The 10 Best Movers and Packers in the UK 2023
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The 10 Best Movers and Packers
Based on their 5-star reviews, here are our top 10 best removal companies.
Ranking | Removal Company | Area | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Removals Zone | London | 4/5 |
2 | Izzy Removals | London | 5/5 |
3 | Kwikshift Removals | Birkenhead | 5/5 |
4 | City Moves | Swansea | 4.5/5 |
5 | Intercity Moves | South Wales and South West | 5/5 |
6 | DBM Express | London | 5/5 |
7 | TCS Services | North East | 5/5 |
8 | Easy 2 Move | Liverpool | 5/5 |
9 | Leader Removals | West London | 5/5 |
10 | Intack Removals | Preston | 5/5 |
1. Removals Zone
Removals Zone comes in as our top-rated packers and movers team in the UK. With 146 out of 246 reviews being 5-star, Removals Zone delivers an exceptional removal service.
They entered the removals industry back in 2005 with just one van. Then 2012 saw Removals Zone as an established business and in 2014, the company started to offer removals, cleaning, clearances, and rubbish disposals across London.
They partnered with us in 2016 and have grown their 5-star testimonials over the years, which is a reflection of their professional and trusted service.
"Really helpful and friendly on the day, made the move easier" - William Gore, London East
2. Izzy Removals
Another one of our top-rated movers and packers London has to offer is Izzy Removals have been a partner with Compare My Move since 2017. They’ve built an impressive 143 reviews over the years, with 126 of these being 5-star.
Providing their expert house removal service across London, the team also offer other services such as packing and unpacking, providing packing materials and storage services.
Izzy Removals are a team of uniformed and experienced professionals, with a wealth of experience in the industry.
"Everything happened according to schedule, I got instruction on preparing furniture ahead of the move day, and the movers themselves were efficient, careful, and really nice to boot." - Peter, London South West
3. Kwikshift Removals
With over 15 years of experience in the removals industry, Kwikshift Removals provide their services across the Wirral, Liverpool, Chester and North Wales.
Their impressive 5-star rating with Compare My Move reviews is made up of 136 reviews marked 5 out of 5. As a company, they offer a wide range of services to further help with moving day, from archive storage, secure storage, crate hire and packing materials.
"The lads where great, so quick and helpful. Both moving out and in new house. Highly recommended" - Paul Syverson, Warrington
4. City Moves
Providing a first-class house removal service throughout South Wales and the South West, City Moves are another one of our best removal companies based on their excellent rating.
Holding an impressive 116 5-star reviews, City Moves have an impressive 30-year industry experience record. In addition to their professional house removal service, the team also provides secure storage and packing services.
"Service with a smile. Stress-free. Most friendly and obliging. Prompt and clean. Took a major load off my mind" - Bawani Anand, Cardiff
5. Intercity Removals
A partner since 2014, Intercity Removals operate their removals and storage across South Wales and Bristol including Cardiff, Swansea, Bath and the South West regions.
Out of their 131 reviews, 110 of these are a 5-star rating, with many reviews praising the team’s punctuality, professionalism and attention to detail.
Intercity Removals are specialists in house removals, self-storage and international removal solutions. They can also provide a professional packing service to further help with your move.
"They were courteous, accommodating, efficient and proficient as well as punctual at from and arrival points." - Kuldip Gill, Cardiff
6. DBM Express
Another of our top-rated removal companies is DBM Express with a well deserved 5-star record with Compare My Move. They have years of experience and have built a wealth of knowledge of the industry.
London based, the team at DBM are passionate about their reputation, which they’ve rightly earned with their years of hard work. They offer professional packing and storage services as well as the expert house removals they provide.
"Everything went well. The removal team arrived on time, they were polite and worked efficiently. I was happy with the service and would certainly book them again." - Romi Santosh, Harrow
7. TCS Services
With a record of only 5-star reviews, TCS Services rightly deserve a place in our top 10 removal companies. A family run business, TCS has been partnered with us since 2018 and has built up over 100 reviews in a short time.
Operating in the heart of the North East, TCS offer their professional removals service in Newcastle, Durham, Middlesbrough and all surrounding areas.
