Quick list: the 15 best removal companies in Gosport
| Company | Best for | Based in |
|---|---|---|
| AVUS Removals | Best for careful furniture handling | Based in Gosport |
| Try-Us Removals | Best for round the clock availability | Based in Gosport |
| 1st Choice Removals & Self Storage | Best for combining a move with self storage | Based in Gosport |
| Beck's Removals & Storage | Best for peninsula access planning | Hermitage Park Havant serving Gosport |
| Curtiss & Sons | Best for a firm with over 140 years in the trade | Copnor Portsmouth PO3 serving Gosport |
| White & Company | Best for a large fleet and international moves | Portsmouth PO2 serving Gosport |
| Heirs of Portsmouth | Best for years of experience | Portsmouth PO5 serving Gosport |
| J&J Removals Portsmouth | Best for a small punctual team | Portsmouth serving Gosport |
| K2 Swift Removals | Best for a nearby crew covering Gosport | Fareham serving Gosport |
| BlueSky Relocation | Best for 2 bed to 5 bed house moves | Serves Gosport from Fareham |
| Overs Removals | Best for a long standing family reputation | Fareham branch serving Gosport |
| Locks Heath Removals | Best for Which Trusted Trader status | Locks Heath SO31 serving Gosport |
| Schepens | Best for rural and town moves across Hampshire | Romsey SO51 serving Gosport |
| Pickfords | Best for a national name with UK wide reach | National brand serving Gosport |
| Britannia | Best for local agents backed by a national brand | National brand serving Gosport |
1. AVUS Removals
Best for: Best for careful furniture handling.
AVUS Removals has been based in Gosport since 1998 and has spent nearly 40 years handling house moves across the town and into Fareham and Portsmouth. The team treats every item as their own and offers a free home survey before quoting.
Storage is arranged through a partner facility on the edge of Gosport with 24/7 access so belongings can be collected any time.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Man and van.
Phone: 023 9250 2955.
2. Try-Us Removals
Best for: Best for round the clock availability.
Try-Us Removals has traded since 1984 and operates within a 30 mile radius of Gosport. The family run team is trained in piano and antique handling as well as full house moves.
A purpose built storage facility backs the removal service for anyone with a gap between homes.
Services: House removals · Storage · Man and van.
Phone: 0800 135 7009.
3. 1st Choice Removals & Self Storage
Best for: Best for combining a move with self storage.
1st Choice has moved families across Hampshire since 1989 from its Gosport base. Uniformed staff handle belongings carefully and vans come fitted with blankets and clothes racks.
A storage warehouse with CCTV and an onsite alarm backs the removal side for anyone caught between completion dates.
Services: House removals · Commercial relocation · Storage.
Phone: 023 9252 5003.
4. Beck's Removals & Storage
Best for: Best for peninsula access planning.
Beck's Removals has worked across Hampshire since 2001 and understands that Gosport's PO12 and PO13 postcodes are served only by the A32 and Newgate Lane. The team plans routes around peak hour congestion on those two roads.
It also knows the limited on-street parking in Alverstoke and Stoke Road and Rowner and quotes with clear fixed pricing.
Services: House removals · Commercial removals · Packing.
5. Curtiss & Sons
Best for: Best for a firm with over 140 years in the trade.
Curtiss & Sons has provided removals from Portsmouth since 1871 and takes on regular work across Gosport. Its own freehold storage facility keeps goods with one company from start to finish.
A range of specialist vehicles means the firm can take on anything from a small flat to a large family house.
Services: House removals · Business removals · Storage.
Phone: 023 9298 5830.
6. White & Company
Best for: Best for a large fleet and international moves.
White & Company has traded since 1871 and runs its own fleet across the wider Portsmouth and Gosport area. Reviewers mention clear communication throughout the move.
The firm can also handle international relocations alongside a standard local house move.
Services: House removals · Office removals · Storage · International removals.
Phone: 023 9266 0661.
7. Heirs of Portsmouth
Best for: Best for years of experience.
Heirs of Portsmouth has years of experience moving families across the wider Portsmouth and Gosport area. Reviews mention friendly and efficient teams who keep to schedule.
It suits both smaller local jobs and larger family house moves.
Services: House removals · Office removals.
8. J&J Removals Portsmouth
Best for: Best for a small punctual team.
J&J Removals is a small Portsmouth team known for being kind and punctual. Customers value the practical moving advice given ahead of the day.
It suits a smaller Gosport move where a big fleet is not needed.
Services: House removals · Man and van.
Phone: 07788 155724.
9. K2 Swift Removals
Best for: Best for a nearby crew covering Gosport.
