Volition Removals — Islington
Moving to Islington? We are here to help.
Islington
The London Borough of Islington stretches from Clerkenwell in the south to Archway on the Holloway Road in the north.
Moving here takes careful planning, not least because of the traffic.
The team at Volition Removals knows the area well and can handle your move with care.
Our house removals are five-star rated.
Whether you are moving between flats or need a full house removal, we can help.
Wherever your new address is, Angel, Highbury or Holloway. We will keep your move running smoothly.
From single items to full houses, pick the service that fits and we'll handle the rest.
Full and part house moves across London and the home counties, planned door to door.
Office moves of all sizes, relocations or overflow transit for goods and displays.
Flexible hourly help for smaller moves, single items and student moves.
A range of secure short and long-term storage solutions while you're between places.
Quality materials and careful packing, spare boxes taken away free on the day.
Beds dismantled and reassembled, and flat-pack furniture built for your new home.
We generally work seven days a week, get in touch to check availability for your date.
Opening hours
We generally work seven days a week across London. Tell us your date and we'll confirm availability, most moves can be arranged with very little notice.
Islington
We keep booking as simple as possible.
There are only a few steps, but we still take the time to give you an accurate estimate.
To book, complete our contact form or call us.
Parking restrictions apply on nearly every residential street in Islington. The borough is known for its residential parking bays, and a spot close to your home for loading or unloading cannot always be guaranteed. Without somewhere nearby to park, a move can take much longer and cost more. That is why we recommend booking a parking bay suspension with the council ahead of your move.
House removals run more smoothly when you have professionals on the job and you are prepared in advance. Take a look at our moving house checklist for useful pointers on what to do as moving day approaches. It will also help you manage the day itself. No Islington resident should be without it!
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When moving home, it pays to hire professionals who know the area.
Unlike some man and van firms, Volition Removals carries the right insurance to cover your possessions in transit.
Your items are covered for up to £30,000, and we have further cover through our public liability insurance.
We provide a no-obligation quotation for any house move. Our service is:
Islington
Whichever part of Islington you choose, there is something to recommend it.
Barnsbury, for instance, is a charming residential area with easy access to the City and the West End, and it is close to King's Cross.
Then there are the many pubs and music venues around the Angel.
In Highbury, the Emirates Stadium is a major landmark and a fine sight for Arsenal fans.
The borough is also well served by public transport.
Numerous bus routes criss-cross it, along with plenty of rail services.
The overground can be reached from Upper Holloway and Caledonian Road, for example.
You can pick up the Victoria Line at Highbury & Islington, or the Northern Line at Angel or Archway.
The Piccadilly Line also has several stops in the borough.
Islington has some great shops too, both chains and independents.
Head to the area around Charlton Place or Islington Green for some of the best.
Overall, we like Islington because:
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Packing services are often in high demand. Some residents simply do not have the time to pack before their move. If you would like our help, please bear in mind that:
For office removals, Volition Removals is a firm local businesses can rely on. Our team is fully trained in lifting and handling, so we do the hard work while you set up your new office. We handle office moves of every size, from home offices to much larger commercial jobs. Do ask us about our service for relocating businesses.
Whether you live in N1 or EC1, our furniture removals service is ideal when you have large pieces that need moving safely.
A man and van is often all that is needed for a first-rate furniture move, so why pay more?
Moving usually means carrying your belongings out onto the street. The last thing you want is a box coming apart or splitting open.
We can provide:
When moving, you may need storage. We can look after that and move heavy items for you to lighten the load.
We offer several options:
No hidden fees, a simple hourly rate based on the crew you need. Weekends are charged at +10%.
Islington
A man and van is ideal for most moves where a very large truck cannot easily reach a busy residential street.
We run Luton vans and other vehicles that handle most moves within the borough promptly.
For most flats and terraced homes, a man and van service is enough.
If you have a larger home, or are moving to Islington from another part of the country, we still have the manpower to make it work.
A man and van is also useful for jobs other than a house move.
Even if you are not changing address, we can take bulky items to the refuse and recycling centres on Hornsey Street or Liverpool Road for you.
Need to collect something you have just bought and have it brought home? The service is ideal for that too.
