Removals to the UK from Europe
Our removals team is continually on the move between Europe and the UK, and we don't like to bring our trucks back empty. Whether you're coming home or starting a new life in the UK, we can help make it a cost-effective reality.
Our European experts will discuss your move plan and check access to ensure your relocation goes smoothly. You will be kept fully informed of final schedules. We are experienced in providing outside hoists, shuttle vans and parking permits where required.
We can even store your furniture and belongings in our UK warehouses until you're ready to have them delivered to your new home.
Cost-effective removals to the UK
Using Britannia Bradshaw is often a very cost-effective solution over local firms in Europe and you don't need to fill up our entire removals van. We are happy to take small loads and part loads.
Importing personal belongings to the UK
Shipments of household goods and personal effects are allowed duty free entry into the UK, provided that they have been owned and used for at least six months prior to importation.
It is possible to have your goods cleared by customs before you arrive in the UK, providing they do not arrive more than six months before your own arrival and that all necessary documents are completed correctly and received by Britannia Bradshaw in advance of the shipment.
Assistance will be given to help you with customs formalities, and we will provide you with the correct customs form to complete and return before the arrival of your goods in the UK.
Removals to or from Europe, EU, and Brexit
If you're moving from Europe or an EU country - or moving to Europe and the EU to the UK - you probably have questions regarding the transport and importing of your belongings to your new country.
The transition period
During the transition period (scheduled to end on 31 December 2020), there are currently no changes to the free movement of people and goods between the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Should the United Kingdom decide to end the transition period early, requirements and processes may change. We will update our customers if circumstances and regulations change.
Moving Motor Vehicles to the UK
Beginning 15 April 2013, for all vehicles (both new and used) entering the UK for permanent use on UK roads you must notify HMRC within 14 days and any VAT due must be paid or accounted for. This new system is called the Notification of New Vehicle Arrivals (NOVA).
You will not be able to register and license your vehicle(s) with DVLA or DVA until you have received confirmation from HMRC that your notification has been processed and any VAT due has been paid.
We will be glad to assist you with moving your vehicle to the UK. For more information on importing your vehicle, please visit the HMRC website.
Removal quote appointment booking service
Britannia Bradshaw can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0161 877 5555 (Manchester) or 0121 504 0966 (Birmingham & Coventry) and speak with one of our removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
See what our customers think of us...
Professionalism and competitive prices
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
We were shopping around for quotes on Google. Your local rep visited and we took it from there. All the other companies tried to do this via video call
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
9/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Professionalism and competitive prices won although some competitors were cheaper when considering monthly storage
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
We moved twice 16/09/2024 from Culcheth to storage - great team, non stop and very very good and polite. 07/04/2025 storage to Bridlington - some of the 4 man team are local to our new address and all 4 were a cheery, friendly lot who again worked tirelessly and efficiently. Would highly recommend even though there was some slight damage incurred on a kitchen unit door
How would you rate our communication?
9/10
How can we improve our service?
I can’t help you there as we were very pleased
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
We had two exceptionally sunny days for moving so that made everyone happy and relaxed and they were all a pleasure to work with
Professional and fast
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
I’ve used your service before
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
The work done before was great.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
They were great people. Professional and fast to act. They looked after my belonging properly. Highly recommended.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Nothing to improve.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
They worked so hard they never stopped
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
I got a few quotes from several move companies
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Best price and reviews. Pickfords were nearly double.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Very helpful. They worked so hard they never stopped.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
They were brilliant. Paul, Ellis and Alistair were professional, efficient and friendly.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Worked great for me so I can’t think of anything to improve
Excellent at all stages
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Google
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Everything from my flat needed moving
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Excellent at all stages
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
N.a – all good
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
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Please note: Our Price Guide tool is intended for moves within the UK Mainland only. If you're moving to or from the UK mainland please speak to one of our friendly team who will be able to provide you with a bespoke quote.
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