"Absolutely fantastic. So organised, efficient and very careful with lots of heavy and valuable pieces. Weve moved quite a lot and TCS by far were the best. Thank you." - Nicky Austin, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
8. Easy 2 Move
Partnered with us since 2015, Easy 2 Move have many happy customers as documented in their excellent reviews. They’re praised for their value for money, friendliness and the fact that no job is too much trouble for them.
With over 17 years of experience in the industry, Easy 2 Move specialise in a range of moving and packing services from single item moves to whole house moves.
"Absolutely fantastic nothing was too much great bunch of lads would recommend to everybody 1st class" - Kevin Parkinson, Liverpool
9. Leader Removals
Leader Removals joined our partnership back in 2016 and have since built an extensive review collection, with the majority of those being 5-star.
They provide an expert house removal service across West London with additional services including packing and unpacking, furniture dismantling and self-storage. They pride themselves on their high standards and excellent customer service.
"Leader were excellent. The 4 guys on the moving day worked incredibly hard and the day went very smoothly" - Paul Kerry, Slough
10. Intack Removals
Intack Removals come in as our tenth best removal company in the UK, with their impressive 90 5-star review ratings. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Intack Removals can provide storage for your move as well as removals.
Based in Preston, Intack Removals will handle your items with the utmost care, whether you are moving a single item or the entire contents of your household.
"Fair price and excellent service! Deffo worth getting a quote from them. The two gents helping us move from Ramsbottom to Haslingden were brilliant!" - Peter Joseph Withey, Bolton
How We Selected These Companies
We reviewed our partners who offer both moving and packing services. This includes large and small companies from all over the UK, allowing you to make a choice that is well-informed.
We only partner with the best removal companies across the country. In order to become partners with us, companies must pass a strict verification process. In order to pass verification, companies must show proof of:
- Professional Company Checks: We conduct a variety of professional company checks to ensure that the company is trustworthy and reliable.
- Insurance and Safety: All removal partners must be fully covered with Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance.
- Online Presence: The company must have an up-to-date website or Facebook page that provides relevant information. This includes location and contact details.
- Positive Company Reviews: We look at reviews that customers have left for the company to ensure that they are trustworthy.
- Qualifications and Certifications: We look at the qualifications and certifications that the company may have. Regulatory associations such as BAR are favourable although it is not compulsory.
- Code of Practice: All partners must follow our code of practice. This is a set of rules to ensure that they are serving customers to the highest standards.
Do Packers and Movers Pack Everything?
Movers and packers can offer a self, part of full packing service. This means they can provide materials so you can pack yourself, pack a few items or pack everything. They also offer a range of helpful services on top of the removals and packing. The main services are as follows.
- Furniture Dismantling - Another common removal company service is furniture dismantling and assembling. Ideal for items like beds and tables, it helps to utilise space in the van to fit more items in.
- Storage - Moving house storage can really help if you're in between homes during your move. You can place your items in storage and collect them when you’re ready as storage facilities are flexible.
To learn more, read additional removal company services.
How Much Will Packers and Movers Cost?
The average cost of movers and packers is £1,181 for a 3-bed house travelling 50 miles in the UK. This includes professional packing services and materials (£250), as well as the dismantling and reassembling of furniture at your new home (£125).
Your storage costs will be an additional £23.94 per square foot on average. Your storage and removal costs will vary and depend on where in the UK you are, how far you’re moving and the items and services you require.
To learn more, read how much does a removal company cost. It’s also worth considering the potential additional cost of tipping the removal company.
How to Get the Best Quotes For Packers and Movers
We always recommended that you compare removal quotes with a range of companies and for different days or months, if your moving date is flexible.
By comparing a range of companies, you can get a variety of quotes and ensure you’re getting the best deal for your removals. Here’s how we make it easy for you. We can connect you with up to 6 local removal companies so you can compare and save up to 70% on your moving costs.
We work with verified and reviewed companies to make your decision easy, but the following should help you choose a removal company:
- Look at reviews
- Check if they're BAR or NGRS members
- Ask for recommendations
- Ask for a full breakdown of the quote
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