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How to Find Your Removal Company in Portsmouth

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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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

Top picks in Portsmouth

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
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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
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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 Portsmouth

  • Southsea
  • Gunwharf Quays
  • Milton
  • Cosham
  • Drayton
  • Farlington
  • Eastney
  • Baffins
  • Hilsea
  • North End
  • Fratton
  • Copnor
  • Kingston
  • Paulsgrove
  • Wymering
  • Buckland
  • Rudmore
  • Stamshaw
  • Anchorage Park
  • Port Solent

Why Customers In Portsmouth Trust Us To Move Home

Recent reviews from people who moved home in Portsmouth
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Based on 117 customer reviews of our Portsmouth removals companies.

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Portsmouth's Best Moving Companies

Proven and reliable

Proven and reliable

Our companies have experience completing hundreds of Portsmouth 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.

Portsmouth specialists

Portsmouth specialists

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

12,397
Removal jobs completed in Portsmouth

Our Portsmouth Moving Trends

March most popular month
Preston most popular destination
3,967 last minute moves
Packing top add on

Types of Home

Items We Move Most

40,910 plants moved
34,712 beds moved
18,596 sofas moved
21,075 TVs moved

How We Keep Things Safe

5,827 pre-move surveys
148,764 boxes packed
770 miles of packing tape
23,554 KG of bubble wrap

Things to Know Before Your Portsmouth Move

Plan your move around island traffic

Most of Portsmouth sits on Portsea Island, so when one route slows, the others do too. Our removal companies plan early arrivals, check live traffic, and keep a fallback route ready so the van reaches you on time. Share your address and timings when you book so the plan fits the island’s flow.

Arrange parking permits early in resident zones

Southsea, Fratton, North End, and Old Portsmouth all have resident bays that often operate daily. If you need space outside, our moving partners can arrange a bay suspension once they have your address and a photo of the nearest signs. Visitor permits can help for a second vehicle. Sorting it early keeps the move smooth.

Book lift access for Gunwharf Quays and city-centre flats

Moves at Gunwharf Quays and nearby flats use marked bays or service areas rather than the kerb. Underground car parks have low ceilings, so our movers may use a smaller van or a short carry. Most buildings need a booked lift and proof of insurance. Our removal companies handle the paperwork and bring floor protection so loading stays safe and quick.

Allow extra time if moving near the seafront

Conditions change fast near Southsea. Strong wind or rain can stall outdoor loading, and seafront events sometimes close nearby roads. Our movers wrap and seal furniture indoors and start early to avoid delays. If roads close, they switch to the nearest legal space and keep carries short.

Avoid matchdays near Fratton Park if possible

Restrictions begin hours before kick-off and stay until after full-time. Our moving partners plan early slots or park on nearby streets to keep the day running smoothly.

FAQs About Movers in Portsmouth

What is the average removal cost in Portsmouth?

Average removal costs in Portsmouth are around £914 for a 1 to 2-bedroom move, £1,038 for a 3-bedroom move, and £3,514 for a 4-bedroom move or larger. Costs can be higher if parking has to be arranged in resident bays, or if your move involves a city-centre flat where low underground car parks, service-bay access or a smaller van add time and handling.

How do I get accurate removal quotes?

The best way to get an accurate quote is to share your full address, likely parking options and any building access rules from the start. In Portsmouth, that could mean resident bay restrictions in Southsea or Old Portsmouth, or booked lift access and loading arrangements for flats at Gunwharf Quays, all of which affect timing, labour and the right vehicle for the job.

How do I choose a removal company?

Choose a removal company that sounds prepared for Portsmouth’s access and traffic issues, not one that only gives a quick price. A good firm should be comfortable planning around island traffic, know how to handle permit-heavy streets, and understand that areas near the seafront or Fratton Park can need a different approach depending on road conditions and the day of the move.

How far in advance should I book movers?

It is best to book movers as early as you can once the date looks firm. That gives enough time to sort resident parking arrangements, book any lift access your building needs, and avoid awkward timing near Fratton Park where matchday restrictions can make nearby streets much harder to use.

Can removal companies handle flats, high-rises, or difficult access?

Yes, removal companies can usually handle flats and more awkward access, but it helps to warn them early. In places like Gunwharf Quays and some city-centre blocks, movers may need to use marked service bays, book a lift, show proof of insurance, and sometimes work with a smaller van because underground parking is too low for standard removal vehicles.