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How to Get Removal Quotes in Oxford

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Smartphone displaying the Compare My Move removals form.

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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 Oxford 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 Oxford 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 Oxford

Top picks in Oxford

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 Oxford

  • Summertown
  • Jericho
  • Headington
  • Cowley
  • Norham Manor
  • Park Town
  • Wolvercote
  • Cutteslowe
  • Marston
  • New Marston
  • Grandpont
  • New Hinksey
  • Osney
  • Iffley
  • Iffley Fields
  • Rose Hill
  • Littlemore
  • Blackbird Leys
  • Barton
  • Sandhills

Why Customers In Oxford Trust Us To Move Home

Recent reviews from people who moved home in Oxford
4.4
164 reviews
5 stars
5
127
4 stars
4
11
3 stars
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6
2 stars
2
5
1 star
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Based on 164 customer reviews of our Oxford removals companies.
5/5
"Amazing company, nothing was too much trouble. Will always consider using them again if needed"
"Amazing company, nothing was too much trouble. Will always consider using them again if needed"
alastair, OX12
9 Mar 2026
5/5
"I had such a great experience with this moving company. They arrived right on time and immediately put me at ease.…"
"I had such a great experience with this moving company. They arrived right on time and immediately…"
Anette, OX14
23 Feb 2026
5/5
"Anthony and the team at Very were amazing! They went out of their way to help me at every opportunity possible. It feels so…"
"Anthony and the team at Very were amazing! They went out of their way to help me at every…"
Lewis, OX13
12 Jan 2026
5/5
"Everything smoothly and on schedule. Recommended."
"Everything smoothly and on schedule. Recommended."
Cesar, OX3
30 Dec 2025

Some of Our Happy Home Movers

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Join Oxford Customers Already Booking Their Move

Emma S
1 extra service requested

Moved within Oxford

Ben S
Only removals requested

Moved within Oxford

Claire M
Only removals requested

Moved from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead Moved from Oxford

Claire G
Only removals requested

Moved from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead Moved from Oxford

Gary H
2 extra services requested

Moved from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead Moved from Oxford

Jack S
Only removals requested

Moved from Oxford to Northampton Moved from Oxford

Helen P
Only removals requested

Moved within Oxford

Stephen P
3 extra services requested

Moved within Oxford

Ed
Only removals requested

Moved from Oxford to Inverness Moved from Oxford

Rory
1 extra service requested

Moved within Oxford

Disha G
Only removals requested

Moved from Oxford to Milton Keynes Moved from Oxford

Jill
Only removals requested

Moved within Oxford

Lorraine H
2 extra services requested

Moved within Oxford

Nancy Page L
3 extra services requested

Moved within Oxford

Jo
Only removals requested

Moved from Oxford to Swindon Moved from Oxford

Alison C
Only removals requested

Moved from Oxford to Hemel Hempstead Moved from Oxford

Ekaterina K
Only removals requested

Moved within Oxford

Kevron
1 extra service requested

Moved within Oxford

Cinxin
Only removals requested

Moved within Oxford

Sofia
Only removals requested

Moved within Oxford

Oxford's Best Moving Companies

Proven and reliable

Proven and reliable

Our companies have experience completing hundreds of Oxford 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.

Oxford specialists

Oxford 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

Osney, Norham Manor, Cowley
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DBM Express

5/5
"I had a fantastic experience with DBM Express. The team arrived promptly at 8am and were…"
"I had a fantastic experience with DBM Express. The team arrived promptly at 8am and…..."

Aziza
Mar 2026

New Hinksey, Barton, New Marston
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BlueSky Relocation Limited

5/5
"From the start this company were great. Laura was super patient and friendly as I had to…"
"From the start this company were great. Laura was super patient and friendly as I…"

Ruth
Mar 2026

New Marston, Cowley, Littlemore, Summertown
Mario Moving logo

Mario Moving

5/5
"Six guys made a 5-bed house move a breeze for us"
"Six guys made a 5-bed house move a breeze for us"

William
Mar 2026

Barton, Blackbird Leys, Iffley Fields,…
Steadfast Removals Ltd logo

Steadfast Removals Ltd

5/5
"Amazing! Super helpful with the whole process, from booking to unpacking the vans. Very fast,…..."
"Amazing! Super helpful with the whole process, from booking to unpacking the vans.…"

