CityGrip / Removals & Man and Van
Flat Removals in London
Studios and apartments. Get the building details right before moving day.
Flat moves are decided by access: lifts, stairs, parking and building rules. Tell us about both buildings and we confirm the details and the price before anything is booked.
Removals daily, 8am–8pm.
Flat removals are moves out of, into or between flats, apartments and studios. CityGrip Recovery arranges flat removals in London with one mover or two. The details that matter most are the floors, whether there is a working lift, where the van can stop, and any rules set by the building. Tell us about both addresses and we confirm what is included and the price before you book.
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Confirm vehicle, minimum hours, inclusions and total. Booking, payment and cover information.
In this moving guide
What decides how a flat move goes
Lifts
A working lift makes a move quicker, but small lifts limit the size of furniture. Measure the lift and ask whether it can be reserved for your move.
Stairs
With no lift, every item goes down and up stairs. Tell us the number of floors and flights, and whether the stairs turn or are narrow.
Loading access
Where can the van stop, and how long is the carry from the van to the front door? A short carry saves time and effort.
Building rules
Managing agents often set times for moves, ask for notice, or require lift protection. Ask before moving day, not on it.
Parking
On busy streets, space for a van may need a permit or a bay suspension from the council. Arrange it early.
Timing
If a building restricts moves to certain hours, tell us and we will take that into account when we quote.
Studio, one-bedroom and larger flats
A studio or one-bedroom flat with a lift and a short carry is a typical job for a man and van. A two or three-bedroom flat with a lot of furniture, or a high floor without a lift, may need two movers or a larger plan, which is closer to house removals.
Tell us what you have and the access at each end. We say which service we think suits, how many movers, and what is included, before you book.
Checking the building before moving day
1. Ask the managing agent or landlord
Is there a moving policy? Are there restricted days or hours, a booking system for the lift, or a deposit for protecting communal areas?
2. Measure the route
Measure the lift, the stairwell and any tight doorways against your largest items, including the sofa and wardrobe.
3. Sort out parking
Find out where the van can stop, whether it needs a permit or suspension of a bay, and how long the carry will be.
4. Tell us everything
Put the floors, lift details, building rules and parking notes on the quote form, so the quote reflects the real access.
What affects a flat removals quote
- The size of the flat and the amount of furniture.
- The number of movers: one or two.
- Floors at each address, lifts and stairs.
- Where the van can stop and how long the carry is.
- Any building-imposed time slots.
- The distance between the addresses.
- Any Congestion Charge or ULEZ cost on the route. Ask whether it is included in the quote.
Flat removals in your part of London
Flats are the main type of home in many parts of London. Choose your area for local access information.
Flat removals FAQs
What if there is no lift?
Tell us the floor and the number of flights. We recommend the number of movers accordingly, and for heavy furniture on higher floors two movers are usually the safer choice.
Do I need to book the lift?
Many buildings ask for lifts to be reserved for moves. Ask your managing agent or landlord well before the day, and tell us any slot you have been given.
Can you move a flat on a high floor?
Tell us the floor, whether there is a lift and the size of the larger items. We say what we think is realistic and which number of movers suits the job.
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.
Send the flat and building details.
Include collection and delivery floors, usable lift sizes and booked loading slots. Explain internal stairs separately so the quote reflects the route inside each property.
Enquiry only. Agree the details and total before booking.