Removal Companies
Removal Companies in Kennington – Kennington Movers
At Kennington Movers, we provide a complete, professional removals service for homes and businesses across Kennington and the surrounding areas. With years of hands-on experience on local streets, estates and business parks, we know how to move your belongings safely, efficiently and with minimum disruption.
Local, Professional Removal Company in Kennington
Working day in, day out around Kennington, we understand the realities of moving in this part of London – from tight stairwells and controlled parking zones to busy main roads and listed buildings. Our crews are local, trained and familiar with building layouts, council regulations and access constraints, which helps us plan your move properly and avoid delays.
Every move is carefully scheduled, fully risk-assessed and carried out by uniformed, professional staff using suitable vehicles, ramps and protective materials. Whether you are moving within Kennington or further across London or the UK, we adapt our service to your specific property, timescales and budget.
Who Our Kennington Removals Service Is For
Homeowners
If you are selling or buying in Kennington, we manage full household moves, from flats to large family homes. We coordinate with your completion time, protect your property and ensure your essentials are set up first at the new address.
Renters
Tenants moving between rented properties benefit from our flexible scheduling and careful handling. We help you avoid damage claims by protecting walls, floors and fixtures during entry and exit.
Landlords
We work with landlords and letting agents for end-of-tenancy clearances, part-removals and furniture swaps between properties. We can remove unwanted items responsibly and prepare a property for new occupants.
Businesses
Local shops, offices, studios and consultancies in Kennington rely on us for planned relocations, internal moves and equipment transfers. We minimise downtime with out-of-hours and weekend moves when required.
Students
Students moving into or out of shared houses, halls or studios can use our smaller-load services. We handle boxed belongings, bikes, desks and beds, keeping things simple and cost-effective.
What Our Removals Service Includes
Our Kennington removals teams regularly move:
- Household furniture – sofas, beds, wardrobes, tables, chairs
- White goods – fridges, freezers, washing machines, cookers
- Boxes of personal items, books, clothing and cookware
- Home electronics – televisions, audio equipment, computers
- Office furniture, filing cabinets and archive boxes
- IT equipment, printers and peripherals
- Bicycles, gym equipment and hobby items
- Outdoor items – garden furniture, tools and barbecues (clean and empty)
We can provide a full or partial packing service, including packing materials and specialist protection for fragile or high-value items.
Items We Cannot Move
For safety, legal and insurance reasons, there are certain items we are unable to transport:
- Hazardous materials – paint thinners, fuel, gas cylinders and chemicals
- Illegal or stolen goods
- Live animals or pets (including aquariums with water and fish)
- Perishable food for long-distance moves
- Firearms, ammunition and certain controlled items
- Large quantities of cash, jewellery or irreplaceable documents (these are best carried by you personally)
If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise you during the survey so there are no surprises on moving day.
Our Step-by-Step Removals Process
1. Enquiry & Quote
You contact us with basic details – addresses, rough move date, size of property and any special requirements. We provide an initial estimate and outline the options, such as a full packing service or move-only service where you pack your own boxes.
2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)
For anything more than a small flat or part-load, we arrange a survey. This can be done via video call or an onsite visit in Kennington. We assess access, parking, volume of goods and any fragile or awkward items. This allows us to give you a fixed, written quote with no hidden extras, based on the actual work involved.
3. Packing & Preparation
If you choose our packing service, our team arrives ahead of move day, or early on the day itself, with all materials. We use double-walled cartons, wardrobe boxes, bubble wrap and furniture covers. Items are labelled clearly by room to simplify unloading. If you are self-packing, we can supply quality boxes and tape in advance and advise on best practice.
4. Loading & Transport
On moving day, our trained crew arrives on time, walks through the property with you and protects floors, banisters and doors where required. Furniture is dismantled where necessary, wrapped and loaded in a planned sequence. Our vehicles are clean, purpose-built removals vans with securing straps and blankets to keep everything stable during transit.
5. Unloading & Placement
At your new property, we unload room by room according to your labels and instructions. We place furniture where you want it and reassemble items we dismantled, such as beds and tables. Before leaving, we carry out a final check with you to ensure everything is where it should be and the property is left tidy.
Transparent Pricing for Removals in Kennington
We believe in clear, honest pricing. Our quotes are based on:
- Volume of goods (usually linked to property size)
- Access at both addresses (stairs, lifts, distance from parking)
- Distance travelled
- Level of service – packing, move-only, dismantling/reassembly
- Any special items requiring extra labour or equipment
Your written quotation will detail exactly what is included, with any optional extras clearly listed. There are no hidden charges for standard waiting times or fuel within the agreed scope. If anything changes before moving day, we simply update the quote and agree it with you in advance.
