European Removals

Household moves between the UK and Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and Gran Canaria — packed and loaded by our own crew, and planned route by route.

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Lines open seven days a week, 8:00am – 10:30pm.

Crews: Our own team; Employed by AFS, never subcontracted
Quote: In writing within 24 hours; Itemised from our published rates
Cover: Included as standard; Goods in Transit & Public Liability
Coordinator: One named contact; From the quote to the last box

Best for: Household moves between the UK and Europe, in both directions.
Included: Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover, our own crew and a named coordinator.
Pricing: Ask about your route

European move planning

European moves are the long end of what we do. The same crew that packs your home loads the vehicle, so nothing is handed between companies at the point where things usually go missing.

Goods in Transit cover applies to a European move in the same way it applies to a move across town.

Where we go

Our European coverage is Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and Gran Canaria, in both directions.

Where we do not go

Our international coverage is Europe only. We do not quote for Australia, North America, the Middle East, Africa or Asia — if that is your destination you will be better served by a specialist international shipper.

Common questions

Do you move outside Europe?

No. Our international coverage is Europe only. For destinations outside Europe you will need a specialist international shipper.

Which European countries do you cover?

Spain, France, Germany, Ireland, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and Gran Canaria, in both directions.

How is a European move priced?

From the same rate card as a UK move — an hourly rate set by vehicle and crew for loading and unloading, plus mileage for the distance covered. A longer journey adds miles rather than a different kind of pricing.

Is my consignment insured for the whole journey?

Goods in Transit cover applies to a European move in the same way it applies to a move across town — it is not reduced or excluded for the international leg.

Does the same crew handle both ends?

Yes. The crew that packs and loads in the UK is the same crew that unloads at the destination — nothing is handed to a second company partway through, which is where belongings most often go missing on an international move.

Ask about this route

European moves are quoted individually. Send us the route and a few details, by email or on WhatsApp, and our team will come back to you with a written quote.

Country

Direction

United Kingdom to Spain

How much does european removals 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. Your written quote confirms the vehicle, crew and scope of work — and the price is the total, with no VAT added on top.

Published prices to help you plan

Priced by the hour from the same vehicle and crew rate card as every other service we offer, plus mileage for the distance covered.

Separately priced work

Stairs: £10 per person on the crew, per flight of stairs, for each hour at that address — a floor is 2 flights, so a first floor is 2 flights and a third floor 6. Only the ground floor is free; a working lift means no stair charge.
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.

Get a written quote See the full rate card

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

Small Transit (SWB)
350 cu ft
Just a few items / Studio flat
2-hour minimum booking
Transit LWB
500 cu ft
1-bedroom
2-hour minimum booking
Luton Box Van
700 cu ft
2-bedroom
3-hour minimum booking
5.5 Tonne Lorry
1,000 cu ft
3-bedroom house
3-hour minimum booking
7.5 Tonne Lorry
1,300 cu ft
4-bedroom or larger
3-hour minimum booking

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.

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How your move works

01Tell us about your moveOnline, by phone or on WhatsApp.
02Get your written quoteItemised, within 24 hours.
03Your coordinator takes overDate, vehicle and crew confirmed by one named contact.
04Packed and loadedHome protected, everything wrapped, loaded in order.
05Unloaded and rebuiltRight rooms, furniture rebuilt, final walkthrough.

AFS crew carrying a chest of drawers out to the van on moving day

What happens on a European move?

The load is packed and protected the same way as a UK move, with the paperwork for the destination country confirmed in advance and travelling with it through customs.

1
Inventory and paperwork confirmed
Customs and transport documentation requirements are confirmed ahead of the move — these vary by destination country and what's in the load.
2
Loading
The same protection and blanket-wrap process as a UK move: floors and doorways protected, furniture wrapped, load order matching how you want it to come off.
3
Border and customs process
Paperwork accompanies the load through customs — a step a domestic move doesn't have.
4
Transit
The crossing (ferry or tunnel, depending on route) followed by the road journey to the destination.
5
Delivery-side coordination
Access and delivery timing at the destination address are confirmed ahead of arrival, since local regulations and street access can differ from the UK.
6
Unloading
The same by-room process as any move — items go where you've asked for them, not wherever's nearest the door.
7
Sign-off
Nothing is left until you've confirmed the inventory has arrived as it left.

What is included with european removals?

Cover, our own crew and a named coordinator come with every move. Packing, materials and furniture dismantling are priced separately, so you only pay for what you need.

Included as standard

Goods in Transit coverIncluded on every move, not sold as an add-on.
Public Liability coverIn place on every job, at home or at work.
Our own crewEvery mover is employed by AFS. We never pass your move to a subcontractor.
One named coordinatorYour single point of contact, from the quote to the last box.

Added when you need it

What changes from one move to the next?

Two moves of the same property size can run very differently. These are the things that most often change the vehicle, the crew or the time — and the details worth telling us when you enquire.

The destination country has specific customs requirements
Confirmed with you ahead of the move — this is the single biggest planning difference from a UK-only job, so it's worth raising early rather than at the point of booking.
The destination address has different access rules than the UK
Narrower streets or different loading regulations are flagged where known, so the crew and vehicle are matched to what's actually possible at the other end.
The load needs collection from or delivery to more than one address
Tell us all the addresses involved up front — it changes routing and timing more than it changes the basic pricing mechanics.
Timing is built around a specific ferry or tunnel crossing
Departure time and the crossing booked affect the overall schedule — useful to confirm early if you have a hard delivery deadline.
The move needs to line up with completion on a UK property
Coordinating both ends of a cross-border move takes more lead time than a domestic one — the earlier we know your dates, the more options there are.
You're moving in the other direction — into the UK
The same process runs in reverse: paperwork, crossing and UK-side delivery access are all confirmed the same way ahead of the move.

These are planning examples, not records of particular jobs.

Prepare for your move

Planning a long-distance move without losing the day
A move of three hundred miles is not a local move with more driving. The difference is what has to be decided before the van is loaded.
Packing fragile things so they survive the van
Most breakages do not happen in a drop. They happen slowly, over a hundred miles of vibration, to things that were packed with room to move.

How should I prepare for a European move?

The preparation that matters most for a cross-border move is confirming destination access and paperwork requirements early — those take longer to sort out than packing does.

Weeks before

Confirm the destination address and any known local access restrictions.
Confirm what paperwork the route requires and get it in order early.
List anything that may need a specific customs declaration — certain electronics and plants often do.

1 week before

Finish packing everything not needed in the final days.
Confirm your departure date and the likely crossing.
Keep passports, ID and essential documents with you rather than on the van.

24–48 hours before

Reconfirm access at both the collection and delivery addresses.
Check nothing time-sensitive is travelling that needs separate arrangements.

On the day

Walk the property with the crew before loading.
Confirm the inventory before departure.

At delivery

Confirm access at the destination before the crew arrives.
Walk the property with the crew before they leave.

Packing takes longer than almost anyone expects.

Why customers choose AFS Removals

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Our own crews
Every mover is employed by AFS. Your move is never passed to a subcontractor, even in the busiest weeks of the year.
A written quote within 24 hours
Itemised from our published hourly, mileage, stair and furniture rates, so every line can be checked.
See the rate card
One named coordinator
The same person handles your move from the quote to the last box, and is who you call if a completion time slips.
Cover as standard
Goods in Transit and Public Liability cover are included on every move, not sold as an add-on.
20+ years in removals
AFS Removals Limited (company no. 12460159) is run by a team with more than 20 years of moving homes and offices. Lines open seven days a week, 8:00am – 10:30pm.

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