Years of experience moving families across Portsmouth and beyond. Reviews mention friendly efficient teams.
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- Covers Portsmouth
Movers and Packers in Portsmouth
Compare vetted removal companies in Portsmouth · Hampshire. Local crews cover Southsea. Fratton. Cosham. North End and Gunwharf. Island access and terrace stairs make crew size. Not distance. The main driver of a Portsmouth quote.
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Vetted removal companies serving Portsmouth
Covering Southsea. Fratton. Cosham. North End and Gunwharf. These are real local firms with public reviews. Always check their insurance before you book.
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A large Hampshire mover with its own fleet. Reviewers praise professional crews and clear communication.
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- Office Relocation
- Storage Services
- Packing
- Long Distance
- Covers Portsmouth
A Portsmouth removal firm trading since 1871. Specialist vehicles and their own freehold storage.
- House Removals
- Office Relocation
- Storage Services
- Packing
- Covers Portsmouth
A firm based in Havant covering the Portsmouth area since 2001. Parking and access planned before every move.
- House Removals
- Office Relocation
- Storage Services
- Packing
- Long Distance
- Covers Portsmouth
A small Portsmouth team known for being kind and punctual. Customers value the useful moving advice.
- House Removals
- Man & Van
- Covers Portsmouth
Movers in Portsmouth you can actually trust
Picking movers in Portsmouth can feel like a gamble. It does not have to. We list genuine local firms only so you can compare ratings side by side and call the ones you like.
You will find firms like Heirs of Portsmouth and White & Company covering Southsea. Fratton. Cosham. North End and Gunwharf. A local tip from our team. The main driver of a Portsmouth quote.
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Movers and packers in Portsmouth
Packing is the job most people put off until the night before. Movers and packers in Portsmouth take it off your list. Most offer full packing or fragile only packing so you choose how much help you need.
- Unpacking and flat pack removal at the new home
- Glass and china wrapped one piece at a time
- Fragile only packing if you want to do the rest
- Mattress covers and sofa wraps included
- Double walled boxes and wardrobe cartons supplied
Expect a packing service in Portsmouth to cost around £320 for a typical family home.
How much do house movers in Portsmouth cost?
So what do house movers in Portsmouth cost? For a local 2 or 3 bed move most quotes fall between £520 and £1100. That puts Portsmouth close to the national average.
House removal
£810
Typical range £520 to £1100
2 or 3 bed local move
Packing service
£320
Typical range £180 to £520
Added to your removal
Same day move
£400
Typical range £210 to £720
Short notice van and crew
Storage hire
£160
Typical range £90 to £260
Per month for a typical home
Treat these as ballpark figures. A proper quote will look at your stairs and your parking and the size of your furniture.
Local know-how for house movers in Portsmouth
Every town has its quirks. Here is the one that catches people out in Portsmouth. Dense Victorian terraces on the island have no off-road parking and narrow stair turns.
If your van needs a bay you book it through Portsmouth City Council. Budget £35–£70 bay suspension · 5 working days notice. Ask your mover to sort it as part of the quote.
Areas our listed firms cover include Southsea. Fratton. Cosham. North End and Gunwharf.
Usually in your quote
- Blankets and straps and furniture covers
- Loading and unloading at both homes
- The crew and the van and the fuel
Things that may cost extra
- A parking bay suspension
- Waiting time if your keys come late
- Pianos and artwork and other delicate items
- Long carries from the kerb in busy parts of Portsmouth
How long does a move in Portsmouth take?
A two bed home in Portsmouth usually takes four to six hours from the first box to the last. Add a few hours for a big family house or a long drive.
Buying a home in Portsmouth
- You book and pay for your own removal
- Agree timings with your solicitor if you move on completion day
- Ask Portsmouth movers if they hold dates without a big deposit
Renting in Portsmouth
- Ask your landlord or agent if they have a preferred mover
- You may need van parking consent from Portsmouth City Council
- Book end of tenancy cleaning for the day after you leave
How to choose movers in Portsmouth
Before you book any movers in Portsmouth run through this quick list.
- Ask who applies for the parking bay and who pays
- Read the latest reviews rather than the oldest
- Get the quote in writing with every extra listed
- Ask about cancellation terms before you pay a deposit
- Confirm how many crew are coming on the day
Urgent movers in Portsmouth
Need to move fast? Some Portsmouth movers can do same day or next day jobs. Sudden notice from a landlord or a quick job change are the usual reasons.
Movers near Portsmouth
Moving across Hampshire? See movers and packers in nearby towns.
Postcodes we cover in Portsmouth
The movers above work across every Portsmouth postcode district. Local areas include Southsea. Fratton. Cosham. North End and Gunwharf.
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Your Portsmouth moving checklist
- 1Eight weeks before. Get three quotes from Portsmouth movers and ask each one for a home or video survey.
- 2Six weeks before. Apply to Portsmouth City Council for a parking suspension. It costs around £35–£70 bay suspension · 5 working days notice.
- 3Four weeks before. Book your mover in writing and confirm their goods in transit insurance.
- 4Two weeks before. Start packing rooms you use least. Label every box with its room.
- 5One week before. Tell Portsmouth City Council and your utility firms your moving date. Redirect your post.
- 6Moving day. Clear the parking space early. Dense Victorian terraces on the island have no off-road parking and narrow stair turns.
Removal FAQs for Portsmouth
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The crew who vetted every mover in Portsmouth
Bramble checked their insurance. Maisie walked the access routes. Pip priced the jobs and Nell wrote the packing guides. Meet the badgers behind your Portsmouth shortlist.
Bramble
Head of Vetting
Thirty years under the hedgerow. Checking everybody's paperwork.
Maisie
Head of the Lifting Crew
Sofas up spiral staircases. Pianos through bay windows. No drama.
Pip
Price Comparer
The youngest of the sett. And the fastest with a calculator.
Nell
Packing & Care
If it's breakable. It goes in Nell's hands first.