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How to Find Your Removal Company in North London

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Tell us about your move

Enter your move details so we can match you with the right local removal companies in North London for you.

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Smartphone showing Compare My Move removal company match results.

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Compare & choose your removal company

Choose the moving company that's right for you based on price, services and reviews.

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Removal worker lifting a sofa.

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Let your North London movers handle the heavy lifting

Your chosen company handles the transport, and unloading, saving you time and effort.

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Smiling couple relaxing on a sofa after moving home.

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Settle into your new home

Relax knowing your belongings have been moved safely by trusted professionals.

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Why Book Your Removals with Compare My Move?

Top picks in North London

Top picks in North London

We connect you with the right movers for your needs, not just the nearest.

Reviewed and reliable

Reviewed and reliable

Easily connect with top-rated, fully verified professionals right at your fingertips.

Last minute? No problem

Last minute? No problem

If you need a quick turnaround, we’ll find firms that can meet your timeframe.

Local expertise

Local expertise

Our removal companies know the city’s unique moving challenges inside out.

What's Involved in a Removal Service?

Archive Icon Packing & preparation
Archive Icon Packing & preparation
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  • Optional professional packing service
  • Supply of boxes, wrapping, and tape
  • Dismantling of furniture if needed
  • Labelling of boxes for easy unpacking
  • Access planning and parking permit advice where required
Calendar icon On moving day
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Calendar icon On moving day
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  • Floor, doorway and bannister protection
  • Careful loading of boxes into the van
  • Protective covers for fragile items
  • Specialist handling for special items, like pianos or antiques
Truck icon Transport
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Transport
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  • Safe delivery to your new home
  • Goods-in-transit and public liability insurance
  • Short-term or long-term storage available if needed
  • GPS-tracked vehicles for added security
Unarchive icon Unloading
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Unloading
Smiling mover unloading cardboard boxes from a removals van.
  • Unloading into the rooms of your choice
  • Reassembly of furniture and large items
  • Removal of packing materials
  • Final placement checks

Areas We Cover in North London

  • Hampstead
  • Highgate
  • St John’s Wood
  • Primrose Hill
  • Belsize Park
  • Maida Vale
  • West Hampstead
  • Golders Green
  • Hampstead Garden Suburb
  • Muswell Hill
  • Crouch End
  • Highbury
  • Canonbury
  • Stoke Newington
  • Finsbury Park
  • Kentish Town
  • East Finchley
  • North Finchley
  • Palmers Green
  • Winchmore Hill

Why Customers In North London Trust Us To Move Home

Recent reviews from people who moved home in North London
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642 reviews
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4 stars
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45
3 stars
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2 stars
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Based on 642 customer reviews of our North London removals companies.
5/5
"I had a fantastic experience with DBM Express. The team arrived promptly at 8am and were ready to start moving our…"
"I had a fantastic experience with DBM Express. The team arrived promptly at 8am and were ready to…"
Aziza, N17
19 Mar 2026
5/5
"The young men worked very hard with amazing speed and were very helpful. "
"The young men worked very hard with amazing speed and were very helpful. "
Efstratios, N12
25 Feb 2026
5/5
"I needed extra help on move day as I had not organised my packing well enough & they unfazed. Just offered help & worked…"
"I needed extra help on move day as I had not organised my packing well enough & they unfazed. Just…..."
Weitzman, N20
24 Feb 2026
5/5
"The communication was great from the start (led by Stephanie), the price was very competitive, and the movers - Louis and…"
"The communication was great from the start (led by Stephanie), the price was very competitive, and…"
Diana, N13
18 Feb 2026

Some of Our Happy Home Movers

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Join North London Customers Already Booking Their Move

Ram M
3 extra services requested

Moved from North London to Harrow Moved from North London

Nicola H
1 extra service requested

Moved from North London to London East Moved from North London

Johan L
1 extra service requested

Moved within North London

Daniel P
Only removals requested

Moved from North London to London North Moved from North London

Eilidh H
2 extra services requested

Moved from North London to St-Albans Moved from North London

Sam I
Only removals requested

Moved from North London to London North Moved from North London

Grace M
3 extra services requested

Moved from North London to Canterbury Moved from North London

Phoebe G
Only removals requested

Moved from North London to London North Moved from North London

Melany M
Only removals requested

Moved from North London to London North Moved from North London

Paul B
Only removals requested

Moved from North London to London South West Moved from North London

Noah
Only removals requested

Moved from North London to London North Moved from North London

Gemma
Only removals requested

Moved from North London to Hemel Hempstead Moved from North London

Adwoa
Only removals requested

Moved from North London to London North Moved from North London

Sevkan S
Only removals requested

Moved from North London to Enfield Moved from North London

Bert
1 extra service requested

Moved from North London to Stevenage Moved from North London

Mimi
2 extra services requested

Moved from North London to Enfield Moved from North London

Harriet C
3 extra services requested

Moved within North London

Gemma C
1 extra service requested

Moved from North London to London North Moved from North London

Tudor
1 extra service requested

Moved from North London to London North Moved from North London

S M
1 extra service requested

Moved from North London to Luton Moved from North London

North London's Best Movers

Proven and reliable

Proven and reliable

Our companies have experience completing hundreds of North London home moves.

Highly-rated by customers

Highly-rated by customers

We collect feedback after moves, run regular mystery shops, and remove movers that don't maintain top ratings.

Verified & insured

Verified & insured

Every firm is verified for trading history and reviews, and must carry Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance.

North london specialists

North london specialists

Our removal companies know the city’s unique moving challenges inside out.