Calum
Apr 2023

Littlemore, Blackbird Leys, Grandpont

16,021
Removal jobs completed in Oxford

Our Oxford Moving Trends

August most popular month
Hemel Hempstead most popular destination
5,127 last minute moves
Packing top add on

Types of Home

Items We Move Most

52,869 plants moved
44,859 beds moved
24,032 sofas moved
27,236 TVs moved

How We Keep Things Safe

7,530 pre-move surveys
192,252 boxes packed
995 miles of packing tape
30,440 KG of bubble wrap

Things to Know Before Your Oxford Move

Book an early slot if you’re moving into the centre

High Street, George Street and Magdalen Street all sit inside Oxford’s camera-controlled bus gates, and the rules catch out anyone unfamiliar with them. Vans that enter during restricted hours receive £60 fines and can’t unload legally. When you get quotes, check whether your address sits inside the zone and ask movers which side they’ll approach from. If it’s central, book an early morning slot between 6 am and 10 am when loading is allowed. It keeps your move on time and avoids last-minute rerouting.

Apply for a bay suspension early

If your street has permit parking (and most do near the centre), spaces disappear by 8am. The council needs about a week to approve suspensions and charges £40 for the first bay. Apply today, print the approval when it arrives, and stick it in your front window before the van shows up. Wardens check within minutes in areas like Jericho and North Oxford, and they won't wait while you find paperwork.

Don't suggest Westgate car park, the van won't fit

Westgate’s 2-metre barrier and Gloucester Green’s underground ceilings both block high-roof vans. Choose Worcester Street or St Clement’s instead, as they have open access and no height limits. Confirm the parking choice before moving day so the van goes straight in and you’re not waiting while they back out from a barrier.

Add an hour if you're coming from Botley or Osney

Botley Road is closed for station works, which diverts everything through the ring road or Abingdon Road. What used to take 10 minutes now takes 30 during peak times. If you're moving from the west side, factor that into your handover timing and let your solicitor know you might be 30 minutes later than planned. Better to be early than holding up a chain.

Check the calendar before you pick your completion date

St Giles' Fair closes St Giles and nearby streets from Sunday midnight through Wednesday morning. The Oxford Half shuts central roads from 7:30am. May Morning closes Magdalen Bridge from 2am to 9am. If your move lands on one of these, you'll either be rescheduling at the last minute or carrying items from three streets away. Check the council's events page now and pick a clear day.

Warn your movers if you have a basement kitchen or loft bedroom

Townhouses around North Oxford and St Giles often have kitchens two flights down and bedrooms three flights up, with narrow turns in between. Even with parking outside, these add an hour to the job. If that's your place, tell your movers when you book so they can bring extra crew and plan more time. Otherwise you're paying for waiting time while they figure it out on the day.

If you're driving your own car on moving day, register for the congestion charge exemption

While Botley Road is closed, six cameras charge cars a congestion fee (not vans, just cars). If you're planning to drive between your old and new place, register on the council website beforehand or you'll get a fine. It takes five minutes online and saves you £50.

FAQs About Movers in Oxford

How much do removal companies charge in Oxford?

Based on removals booked through Compare My Move, average costs are £485 for a 1 bed home, £892 for a 2 bed, £1,696 for a 3 bed, and £2,118 for a 4+ bed property. Costs are most affected locally by access rules in central areas, narrow streets, and the need for packing on larger moves.

How do I get accurate removal quotes?

To get accurate removal quotes, share clear details about your property type, number of bedrooms, and exact location. Flats make up a significant share of local moves, so mention floor level, stairs, lift access, and whether the van can stop close by. Flag packing or dismantling early, as these are common add ons and change how long the job takes.

How do I choose a removal company in Oxford?

Choose removal companies with strong recent reviews and experience handling local house removals. Local knowledge matters because parts of the city use camera controlled bus gates and restricted loading hours. Comparing removal firms side by side helps you check reliability, insurance, and what services are actually included.

How far in advance should I book movers?

Booking four to six weeks ahead works for most moves, but availability tightens quickly in late summer and around month ends. Oxford also sees a high number of last minute bookings, especially for smaller moves. Booking early gives you more flexibility on timing and crew size.

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