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Props Transport London
W&W Movers provides specialist props transport across London for film, TV, theatre, and live events – handling set furniture, costume rails, scenic pieces, display units, delicate antiques, and weaponry with the same protocols used on every job: blanket wrapping, bubble wrap, foam padding, stretch wrap, strapping, and goods in transit insurance up to £25,000. Crews are available seven days a week, including evenings, with same-day slots subject to availability. We also support wider London house removals and commercial logistics when productions need both.
So, give us a call or write to us to get a free quote from Props Transport London today!
What Production Teams Need to Know?
Props transport is a specialist removal service for items used in film, television, theatre, advertising, exhibitions, and live events. Unlike a standard courier drop, every piece is assessed, wrapped, inventoried, and strapped before it leaves the collection point — and a transport coordinator manages the logistics throughout, making sure everything is on site when production needs it.
W&W Movers handles props alongside piano removals, antique transport, exhibition and show transport, and appliance moves, using the same crew, protective protocols, and insurance across all specialist work.
Items We Handle Every Day
We transport all categories of production and exhibition props – from a single costume rail to a full period-drama set – with protective wrapping, correct load order, and strapping on every piece.
Props jobs cover a wide range of items across film, TV, theatre, exhibitions, retail, and museums:
- Set furniture – sofas, armchairs, dining tables, beds, wardrobes, dressing tables, and period pieces,
- Costume rails and wardrobe trunks – padded and secured upright to prevent rail collapse or garment damage,
- Scenic pieces – flat-pack and assembled backdrops, window frames, doors, staircases, and architectural elements,
- Display units and exhibition stands – pop-up systems, modular panels, counter units, plinths, and branded fixtures,
- Electronics and AV equipment – flight cases, trussing, cables, and small production gear; packed, never loose,
- Delicate antiques and hero props – fragile or high-value individual items with additional protective layering and dedicated van space,
- Replica weaponry and specialist artefacts – museum loans, prop armoury, and heritage items requiring careful documentation and handling,
- Oversized and awkward pieces – items too large for standard handling, loaded using a tail lift and positioned heavy-end down to protect lighter pieces in the same load
If you're not sure whether we can handle a specific item, ring us with the dimensions and material – we'll advise before you commit to a booking.
How Props Transport Works
Every props collection starts with a signed inventory at the collection point and ends with a condition check at the destination – so there's a clear record from first lift to final placement.
The process is designed around production schedules: tight, sequential, with no margin for delay.
Booking and briefing
Share your collection address, destination, item list, and any fragility or access notes. We confirm crew size, van type, tail lift requirement, and timing on the same call.
Pre-move inventory
On arrival, the crew logs every item by description and condition. You or your production coordinator signs the intake sheet before loading begins.
Protective wrapping
Every item is wrapped using the right materials for it: moving blankets, bubble wrap, foam padding, tissue paper for delicate surfaces, corner guards, and stretch wrap as an outer layer. Items are then strapped inside the van to prevent movement in transit. Heavy pieces go to the van floor first, so lighter items are never crushed beneath them.
Transit
Direct route, no third-party handoffs, crew stays with the load throughout. GPS-tracked fleet.
Delivery and placement
Items are unloaded, unwrapped, and placed exactly where you direct. A condition check against the intake inventory is completed before the crew leaves the site.
Documentation
Digital inventory available on request, with before-and-after condition notes for your production records.
London Venues We Cover
W&W Movers runs props jobs across all London boroughs and the Home Counties – studios, theatres, exhibition halls, museums, location shoots, and prop houses.
- Film and TV studios – Ealing Studios, Pinewood, Shepperton, Twickenham Film Studios, Sky Studios Elstree,
- Theatres and performance venues – West End, Southbank, Barbican, Wilton's Music Hall, fringe venues,
- Exhibition halls – ExCeL London, Olympia, Alexandra Palace, Business Design Centre, Tobacco Dock,
- Museums and galleries – loan items, installations, and artefacts requiring documented transit,
- Prop houses and warehouses – Bermondsey, Park Royal, Wembley, and other trade storage districts,
- Location shoots – private addresses, country houses, high streets, and any postcode in Greater London or the Home Counties
Transport Coordination for Multi-Location Productions
For productions moving across multiple locations or shoot days, we plan the logistics — schedules, access checks, and phased deliveries — so nothing waits on the wrong side of London when you need it on set.
That means reviewing your shoot schedule, confirming loading bay availability and parking permits at each venue, and aligning each delivery with your production calendar. For ongoing productions, daily, weekly, and monthly arrangements are available rather than per-job pricing.
Props Storage Between Shoots
Props that need to be held between shoot days, event dates, or production phases go into our insured storage facilities – individually alarmed units with 24/7 CCTV, a digital inventory, and flexible redelivery to any London address.
