Same day Removals
Same day Removals in Richmond
When you need to move today, you do not have time to hunt around or take chances. At Richmond Movers we provide a dedicated same day removals service in Richmond and surrounding areas, carried out by experienced, trained and fully insured professionals using purpose-built vehicles.
What Our Same Day Removals Service Includes
Our same day removals option is designed for situations where your plans change quickly or you receive short notice to move. Subject to availability, we can collect and move you on the same day you call.
Typical same day moves include:
- Emergency home moves – relationship changes, urgent sales, landlord requests
- Last-minute flat moves – end of tenancy today, keys handed over earlier than expected
- Same day office relocations – critical business changes or flooding / access issues
- Student moves – short-notice accommodation changes or end-of-term clear outs
- Urgent furniture transport – large items bought or sold that must move today
We bring the same standards to fast moves as we do to booked-in work: professional crews, proper protection and clear communication from start to finish.
Local Expertise: Same Day Moves Across Richmond
Based in Richmond, we know the local roads, parking restrictions and building layouts extremely well. That local knowledge is vital when time is tight.
We regularly complete urgent moves to and from:
- Richmond town centre and Richmond Green
- Kew, North Sheen and Mortlake
- East Sheen and Barnes
- Twickenham, St Margarets and Isleworth
- Ham, Petersham and Kingston borders
We plan routes to avoid known bottlenecks, arrange parking as efficiently as possible and liaise with building management where required. This keeps your same day removal as smooth and predictable as it can be.
Who Our Same Day Removals Service Is For
Homeowners
If your completion date moves forward or a chain suddenly frees up, we can step in quickly. We move full household contents, part-loads or just key items you need urgently in your new property.
Renters
Tenancy ending today? Landlord needs the property back? We help renters in Richmond clear flats and houses safely and efficiently, ensuring the property is empty and tidy so you can hand the keys back with confidence.
Landlords & Letting Agents
For urgent clearances between tenancies or following an unexpected vacancy, we can often attend the same day. We remove furniture, white goods and belongings as agreed, ready for cleaning, decorating or new tenants.
Businesses
From small offices to retail units, we provide same day removals for commercial clients needing to relocate, downsize or clear space at short notice. We handle desks, IT equipment, stock and archive materials with care.
Students
Students in Richmond, Kingston and surrounding areas often face sudden accommodation changes. Our team can move you between halls, house shares and storage on the same day, with straightforward, budget-friendly options.
What We Can and Cannot Move
Items Typically Included
- Household furniture – beds, sofas, wardrobes, tables, chairs
- Appliances – washing machines, fridges, freezers (subject to safe disconnection)
- Boxes, bags and suitcases of personal belongings
- Office furniture – desks, chairs, filing cabinets
- IT equipment – computers, monitors, printers (carefully wrapped)
- Students’ belongings – books, clothing, small furniture, bikes
Items Excluded or Requiring Prior Agreement
For safety, legal and insurance reasons, some items are excluded from our same day removals service:
- Hazardous materials – fuel, gas bottles, chemicals, paint thinners
- Illegal items or anything in breach of UK law
- Unsecured cash, jewellery or high-value artwork without prior declaration
- Large pianos or specialist machinery without advance assessment
- Pets and live animals – we recommend using dedicated pet transport services
- Perishable food in open containers or in poor condition
If you are unsure about a particular item, speak to us when you call. We will advise whether we can move it safely the same day or if additional arrangements are needed.
Our Step-by-Step Same Day Removals Process
1. Enquiry & Quick Quote
You call or contact us as early as possible. We gather key details: addresses, access, floors, approximate volume, timing and any special items. Where time allows we provide a written quote; for very urgent moves we confirm clear pricing verbally followed by written confirmation as soon as practical.
2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite
For many same day removals we complete a rapid virtual survey by phone video or photos. This helps us allocate the right vehicle, crew and equipment. For larger or more complex moves, if time permits, we may send a surveyor for a short onsite visit in Richmond or close by.
3. Packing & Preparation
Depending on what you need and the time available, we can offer:
- Full packing – we bring materials and pack everything for you
- Part packing – we handle fragile or bulky items
- Loading-only – you pre-pack, and we focus on safe loading and transport
We use quality cartons, furniture blankets and protective covers, even when working to tight deadlines.
4. Loading & Transport
Our trained team loads methodically, protecting doorways, banisters and floors wherever possible. Items are secured in the vehicle using straps and padding. We then transport directly to your destination, choosing routes that balance speed with safety.
5. Unloading & Placement
On arrival we unload into the rooms you specify, placing furniture where you want it and stacking boxes sensibly. We can assemble basic furniture we have dismantled as part of the move by prior agreement, time permitting.
