Removals from Lewisham to Italy.
A move to Italy is our longest European run — across France, over the Alps and down the peninsula. From a Lewisham doorstep to Milan, Como, Tuscany or Rome, we plan every leg.
Italy is a move that rewards planning. It is the longest of our European routes and the only one with a mountain range in the middle of it, so the difference between a smooth move and a stressful one comes down to a crew who has done the crossing before. We run most Italian moves from SE London, and collect from across London and the wider UK when a job starts further afield.
A studio in Milan, a farmhouse in Tuscany, a lakeside place on Como or an apartment in Rome — each is a different job at the far end, but the journey there follows the same well-worn path, and we walk you through every leg of it before we set off.
The journey
Lewisham to Italy, leg by leg
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Lewisham to the coast
Out on the A20 or A2 to the M25, then down the M20 or M2 to the Channel — ferry or Eurotunnel shuttle.
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Across France
A long run south-east through France towards the Alpine border, the bulk of the road miles.
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Over or through the Alps
Into Italy by the Mont Blanc or Fréjus tunnels — or the Swiss route when conditions favour it.
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Down through Italy
Into northern Italy first, then on to Tuscany, Rome and Lazio as your destination requires.
Transit time depends on the crossing, the Alpine route and consolidation scheduling — your written quote will include an estimated window.
Where in Italy we deliver
From the industrial north to the capital, these are the areas we cover most:
- Milan & Lombardy. Work and fashion-industry moves into apartment blocks with tight loading rules.
- Lake Como & Lake Garda. Lakeside homes with the access quirks that come with hillside villages.
- Tuscany (Florence). Rural farmhouses and city apartments — the retirement and second-home classic.
- Rome & Lazio. The capital and its surrounds, the longest Italian leg we run.
Customs, and why people go
Since Brexit your belongings clear customs entering Italy, which means a declaration and a detailed, valued inventory — both of which we prepare for you. Where Italy is becoming your main home, Transfer of Residence relief generally brings your used effects in without import duty, and we help you claim it. As for why people make the move: some for work in Milan or Rome, some for the slower rhythm of Tuscany or the lakes, some to be near family already settled, and plenty simply for a life with better weather and better food. Whatever the reason, we make the moving part painless.
On this route
What your move to Italy covers
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Packed for the long haul
Export-wrapped and boxed to handle France, the Alps and the run down Italy without a knock.
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Alpine routing planned
Mont Blanc, Fréjus or the Swiss option — chosen for the conditions and the schedule.
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Customs into Italy
Declaration and valued inventory prepared, Transfer of Residence relief applied where eligible.
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Part-load or dedicated
Shared space for a smaller load or a van to yourselves for a full house.
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Delivery north to south
Carried in and reassembled, from a Milan apartment to a Tuscan farmhouse.
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Transit cover
Your belongings covered across every border, explained before you commit.
Italy FAQs
Removals from Lewisham to Italy — what people ask
How do you get a removal from Lewisham into Italy?
Overland. We cross the Channel by ferry or tunnel, drive south-east across France to the Alps, and enter northern Italy through the Mont Blanc or Fréjus road tunnels — or via Switzerland when that route runs better. From the north we continue down to Tuscany, Rome or wherever you are headed.
Is the Alpine crossing a problem in winter?
It is a factor we plan around, not a barrier. The road tunnels stay open year-round, and we time and route the crossing sensibly for the conditions. It is one reason we quote an estimated transit window rather than a fixed day — mountain weather deserves a bit of honest slack.
What about customs moving to Italy after Brexit?
Your household goods clear customs entering Italy, which means a declaration and a detailed, valued inventory. If Italy is becoming your main home, Transfer of Residence relief usually lets your used effects in without import duty. We prepare the paperwork and guide you through the relief so the border is straightforward.
Can you handle a part load to Italy?
Yes. Given the distance, a part load sharing vehicle space with other Italy-bound moves is a common choice for apartments and smaller households. Full houses or fixed timetables usually suit a dedicated load. We advise which after surveying your volume.
Let's sort your move
Planning a move from Lewisham to Italy?
Send us your Lewisham address and your Italian destination, and we'll come back with a friendly, no-obligation quote — Alpine routing, customs paperwork and delivery all included.