K2 Swift Removals covers Fareham and the surrounding towns including Gosport every week and quotes what it charges with no hidden costs.
The man and van option suits smaller loads and single item deliveries across the peninsula.
Services: House removals · Flat removals · Man and van.
Phone: 023 8111 3116.
10. BlueSky Relocation
Best for: Best for 2 bed to 5 bed house moves.
BlueSky Relocation focuses on 2 to 5 bedroom house moves and covers Gosport as part of its Fareham patch. It has built up more than 600 five star reviews from customers across the area.
Its instant quote system gives an early idea of price before committing to a date.
Services: House removals · Office relocation · Storage.
Phone: 0800 090 3125.
11. Overs Removals
Best for: Best for a long standing family reputation.
Overs has kept Hampshire families moving since 1857 and rates as Excellent on Trustpilot. Crews are uniformed and DBS checked and carry photo ID on the day.
Every quote includes mileage so there are no hidden extras once the van is loaded.
Services: House removals · Storage · Packing.
Phone: 01329 550382.
12. Locks Heath Removals
Best for: Best for Which Trusted Trader status.
Locks Heath Removals has over thirty years of experience and carries Which Trusted Trader status. Customers say the team works calmly and leaves nothing damaged.
It takes on regular work across the Fareham and Gosport area.
Services: House removals · Office removals.
Phone: 023 8044 4319.
13. Schepens
Best for: Best for rural and town moves across Hampshire.
Schepens is a family run Hampshire firm based in Romsey that takes on jobs across the county including Gosport. It gives clear local advice whether the move is into a village or a busy estate.
Services: House removals · Storage.
Phone: 01794 323558.
14. Pickfords
Best for: Best for a national name with UK wide reach.
Pickfords is one of the oldest removal names in the country and takes on jobs across Gosport and the wider peninsula. It suits moves beyond Hampshire or abroad.
Its size means storage and packing can all be arranged with one company.
Services: House removals · International removals · Storage.
15. Britannia
Best for: Best for local agents backed by a national brand.
Britannia works through a network of local agents so a Gosport move gets a crew who knows the roads while carrying the reassurance of a national name.
It suits longer distance or international moves out of Gosport as well as local jobs.
Services: House removals · Storage · International removals.
How much do removals cost in Gosport?
Gosport prices sit close to the Hampshire average but access across the peninsula can add time to a quote. The A32 and Newgate Lane both get congested at peak times which crews build into their planning.
Older streets around Alverstoke and Stoke Road can also add cost due to limited parking near the properties.
| Property | Local move in Gosport | Gosport to London |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed flat | £290 to £440 | £470 to £670 |
| 2 bed house | £390 to £570 | £610 to £870 |
| 3 bed house | £510 to £770 | £810 to £1,140 |
| 4 bed house | £670 to £970 | £1,040 to £1,440 |
| 5 bed house | £870 to £1,290 | £1,340 to £1,840 |
Parking and permits for removal vans in Gosport
Gosport Borough Council manages residents' parking permits across many streets close to the town centre and Alverstoke. A removal van needing a bay suspended should apply to the council well ahead of moving day.
The peninsula's limited routes mean traffic on the A32 can back up at peak times so book a slot outside rush hour if you can. Streets in Rowner and Elson tend to be wider with easier parking than the older parts of Alverstoke.
If you live near Stoke Road or the seafront check with the council about short term suspensions rather than paying for a full day permit.
To book a parking suspension or dispensation visit the Gosport Borough Council parking page.
Tips for moving in Gosport
- Book a bay suspension early if you live in Alverstoke or near Stoke Road.
- Plan around A32 traffic since it is the main route on and off the peninsula.
- Avoid the Gosport ferry queue times if your move involves crossing to Portsmouth.
- Newer estates in Rowner and Bridgemary have wider roads that suit a large lorry.
- Coastal properties near Lee-on-the-Solent can have tricky parking so mention this when booking.
- Check tide times if your route runs near the harbour as some roads flood at high tide.
How to choose the right removal company in Gosport
- Get at least three quotes from firms that know Gosport.
- Check Google and Trustpilot ratings. Aim for 4.5 stars or higher.
- Ask about goods in transit and public liability insurance.
- Confirm who arranges any parking suspension.
- Get a fixed written price not an hourly estimate.
- Ask if storage is available in case your chain is delayed.
Areas of Gosport these movers cover
Gosport covers postcode districts PO12 and PO13 and takes in the town centre plus Alverstoke and Elson and Rowner. Lee-on-the-Solent sits just to the west with newer beachfront properties.
Bridgemary and Grange sit further north towards Fareham and share access to the A32. Portsmouth is close by across the harbour and several firms based there also cover Gosport regularly.