International removals from Lewisham.
Moving from SE London to the Continent? We run European removals from Lewisham to France, Spain, Italy and Portugal — the packing, the paperwork and the miles handled by a crew who does this route in and route out.
An international move is a different animal to a move across the borough. The distance is bigger, the paperwork is real, and once the van pulls away you cannot nip back for the thing you forgot. So we plan it properly from the start — a survey, a clear written quote, and a single crew who owns the job from your door in Lewisham to your new address abroad.
We are a Lewisham firm, so most of our European moves start right here in SE London — Catford, Brockley, Deptford, Forest Hill and the streets around the town centre. But a European removal is not fussy about where it begins. If you are relocating from further afield we collect from across London and the wider UK too, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol — the destination corridor is the same whether your load joins us in Lewisham or on the way north.
Where we go
Four European routes we know well
These are the corridors we run as dedicated route-pairs from Lewisham. Each has its own page with the roads, the regions and the customs detail — removals from Lewisham to France, moving from the UK to Spain, a household move to Italy or a fresh start in Portugal.
Removals from Lewisham to France
The nearest crossing and the busiest route we run — Paris and Normandy down to the Dordogne and the Côte d’Azur.
Removals from Lewisham to Spain
Down through France and into Spain — the Costa Blanca, the Costa del Sol, Barcelona, Madrid and the islands.
Removals from Lewisham to Italy
Over the Alps into the north, then on to Tuscany, Rome and Lake Como — a longer haul we plan carefully.
Removals from Lewisham to Portugal
Across France and Spain to Lisbon, the Algarve, Porto and the Silver Coast — a favourite for a fresh start in the sun.
Moving somewhere else in Europe? We handle other destinations on request — ask us about your route and we will tell you honestly whether it is one we can do well.
How a European move actually works
Every move to the Continent follows the same shape, and knowing the shape takes most of the worry out of it:
- Survey. We look at what is going — in person or over video — and put real numbers behind the volume. This is what makes the quote reliable rather than a stab in the dark.
- Plan. We fix the route, whether you are on a part-load or a dedicated load, and how it fits your dates. You will know the plan before anything is booked.
- Export-wrap & pack. Furniture is wrapped for distance, fragile items are boxed properly, and a full inventory is written up — which doubles as the customs list.
- Customs paperwork. We prepare your declaration and inventory, and check whether you qualify for Transfer of Residence relief. We handle the forms; you sign what needs signing.
- Transit. The load crosses by ferry or tunnel and runs down through Europe. Times depend on the route, the crossing and consolidation scheduling — your written quote will include an estimated window.
- Delivery & unpack. Everything is carried into the right rooms at the other end, reassembled, and unpacked if you have asked us to.
Since Brexit — the honest version
Moving your own household goods into the EU is still perfectly doable, but it is no longer paperwork-free. Your belongings now clear customs on the way in, which means a formal declaration and a detailed, valued inventory of what you are bringing. If you are moving your main home and meet the conditions, Transfer of Residence relief usually lets you bring your used household effects in without import duty. We will tell you plainly whether you look eligible, and we prepare the paperwork either way. We never quote a customs charge as a headline number — the requirements depend on your circumstances, and your written quote spells out what is included.
Part-load or dedicated load?
A part-load shares vehicle space with other moves heading the same way — the sensible choice for a flat’s worth of belongings or a few rooms, where you do not need a whole van to yourself. A dedicated load gives you the vehicle exclusively for a straight door-to-door run, which suits a full house or a tight timetable. Neither is the budget one or the posh one — they are different tools for different loads, and we will recommend the one that genuinely fits after the survey.
Insurance
Your goods are covered in transit, and we talk you through the level of cover before the move rather than burying it in the small print. Tell us about anything especially valuable or irreplaceable and we will make sure it is accounted for properly.
What's included
What a European move from Lewisham covers
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A proper survey first
We go through what is moving — the volume, the fragile pieces, the awkward furniture — so your written quote reflects the real job, not a guess off a phone call.
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Export wrapping & packing
A move abroad is handled more thoroughly than a move down the road. Furniture is export-wrapped and everything is packed to travel the distance without a knock.
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Customs paperwork handled
We prepare the customs declaration and the valued inventory, and point you through Transfer of Residence relief where you qualify. You are not left to work out the forms alone.
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Part-load or dedicated load
Share space on a vehicle already heading your way, or take a van to yourselves for a straight run. We will explain which suits your volume and your dates.
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Transit cover
Your belongings are covered for the journey. We will talk you through the level of cover and what it means before anything leaves Lewisham.
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Delivery & unpack
Carried into the right rooms at the other end, with unpacking and debris removal on offer if you would rather not face a wall of boxes on arrival.
Let's sort your move
Planning a move to Europe from Lewisham?
Send us your addresses and a few details about what's moving, and we'll come back with a friendly, no-obligation quote for your route — France, Spain, Italy, Portugal or further afield.