Volition Removals — Kensington
Moving to or from Kensington? We can help.
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One of the most desirable parts of London, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea sits just west of Westminster, the West End and Hyde Park. House removals here often involve some of the capital's most exclusive addresses, around Holland Park, Knightsbridge and Kensington High Street. With Chelsea to the south and Notting Hill to the north, a move in the borough calls for local knowledge of the residential streets, so the busy trunk roads can be avoided. For removals delivered promptly and reliably, Volition Removals is hard to beat. Our man and van service works well whether you are moving into the area or out of it, and it is just as suited to moving from one part of the borough to another.
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.
Kensington
To book, either phone us or complete our contact form. We then assess what you need. We can estimate the cost from a video call to see how much there is to move, or from the size of your property. Either way, our booking process is designed to be simple.
It works like this:
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea charges £58 to suspend a parking bay for a day. Reserving a spot near your home makes loading and unloading much easier. As most addresses here have only on-street parking, a reserved space nearby will make all the difference to how quickly your belongings can be loaded and unloaded.
If you are moving to Kensington, take a look at our moving house checklist. It guides you on what to do and when as moving day approaches. We know relocation can be stressful, and the checklist helps you stay organised.
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If you are moving to Kensington, it is essential to hire professionals who know how to handle precious possessions as they are carried out onto the street. Most houses and flats here have no off-street parking, and many people moving in the area own high-value items that need careful transport. Booking a reputable, honest firm means turning to a company like Volition Removals, with impeccable staff and reviews to back that up.
Some man and van firms only do casual work, but Volition Removals is a professional outfit with properly trained operatives. We carry proper removals insurance covering loss or damage to possessions, and our public liability cover stands at £1m. We are five-star rated on Google, with plenty of positive comments on other platforms.
Volition Removals offers:
Kensington
Kensington has been a fashionable place to live for hundreds of years. The whole borough is smart and full of terraced Georgian housing, much of it rendered white. Chelsea may feel very different from Notting Hill, but the whole area, from North Kensington and Portobello Road market to Chelsea and Sloane Square, has a real sophistication. For many people, moving here is a lifelong ambition.
Both North and South Kensington are important commercial areas too, with plenty of offices and shops alongside the housing. The green open spaces include Holland Park, Ladbroke Square Garden and, most famous of all, Kensington Gardens.
The borough also has excellent public transport. It has no fewer than nine London Underground stations, including Latimer Road, High Street Kensington, South Kensington and Earl's Court.
Reasons to like Kensington:
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Our packing service is ideal if you want help preparing for moving day. People with young children, for example, may not have the time or space to pack in advance. Others are away on business or simply too busy at work. Let us do it for you. The service includes:
Anyone looking for professional office removals in Kensington will find Volition Removals is the right firm. Our trained operatives will clear your office of heavy items, such as filing cabinets, along with more delicate ones that need careful handling, like computers and networking equipment. We handle every kind of office move, from small company relocations to much larger jobs involving dozens of staff.
Whether you live in SW7, W8 or any other postcode in the Royal Borough, you may need large items moved from time to time. Typical pieces we move are sofas, mattresses and wardrobes. We also handle one-off removals of bulky appliances, such as washing machines or freezers. Our furniture removals are quick and efficient.
Keeping items properly protected during a move matters. You want boxes that keep valuables out of sight, and you want to protect belongings from the weather. We are happy to supply all the quality packaging you might need:
Not every move needs temporary storage, but many do. If you need items stored before, during or after a move, we can help. Because temporary storage in Kensington is thin on the ground, we will:
No hidden fees — a simple hourly rate based on the crew you need. Weekends are charged at +10%.
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Our man and van service is very versatile. Booking a move with it gives you the manpower to get the job done quickly and without fuss. Whether you need one, two, three or more men and one van or several, we can help. For most two-bedroom flats and houses, two men and a van is enough. Removals in Kensington, though, often mean much larger family homes.
We usually provide Luton vans, which are larger than Transit-style vans and suit most house removals here. Book in advance and we arrive on time to load your possessions carefully, ready for transport to your new property. As well as removals, our man and van service can be booked for other jobs.
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Our flat and house clearances in Kensington are a cut above. We are experienced with every type of clearance, from one-bedroom flats to large family homes. There are many reasons to call on us, but often it follows the death of a family member. If so, rest assured our team will always offer a compassionate, dignified service.
With many places of higher education nearby, we are often booked for student moves. These typically involve fewer items and just one worker with a van, which makes them budget-friendly. We help students finding new accommodation or heading home.
Art and antique removals are one of our specialist services. A man and van is usually all that is needed for antiques and original works of art. We have plenty of experience here and have even moved pieces by well-known artists. Whether you need items moved because you have sold them, or want us to collect them from the vendor and bring them to you, please get in touch.
As a house removals company, we assemble plenty of flat pack furniture for clients, usually because it was taken apart to fit through corridors or doorways. We also provide assembly on its own, without a move, if you lack the time, mobility or know-how.
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.
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.
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 Kensington 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 Kensington 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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