CityGrip / Removals & Man and Van
Man and Van in South London
House and flat moves across South West and South East London.
South London is a large area, from the river at Battersea out to the Kent border. 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, two-mover jobs and furniture delivery in South London, both south west and south east. It spans twelve boroughs, from inner areas such as Lambeth and Southwark to Croydon, Bromley and Bexley. You send both postcodes and the details, and we confirm what is included and the price before you book.
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In this moving guide
South West and South East London
People use "south west" and "south east" London loosely, and there is no official dividing line. For planning a move it helps to think of three groups: the south west (Wandsworth, Merton, Kingston, Richmond and Sutton), the inner south (Lambeth and Southwark) and the south east (Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley and Bromley), with Croydon in between. The table below sets out the areas in each.
Areas by borough
Some areas straddle a boundary. Clapham is shared by Lambeth and Wandsworth, Dulwich by Southwark and Lambeth, and Blackheath by Lewisham and Greenwich, while Norwood is split between several boroughs. Richmond upon Thames spans both banks of the Thames, and Twickenham is on the north bank, so it is also covered on the West London page. If you are unsure, give us the postcode.
| Group | Borough | Areas on this page |
|---|---|---|
| South West | Wandsworth | Wandsworth, Battersea, Putney, Balham, Tooting, Clapham |
| South West | Merton | Wimbledon, Merton, Mitcham |
| South West | Kingston upon Thames | Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, New Malden |
| South West | Richmond upon Thames | Richmond, Twickenham |
| South West | Sutton | Sutton, Carshalton |
| Inner south | Lambeth | Brixton, Streatham, Clapham, Norwood |
| Inner south | Southwark | Peckham, Camberwell, Bermondsey, Dulwich |
| South East | Lewisham | Lewisham, Catford, Brockley, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Deptford, Blackheath |
| South East | Greenwich | Greenwich, Woolwich, Charlton, Eltham, Blackheath |
| South East | Bexley | Bexleyheath, Sidcup, Welling, Erith |
| South East | Bromley | Bromley, Orpington |
| South | Croydon | Croydon, South Croydon, Purley, Norwood |
Typical South London moves
Inner south: flats and conversions
Around Brixton, Peckham, Camberwell and Bermondsey, many homes are flats. Floors, lifts and the carry from the van are the main questions.
Outer south: family houses
In Croydon, Bromley, Sutton and Bexley, a move is often a house. Volume, loft and garage contents, and driveways come into it.
Moves across the river
A move between north and south of the Thames crosses the river. Give us both postcodes so the quote reflects the real journey.
Riverside apartments
Some riverside blocks have their own management and loading rules. Ask about lift booking and moving hours.
Heavy furniture and stairs
Sofas, wardrobes and appliances on stairs are a two-mover job.
Small moves and collections
A single item or a few boxes is a man and van job. Seller collections are on the furniture page.
Prepare separate loading instructions for the two properties.
Write down the proposed loading position for collection and delivery separately. A South London move can involve different boroughs or a private development at one end, so the same permit or building instruction should not be assumed to cover both addresses. Use the address-based council lookup when identifying the responsible authority.
If the collection is in Southwark, its loading page is a source to discuss with the council. It describes delivery and trade arrangements; establish how the proposed domestic move should be handled instead of borrowing a time limit without checking its application.
Give the destination even when it lies outside the south-west or south-east grouping used here. For a journey using the Blackwall or Silvertown crossing, review the tunnel charge information. Ask which applicable costs are included in your particular quote. A regional heading cannot establish the vehicle's road-charge treatment or predict the duration of unloading at the other property.
When delivery leaves South London.
South London removals FAQs
Where do south west and south east London start and end?
There is no official boundary. This page groups the boroughs into south west, inner south and south east, and Croydon sits in between. Put your postcodes on the quote form and the journey is planned from those.
I am moving from south to north of the river. Does that change the job?
It changes the route and the distance. Put both postcodes on the form so the quote reflects the actual journey, and ask us whether any river crossing charge is included.
Is a man and van enough for a house in Sutton or Bexley?
For a small home with little furniture it can be. For a larger family home see house removals, and tell us the bedrooms and any loft or garage.
Are Richmond and Twickenham in South London?
Richmond upon Thames spans both banks of the Thames, and Twickenham is on the north bank. The borough is covered on this page and on the West London page.
Does Southwark's loading page apply to a house move?
It is written for deliveries and trades, so ask the council how it applies to a removal. See the page for the time limits it sets for loading on yellow lines and in bays.
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.
Include the whole South London journey.
Send both complete addresses, even when they sit on different sides of a regional boundary. Separate a house load from selected furniture and identify the handover requirements.
Enquiry only. Agree the details and total before booking.