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How to Find Your Removal Company in Bristol

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Tell us about your move

Enter your move details so we can match you with the right local removal companies in Bristol for you.

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Smartphone showing Compare My Move removal company match results.

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Compare & choose your removal company

Choose the moving company that's right for you based on price, services and reviews.

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Removal worker lifting a sofa.

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Let your Bristol movers handle the heavy lifting

Your chosen company handles the transport, and unloading, saving you time and effort.

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Smiling couple relaxing on a sofa after moving home.

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Settle into your new home

Relax knowing your belongings have been moved safely by trusted professionals.

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Why Book Your Removals with Compare My Move?

Top picks in Bristol

Top picks in Bristol

We connect you with the right movers for your needs, not just the nearest.

Reviewed and reliable

Reviewed and reliable

Easily connect with top-rated, fully verified professionals right at your fingertips.

Last minute? No problem

Last minute? No problem

If you need a quick turnaround, we’ll find firms that can meet your timeframe.

Local expertise

Local expertise

Our removal companies know the city’s unique moving challenges inside out.

What's Involved in a Removal Service?

Archive Icon Packing & preparation
Archive Icon Packing & preparation
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  • Optional professional packing service
  • Supply of boxes, wrapping, and tape
  • Dismantling of furniture if needed
  • Labelling of boxes for easy unpacking
  • Access planning and parking permit advice where required
Calendar icon On moving day
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Calendar icon On moving day
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  • Floor, doorway and bannister protection
  • Careful loading of boxes into the van
  • Protective covers for fragile items
  • Specialist handling for special items, like pianos or antiques
Truck icon Transport
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Transport
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  • Safe delivery to your new home
  • Goods-in-transit and public liability insurance
  • Short-term or long-term storage available if needed
  • GPS-tracked vehicles for added security
Unarchive icon Unloading
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Unloading
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  • Unloading into the rooms of your choice
  • Reassembly of furniture and large items
  • Removal of packing materials
  • Final placement checks

Areas We Cover in Bristol

  • Clifton
  • Bishopston
  • Southville
  • Bedminster
  • Clifton Village
  • Horfield
  • Montpelier
  • Knowle
  • Henleaze
  • Westbury‑on‑Trym
  • Redcliffe
  • Harbourside
  • Brislington
  • Easton
  • Totterdown
  • Stapleton
  • Kingswood
  • Bedminster Down
  • Clifton Downs

Why Customers In Bristol Trust Us To Move Home

Recent reviews from people who moved home in Bristol
4.6
325 reviews
5 stars
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275
4 stars
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20
3 stars
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1 star
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Based on 325 customer reviews of our Bristol removals companies.
5/5
"Professional and efficient Removal men pleasant caring thoughtful just what was needed at a very stressful time. Highly…"
"Professional and efficient Removal men pleasant caring thoughtful just what was needed at a very…"
Margaret, BS8
1 May 2026
5/5
"Intercity were very efficient throughout the whole process. Communication was timely and very clear and the whole process…"
"Intercity were very efficient throughout the whole process. Communication was timely and very clear…..."
Lynn, BS16
1 Apr 2026
5/5
"From initial contact to the final job, my experience couldn't have been any better. I have never used a professional…"
"From initial contact to the final job, my experience couldn't have been any better. I have never…"
Sharon, BS15
28 Dec 2025
5/5
"Service on the day was excellent. No problems with timings and staff were very helpful in both moving out and moving in.…"
"Service on the day was excellent. No problems with timings and staff were very helpful in both…"
Martyn, BS30
5 Dec 2025

Some of Our Happy Home Movers

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Join Bristol Customers Already Booking Their Move

Saeed J
Only removals requested

Moved within Bristol

Tony G
1 extra service requested

Moved from Bristol to Leicester Moved from Bristol

Senara D
Only removals requested

Moved within Bristol

Maria W
Only removals requested

Moved within Bristol

Chloe B
1 extra service requested

Moved within Bristol

Donna B
3 extra services requested

Moved within Bristol

Kerryanne B
Only removals requested

Moved within Bristol

Jolie F
Only removals requested

Moved from Bristol to Tonbridge Moved from Bristol

Russell B
Only removals requested

Moved from Bristol to Bath Moved from Bristol

Zuzana P
3 extra services requested

Moved within Bristol

Lisa M
Only removals requested

Moved within Bristol

Debbie
Only removals requested

Moved from Bristol to Lincoln Moved from Bristol

Katrina C
Only removals requested

Moved within Bristol

David
Only removals requested

Moved from Bristol to Dudley Moved from Bristol

Shelley D
Only removals requested

Moved from Bristol to Exeter Moved from Bristol

Soma P
Only removals requested

Moved within Bristol

Melissa T
Only removals requested

Moved within Bristol

Desislava D
1 extra service requested

Moved within Bristol

Jonathan
Only removals requested

Moved within Bristol

Jon R
Only removals requested

Moved within Bristol

Bristol's Best Movers

Proven and reliable

Proven and reliable

Our companies have experience completing hundreds of Bristol home moves.

Highly-rated by customers

Highly-rated by customers

We collect feedback after moves, run regular mystery shops, and remove movers that don't maintain top ratings.

Verified & insured

Verified & insured

Every firm is verified for trading history and reviews, and must carry Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance.