Transparent Pricing for Same Day Removals
Same day removals involve rapid scheduling and out-of-routine planning, but our pricing remains clear and fair. We typically price urgent moves in one of two ways:
- Fixed-price quote for clearly defined moves where we know the volume and access
- Hourly rate for smaller, flexible or uncertain jobs
Your price will reflect:
- Amount of furniture and boxes
- Number of movers required
- Vehicle size
- Travel distance and parking arrangements
- Any packing or dismantling requested
We confirm all charges before we start work, so you know exactly what to expect. There are no hidden extras.
Why Choose Professional Removers Over DIY or Casual Man-and-Van
When you are under time pressure it is tempting to accept the first offer of help. However, urgent moves are where professional removals really matter.
- Planning under pressure – our experience means we can organise a same day move quickly without cutting corners.
- Proper protection – we bring the right equipment to protect your belongings and property.
- Reliability – confirmed bookings, punctual arrival and clear communication.
- Insurance-backed – your goods are covered by appropriate policies; many casual operators have none.
- Efficient teams – trained crews move faster and more safely than untrained helpers.
For moves that simply must go smoothly, professional removals provide reassurance that is hard to match with DIY or an ad-hoc man-and-van.
Insurance and Professional Standards
Richmond Movers operates to recognised industry standards and carries robust insurance so you are protected even on same day moves.
- Goods in transit insurance – covers your belongings while they are being moved in our vehicles.
- Public liability cover – protection in the unlikely event of damage to third-party property or injury.
- Trained moving teams – our staff are fully briefed in safe handling, lifting techniques and property protection.
Policy details and limits are available on request. We are always happy to explain exactly how your items are protected.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
Working at speed never means rushing carelessly. We take pride in looking after both your belongings and the environment.
- Use of clean, well-maintained vehicles to reduce risk of damage and breakdowns
- Protective blankets, mattress covers and wardrobe cartons to safeguard items
- Reusable packing materials wherever practical to reduce waste
- Responsible disposal or recycling of unwanted items by prior arrangement
- Thoughtful route planning to minimise unnecessary mileage
Our goal is to complete your same day removal efficiently while respecting your property and the local area.
Real-World Same Day Removals Use Cases
Moving House at Short Notice
A completion date brings forward and you suddenly need to be out. We can often attend the same day to move key items first – beds, essentials, important documents – and schedule a follow-up visit for anything non-urgent.
Office Relocation After a Building Issue
If a leak, power failure or structural problem makes your Richmond office unusable, we can relocate essential desks, IT and files to a temporary space quickly so you can keep trading.
Urgent Tenant or Landlord Moves
Where access must be given back at once, we work with both tenants and landlords to clear or relocate belongings sensitively and efficiently, minimising disruption for everyone involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a same day removal in Richmond cost?
Costs vary depending on the size of your move, access, distance and how quickly you need us. Smaller flat or student moves are often priced on an hourly basis, while full house or office moves are usually quoted as a fixed price. Same day work may carry a premium because we have to reorganise vehicles and crews at short notice, but we always explain this clearly. The best way to get an accurate figure is to call us with a brief description so we can provide a tailored quote.
Can you always offer same day or urgent availability?
We do our best to accommodate genuine emergencies, and many days we can provide a crew and vehicle at short notice. However, availability depends on existing bookings, crew levels and the size of your move. Early morning calls have a better chance of same day slots, while late calls may be offered an early slot the following day. Even when we are fully booked for full moves, we can sometimes offer a smaller vehicle for key items or a partial move to get you out of immediate difficulty.
Are my belongings insured during a same day move?
Yes. Our same day removals are covered by the same goods in transit insurance and public liability cover as our scheduled moves, provided we have agreed the work and are transporting items in our vehicles. We will ask you to highlight any particularly valuable or fragile pieces so we can pack and load them with extra care. Insurance policies do have limits and exclusions, which we are happy to explain before you book. For very high-value items, you may wish to check whether your own home or business insurance offers additional cover.
What is included in your same day removals service?
As standard, we provide a vehicle, professional movers, protective equipment and transport from A to B. We load, secure and unload your belongings into the rooms you choose. Depending on time and what we agree, we can also offer packing, dismantling and reassembly of basic furniture, and removal of unwanted items for recycling. The exact level of service will depend on your budget, priorities and the time available, but we always confirm what is and is not included before starting any same day job.
How is a professional removal different from a man-and-van?
A professional removal service offers structured planning, trained staff, proper insurance and suitable equipment. We assess access, allocate the correct size vehicle, bring protective materials and work to established procedures. Many casual man-and-van operators cannot provide the same level of protection or cover, particularly for larger or more complex moves. While a simple van can work for one or two items, when you are moving your home or business at short notice the extra reliability and security of a professional remover is usually well worth the difference in price.
How far in advance should I book a same day removal?
For true emergencies you may not have any advance notice at all, and we will always try to help. Where you have some flexibility, calling us as early in the day as possible greatly increases the chances of same day availability. If you know you are likely to need to move on a particular day but do not yet have a fixed time, we can often hold or pencil in a slot. For non-urgent moves we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, especially at busy times such as month-end and summer.
