Furniture Removals
Furniture Removals in Merton by Experienced Local Movers
Merton Movers provides reliable, carefully planned furniture removals across Merton and the surrounding areas. With years of hands-on experience moving everything from single items to full house and office contents, we combine local knowledge with a calm, professional approach to make moving furniture straightforward and stress-free.
Professional Furniture Removals in Merton
Our furniture removal service is designed for anyone who needs bulky, heavy or valuable items moved safely. Whether you are moving a full house, relocating a business, or simply rearranging furniture between rooms or properties, our trained teams handle every item as if it were their own.
We arrive on time, use the right equipment, protect your property, and transport your furniture in purpose-built vehicles with proper securing and padding. Every move is covered by goods in transit insurance and public liability cover for complete peace of mind.
Local Expertise in Merton
As a Merton-based removals company, we know the borough's roads, estates and parking restrictions extremely well. This local knowledge helps us:
- Plan realistic travel times and avoid common bottlenecks
- Arrange parking and access for flats, estates and busy streets
- Handle moves in and out of conservation areas and tight side roads
- Work smoothly with building concierges, caretakers and letting agents
From Victorian terraces and maisonettes to modern apartments and commercial units, we understand the challenges of moving in Merton and plan around them so your move runs smoothly.
Who Our Furniture Removal Service Is For
Homeowners
Whether you are upsizing, downsizing or moving out for renovation, we handle full household furniture moves, including large wardrobes, beds, sofas, dining sets and garden furniture. We protect bannisters, doors and flooring while we work.
Renters
If you are moving between rented properties in or around Merton, we can move just your furniture or your full contents. We are used to working with tight stairwells, shared entrances and timed key collections.
Landlords
We assist landlords with furnished and part-furnished properties, including removing old furniture, installing new items and redistributing furniture between properties.
Businesses
Our business furniture removals cover desks, chairs, storage units, boardroom tables, reception furniture and more. We can work outside standard hours to minimise disruption to your team and customers.
Students
For students moving between halls, shared houses or back home, we offer smaller-scale removals, including beds, desks, chairs and a few key pieces alongside boxes and personal items.
What's Included in Our Furniture Removals
Items Typically Included
We regularly move:
- Sofas, armchairs and sofa beds
- Beds, mattresses and bedroom furniture
- Wardrobes, chest of drawers and bedside units
- Dining tables, chairs and sideboards
- Office desks, filing cabinets and office chairs
- TV units, bookcases and shelving units
- Outdoor furniture, BBQs and garden storage (clean and empty)
- White goods such as fridges, freezers, washing machines and cookers (disconnected)
Where required, we can also provide disassembly and reassembly of flat-pack and modular furniture, space permitting in the schedule and as agreed in advance.
Items Typically Excluded
For safety, legal or insurance reasons, we normally cannot move:
- Hazardous materials (fuel, paint, chemicals, gas bottles)
- Illegal items or anything that breaches regulations
- Live animals or plants of significant size
- Loaded firearms or ammunition
- High-value items such as jewellery, important documents or cash (these should travel with you)
- Specialist items (pianos, safes, large sculptures) unless agreed and surveyed in advance
If you are unsure about a particular item, we will advise during the survey so there are no surprises on moving day.
Our Step-by-Step Furniture Removals Process
1. Enquiry & Quote
You contact us with details of your move: addresses, access, dates and a rough list of furniture. We discuss your needs, ask relevant questions and provide an initial estimate or arrange a survey if the job is more complex.
2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)
For anything beyond a small move, we recommend a survey. This can be done via video call or a visit. We assess access, parking, item sizes, any dismantling required and note fragile or valuable pieces. This allows us to give a clear, fixed-price quotation where appropriate.
3. Packing & Preparation
You can choose from:
- Full or partial packing service – we supply materials and pack your smaller items.
- Owner-packed – you pack boxes; we focus on the furniture.
On the day, we protect your furniture with blankets, covers and shrink-wrap where needed. Mattresses, sofas and delicate surfaces are covered before leaving the property.
4. Loading & Transport
Our professional team loads your furniture in a safe and methodical way, securing everything properly in the vehicle with straps and padding. We drive carefully, planning routes to avoid unnecessary bumps or tight manoeuvres where possible.
5. Unloading & Placement
At the destination, we unload items into the rooms you specify, placing furniture where you want it and reassembling agreed pieces. We take away our packing materials and do a final walk-through with you to ensure you are satisfied before we leave.
Transparent Furniture Removals Pricing
We believe in clear, straightforward pricing. Quotes are based on:
- Volume and type of furniture
- Access and floor level at each property
- Distance travelled
- Number of movers and vehicles required
- Optional extras such as packing, materials and dismantling
You will receive a written quotation setting out what is included so you know exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden charges for stairs or standard walking distances; any potential extras (for example, waiting time or storage) are explained in advance.