When moving, it suits:
Our house clearances are carried out efficiently and with compassion. A clearance often follows the death of a family member, so we know it can be a sensitive time. Our operative will take care of everything for you. We also provide clearances for landlords. If a property needs clearing before a sale or a new tenant, we are happy to help.
Close to the University of London, the LSE and Anglia Ruskin university, student moves are a big part of what we do.
Many students are on a tight budget, which is why our affordable man and van service is so popular with them. We can help transport bulky belongings to student accommodation, or move you home at the end of the academic year.
For art and antique removals, few match Volition Removals. We have plenty of experience handling valuable artworks and have moved pieces by famous artists for our clients. Moving an original painting or sculpture takes special care, as these are one-of-a-kind items. The same goes for the antiques we move. Why settle for less when the experts can take care of it for you?
Because we handle so many flat and house removals, we regularly take flat pack furniture apart and reassemble it for our clients. So we know our way around a flat pack. You can now book our assembly service even if you are not moving. Just make your purchase and ask us to come round and put it together. We take the hassle out of self-assembly furniture!
One of the founders of Volition Removals, with many years' experience in the industry.
Another of the founders — tends to work back office, though you might occasionally see him on jobs too.
One of the most experienced removal specialists in the company and a regular face on removal jobs.
We charge a simple hourly rate rather than a fixed day rate, so you only pay for the time your move actually takes. One man and a van is £55 + VAT per hour, two men and a van £75 + VAT per hour, and three men and a van £95 + VAT per hour. As a guide, a typical two-bedroom move in Islington takes around five to six hours including travel. For an accurate figure, ask us for a free no-obligation quote or a video assessment of your property.
Most two-bedroom properties take two to three hours to load and one to two hours to unload, plus the driving time between the two addresses. Access makes a real difference: stairs, lifts and how far the van has to park from your door all add time. Tell us about both properties when you book and we will give you a realistic estimate rather than an optimistic one.
As much as you can give us, booking as soon as your date is confirmed is the surest way to get the slot you want. That said, we keep our schedule as flexible as we can and we regularly take on moves at a few days' notice, so it is always worth asking even if your date is close.
If you have a driveway or off-street parking at both addresses, no. Otherwise we strongly recommend one: the closer the van can park, the faster the job goes and the less it costs you. Suspensions are arranged through the local council for Islington and usually need several working days' notice, so apply as soon as your date is fixed, and remember to arrange one at the address you are moving to as well.
Yes. We carry £30,000 of goods-in-transit cover and £1m of public liability insurance as standard. If you are moving something worth more than the standard cover, tell us in advance and we will extend it for your job. Most household contents policies exclude damage in transit, which is exactly the gap this cover fills.
No. Most customers prefer to be there, but we can carry out the whole move in your absence as long as we have access to both properties, keys, entry codes and alarm details arranged in advance. Tell us where things should go and we will unload into the right rooms.
Yes. Packing is a standard service charged at the same hourly rate, and we can supply boxes, tape and protective materials ahead of the day. We can pack a whole property or just the awkward parts, kitchens, glassware and artwork are the usual candidates.
We dismantle and reassemble beds and flat-pack furniture as a matter of course, and we can build items for your new home too. Please disconnect washing machines and dishwashers, and defrost the fridge and freezer, the day before if you can. If you would rather not, ask us and a member of the team will do it on the day.
Yes. We run 3.5t Luton box vans rather than small transit vans, and the service scales, for a larger property we simply put more crew and more vehicles on the job. Three- and four-bedroom houses are routine work for us.
Yes. Storage is useful when your dates do not line up, when you are downsizing, or when you would rather move in stages. We can store what you do not need immediately and deliver it on to your new address when you are ready for it.
We take a 25% deposit for domestic moves and 50% for business moves to secure your date. The balance is due on completion, once everything has been unloaded at your new address. We accept credit and debit cards.
Yes. Weekend availability is more limited and is charged at a 10% surcharge, so a midweek move is usually better value, but if Saturday or Sunday is the only date that works, book early and we will do our best to fit you in.
Moving dates slip; we understand that. Change or cancel with 11 or more days' notice and there is no charge, if you cancel outright, your deposit is returned within 10 working days. With 10 days' notice or fewer, the deposit covers the booking we have held for you.
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