouldn't recommend packing anything heavy in a box that was just meant to hold a few crisp packets, if you look around it is possible to...

The world has certainly changed in the last 12 months. Since Covid hit, pretty much everything we took for granted has been turned on its head, and it's probably fair to say many of us are feeling a little shell shocked to say the least.

One of the many consequences resulting from all the mayhem, was that businesses had to quickly...

When moving home people often wonder whether they should pay a tip to the workers, or even if it's actually expected of you to tip the removal men.

So let's quickly run through some of the common scenarios, dispel any worries and hopefully leave you fully prepared to face your move without any unnecessary discomfort on the...

From garden waste to builder's rubble, Movers can sometimes get fussy about what goes in the back of the van.. especially if it's going to leave a big unsightly mess all over the place.

Although some Movers are happy to transport whatever is requested, the majority have a few items that are a clear no-no, so let's have a look to see...

A question that often arises when moving home is whether you can leave your dresser or chest of drawers full of clothes and your usual stuff, or if it's best to empty the drawers out before the removal men or man and van arrives.

As usual the answer depends on a few things so...

The average rental deposit in London is a staggering £3000, rising to up to £8000 in the most expensive boroughs. While this will often be shared between flatmates, this is still a significant expense. And with your next rental deposit due before you have claimed the one back from your existing home, this can put you under even greater...

LATEST UPDATE: 4th Jan 2021 - Current GOV advice is 'yes you can still move home and removal firms can continue to work'. For further info see:

Moving isn’t the most environmentally friendly life event. From the packaging waste to the long car and van journeys, you might start to feel guilty about your carbon footprint when it comes to your change of address. But there are ways you can make your move a little more green.

London is growing and expanding at an alarming rate. Places like Bloomsbury, Mayfair, Wembley and Whitechapel are all named after the small villages that were absorbed into the city over its vast history.