Why Choose Professional Removals Over DIY or Casual Man-and-Van
Moving yourself or using a casual man-and-van might seem cheaper, but it often costs more in time, stress and damage. As a specialist removals firm, we bring:
- Trained crews who know correct lifting techniques and handling methods
- Purpose-built vehicles with proper securing points and protection
- Efficient planning to avoid multiple trips and wasted hours
- Goods in transit insurance and public liability cover for peace of mind
- Professional packing and wrapping to protect your possessions and property
DIY moves often involve borrowed vehicles, unprepared helpers and no insurance if things go wrong. Our role is to remove that risk and make the day run smoothly.
Insurance and Professional Standards
Kennington Movers operates to recognised industry standards. We are fully insured for the work we carry out, including:
- Goods in transit insurance – covering your belongings while they are in our care and on our vehicles, subject to policy terms
- Public liability cover – protecting you and your property in the unlikely event of accidental damage
Our team members are directly employed or long-term contractors who are trained in safe handling, packing, loading and customer care. Vehicles and equipment are regularly maintained, and we work to clear written procedures for planning and carrying out each move.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
We treat your belongings and property with the same care we would our own. Furniture and key items are wrapped, boxed or covered; floors and banisters are protected where there is risk of scuffing or dirt. We plan access routes carefully to avoid unnecessary carrying and reduce the chance of accidents.
We also take a practical approach to sustainability. We reuse sturdy cartons where suitable, offer box collection for reuse, and separate recyclable materials at our depot. Where we handle clearances, we aim to donate usable items and recycle as much as possible, sending as little as we reasonably can to landfill.
Real-World Removals in Kennington
Moving House
From studio flats off Kennington Road to townhouses on side streets, we handle household moves of all sizes. We can schedule around school terms, work commitments and completion chains, providing temporary storage at secure facilities if required.
Office and Commercial Relocation
For local businesses, we offer carefully phased moves to reduce downtime. We can relocate workstations, archives, stock and specialist equipment, labelling by department or team so you can resume operations quickly at the new site.
Urgent and Short-Notice Moves
Sometimes moves need to happen quickly – a sudden completion, a change of tenancy, or an unexpected issue at your current property. Where our schedule allows, we offer rapid-response and same-day removals in Kennington, with realistic, honest guidance on what can be achieved safely in the available time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do removals in Kennington typically cost?
Costs vary depending on property size, access, distance and level of service. A small flat move within Kennington might be completed in half a day with a smaller crew, while a larger house or combined move and packing service will take longer and require more staff and vehicles. After a short discussion and a survey, we provide a fixed, written quote so you know exactly what you will pay. There are no surprise extras as long as the agreed scope of work remains the same.
Can you handle same-day or urgent removals?
We can often accommodate urgent or short-notice moves in Kennington, particularly midweek or outside peak periods. Availability will depend on existing bookings and the scale of your move. For small flats or part-loads, we may be able to respond on the same day; for larger homes or offices, we will advise what is realistic without compromising safety or care. Contact us as soon as you know you need to move, and we will outline the options and any cost implications.
Are my belongings insured during the move?
Yes. Your goods are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are in our vehicles and under our control, subject to policy terms and declared values. We also hold public liability cover for accidental damage to property. During your survey, we will explain the limits, any exclusions and how to highlight particularly high-value items. We still pack and handle everything as if it were uninsured; the cover is there as a safety net, not a substitute for careful, professional work.
What is included in your removals service?
Our standard service includes a professionally planned move, trained staff, suitable vehicles, protective equipment, loading, transport and unloading at your new address. We place furniture and boxes into the rooms you specify and reassemble items we dismantled. Optional extras include full or partial packing services, supply of packing materials, specialist crating for delicate items and short- or long-term storage. Your written quotation will set out exactly what is included so you can compare options clearly.
How is a professional removal company different from a man-and-van?
A casual man-and-van usually offers basic transport only, often with limited or no insurance and little focus on planning or protection. As a professional removal company, we provide experienced crews, fully insured services, purpose-built vehicles, proper packing materials and a structured process from survey to completion. We risk-assess access, protect your property and belongings and stand behind our work. For a full household or business move, this level of organisation typically saves time, reduces stress and significantly lowers the chance of damage.
How far in advance should I book my move?
Ideally, book as soon as you have a likely move date, especially if you are moving at the end of the month, on a Friday or during peak seasons. Two to four weeks’ notice usually gives us enough time to carry out a survey, agree the plan and allocate the right resources. That said, we regularly help clients at shorter notice where our schedule allows. If your date is not yet fixed, we can still provide a provisional quotation and pencil you in, then confirm once your plans are firm.
