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International Removals from London

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Your Local Partner for International Removals from London

Welcome to 1st Move International, your trusted partner for faster, safer and smarter international moving services from London.

Established over 25 years ago with nationwide services and offices in London, 1st Move international offer the complete service for shipping and moving from London to destinations such as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many more. A global service with the local touch.

Let 1st Move provide you with tailored international removals service from your London home to your new home abroad.

Local Expertise

We have a dedicated team of professionals in London with in-depth knowledge of the area and its specific moving requirements.

Worldwide network

1st Move have global network of moving partners worldwide, each one experienced to ensure efficient customs formalities and safe delivery to your door.

Tailored Solutions for London Movers

We understand that every move is unique. We offer personalised services to meet your individual needs and budget.

Stress Free Experience

From packing and loading to customs clearance and delivery, we handle everything so you can focus on settling into your new home.

Competitive Shipping Rates from London

We offer transparent pricing and competitive rates without compromising on quality and experience when shipping your goods overseas.

25 Years of Shipping from London

Our years of experience in moving folks overseas from London ensures the safety and security of your household goods and treasured possessions.

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135,000+ Happy Customers
9,240,000+ Cubic Feet Shipped
25+ Years' Experience

Complete Coverage from our London Offices

We cover all London boroughs and beyond including Westminster, City of London, Camden, Islington, Southwark, Lambeth, Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Tower Hamlets.

London Office

Address

1st Move International Limited
26-28 Hammersmith Grove
Hammersmith
London
W6 7BA

Telephone

0800 389 0784
+44 208 594 2588

Email

info@shipit.co.uk

Document drop-off services available. Visits by appointment only.

How Does it Work?

International Removals from London Made Easy

Step 1 - Request a quote

Start your journey by requesting a free, comprehensive quotation for your move from London. No need for a home survey. Our team are experts at accurately pricing moves based off of the information that we receive from quote requests.

Step 2 - Choose a service

Our local London Move Coordinators will work with you to develop a moving plan that's as unique as your needs, ensuring every detail is covered.

Step 3 - Collection & Packing

Our London-trained packing professionals use techniques and materials that provide the best protection for overseas removals and that allow us to ship out weekly!

Step 4 - Arrival & Customs Clearance

We handle everything from customs clearance to final delivery at your new destination, ensuring a smooth, stress-free move.

Shipping Options

Shipping Options For Overseas Removals From London

Loading a Shared Container with 1st Move Pallets

Shared Container Moving Services from London

Weekly shipping services from London inside a shared container for those smaller house moves.

Save money and get costs based on the size of your move. Great savings over full container shipping.

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Loading a Full Container with 1st Move Pallets

Full Container Moving Services from London

The solution for those bigger house moves. Sole use of your own shipping container loaded direct from your home in London.

Suitable only for those larger moves, 3 bed and 4 bed homes.

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Costs

How Much Does it Cost to Move Overseas from London?

Short Answer: On average, an international move from London will cost between £1,000 and £12,000+ depending on your destination country, the size of your move and type of service.

Below are average removals costs from London for a typical 3-bed house:

  • United States of America - £5,717
  • Canada - £4,659
  • Australia - £8,752
  • New Zealand - £7,952
  • United Arab Emirates (Dubai) - £2,857

At 1st Move we offer guaranteed weekly shipping and moving services from London to over 6500 worldwide destinations. From those smaller moves using our shared container services to larger 3 and 4 bedroom house moves in your own dedicated 20ft or 40ft shipping container.

So, whether you are moving just a few items of personal effects or a 3 or 4 bedroom house with all of your household goods, we have the global coverage to ensure a safe, secure and faster move abroad.

Here are the average international moving costs from London in 2024 to a range of our most popular destinations:

Cost of International Removals from London by Country
Country Small Move in Shared Container 20ft Shipping Container (3-bed house) 40ft Shipping Container (4-bed house)
Australia £559 - £1,865 £3,227 - £4,926 £5,244 - £6,747
Canada £450 - £1,885 £2,647 - £4,268 £5,655 - £6,792
USA £506 - £2,069 £3,041 - £3,548 £4,952 - £6,624
New Zealand £438 - £1,754 £3,699 - £4,322 £4,744 - £6,912
Bahamas £541 - £2,360 £3,297 - £4,539 £6,054 - £8,097
Barbados £598 - £1,454 £3,315 - £5,264 £5,731 - £6,933
Singapore £512 - £1,640 £2,352 - £3,848 £4,265 - £4,679
Cayman Islands £760 - £1,749 £3,838 - £4,811 £5,833 - £8,360
Cyprus £548 - £1,984 £2,910 - £3,434 £4,467 - £4,814
Dubai £426 - £1,965 £2,921 - £3,321 £4,930 - £6,872
Hong Kong £475 - £1,863 £2,889 - £3,326 £3,479 - £3,718
South Africa £493 - £1,609 £2,926 - £3,110 £3,728 - £6,120
Saudi Arabia £524 - £1,712 £2,661 - £2,934 £4,414 - £5,042

Please note that these are guideline costs only and do not take into account variable costs such as collection/delivery, insurance & packing. Our team can provide a free, comprehensive quotation for your move. Simply tell us about your move using the quote form above and we'll respond with an accurate estimate within 24 hours.

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Safer Packing for Every London Move

Benefit from our safer packing procedures. Every house move is carefully packed and palletised. This unique process is designed to provide the maximum protection for your belongings. For the safest way to ship your household goods overseas check out the slider and our video below.

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What Londoners Say About 1st Move International

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London to Dubai, UAE

The team is exceptional. I moved from London to the UAE which is quite specific in terms of rules and the team knew from the get go all the specificities and details required. They handled everything from A to Z perfectly. From pick up and packing, to packaging, delivering and unboxing. On time, always following up. Always on top of everything. Had quite a few fragile items and they just did a perfect job. I am super happy i chose them and will do it again and again any time. Highly recommended, experienced, professional. Thank you so much.

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Khalil

London to Alabama, USA

These guys are top notch. We had them move two pallets worth of stuff from a storage container in London all the way to our new house in Alabama. Everything went way too smoothly. Every single item we had was professionally packed and carefully put together into two pallets. Not a single one of our items was damaged or is missing. Pricing was very close to the initial estimate, and their communication was thorough throughout the entire process. Could not be happier or recommend their services with more enthusiasm. Awesome job!!

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