Flat Removals

Flat Removals in Dulwich by Dulwich Movers

At Dulwich Movers, we specialise in flat removals in and around Dulwich. From studio apartments to large multi-storey flats, we move you safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to your building and neighbours. Every move is handled by our trained, professional and fully insured team who work in flats every day and understand the challenges of stairs, lifts, parking restrictions and tight access.

Specialist Flat Removals Expertise in Dulwich

Flat moves are different from house moves. You may be dealing with managing agents, lift bookings, loading bays and strict time windows. Based near Dulwich, we know the local buildings, access routes and parking rules very well, which allows us to plan your move properly and avoid delays.

We regularly carry out flat removals in Dulwich Village, East Dulwich, West Dulwich and the surrounding SE21 and SE22 areas. Our local knowledge means we can advise on:

• Best loading points and where to park the vans
• Lift protection and common area protection
• Working around quiet hours and building rules
• Booking time slots with concierge or building management

Who Our Flat Removals Service Is For

Homeowners Moving Between Flats or Into a New Home

Whether you are completing on a new-build flat or moving from an upstairs flat into a house, we handle the entire move. We protect floors, doorways and communal areas, and coordinate timings with your completion schedule.

Renters Moving In or Out of a Tenancy

If you’re renting in Dulwich, we understand the pressures of check-out reports and deposit returns. We move you out cleanly and carefully, avoiding damage to walls, floors and common areas so you can hand the keys back with confidence.

Landlords and Letting Agents

We help landlords and agents with tenant changeovers, part-furnished flat moves and clearance of unwanted items. We can remove old furniture, relocate items to storage and prepare the flat for the next tenancy.

Businesses and Home Offices

From home-working setups in flats to small office units in mixed-use buildings, we can move desks, IT equipment and filing securely. We offer professional packing for sensitive equipment and can work outside normal hours to minimise disruption.

Students

Students moving into or out of flats, house shares or student blocks benefit from our smaller-load options. We can combine moves, offer shared-van services where appropriate, and provide packing materials for books, clothes and IT kit.

What’s Included in Our Flat Removals Service

Items Commonly Moved

Our flat removals service typically includes:

• Sofas, armchairs and living room furniture
• Beds, mattresses, wardrobes and bedroom furniture
• Dining tables, chairs and occasional furniture
• Washing machines, fridges, freezers and other white goods
• TVs, audio systems, computers and home office equipment
• Clothes, books, personal belongings and kitchen contents
• Pictures, mirrors and delicate decorative items

Items We Typically Exclude or Need to Discuss

For safety, insurance and legal reasons, some items are excluded or require prior agreement:

• Hazardous materials (fuels, gas cylinders, chemicals, paint thinners)
• Illegal goods or items prohibited by law
• Live animals (we can recommend pet transport specialists)
• High-value items such as fine art or jewellery without prior declaration
• Large pianos or specialist equipment without pre-arranged handling

If you have anything unusual or very high in value, please mention it during the quote so we can plan and insure correctly.

Our Step-by-Step Flat Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with your moving dates, addresses and a rough list of items. We’ll ask about floor levels, lift access, parking and any time restrictions. Based on this information, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote with a breakdown of the services you’ve requested.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For anything more than a very small move, we carry out a survey – either via video call or in person. This allows us to see staircases, door widths, lift sizes and access routes. We can then allocate the right size team, vehicle and equipment, and confirm the final price before move day.

3. Packing & Preparation

We offer a full packing service, a part-pack service (for fragile items only), or we can simply supply quality packing materials if you prefer to pack yourself. On the day, we protect floors, doors and bannisters. Furniture is wrapped, mattresses are bagged and fragile items are carefully packed and labelled.

4. Loading & Transport

Our trained team loads your belongings efficiently, using trolleys, skates and lifting straps where needed. We are used to working in tight stairwells and small lifts. Everything is secured properly in our vehicles for safe transport from your Dulwich flat to your new property or storage facility.

5. Unloading & Placement

At the destination, we unload and place items into the rooms you specify. We assemble basic furniture we have dismantled, position larger items where you want them and remove used packing materials that are part of our service. Our aim is to leave you with a flat that is ready to live in, not a pile of boxes in the hallway.

Transparent Flat Removals Pricing

We believe in clear, straightforward pricing. Our quotes are based on:

• Volume of goods and size of your flat
• Access (stairs, lifts, distance from parking to front door)
• Travel distance between addresses
• Required services (packing, dismantling, storage, materials)
• Any time restrictions or out-of-hours work

Once we have completed a survey, we provide a fixed-price quote for the agreed scope, so you know exactly what you’ll pay. Any potential extra charges (for example, key delays or waiting time) are explained in advance, in plain language.

