Removals and Man and Van in Kensington (W8)
W & W Movers runs two services in Kensington: full house removals for flats and houses of any size, and a man and van service for smaller jobs charged by the hour. Both are open to private and business customers. Our service area covers Kensington W8, South Kensington SW7, West Kensington W14, Holland Park, Earl’s Court and Notting Hill Gate.
Moving a whole home? Book house removals: you get a survey and a fixed quote. For a studio, a one-bedroom flat, a few boxes or a single item, a man and van is usually enough.
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Removals Kensington: which service fits your move
| House removals | Man and van | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Larger household relocation, 2+ bedrooms | Studios, 1-bed flats, single items |
| Crew and vehicle | Set after the survey | 2 or 3 movers and a Luton van |
| Pricing | Fixed quote after a free survey | Hourly or full-day rate |
| Packing | Full or partial packing services | Boxes and tape on request |
| Storage | Storage with collection | Storage with collection |
House Removals in Kensington
House removals in Kensington start with a free pre-move survey, in person or by video, and a written, no-obligation quote. The crew packs, loads, moves and places everything room by room, takes furniture apart and reassembles it, and plans for shared lifts, mews access and stairs before moving day.
Why the survey matters here: a Kensington house move often involves period terraces, garden squares with little parking and mansion blocks with shared lifts. For Kensington removals, the surveyor records the property type, the volume of belongings and the access conditions at both addresses. The quote then covers the whole process, and the crew turns up with the right vehicle size.
What every house removal includes
- A free pre-move survey, in person or by video, with an inventory and a move plan
- A written quote within 48 hours of the survey
- Packing with quality materials, with fragile items wrapped and boxed separately
- Loading, transport and room-by-room placement at your new property
- Furniture dismantling and reassembly, from antique wardrobes to modular units, with the crew’s own tools
- Optional removal of unwanted items and post-move cleaning
Flats and shared buildings
In South Kensington and Earl’s Court, flat removals usually mean a lift booking and a porter or building manager who sets the moving hours. Many buildings ask for several days’ notice. Some allow moves only on weekdays, and most want the removal company’s insurance certificate and a named contact before they confirm the slot.
We contact the porter, concierge or managing agent in advance, because a stress free move in a block of flats starts with that booking. Send us the lift dimensions and weight limit, the floor level and any building access rules, and we plan the crew and the time around them. Smaller flats can move as a man and van job.
Mews houses, basement flats and period conversions
These properties bring narrow Victorian stairwells, steep external steps, spiral staircases and split-level layouts. The crew measures the carry route first. Where needed, they dismantle sofas and bed bases or take doors off their hinges to gain space. Floor runners and protective covers keep hallways and lifts free of marks, and a stair-climbing trolley takes fridges and washing machines up or down flights.
Pianos, artwork and antiques
We move pianos, fridges, artwork, antiques and electronics, plus event equipment and props. Delicate items get careful handling: specialist wrapping, bubble wrap, blankets and a loading order agreed before the day.
Packing services
There are three levels: packing materials only, partial packing of fragile items, or a full packing service in which the team wraps, boxes and labels everything by room. Full packing is quoted individually after the survey. If you only need packing support for glassware, china or artwork, ask for partial packing.
Office removals in Kensington
We plan office removals and office relocation in W8 and South Kensington around your working hours, to keep downtime low. The crew moves desks, filing cabinets, archives, IT equipment and exhibition materials, as well as display units and stock for galleries and independent shops. We coordinate with utility providers and can work evenings or weekends. Every office move is quoted after a site visit.
Storage with collection
Our storage service covers household, business and self storage, short or long term, collected from your address. Customers use it when downsizing, while renovation work finishes or when the new home is not ready yet. Belongings stay in clean, monitored units until our delivery service brings them for final delivery.
Man and Van in Kensington
Our man and van service in Kensington uses a Luton van with 2 or 3 movers, charged by the hour (minimum 3 hours) or as a full day. It suits studio and one-bedroom moves, furniture collections, student moves and short-notice jobs across W8, South Kensington SW7, West Kensington W14, Kensington Olympia, Kensington High Street and the rest of London.
No survey is needed for this service. A professional man and van crew loads, straps and unloads, and our man and van team puts furniture and boxes where you want them. The man and van service is fully insured. As a man and van company covering W8 and SW7, we also handle man and van removals for whole flats. Customers who prefer a hands-on move can ask about van hire.
| Option | Crew | Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | 2 movers + Luton van | £80/hour + VAT | 3 hours |
| Hourly | 3 movers + Luton van | £100/hour + VAT | 4 hours |
| Full day | 2 movers + Luton van | £600 + VAT | - |
| Full day | 3 movers + Luton van | £750 + VAT | - |
| Home removals with full packing | Quoted individually | After survey | - |
All prices are subject to 20% VAT. Payment by cash, bank transfer, PayPal, or debit or credit card.
When a man with a van is the better choice?
- You are moving a studio or one-bedroom flat and do not need a survey
- You need a sofa, bed, wardrobe or other furniture moved
- You are packing yourself and need loading, transport and unloading only
- You need to move at short notice
South Kensington man and van
Our South Kensington man and van crews plan around the busy streets near Exhibition Road and the garden squares by South Kensington station. A man with a van is often the quickest way to move a student room or a one-bedroom flat in SW7. You can also hire a man with a van to collect furniture from shops and auction houses across London. South Kensington man and van services can be booked by phone or online.
