Same day Removals

Same day Removals Highbury

When you need to move today, you need a removals team that reacts fast, stays calm under pressure, and still treats your belongings with care. Highbury Movers provides reliable, fully managed same day removals in Highbury and the surrounding areas, carried out by experienced, trained and fully insured professionals.

What Our Same Day Removals Service Includes

Our same day removals are designed for urgent, last‑minute or time‑sensitive moves. We adapt our service to what you need and how much you have to move, while keeping everything structured and safe.

Typical service options

• Full same day home move – flats, houses and maisonettes, including furniture, boxes and appliances.
• Partial or single‑item removals – ideal for a few large pieces or urgent furniture transport.
• Same day office and business moves – desks, chairs, IT equipment, files and stock.
• Student moves – halls, house‑shares and studio flats with flexible timing.
• Emergency clear‑outs – where notice has been served or access deadlines are tight.

Where time allows, we can also add packing, disassembly and reassembly of furniture, and safe transport of fragile items.

Local Expertise in Highbury

Being based in Highbury means we understand the area’s specific challenges: tight streets, controlled parking zones, narrow staircases and period properties. We plan your same day removal with local knowledge in mind, arranging parking where possible and choosing vehicle sizes that suit your street and access.

Our drivers and crews work across Highbury, Highbury Fields, Canonbury, Finsbury Park and the wider Islington area each day, so we know the quickest routes and typical traffic patterns. That local familiarity helps us respond quickly and minimise delays on urgent moves.

Who Our Same Day Removals Are For

Same day removals can be useful in many situations. We regularly support:

• Homeowners – when completion dates move suddenly or buyers and sellers agree to bring the move forward.
• Renters – dealing with unexpected notice, landlord issues or last‑minute key release.
• Landlords – urgent clearances between tenancies or after abandonment.
• Businesses – short‑notice office relocations, store moves or urgent stock transfers.
• Students – end‑of‑term moves, sudden room changes or course changes requiring a fast move.

Items We Can and Cannot Move

What is normally included

• Domestic furniture – beds, sofas, wardrobes, tables, chairs, shelving.
• White goods – fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers and cookers (disconnected).
• Personal belongings – boxes, bags, suitcases, clothing and books.
• Electronics – TVs, computers, monitors, audio equipment and small appliances.
• Office items – desks, filing cabinets, chairs, printers and boxed files.
• Outdoor items – small garden furniture, barbecues (cleaned), bikes and tools.

Items we typically cannot take

• Hazardous materials – gas bottles, fuel, paint thinners, chemicals and explosives.
• Illegal or prohibited goods.
• Live animals – including pets or livestock.
• High‑value jewellery, cash or important documents (we recommend you carry these personally).
• Heavy industrial machinery or items exceeding safe lifting limits.

If you are unsure about a specific item, we will clarify during your enquiry so there are no surprises on the day.

Our Step‑by‑Step Same Day Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Rapid Quote

Call or email us as early as possible. We will ask about your addresses, access, property size, key items and time constraints. For smaller moves, we can usually give a clear price range immediately. For larger properties, we will still provide a structured estimate on the same day, based on the information and images you share.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

When time is tight, we often carry out a quick virtual survey using photos or video calls. This allows us to gauge volume, parking, stairs, lifts and any awkward items. For very urgent or nearby jobs, we may send a team member for a short onsite survey, if schedules allow. The aim is to arrive prepared with the right crew, vehicle and equipment.

3. Packing & Preparation

We prioritise protection, even on same day work. Depending on the service level you choose, we will:

• Supply and use strong cartons and packing tape where required.
• Wrap furniture with padded blankets and protective covers.
• Use mattress and sofa covers to prevent marks and dust.
• Dismantle larger items where necessary for safe transport.

If you are self‑packing, we will advise on what to do first so that our crew can load efficiently when they arrive.

4. Loading & Transport

Our professional teams load systematically, securing everything with straps and blankets to prevent movement in transit. We take care with communal areas and neighbours, working quietly and respectfully. Once loaded, we travel directly to your new address using routes we know work well for removals vehicles in and around Highbury.

