Moving FAQs
Answers to common moving questions.
Find practical answers about home removals, student moves, office relocations, storage, piano moves and specialist moving services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your move.
Browse the questions below or contact us if you need help with something specific to your move.
General Moving Questions
How do I arrange a removal service?↓
You can request a free quote through the website or contact the team directly. Tell us where you are moving from, where you are going and what you need moved.
How far in advance should I book my move?↓
It is useful to arrange your moving service as early as possible, particularly if you have a specific moving date. Short notice moves can also be considered depending on availability.
What information do you need for a quote?↓
Useful information includes your collection location, destination, preferred date, property type, approximate amount of belongings and any access or specialist requirements.
Can you help with short notice moves?↓
Short notice moves can be considered depending on availability and the requirements of the move.
Home Removals
Do you provide home removal services?↓
Yes. Loadshifters provides practical home moving support for customers relocating between properties.
Can you move furniture and household belongings?↓
Yes. Household furniture and belongings can be included as part of a home move, with the service planned around your requirements.
Can you help if the moving dates do not match?↓
Yes. Storage can be considered when there is a gap between leaving your current property and moving into your new one.
Student Moves
Do you provide student moving services?↓
Yes. Student moving support is available for rooms, flats, university accommodation and other student relocations.
Do you provide student moves between London and Oxford?↓
Yes. Loadshifters provides moving support between London and Oxford for students relocating between university accommodation, home and other accommodation.
Do you provide student storage?↓
Yes. Storage can be useful for students between university terms or when changing accommodation.
Office Moves
Do you provide office removals?↓
Yes. Loadshifters provides office moving support for businesses relocating workplace furniture, equipment and other office belongings.
Can you move an office to another location?↓
Yes. Office relocations can be planned around the size of the move, access requirements and preferred moving arrangements.
Can office moves include storage?↓
Yes. Storage can be considered when office moving dates do not align or additional space is required during the relocation.
Storage
Do you provide storage?↓
Yes. Storage solutions are available for homes, students and businesses depending on the requirements of the move.
Can storage be combined with removals?↓
Yes. Moving and storage can be combined when belongings need to be collected, stored and delivered later.
Can I use storage for a short period?↓
Yes. Short term storage can be considered when you need temporary space during a move or relocation.
Piano and Specialist Moves
Do you move pianos?↓
Yes. Piano moving support can be arranged for upright and grand pianos depending on the instrument, property and access requirements.
Can you move fragile or valuable items?↓
Fragile and valuable items can be considered as specialist moves. Tell us about the item when requesting your quote so the requirements can be discussed.
Can you handle difficult access?↓
Stairs, narrow entrances, restricted parking and other access challenges can be considered as part of the moving plan.
London and Oxford
Do you provide London to Oxford removals?↓
Yes. Loadshifters provides moving support from London to Oxford for homes, students and other relocations.
Do you provide Oxford to London removals?↓
Yes. Moving support is also available from Oxford to London.
Can students move between Oxford and London?↓
Yes. Student moves between Oxford and London can be arranged around your accommodation and moving requirements.
Still Have Questions?
Every move is different.
The right moving arrangements depend on your property, belongings, locations, access and preferred dates. If your question is not answered here, tell us about your move and we can discuss the practical requirements with you.
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