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How to Find Your Removal Company in Croydon

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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 Croydon 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 Croydon 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 Croydon

Top picks in Croydon

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 Croydon

  • Addiscombe
  • Park Hill
  • Shirley
  • Waddon
  • Broad Green
  • New Addington
  • Forestdale
  • South Croydon
  • Sanderstead
  • Selsdon
  • Purley
  • Thornton Heath

Why Customers In Croydon Trust Us To Move Home

Recent reviews from people who moved home in Croydon
4.5
217 reviews
5 stars
5
171
4 stars
4
17
3 stars
3
5
2 stars
2
13
1 star
1
11
Based on 217 customer reviews of our Croydon removals companies.
5/5
"From the first call to the end of finishing the job, they handled everything professionally. Very impressed with them, I am…..."
"From the first call to the end of finishing the job, they handled everything professionally. Very…"
Akos, CR0
14 Apr 2026
5/5
"The move was seamless and the guys worked efficiently and fast to remove all big objects.Excellent team!!!"
"The move was seamless and the guys worked efficiently and fast to remove all big…"
Paul, CR4
7 Feb 2026
5/5
"Guys were fabulous. We had a lot to move and they worked hard from the moment they arrived . Nothing was damaged or broken…"
"Guys were fabulous. We had a lot to move and they worked hard from the moment they arrived .…"
Kim, CR0
16 Jan 2026
5/5
"The guys where professional at all times helped me put my sofa back together, there was nothing broken, and also took my…"
"The guys where professional at all times helped me put my sofa back together, there was nothing…"
Laura, CR4
27 Dec 2025

Some of Our Happy Home Movers

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Join Croydon Customers Already Booking Their Move

Callum M
1 extra service requested

Moved from Croydon to Dartford Moved from Croydon

Shirley A
1 extra service requested

Moved within Croydon

Megan
Only removals requested

Moved from Croydon to Coventry Moved from Croydon

Tania L
Only removals requested

Moved from Croydon to Tonbridge Moved from Croydon

Toby
3 extra services requested

Moved within Croydon

Stephen P
Only removals requested

Moved from Croydon to Romford Moved from Croydon

Tracey N
Only removals requested

Moved from Croydon to Brighton Moved from Croydon

Ixchel A
Only removals requested

Moved within Croydon

Linda G
1 extra service requested

Moved within Croydon

Candice R
3 extra services requested

Moved within Croydon

Shripad N
3 extra services requested

Moved within Croydon

Nareman
Only removals requested

Moved from Croydon to London South West Moved from Croydon

Mohamed E
1 extra service requested

Moved within Croydon

Richard Y
Only removals requested

Moved from Croydon to London South East Moved from Croydon

Belvin T
Only removals requested

Moved within Croydon

Kobi P
Only removals requested

Moved from Croydon to London North Moved from Croydon

Zamam
3 extra services requested

Moved within Croydon

Danny P
Only removals requested

Moved from Croydon to Redhill Moved from Croydon

Jeff C
Only removals requested

Moved from Croydon to Brighton Moved from Croydon

Caelen John M
3 extra services requested

Moved from Croydon to Gloucester Moved from Croydon

Croydon's Best Moving Companies

Proven and reliable

Proven and reliable

Our companies have experience completing hundreds of Croydon 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.

Croydon specialists

Croydon specialists

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

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Izzy Removals

5/5
"Managed to get everything into one van load, very quick loading and unloading. We're very…"
"Managed to get everything into one van load, very quick loading and unloading.…"

Ruairi
Feb 2026

Purley, Broad Green, Addiscombe, Thornton…
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Plaza Removals

5/5
"Have moved around the world and must say Plazza were amazing and compares very well with…"
"Have moved around the world and must say Plazza were amazing and compares very…"

Ann
May 2026

Purley, New Addington, Thornton Heath
ZEDZ Removals logo

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

Sanderstead, Park Hill, Shirley, New…
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Europe Removal and Storage

