Greater London
Removals in Ilford
House moves, office moves and man-and-van work in Ilford and the surrounding IG postcodes, priced from the same published rate card as everywhere else we work.
Lines open seven days a week, 8:00am – 10:30pm.
- Cover
- Included as standard
- Goods in Transit & Public Liability
- Materials
- Supplied with the job
- Bubble wrap, cartons, blankets
- Coordinator
- One named contact
- From quote to unloading
- Company No.
- 12460159
- Registered in England
Moving in Ilford is rarely about distance. It is about the things that eat a day: where the van can legally stop, how many flights of stairs are between the door and the pavement, and whether the lift is working. We size the crew for that, not just for the load.
What we do in Ilford
Stairs and access
Ground and first floor are included. Above that there is a flat charge per floor, at each property — £20 for the second, £40 for the third, £60 for the fourth, and £20 per floor beyond that. A working lift means no stair charge at all. Tell us the floor when you call and it is priced before the day, not argued about on it.
Coverage details for Ilford
We list Ilford under the IG postcode area. Give us both full addresses when you ask for a quote — the postcode is how we file it, not how we price it.
In Greater London, we also cover London, North London, Croydon, West London, and 112 other places.
Of the 117 places we list in Greater London, Ilford is the 52nd most asked about in our own search data — which is how we decided it gets a page of its own.
Distance and mileage for Ilford
Ilford is roughly 11 miles from our London office, the closer of our two — that distance is what the per-mile part of any quote here is built from, on top of the hourly vehicle and crew rate.
Before moving day in Ilford: council and zone rules
These are published by the authorities themselves, not AFS local knowledge. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the council before you rely on them.
Reserving space outside the property: Redbridge Council
Redbridge lists home removals as an approved reason for a suspension and says it will decide within seven working days of your application. Changes need at least five working days' notice, and once the on-street notices are up the booking cannot be amended and no refund is given.
ULEZ covers every London borough
The Ultra Low Emission Zone has covered all London boroughs since 29 August 2023. A van that does not meet the ULEZ emissions standard is charged for each day it is driven inside the zone, so ask whichever company you book which vehicle will be used and check it with TfL's vehicle checker.
Source: TfL: Ultra Low Emission Zone
Last checked 19 September 2026.
Nearby areas
How much does a move in Ilford cost?
The main factors are the vehicle and crew, loading and unloading time, and the distance between your two addresses. Access and any packing or furniture work help us build the rest of the quotation.
- Vehicle, crew and time
- For hourly moves, the rate depends on the vehicle and number of movers. Hours are billed as worked, subject to a 2- or 3-hour minimum depending on the vehicle. Tell us what is moving so we can confirm a suitable team and allow realistic loading time.
- Distance and access
- A vehicle-specific per-mile charge is added. Stairs, parking and the walk from the vehicle to each front door also matter: a short local journey can still involve a long loading day. Tell us about working lifts and any loading restrictions at both addresses.
- The work you need us to do
- Furniture dismantling and reassembly are priced per item. Packing requirements and any additional collection or delivery stops should be agreed before the move, so the quotation reflects the whole job.
A driver-only rate is not a fully crewed price. We confirm the vehicle, crew, scope of work and VAT treatment with your quotation.
Published prices to help you plan
Packing is available as a complete package — labour and materials both included and both published. Removal and transport are quoted separately.
- 1-bedroom packing package
- £400
- 2-bedroom packing package
- £600
- 3-bedroom packing package
- £1,000
- 4-bedroom packing package
- £1,300
- 5-bedroom packing package
- £1,650
- 6-bedroom packing package
- £2,000
- 7-bedroom packing package
- £2,400
Confirm your inventory, access and the work included before booking.
Separately priced work
- A single or double bed: £50 to dismantle, £90 with reassembly at the other end. Every dismantling or reassembly booking has a £90 minimum; other furniture has its own per-item rate.
Know what your move will cost in 2 minutes
- See the vehicle and crew we would send
- See the published hourly rate before you call anyone
- No obligation and nothing to pay to find out
What size removal van and crew will I need?
Property size is only a starting point. The volume of furniture and boxes, access, parking and unusually large items also affect the vehicle and crew we recommend.
A starting point for your inventory
The capacities and minimum bookings are from our fleet data. Property suggestions are guidance, not a guaranteed vehicle allocation.
How many movers will attend?