Why Choose Professional Flat Removals Over DIY or Man-and-Van

Moving flats can look simple on paper, but in practice it can be hard work and risky without proper training and equipment. A casual man-and-van service may not offer goods in transit insurance or public liability cover, and often relies on one or two people lifting heavy items without the right techniques.

By using a professional flat removals company like Dulwich Movers, you benefit from:

• Trained staff who know how to handle stairs, tight corners and heavy lifting safely
• Systematic protection of your belongings and the building
• Reliable timing and proper planning for access and parking
• Appropriate insurance cover in the unlikely event that something goes wrong

This helps protect not only your possessions, but also your deposit, your relationship with neighbours and your own back.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Dulwich Movers operates to well-established, professional standards. We provide:

• Goods in transit insurance to cover your belongings while they are being moved
• Public liability cover in case of accidental damage to the building or third-party property
• Trained, uniformed staff who follow safe lifting and handling practices
• Proper vehicles equipped with blankets, straps and protective equipment

Policy details and limits are available on request, and we encourage customers to declare any individual items of particularly high value so we can ensure they are correctly recorded.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat your flat and belongings as if they were our own. Floors, bannisters and doors are protected, and furniture is wrapped to prevent knocks and scuffs. We work quietly and respectfully in shared buildings to minimise disturbance to neighbours.

We also take a practical approach to sustainability. Wherever possible we re-use sturdy packing materials, offer rentable crates as an alternative to single-use boxes, and recycle cardboard and plastics at the end of your move. If you have items you no longer need, we can arrange delivery to local charities or recycling centres, reducing waste.

Real-World Flat Removal Use Cases

Moving Between Flats in the Same Building

We often help people moving from one flat to another within the same block. Even if you are only going up or down a floor, we plan carefully, use appropriate equipment and complete the move quickly while respecting building rules.

First-Time Buyer Moving into a Dulwich Flat

Buying your first flat can be stressful. We coordinate with you around completion and key collection, offer packing support if needed, and ensure your furniture fits and is placed where you want it from the start.

Office or Studio Relocation into a Flat or Mixed-Use Building

We help small businesses and freelancers move into flats or mixed-use spaces, transporting desks, stock and equipment with minimal downtime. We can plan evening or weekend moves where required.

Urgent or Last-Minute Flat Moves

Sometimes circumstances change quickly – a tenancy ends sooner than expected, a completion date moves, or you need to vacate your flat urgently. Subject to availability, we offer responsive, short-notice flat removals, still carried out to our usual professional standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a flat removal in Dulwich cost?

The cost of a flat removal depends mainly on how much you have to move, the access at each property and the distance between addresses. A small studio flat move in Dulwich may be completed in half a day, while a larger two or three-bedroom flat could require a full day and a bigger team. After a short discussion and survey, we provide a fixed-price quote so you know the exact cost before you book, with no hidden extras for the agreed scope of work.

Can you handle same-day or urgent flat moves?

We can often help with same-day or urgent flat removals, particularly within Dulwich and nearby areas, but it does depend on our schedule and the size of the move. If you need to move at short notice, call us as early as possible with details of your flat, access and destination. We will check vehicle and crew availability and advise honestly what can be achieved. Even for urgent moves, we still aim to survey, plan access and provide written confirmation of the service.

Are my belongings insured during the move?

Yes. Your belongings are covered by our goods in transit insurance while they are being moved, and we also carry public liability cover for accidental damage to property or third parties. This insurance operates alongside our careful handling, protective packing and loading methods. We’ll explain key terms and limits in plain language, and for particularly high-value items we may ask you to list them separately so we can ensure they are properly recorded. We always recommend checking how our cover fits alongside your own contents insurance.

What is included in a flat removals service?

Our standard flat removals service includes loading, transporting and unloading your belongings between addresses, with protection for furniture and the property itself. We place items into the rooms you specify and can dismantle and reassemble straightforward furniture by prior arrangement. Optional extras include a full or part packing service, supply of boxes and materials, and short- or long-term storage. Excluded items are mainly hazardous materials, illegal goods and some specialist or unusually high-value items, which we can discuss during the quote stage.

How is a professional flat removal different from a man-and-van?

A professional removals service offers structured planning, trained staff, appropriate insurance and proper vehicles equipped for moving. We carry out surveys, understand building rules, and protect communal areas, which is particularly important in flats. Many casual man-and-van services operate with limited or no insurance and may not be familiar with the specific challenges of multi-storey buildings. While a man-and-van may appear cheaper at first glance, a professional removals team reduces the risk of damage, delays and additional costs linked to building or neighbour issues.

How far in advance should I book my flat removal?

For the smoothest experience, we recommend booking your flat removal as soon as you have a clear idea of your moving date – ideally two to four weeks in advance. This is especially important at busy times such as month-end and holidays. However, we understand that rental and completion dates can change, so we try to be flexible where possible. If your dates are not yet fixed, we can discuss provisional bookings and options, then confirm the final date closer to the move when things are certain.