Van sizes
The fleet includes small, medium and large vans, matched to the move from a studio flat to a large family home. Boxes and tape can be supplied with the booking.
How Your Move Works in Kensington
Schedule a survey.
We record your belongings, the access and any special items in Kensington, in person or by video.
Receive your quote.
It is written, carries no obligation and sets out what is covered and the price.
Packing and loading.
Trained crews pack your belongings with quality materials and load the van on moving day.
Unpacking and setup.
We place items where you want them, reassemble furniture and take away packing on request. The steps are the same for a flat or a house. Only the crew size and the vehicle change.
Removal Prices in Kensington
Full house removals are quoted at a fixed price after the survey. The cost depends on property type, floor level, access and distance. Man and van jobs use the hourly or full-day rates above. Quotes are free and carry no obligation.
For an accurate quote, send your collection and delivery postcodes, your preferred moving date, a list of large items and the floor level at each address. If you can send photographs of bulky furniture and the street outside, the quote reflects the real move and you know the total cost before moving day.
| What affects your price | What we check |
|---|---|
| Volume | Rooms, cartons and your largest items |
| Distance | Both postcodes and the route between them |
| Access | Stairs or lift, carry distance from the kerb, basement steps |
| Parking | Kerb rules at both addresses |
| Extra labour | Dismantling, reassembly and packing |
| Extra stops | Additional pick-up or drop-off addresses |
| Waiting time | Porter delays, lift slots, key handover |
Choosing a Removal Company in Kensington
Before you book a removal company in South Kensington or W8, read verified reviews and customer recommendations. Ask whether the crew is fully insured and what the service includes. A useful quotation names the van, the crew size, the pricing basis and the removal services included, so you can set one removal company against another. W & W Movers gives each customer a tailored quote after the survey, and experienced movers should be able to explain every line of theirs before you book.
Parking in W8, SW7 and W14
Kensington W8, South Kensington SW7 and Earl’s Court are in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC). RBKC does not require a parking bay suspension for a domestic or office removal. A removal van can stop in any free bay or on a single yellow line, as long as it causes no obstruction and loading is continuous. On yellow lines, continuous loading is allowed for up to 40 minutes without a dispensation.
| Situation in RBKC | What you need | Notice |
|---|---|---|
| Van stops in a free bay or on a single yellow line and loads continuously | Nothing extra | - |
| You want a reserved space outside the door | Bay suspension | 10 working days for a residents’ bay, 2 working days for a pay-by-phone bay |
| No suitable bay nearby, or the van must stand very close to the door | Single yellow line dispensation | 2 working days |
Council rules and fees change, so check the RBKC website before you book. West Kensington W14 and Olympia are in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, which has its own rules. We check the kerb at both addresses and agree the parking arrangements with you before the move.
Get a Quote for Kensington Removals
Request a quote by phone on 020 3282 1582 or through the form. Send both postcodes, your preferred date and photographs of the largest items, and we reply with the van, the crew, the removal services included and the price for either service, anywhere in London.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Our Removals in Kensington
Book a man with a van for a studio, a one-bedroom flat or single items, charged by the hour. Book house removals for a larger home, where a survey and a fixed quote cover packing, access and timing.
£80 per hour + VAT for 2 movers and a Luton van (minimum 3 hours), or £100 per hour + VAT for 3 movers (minimum 4 hours).
Small, medium and large vans. A studio usually needs a smaller van, a large family home a Luton or more than one load.
Yes. Antiques, artwork and electronics get specialist wrapping and extra care at loading.
Yes. Goods-in-transit insurance covers your belongings while they are loaded, carried and unloaded. Public liability insurance covers damage to third-party property, such as a communal staircase or lift. We send the insurance certificate on request. Declare antiques, artwork and electronics before the move, and if something looks damaged at unloading, photograph it and tell the crew leader.
Yes, subject to availability, and that includes office removals out of hours.
Yes. Boxes, tape and wrapping can be delivered before the move or brought by the crew. You can order them without booking packing.
Often, depending on crew and van availability that day. A smaller job is easier to fit in.
The ULEZ covers all London boroughs. Our vans are ULEZ-compliant, so no ULEZ charge is added. The area sits outside the Congestion Charge zone. The charge applies only if your route enters the central zone during charging hours, and the quote states it if it does.
In RBKC there is usually nothing to book: a removal van can load continuously in a free bay or on a single yellow line. If you want a guaranteed space, or your street has no suitable bay, we tell you whether to apply for a bay suspension or a yellow line dispensation. W14 addresses follow Hammersmith and Fulham rules.
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Moving Around Kensington
Kensington lies between Hyde Park, Notting Hill and Chelsea, with Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens on its eastern edge. South Kensington is home to the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. Housing ranges from white stucco houses near Holland Park to red-brick mansion blocks around South Kensington and modern flats off Kensington High Street. Kensington received royal status in 1901. The present-day borough was formed in 1965.
On transport links, High Street Kensington station is on the Circle and District lines, and South Kensington and Gloucester Road add the Piccadilly line. By road, the Cromwell Road leads to Earl’s Court, Holland Park Avenue to Notting Hill, Bayswater Road to Paddington, Brompton Road to Knightsbridge and the King’s Road to Chelsea. We plan the loading order and route around these roads. Our removal services also cover central London, North London and the rest of London, and moves outside London are quoted after a survey.