London Removals · Man & Van · House & Office Moves
Removals London — Man & Van, House Moves & Office Relocations
Moving house or office across London or the M25? ARI Maintenance covers removals from a single-item man-and-van job to a full multi-room house move with a team. Belongings insured in transit, fixed-price quote before move day, parking arrangements handled, and a setup walk-through at the destination so beds are reassembled and furniture is placed before we leave.
Removals — What "House Move" Actually Covers
Removals is the logistics trade of physically moving the contents of a property — furniture, boxes, appliances, white goods, fragile items — from one address to another, with packing, transport, parking-permit arrangement, and unload-and-setup at the destination. The visible work (loading and driving) is roughly half the job; the other half is the planning: vehicle size against contents volume, parking-bay suspensions where needed, access surveys for narrow streets and stairs, packing-material supply, and goods-in-transit insurance cover.
The model splits between hourly bookings (man and van, single-item and small-move work) and fixed-price moves (full house and office relocations where the volume is known in advance). Most London moves benefit from fixed-price because the variable to control is parking-bay suspension lead time and the cost of a delayed traffic warden visit, not the hours on the clock.
Removals Services We Cover
Six categories cover almost every move we handle across London.
Man and Van
Single items, eBay/Gumtree/Facebook Marketplace collections, student moves, small flat moves. One person, one van, hourly billed at a bespoke price–a bespoke price/hr depending on van size. Same-day and next-day available.
House Removals
Full house moves from 1-bed flats to 4+ bedroom properties. Team of 2–3 with large van or lorry. All furniture wrapped and protected. Beds disassembled, transported, and reassembled at the new address.
Office Relocations
Desk moves, IT equipment (with care for cables and screens), filing cabinets, server-room kit. We work evenings and weekends to avoid disrupting business operations. IT-decommission/recommission coordination available.
Packing Service
Full packing service (we pack everything for you) or partial packing (we pack the fragile items, you pack the rest). Boxes, bubble wrap, tape, tissue paper, and wardrobe boxes supplied. Most full-pack jobs add 1 day before move day.
Storage Solutions
Short-term storage for gap moves (when completion dates do not align), renovation storage, and downsizing surplus. Secure, clean, accessible storage with daily/weekly billing options.
Specialist Items
Pianos, antiques, large artwork, gym equipment, safes, motorcycles. Specialist handling and protection for items that need more than standard removal blankets.
What You Get When ARI Does Your Move
Four outcomes that separate us from the average removals search result.
Fixed-Price Quote Before Move Day
Free quote visit or detailed phone consultation. Fixed price covering team, vehicle, packing materials, and parking-permit costs. The number you accept is the number you pay regardless of how the day goes.
Goods-in-Transit Insurance
Belongings insured from the moment we pick them up to the moment we put them down at the new address. Public liability insurance separately on top. Documentation provided on request.
Parking Arrangements Handled
We coordinate parking-bay suspensions with both councils where needed (typically 7 working days lead time in inner London). Suspension cost included in the quote so no surprise extras.
Setup Walk-Through at Destination
Beds reassembled, wardrobes positioned, sofas in the agreed rooms, kitchen boxes left near the kitchen. We walk through with you before leaving and remove all used packing materials at no extra cost.
How an ARI Removals Booking Works — Five Steps
We keep the logistics tight so you don't have to stress on move day.
Tell us about your move
Phone 07796 382957, email, or fill the form. Tell us current address, new address, number of bedrooms, and preferred date. Bonus points for a video walk-through of the property.
Quote within 24 hours
Fixed price for full house/office moves; hourly for man-and-van. We confirm vehicle size, team size, and timing.
Logistics planning
Parking permits applied for both addresses (where needed), access surveys for narrow streets or no-lift buildings, packing-material delivery if booked.
Moving day
We arrive on time, wrap and protect all furniture, load carefully, drive to the new address, unload into the correct rooms.
Setup and walk-through
Beds reassembled, furniture positioned, packing materials removed. Walk-through with you before we leave.
Why London Customers Use ARI for Removals
According to British Association of Removers guidance, the most common cause of move-day stress is parking-bay availability and access disputes — not the loading itself. Inner London moves frequently require parking-bay suspensions costing a bespoke price–a bespoke price per address with 5–10 working days lead time, and many removal companies do not handle these on the customer's behalf, leaving the homeowner to chase council permits while also managing every other aspect of the move.