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Plaza Removals

5/5
"Excellent experience with Plaza Removals. Very flexible terms, and very accommodating when…"
"Excellent experience with Plaza Removals. Very flexible terms, and very…"

Howard
Feb 2026

Stoke Newington, Canonbury, Highbury,…
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Moving Home Company

4/5
"The team that came were absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish they were polite,…"
"The team that came were absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish they were…"

Clare
Oct 2025

Crouch End, Belsize Park, North Finchley,…
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Best Rate Removals

4/5
"Very impressed with the professional skills and positive working attitude of the movers."
"Very impressed with the professional skills and positive working attitude of the…"

Rita
Sept 2025

Finsbury Park, St John’s Wood, Canonbury,…
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ZEDZ Removals

5/5
"Outstanding service , really efficient and professional. Thank you ZEDZ for you service "
"Outstanding service , really efficient and professional. Thank you ZEDZ for you…"

James
Jan 2026

Finsbury Park, Muswell Hill, North Finchley
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DBM Express

5/5
"Professional , polite, helpful, flexible and got the move done quickly, without fuss or…"
"Professional , polite, helpful, flexible and got the move done quickly, without…"

Andrew
Dec 2025

Golders Green, Stoke Newington, Hampstead,…

39,652
Removal jobs completed in North London

Our North London Moving Trends

August most popular month
Enfield most popular destination
12,689 last minute moves
Packing top add on

Types of Home

Items We Move Most

130,852 plants moved
111,026 beds moved
59,478 sofas moved
67,408 TVs moved

How We Keep Things Safe

18,636 pre-move surveys
475,824 boxes packed
2,462 miles of packing tape
75,339 KG of bubble wrap

Things to Know Before Your North London Move

Sort parking permits and bay suspensions before moving day

North London’s controlled parking zones start at 8:30am in most boroughs, and the rules vary every few streets. Islington and Camden both patrol aggressively from the minute restrictions begin, and fines appear fast. If your movers can’t park directly outside, they’ll need a bay suspension. These must be booked a few days ahead and cost different amounts depending on the council. For one-day moves, it’s worth paying for the suspension so the van can stop legally and stay put while loading. If you skip it, expect to spend the first hour finding somewhere to park.

Check matchdays near the Emirates and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

When Arsenal play at the Emirates, extra parking controls kick in around Highbury and Holloway. Up in Tottenham, Spurs fixtures extend resident-only zones and close side streets two hours before and after matches. Even large concerts trigger the same system. Check the fixture list before you pick your move date. If you can’t change the day, start early and confirm the route your movers will use. A simple postcode check can save you getting caught inside a match-day zone with nowhere to stop.

Tell your movers early if your home is on the A1, A10 or A406

The A1, A10 and A406 might seem like quick ways to cross North London, but their red lines are heavily enforced. Loading bays exist, but most only allow short stops and only at certain times. Stopping on the kerb for “five minutes” will get you fined. Always plan your move using side streets where vans can wait legally, or rely on your suspended bay outside the property. If your home sits on a red route, let your movers know early so they can plan a legal pull-in spot nearby.

Check height limits before using car parks in Camden or Islington

Many multi-storey car parks in Camden and Islington cap at around 1.9 metres. That’s fine for cars but too low for a Luton or long-wheelbase Transit. If your movers suggest meeting at a car park, double-check the height limit before you agree. For tall vans, open-air options like Brent Cross or council surface sites work best. Agree the exact meeting point before move day so no one ends up making U-turns through traffic.

Allow extra time for hills, tight stairs and school-zone filters

In Highgate, Hampstead and Muswell Hill, steep drives and long external steps make carrying furniture slower than you’d expect. Terraces in Barnsbury and Canonbury have split-level landings and narrow halls that take careful manoeuvring. Add in School Streets and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods across Hackney and Islington, and some roads are camera-controlled during school hours. Let your movers know about internal stairs, narrow turns or school zones so they can bring smaller vans or plan around access times. A few photos sent ahead make a big difference.

Worry more about parking and stopping rules than ULEZ charges

The Ultra Low Emission Zone covers all of North London, but nearly all professional removal vans meet the standard, so you won’t see an extra fee. The Congestion Charge only applies if your route dips into central London. For most North London moves, timing, parking and event schedules matter far more. Get those right, and the rest is easy.

FAQs About Movers in North London

How much do removal companies charge in North London?

Based on removals booked through Compare My Move, average costs are £375 for a 1-bed, £1,058 for a 2-bed, £1,116 for a 3-bed, and £2,142 for 4+ bedrooms. Prices often increase locally due to parking bay suspensions, restricted access in conservation areas like Hampstead, and the extra time needed for properties with steep drives or narrow Victorian staircases.

What details should I share when getting removal quotes?

Give movers the full picture: property type, floor level, parking situation, and any access issues like basement flats or properties on red routes. Mention large or awkward items such as pianos or gym equipment. Being upfront about controlled parking zones or match-day restrictions near the Emirates or Tottenham Hotspur Stadium helps removal firms quote accurately and avoid delays.

How do I choose a removal company in North London?

Look for movers with Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance, plus verified reviews from local customers. Prioritise firms familiar with the area's challenges, including Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, School Streets, and tight parking across Islington and Camden. A company that asks about access and offers a pre-move survey is usually more reliable than one quoting blind.

How far in advance should I book movers?

Book at least 2 to 4 weeks ahead for most moves, though summer months and end-of-month dates fill quickly. August is the busiest period locally. If you need flexibility around Arsenal or Spurs fixtures, or want to avoid school-run restrictions, booking earlier gives you more options for timing your move.

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