Props held between shoot days, event dates, or production phases go into insured storage – individually alarmed units with 24/7 CCTV, a digital inventory, and redelivery to any UK address on your chosen date.
No minimum rental period. We collect, store, and redeliver all or selected items on request. Useful for multi-day productions, exhibition tours, and theatre companies between runs.
Insurance and Packing Protocols
Every job carries goods-in-transit insurance up to £25,000, covering accidental damage, loss, and theft from collection to delivery – or for the full storage period if items are held. Packing materials and methods are matched to each item type:
| Item type | Protection method |
|---|---|
| Upholstered furniture | Blanket wrap + stretch wrap; no direct floor contact |
| Costume rails | Secured upright; rail end-capped; garments bagged |
| Fragile props | Bubble wrap + foam padding + corner guards + stretch wrap |
| Polished or painted surfaces | Tissue paper base layer before blanket wrap |
| Flat scenic pieces | Foam padding between layers; strapped to prevent sliding |
| Electronics in flight cases | Loaded upright per manufacturer orientation; strapped |
| Antiques and hero props | Individual wrapping; dedicated van space; not stacked |
| Weaponry and artefacts | Documented intake; custom crating where required |
For high-value or irreplaceable items, declare the value at booking. If your production requires cover above £25,000, raise it at the quoting stage.
Crew and Fleet
ULEZ-compliant 3.5-tonne Luton vans with tail lifts and onboard power supply options – matched to crew sizes of two, three, or four, depending on the load.
All vehicles carry blankets, bubble wrap, foam padding, stretch wrap, straps, and trolleys as standard. No ULEZ surcharge anywhere in London.
Pricing
Props transport is quoted individually after a job briefing – from £80/hour + VAT for a two-person crew and Luton van, or at a fixed project rate for productions needing a guaranteed budget line across multiple movements.
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Crew size (2, 3, or 4 movers) | Primary cost driver |
| Number of items and volume | Sets van size and loading time |
| Fragility and wrapping requirements | Adds time for protective packaging |
| Collection and delivery addresses | Distance, Congestion Charge if applicable |
| Access conditions | Stairs, lifts, carry distance, and loading bay availability |
| Timing | Weekday standard; weekend or bank holiday at a premium; same-day highest |
| Storage | Charged separately if items are held between movements |
All quotes are itemised: labour, transport, materials, and insurance are listed separately. No hidden charges. ULEZ – no surcharge.
Congestion Charge – listed separately if it applies.
For productions with multiple collection and delivery runs, ask about project rates covering all movements within an agreed period.
Why Production Teams Use W & W Movers
W&W Movers is a family-run company with over ten years of specialist transport experience, a top-rated Checkatrade score, and 200+ five-star Google reviews – most work comes through repeat bookings and direct recommendation.
- Goods-in-transit insurance up to £25,000 on every job,
- Signed inventory and condition check on every collection and delivery,
- Evenings, weekends, and same-day slots available,
- ULEZ-compliant fleet – no surcharge,
- Direct crew contact throughout; no call centre,
- Insured storage with digital inventory for multi-day productions,
- Itemised pricing – no surprises after booking
Get a Quote
Share your item list, postcodes, preferred date, and any access or fragility notes – we'll come back with an itemised estimate on the same working day.
- Phone: 0203 282 1582 / 07843 494 717
- Email: [email protected]
- Online: online booking form
For same-day or short-notice jobs, ring early. Single items and small loads are easiest to slot in at short notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes – subject to crew and van availability. Call early. Single items and small loads are easiest at short notice; larger loads are best booked the day before.
Yes - written intake inventory signed at collection, condition check on delivery. Digital copy available on request.
All items are covered up to £25,000. The intake inventory and condition notes are the baseline for any claim. Declare the value of high-value items at booking.
Yes - insured storage, no minimum period, partial redelivery available on request.
Yes - Luton vans with tail lifts. Give us the dimensions at the quoting stage.
Three hours with a two-person crew; four hours with three crew. Fixed-price jobs have no set minimum.
Yes - antiques, replica weaponry, and specialist artefacts for filming locations, museums, and galleries. Documented at intake, condition record provided on delivery.
Areas we cover:
Man & Van
- Man and Van Acton
- Man and Van Barnes
- Man and Van Brentford
- Man and Van Chelsea
- Man and Van Chiswick
- Man and Van Ealing
- Man and Van Fulham
- Man and Van Hammersmith
- Man and Van Hampstead
- Man and Van Kensington
- Man and Van Kingston upon Thames
- Man and Van Marylebone
- Man and Van Richmond upon Thames
- Man and Van Ruislip
- Man and Van Shepherd's Bush