Bristol specialists

Bristol specialists

Our removal companies know the city’s unique moving challenges inside out.

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City Moves

4/5
"Good communication problem on moving day but was resolved quickly Overall good customer…"
"Good communication problem on moving day but was resolved quickly Overall good…"

Mary
Jun 2026

Brislington, Horfield, Clifton Village
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Intercity Removals

5/5
"We had to change the removal day and they change it with only 24 hours notice. Tom was really…..."
"We had to change the removal day and they change it with only 24 hours notice. Tom…"

Frank
Oct 2025

Clifton Downs, Horfield, Bedminster Down,…
We Like 2 Move It Removals & Storage logo

We Like 2 Move It Removals & Storage

5/5
"Really excellent in every way."
"Really excellent in every way."

John
Dec 2025

Kingswood, Totterdown, Redcliffe, Clifton…
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Kwik Move Ltd

4/5
"The service was great, the staff were helpful and friendly and the price was very reasonable.…..."
"The service was great, the staff were helpful and friendly and the price was very…"

Tommy
Mar 2025

Easton, Henleaze, Clifton Downs, Brislington
DPE Removals and Storage logo

DPE Removals and Storage

5/5
"Very straightforward quote and helpful staff. Nothing at all was broken which was great and…"
"Very straightforward quote and helpful staff. Nothing at all was broken which was…"

Heather
May 2026

Montpelier, Bedminster, Harbourside,…

30,891
Removal jobs completed in Bristol

Our Bristol Moving Trends

December most popular month
Leicester most popular destination
9,885 last minute moves
Packing top add on

Types of Home

Items We Move Most

101,940 plants moved
86,495 beds moved
46,337 sofas moved
52,515 TVs moved

How We Keep Things Safe

14,519 pre-move surveys
370,692 boxes packed
1,918 miles of packing tape
58,693 KG of bubble wrap

Things to Know Before Your Bristol Move

Apply for bay suspensions when you book your removal company

Central RPZs run long hours and fill early, especially around Clifton, Redland and Spike Island. Without a suspension, your movers will be parking streets away and the job takes twice as long. The council takes a few days to approve, so apply as soon as you exchange. Don't leave it to the week before or you'll be stuck waiting while they hunt for legal parking.

Book an early removal slot if you're moving to Broadmead or the Old City

Broadmead opens for vehicles only twice a day - early morning and early evening - and you must be gone before barriers rise. Corn Street and St Nicholas Street in the Old City allow loading only until late morning. If your flat sits in these areas, book the first slot of the day and finish by 9:45am. Miss the window and your move doubles in time.

Ask if your movers can use smaller vans in Clifton or Redland

Four-storey townhouses, half-landings and basement kitchens slow everything down even when parking is good. The Clifton RPZ runs into the evening and spaces rarely open after mid-morning. Ask your movers if they can send two smaller vans instead of one large one - it lets them park closer without blocking narrow streets. Flag tight stairs and basement access when you book so they bring the right kit.

Check Bristol City and Bears fixtures if you're in Southville

When either team plays at Ashton Gate, streets around North Street and Coronation Road jam for hours. Parking suspensions are enforced strictly and wardens patrol the Southville RPZ from early morning. Check the fixture list when you pick your completion date and either choose a different day or book early morning before matchday traffic builds.

Avoid Harbour Festival, Balloon Fiesta and Great Bristol Run weekends

The Harbour Festival turns Queen Square and Anchor Road pedestrian-only, with barriers up the day before. The Balloon Fiesta shuts the Suspension Bridge from 6pm to midnight on Night Glow evenings. The Great Bristol Run seals off the centre from dawn. If you're near the harbour or BS8, check event dates when you exchange and either move on a clear weekend or pick a day when roads are open.

Keep digital permits active until the van leaves

Bristol's RPZ patrols restart after lunch and again before 8pm. Clifton, Spike Island and Redland are especially well covered. Keep your digital permit active until the van pulls away or you'll get a £70 ticket even though you've finished unloading.

FAQs About Movers in Bristol

How much do removal companies charge in Bristol?

Removal costs in Bristol are based on removals booked through Compare My Move, a one-bed move costs around £893, a two-bed move averages £1,116, a three-bed property typically costs £1,474, and four-bed homes or larger come in at around £2,371. Costs often increase locally for properties with multiple floors, basement access, or moves requiring parking bay suspensions in areas like Clifton and Redland.

What details should I share when getting removal quotes?

Be specific about floor levels, stairs, and whether you have lift access in flats. Mention any access challenges such as narrow doorways, basement kitchens, or if your street sits within a residents' parking zone. The more accurate your inventory and access details, the less likely you are to face unexpected charges on the day.

How do I choose a removal company in Bristol?

Confirm the firm carries Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance. Check recent customer reviews and ask whether they have experience with Bristol's parking zones and pedestrianised areas. For properties in Clifton or Harbourside, ask if they can provide smaller vans to navigate tight streets and limited loading bays.

How far in advance should I book movers in Bristol?

Aim to book four to six weeks ahead for most moves. Demand increases during summer months and around December, which is the most popular time locally. If your move falls near Ashton Gate matchdays or major events like Harbour Festival, book even earlier as availability tightens quickly.

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