4/5
"The guys were great. Very efficient and timely Will use again "
"The guys were great. Very efficient and timely Will use again "

Nigel
May 2026

South Croydon, Forestdale, Waddon
Affordable Moves & Transport LTD logo

Affordable Moves & Transport LTD

5/5
"Called office numerous times, with questions and updates. On all occasions they were helpful,…..."
"Called office numerous times, with questions and updates. On all occasions they…"

STEPHEN
May 2026

Selsdon, Shirley, New Addington, South…

14,370
Removal jobs completed in Croydon

Our Croydon Moving Trends

March most popular month
Brighton most popular destination
4,598 last minute moves
Packing top add on

Types of Home

Items We Move Most

47,421 plants moved
40,236 beds moved
21,555 sofas moved
24,429 TVs moved

How We Keep Things Safe

6,754 pre-move surveys
172,440 boxes packed
892 miles of packing tape
27,303 KG of bubble wrap

Things to Know Before Your Croydon Move

ULEZ charges can affect your move

The whole borough is inside London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone. Non-compliant cars and light vans are charged £12.50 a day. Our removal companies use compliant vehicles or cover the fee if needed, so you don’t have to worry about surprise fines.

Red Routes limit where vans can stop

The A22, A23, and A232 are Red Routes with short loading windows. If your home is on one of them, your movers will book a time that fits the restrictions and use marked loading bays. It keeps the van close without risking a ticket.

Apply early for bay suspensions or dispensations

If you need space outside your property, the council asks for at least five working days’ notice to approve a bay suspension or yellow-line dispensation. Your removal company can arrange this so the van can park right outside and keep carrying short.

Check access if you’re near East Croydon station

Tram works around Wellesley Road and Station Road can close lanes or change access at short notice. Share your address early so your movers can check diversion routes and still arrive on time.

Don’t rely on underground car parks for van access

Centrale’s car park is about 1.98 m high and Q-Park Surrey Street is 2.1 m, which is too low for standard vans. If your flat only has underground access, our movers will park on the street and carry items safely by hand. It might take a little longer, but it keeps everything straightforward.

Check Controlled Parking Zone rules on your street

Different zones have different hours and permit rules. If you need to park a second vehicle, your removal company can confirm the right zone and help sort visitor permits before move day.

FAQs About Movers in Croydon

How much do removal companies charge in Croydon?

Typical removal costs in Croydon are £495 for a 1 bed, £1,040 for a 2 bed, £1,471 for a 3 bed, and £2,311 for a 4+ bed home. Prices can increase if parking needs to be suspended, if the property sits on a Red Route with limited loading times, or if access involves longer carries from nearby streets. Moves from flats can also take longer, especially where lifts or underground parking restrictions apply.

How do I get accurate removal quotes?

To get an accurate quote, share full details upfront, including property type, number of bedrooms, and whether you live in a flat or house. Flats make up a large share of Croydon moves, so it’s important to mention lift access, communal entrances, and distance from the van to your door. Let movers know if you need packing, dismantling, or storage, as packing is the most common add on locally.

How do I choose a reliable removal company in Croydon?

Look for removal companies with strong recent reviews and experience handling Croydon moves specifically. Local knowledge matters around ULEZ compliance, Red Routes, and Controlled Parking Zones, which vary by street. Comparing services and reviews side by side helps you choose reliable movers, not just the cheapest quote.

How far in advance should I book movers?

Booking four to six weeks ahead is recommended for most Croydon moves, especially if you’re moving in March, which is the busiest month locally. Demand is also high at month ends, although Croydon does see a large number of last minute bookings. Booking earlier gives you more choice and time to arrange parking suspensions if needed.

Do movers need to plan around ULEZ, parking, and local access rules?

Yes. All of Croydon falls within the ULEZ, and key roads like the A22, A23, and A232 are Red Routes with short loading windows. Parking bays or yellow line dispensations usually need to be arranged at least five working days in advance. Sharing your exact address early helps movers plan compliant routes, secure parking, and avoid delays on moving day.

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