Why Choose Professional Removals Instead of DIY or Casual Man-and-Van
Moving furniture yourself or using an unregulated man-and-van can seem cheaper initially, but often costs more in damage, delays and stress. With Merton Movers you benefit from:
- Trained staff who know how to move heavy items safely and efficiently
- Fully insured transport with goods in transit and public liability cover
- Proper equipment – trolleys, straps, blankets and protective covers
- Planned timings and reliable arrivals
- Correct vehicle size so fewer trips and less risk of damage
DIY moves often rely on borrowed vehicles, inexperienced helpers and last-minute planning. Professional removals reduce risk to your back, your furniture and your property.
Insurance and Professional Standards
We take our responsibility for your belongings seriously. All our furniture removals include:
- Goods in transit insurance – protection while your furniture is being transported
- Public liability cover – in case of accidental damage to third-party property
- Trained moving teams – experienced staff following established handling procedures
We work to clear standards on lifting, stacking and securing items. Any issues are dealt with promptly and fairly, and we are always happy to explain exactly how your move will be managed from an insurance and risk perspective.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
We use high-quality furniture blankets, padded covers and floor protection to minimise the risk of marks or damage. Our team is trained to watch for tight corners, low ceilings and vulnerable surfaces, taking the time needed to protect both items and property.
Where possible, we reuse durable materials such as blankets and crates rather than single-use plastics. Cardboard boxes are sourced responsibly and can be collected for reuse or recycling after your move. We also plan routes to minimise unnecessary mileage, helping to reduce our environmental impact within Merton.
Real-World Furniture Removal Use Cases
Moving House within Merton
From a two-bedroom flat to a four-bedroom house, we regularly move full sets of household furniture between properties in Merton and nearby areas, often including packing and dismantling services.
Office and Commercial Relocations
We help businesses move desks, workstations, meeting room furniture and storage units either within the same building or to new premises, typically arranging work for evenings or weekends.
Urgent and Short-Notice Moves
When a tenancy ends unexpectedly or completion dates change, we can often provide short-notice furniture removals, subject to availability. We prioritise clear communication so you know what is realistic in the time available.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does furniture removal in Merton cost?
The cost of furniture removals in Merton depends on how much furniture you have, access at each property, distance between addresses and any extra services such as packing or dismantling. Smaller jobs may be priced on an hourly rate with a minimum booking, while larger moves are usually quoted at a fixed price after a survey. To keep costs clear, we provide a written quotation setting out exactly what is included so you can compare like-for-like with other providers and avoid unexpected extras.
Can you handle same-day or urgent furniture removals?
We can often assist with same-day or urgent moves, especially for smaller furniture jobs within Merton, but this depends entirely on vehicle and crew availability. If your plans change at short notice, call us as soon as possible with full details so we can check our schedule and offer realistic options. When we accept an urgent booking, we apply the same standards as any planned move: proper equipment, professional staff and fully insured transport, even if the notice is short.
Is my furniture insured during the move?
Yes. All our removals vehicles are covered by goods in transit insurance, which protects your furniture while it is being transported, and we also carry public liability cover. Insurance is not a substitute for careful handling, so our teams are trained to prevent damage in the first place with correct lifting, wrapping and securing techniques. We will explain any limits or exclusions in our policy before you book, and we encourage customers to highlight any particularly valuable or delicate items during the survey.
What is included in your furniture removal service?
Our standard service includes a suitable vehicle, a trained removals team, loading, safe transport and unloading your furniture into the rooms you specify. We supply blankets and protective covers as standard. Optional extras include packing of smaller items, supply of boxes and materials, and dismantling or reassembly of certain furniture, all agreed in advance. Parking arrangements are usually the customer’s responsibility, but we are happy to advise. Everything included in your move will be clearly listed in your written quotation so you know where you stand.
How is a professional removal different from a basic man-and-van?
A basic man-and-van service often focuses on transport only, with limited equipment, variable experience and no clear insurance cover. A professional removal service like ours provides trained staff, planned scheduling, appropriate vehicle sizing, proper protective materials and fully insured transport. We also carry out surveys for larger moves, provide written quotations and follow established procedures for lifting, stacking and securing items. This reduces the risk of damage, delays and unexpected costs, giving you a more reliable and predictable moving experience.
How far in advance should I book my furniture removal?
For full house or office moves, we recommend booking at least two to four weeks in advance, particularly if you need a specific date or are moving at busy times such as month-end or Fridays. Smaller furniture moves within Merton can sometimes be arranged with less notice, and occasionally even same-day. The earlier you contact us, the more choice you will have on dates and times, and the easier it is for us to plan parking, access and any additional services such as packing or dismantling.
