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Man and Van Removals in Islington
A room off Upper Street or a larger home move: tell us how the belongings reach the van and where they are going.
Driver only £60/h · One mover £80/h · Two movers £95/h
Removals daily, 8am–8pm.
An Islington flat above other premises needs a more precise brief than a pin near Angel or Upper Street. Identify the residential entrance and the route the belongings will take. For a house share, make clear which furniture and boxes belong to your move.
A home is carried through its smallest openings, one familiar piece at a time. For an Islington maisonette, the turn of a stair can tell us more than the number on the front door.
Describe the entrance as carefully as the postcode.
For an Islington enquiry, identify the exact property and entrance rather than only naming Angel, Upper Street or a nearby station. If a flat is above another premises, say whether access is through a shared doorway, an external stair or a different street. A delivery address needs a handling route, not just a location pin.
Measure large furniture against the entrance, stair turns and destination door. For a maisonette, include the stairs inside the dwelling as well as the floor shown in the address. Tell us if a lift can be booked and whether its door opening and interior can take the item.
When arranging parking, start with Islington's separate moving-home guidance. Its suspension information is for public-highway spaces and excludes red routes and private roads. The right arrangement depends on the actual loading point; an estate manager or TfL may be responsible for a different part of the proposed access.
Room moves, full flats and collections need different briefs.
For a room move, count the boxes and list the furniture you own rather than including everything in a shared kitchen or hallway. Label what stays. For a complete flat, include cupboards, storage areas and dismantling requests so the inventory reflects the whole load.
A furniture purchase needs collection instructions from the seller: the item dimensions, known weight, release time and who will open the property. Tell us if the seller cannot help carry it. If your destination is also in Islington, the short journey does not remove the need to assess stairs and loading at both ends.
For a move crossing into Camden or another borough, check each address with its own authority and building team. Share key handover times, any service-lift booking and access contacts before the date. We confirm the proposed crew and total quote for those details rather than promise a fixed completion time from the distance alone.
Check the responsible authority.
Choose the assistance.
Confirm vehicle, minimum hours, inclusions and total. Booking, payment and cover information.
More detail for your type of move.
Prepare your Islington enquiry.
Trace one large item from its room to the proposed loading position. Note internal steps, stair turns and shared doors. Repeat that check at the new property, then explain any part of the route where the item may need additional assessment or agreed furniture work.
Islington moving questions.
Should I always suspend a parking bay for an Islington move?
Not automatically. Check Islington's moving-home parking guidance and the actual loading restrictions. A suspension, where appropriate, is a separate process and does not cover red routes or private roads.
What details matter for a flat above shops in Islington?
Give the actual entrance, floor, internal stairs, lift dimensions if relevant, and the carrying distance to a legal loading position. Include furniture dimensions and known weights for awkward pieces.
Should I include stairs inside my Islington maisonette?
Yes. The entrance floor does not describe the whole handling route. State the internal levels, landings and tight turns used by the belongings. Give the destination's layout too, with measurements for pieces that may be awkward to carry.
How do I separate a room move from a shared-flat move?
List only the belongings that are going with you and label anything visible in photographs that stays. Count your packed boxes and name individual furniture pieces. Explain any stop to collect another person's items rather than assuming the shared home's entire contents are included.
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.
Request your Islington moving plan.
Ready with the entrance and stair details? Add the inventory and delivery postcode to request an Islington quote based on the actual carrying route.
Enquiry only. Agree the details and total before booking.