The rate card offers 2 movers, 3 movers, 4 movers, as well as driver-only bookings. Bedroom count does not decide the crew: tell us about the furniture, stairs and any heavy items, and confirm who will handle loading and unloading when you book.
- Access can change the vehicle
- Narrow roads, low entrances and restricted parking may make a smaller vehicle more practical. Share height restrictions and loading rules before a vehicle is allocated.
- Volume matters more than bedrooms
- Include the loft, shed and garden furniture in your inventory. A lightly furnished three-bedroom house can have less to move than a full two-bedroom flat.
- Large items and longer journeys need a plan
- Flag pianos, heavy furniture and oversized pieces early. If the load may need more than one vehicle or journey, discuss that before booking, especially when the destination is a long way away.
What is included with a move in Ilford?
Cover, materials and a named coordinator come as standard on every move. Packing and furniture dismantling are separate services, priced separately — so you are not paying for them if you do not need them.
Included as standard
- Goods in Transit coverIncluded as standard on every move, not sold as an optional extra.
- Public Liability coverIn place for every job, domestic and commercial alike.
- Packing materialsBubble wrap, shrink wrap, wardrobe cartons and furniture blankets, supplied as part of the job.
- A dedicated move coordinatorOne named point of contact from the quote through to unloading.
Added when you need it
- Packing and unpackingFull-property packing, or fragile items only. Materials are included either way.
- Furniture dismantling and reassemblyCharged per item at a published rate rather than folded into the hourly rate.
- Pianos and fragile itemsSpecialist handling for items that need more than a blanket and two people.
- House clearanceFor whatever is not coming with you.
Local or long distance?
Both are priced from the same rate card for a move — an hourly rate set by vehicle and crew size, plus a per-mile charge. A long job does not attract a different kind of pricing, just more miles on the same card.
Local
Distance is barely a factor. What decides the day is volume, access at both ends and how long loading and unloading realistically take.
Long distance
The same fundamentals, with mileage and timing added. Departure time and when the job can realistically finish at the far end matter more, particularly on a same-day completion.
How do I get a price?
Four steps, and the third one is a real number rather than a placeholder while someone calls you back.
- 1
Tell us about your move
Both addresses, your likely date, roughly what is moving, and anything that affects access — stairs, lifts, parking, a long carry.
- 2
We match a vehicle and crew
Sized to the volume and the access, not just the number of bedrooms — see how that works on the van and crew guide above.
- 3
You get a price from the published rate card
Built from the hourly rate, the crew, and the distance between the two addresses — the same rate card that is published on this site.
- 4
Your coordinator confirms the details
One named person carries the job from the quote through to the last box, and is who you call if anything changes.
Why choose AFS in Ilford
Things you can check, rather than adjectives.
Cover comes as standard
AFS Removals includes Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover on every move. It is not sold as an optional extra.
The rate card is published
Hourly rates by vehicle and crew, per-mile charges, stair charges and per-item dismantling prices are all online. You can read them before you speak to anybody.
See the rate cardOne named coordinator
The same person handles your move from the quote through to the last box, and is who you call when a completion time slips.
Published fleet capacities
Five vehicles, with load capacities and minimum booking times listed, so you can see what is being sent before you book.
See our vehiclesA registered company
AFS Removals Limited, Companies House number 12460159, with offices in Coventry and London. Phone lines open seven days a week, 8:00am – 10:30pm.
Moving tips
Practical guides for the parts of a move that catch people out.
How Removal Companies Assess Stairs, Lifts and Access
3 April 2026
The access details that can change loading time, vehicle position and the removal plan.
Moving From a Flat With No Lift: Your Planning Checklist
10 April 2026
A practical checklist for stair carries, access communication and packing a flat for a safer move.
How much does it cost to move house?
6 September 2026
Most removals sites won't show you a number until you've handed over your details. Here is the actual structure behind the price, with the rates we publish.
Ilford: common questions
Which postcode areas are associated with Ilford?
How a move in Ilford runs
- 01Get a priceFrom the published rate card, or over the phone.
- 02We confirm the jobVehicle, crew and date agreed with a named coordinator.
- 03PackingAll of it or just the fragile things. Materials included.
- 04Moving dayFloors protected, everything wrapped, loaded in order.
- 05Unloaded and rebuiltBoxes to the right rooms, beds rebuilt, nothing left over.
A clear plan, from the first call
Moving in or out of Ilford?
Work out an estimate from the published rates, or give us the two addresses and the date and we will price it with you.
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