Our bookings include parking arrangement as standard. We are vetted, insured, and rated 5.0 stars across 27 Google reviews and 9.94/10 across 32 Checkatrade reviews.
About the Removals Team
ARI Maintenance is led by Arianne 'Ari' Raofi, founder. Removals work is carried out by a vetted team with experience across London property types — conversion flats, period houses, office moves, and inner-London access challenges.
- Goods-in-transit insurance — belongings covered from pick-up to drop-off (a bespoke price cover per move on standard policy)
- a bespoke priceM Public Liability Insurance on every operative, every move
- Parking-bay suspension experience with all 32 London borough councils + Essex/Hertfordshire/Kent councils for cross-M25 moves
- BAR-aligned standards — British Association of Removers code-of-practice handling for furniture wrapping, transport, and damage prevention
- DBS-checked operatives — same vetting as our domestic cleaning team
- Companies House registered: ARI Maintenance Ltd, registration 16313436
"The hardest part of a London move is rarely the lifting. It's the parking bay outside the destination, the lift in a 1960s tower block that has not been serviced since 2018, the spiral staircase the wardrobe will not fit through. Half the job is the planning that happens before move day."
Removals Coverage — London and the M25
We handle removals in all London boroughs and the M25 corridor. Below are our most requested areas.
Recent Move Jobs
Client Case Studies Coming Soon
We're documenting our recent work across London with full before/after case studies — coming as projects complete. In the meantime, our 5.0★ Google reviews and 9.94/10 Checkatrade rating cover the verified customer feedback.
Preparing for Moving Day
Declutter first. The less you move, the cheaper and faster the move. Donate, sell, or bin anything you no longer need before move day.
Label every box by room. Kitchen, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, bathroom. This saves significant time at the destination.
Pack an essentials bag. Kettle, mugs, chargers, toiletries, change of clothes, important documents. Keep it with you, not on the van.
Confirm parking at both properties. If you have a permit zone or no kerb-side access, arrange a parking-bay suspension — we can handle this with both councils for you.
Notify utilities, GP, school. Set up redirects, transfer broadband, register with new providers ahead of the move.
Removals Pricing
Distance, access, and additional services factored into every fixed quote.
| Move Type | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Man and van (hourly) | a bespoke price–a bespoke price/hr |
| Flat (1–2 bed) | a bespoke price–a bespoke price |
| House (3–4 bed) | a bespoke price–a bespoke price |
| Large house (5+ bed) | a bespoke price |
| 3-person team (hourly) | a bespoke price–a bespoke price/hr |
| Full packing service | a bespoke price–a bespoke price added |
| Storage (per week) | a bespoke price–a bespoke price |
Parking-permit costs (typically a bespoke price–a bespoke price per address in inner London) included in the quote.
Real Customer Reviews
5.0★ from 27 Google reviews · 9.94/10 from 32 Checkatrade reviews.
Live feed below pulls directly from our Google Business Profile — nothing written by us, nothing curated, every review verified by the platform. Move-day feedback (parking-permit handling, careful loading, on-time arrival) features in recent reviews.
Verified on: Google · Checkatrade
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about removals and packing in London.
How much do removals cost in London?
How far in advance should I book a removals company?
Do you provide packing materials and packing services?
Are my belongings insured during the move?
Can you store my belongings if there is a gap between moves?
What should I do to prepare for moving day?
Do you handle parking-bay suspensions?
Can you handle pianos, antiques, or other specialist items?
Related Services
Other ARI Maintenance services that pair with removals.
End of Tenancy Cleaning
EOT cleaning at the property you are leaving — pairs perfectly with removals for a single-day departure.
View end of tenancy cleaning services across LondonHandyman Services
Furniture assembly at the new address, picture hanging, shelving installation — common follow-up jobs after a move.
View handyman services across LondonPainting & Decorating
Refresh the new home before unpacking, or repaint the leaving property for landlord turnaround.
View painting and decorating services across LondonCleaning Services
Move-in deep clean of the new property before unpacking, or regular cleaning contracts at the new address.
View cleaning services across LondonGet a Removals Quote Today
Ready to move? ARI Maintenance covers removals across London and the M25. We provide a fixed quote based on your specific move.
Email: bookings@arimaintenance.co.uk
Last updated: 30 April 2026