CityGrip / Removals & Man and Van
Man and Van in East London
Apartment blocks, terraces and family homes: the details shape the move.
From converted terraces and new apartment blocks to family homes further out, East London covers a lot of ground. Tell us where you are moving from and to, and we confirm the price before anything is booked.
Removals daily, 8am–8pm.
CityGrip Recovery arranges man and van, house removals, flat removals and furniture delivery in East London, from Hackney and Tower Hamlets to Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham and Havering. CityGrip Recovery is based in Leyton, in the east of the city. You send both postcodes, the date and what is being moved, and we confirm what is included and the price before you book.
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In this moving guide
East London is a large area, and moves vary
East London runs from the edge of the City out to the Essex border. A one-bedroom flat in a managed apartment block near Stratford or Canary Wharf is a very different job to a three-bedroom family house in Ilford, Romford or Upminster, or a first-floor flat in a converted terrace in Hackney or Leyton. In one the questions are floors and lifts; in another they are driveways and the size of the load.
Areas by borough
Neighbourhood names cross borough lines, so we group them by the borough that mainly covers them. If you are not sure which borough you are in, give us the postcode.
| Borough | Areas on this page | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hackney | Hackney, Dalston, Clapton, Homerton | Stoke Newington, also in Hackney, is on the North London page. |
| Tower Hamlets | Bethnal Green, Whitechapel, Mile End, Bow, Poplar, Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs | |
| Newham | Stratford, East Ham, Upton Park, Forest Gate, Plaistow, Canning Town, Custom House, Beckton | Plaistow here is the Newham one. There is another Plaistow in the borough of Bromley. |
| Waltham Forest | Leyton, Leytonstone, Walthamstow, Chingford | |
| Redbridge | Ilford, Woodford, South Woodford, Wanstead | |
| Barking and Dagenham | Barking, Dagenham | |
| Havering | Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster |
Common East London moves, and what to tell us
Apartments in managed blocks
Newer blocks near Stratford, Canning Town and the Docklands may have their own management. Ask about lift booking, moving hours and where vans are meant to load, and tell us what you are told.
Flats in converted houses
A flat above or within a converted terrace usually means stairs and a narrow hallway. Give us the floor and the flights, and list any large furniture.
Family houses further out
In the outer east, the question is usually volume. Tell us the number of bedrooms and any loft, garage or garden storage. See house removals.
House shares and student moves
Several people, several rooms and not much furniture each. A man and van may be enough; say how many bedrooms and boxes.
Marketplace collections
Furniture bought from a seller across the borough. Details are on furniture collection and delivery.
Heavy items and stairs
Wardrobes, sofas and appliances up stairs are a two-mover job. Tell us the sizes.
Separate estate entry, public loading and the journey route.
For a managed East London apartment, start with the building's vehicle entrance and release arrangements. Ask who controls any private service area and whether the moving slot includes a usable lift. Those answers belong alongside the item list; a residential postcode does not establish permission for the van to enter an estate.
Next identify the public-road loading point. Use the council lookup for the address and check signs on arrival. If the proposed position is a TfL red route, consult its red-route guidance instead of assuming a borough visitor arrangement covers it.
Finally give the complete destination, including any separate seller or storage stop. If the chosen route uses the Blackwall or Silvertown tunnel, check TfL's crossing information and ask how applicable route costs are treated in the quote. Collection access and the road journey are different parts of the brief, and both need to be clear before the move is agreed.
What helps us plan an East London move
- Whether each address is a managed block (lift booking, moving hours) or a street-level home.
- Floors and flights where there is no lift.
- Whether the move crosses the river.
- Where the van can stop, and whether the street is in a controlled parking zone.
- Loft, garage or garden storage for larger homes.
- Large or heavy items, with sizes if you have them.
When delivery leaves East London.
East London removals FAQs
Is there a charge for crossing the river by the Blackwall or Silvertown tunnel?
TfL charges for each crossing of both tunnels, in both directions, during its charging hours. See the tunnels charge page, and ask us whether any charge is included in your quote if your move crosses the river.
What should I ask my managing agent if I live near Canary Wharf or Stratford?
Whether there is a moving policy, whether the lift has to be booked, what hours moves are allowed, and where the van is meant to load. Add the answers to the quote form.
Is a man and van enough for a house in Ilford or Romford?
It depends on the size of the house and how much furniture there is. For a small home with little furniture it can be. For a larger family home see house removals, and tell us the number of bedrooms.
Do parking rules differ between East London boroughs?
Yes. Each borough controls its own streets and publishes its own rules for permits and bay suspensions. Find yours through find your local council and tell us what is arranged.
Which Plaistow do you mean?
The Plaistow on this page is the one in Newham, East London. There is another in the London Borough of Bromley. Put the full postcodes on the quote form so the journey is planned correctly.
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A little preparation, a clearer moving day.
Make a list of furniture and packed boxes, including belongings in cupboards, lofts, garages or storage that are part of your move. Send dimensions and known weights for large or awkward items. Photographs can help explain the load and any difficult access.
Driver and van starts from £60/hour with no loading or unloading help: arrange your own helpers at both ends. One mover and van starts from £80/hour, or two movers and van from £95/hour. Tell us which help you need, then confirm the suitable vehicle, minimum hours, inclusions, any applicable charges and complete price.
Student moves from £100 with ground-floor loading help · Packing from £290 for 1–2 bedrooms or £500 for 3–4 bedrooms. Confirm the actual scope and whether materials and any applicable VAT are included in your quote.
Booking and moving information.
How do I get a removals quote?
Use the online quote form, call 07960 200253 or message us on WhatsApp with the postcodes, date and what is being moved. We give you the price upfront, before you book.
Is a quote a booking?
No. A quote request does not reserve a date. Nothing is booked until you have agreed the details and the price with us.
What size of van do you use?
We use small vans such as the Ford Transit Custom and Renault Trafic, Ford Transit short, medium and long wheelbase vans, and Luton vans. Luton vans with a tail lift are available. We recommend the van when we quote, and photos of the larger items sent on WhatsApp help.
What hours do you work?
Removals run seven days a week, from 8am to 8pm, and you can book for the next day until midnight.
Do you offer packing and furniture assembly?
Yes. Packing, taking furniture apart and assembly are available on request, and packing materials are available on advance notice only. Tick what you need on the quote form or tell us when you call, and we give you the price upfront.
What insurance do you have?
We hold hire and reward insurance. Goods in transit insurance is available at extra cost if you need it: ask for it when you request your quote, and check your own contents insurance as well.
What is your cancellation policy?
An £80 cancellation fee applies if you cancel with at least 24 hours' notice. If you cancel less than 24 hours before your move, 50% of the quoted fee applies. Cancellations cannot be accepted within 8 hours of the move, so the full quoted fee applies and is not refunded, unless the cancellation is because of a medical emergency supported by hospital records, in which case 50% of the quoted fee applies.
How can I pay?
You can pay by card or bank transfer.
Map the East London load and receiving access.
Include the building instructions, whole inventory and final postcode. If the journey involves a river crossing or an extra collection, make it part of the initial enquiry.
Enquiry only. Agree the details and total before booking.