5. Unloading & Placement

On arrival, we unload room by room, placing furniture and boxes where you need them. We can reassemble previously dismantled furniture and ensure essential items are accessible first – beds, key kitchen boxes, and work equipment if you are moving a business. Before leaving, we walk through the property with you to confirm everything is where it should be.

Transparent Pricing for Same Day Removals

Same day removals are priced fairly according to the scale and urgency of the job. We explain our charges clearly in advance so you understand what you are paying for.

• Smaller moves are often priced on an hourly rate for the vehicle and crew.
• Larger home or office moves may be priced as a fixed quote, agreed before work begins.
• Urgent or out‑of‑hours work may carry a premium, which we will always confirm upfront.

Your price will reflect the number of movers, vehicle size, distance between properties, access conditions and any additional services, such as packing or furniture assembly. There are no hidden extras.

Why Choose Professional Removals Over DIY or Casual Man‑and‑Van

When you are under time pressure, it can be tempting to improvise with friends, hired vans or informal man‑and‑van operators. In practice, this often leads to delays, damage or disputes. Using a professional, trained and fully insured removals company brings clear advantages:

• Experienced crews who know how to move heavy and fragile items safely.
• Proper equipment – trolleys, blankets, covers and securing straps.
• Insured vehicles with suitable loading capacity.
• Structured planning, even at short notice, to minimise risk and disruption.
• Clear terms and documented bookings, not informal arrangements.

The cost difference is often smaller than people expect, especially when you factor in time saved, reduced risk of injury and the protection of your belongings.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Highbury Movers operates to recognised professional standards so you can trust us with your belongings, even on urgent moves.

• Goods in transit insurance – covers your items while they are being transported in our vehicles, subject to policy terms.
• Public liability cover – protection in case of accidental damage to property or third parties during the move.
• Trained moving teams – our staff are trained in lifting techniques, packing methods and handling of fragile items.

We are happy to provide details of our insurance cover and answer any questions before you confirm your booking.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

Urgent does not mean careless. We use protective covers, blankets and careful stacking methods on every same day move. Where possible, we reuse durable packing materials, and we plan routes to reduce unnecessary mileage. When disposing of unwanted furniture or packaging on your behalf by prior agreement, we aim to use licensed recycling facilities and minimise waste.

Real‑World Same Day Removals Use Cases

• Moving house at short notice – chain changes, collapsed purchases and revised completion dates often lead to sudden moves. We help keep the process manageable.
• Office relocation – a landlord issue, lease change or urgent need for more space can trigger a rapid office move. We move desks, chairs and IT with minimal downtime.
• Urgent flat or room moves – ideal for renters and students who need to be out quickly because of notice, repairs or relationship changes.
• Emergency clearances – landlords and property managers sometimes need a property cleared quickly between tenancies or for essential works.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do same day removals in Highbury cost?

Costs depend on how much you need to move, access at each property, distance travelled and how quickly the work must be completed. Smaller flat or student moves may be charged on an hourly rate for a van and crew, while larger house or office moves are usually priced with a fixed quote. Any premiums for same day or out‑of‑hours work are explained upfront. Once we know the details, we will give you a clear, itemised price with no hidden extras.

Can you always offer same day or urgent availability?

Availability depends on our schedule, vehicle capacity and crew numbers on a given day. We always do our best to accommodate genuine urgent moves in Highbury and nearby areas, but same day slots are naturally limited. Contact us as early as you can, even if details are not finalised. We may be able to reserve a provisional slot, suggest flexible timings, or offer a partial service, such as moving the essential items first and returning for the rest at the earliest opportunity.

Are my belongings insured during a same day move?

Yes. Your items are covered under our goods in transit insurance while being transported in our vehicles, subject to the terms and limits of our policy. We also hold public liability cover for accidental damage to property or third parties. As with any insurance, certain exclusions and conditions apply, and we are happy to explain these before you book. We combine this cover with careful handling, proper packing and trained crews to reduce the chances of any issues arising in the first place.

What exactly is included in your removals service?

Our standard removals service includes a vehicle suited to your move, a trained crew for loading and unloading, protective blankets and covers, secure transport between addresses and placement of items in the rooms you choose. On request, we can add packing services, supply of boxes and materials, furniture dismantling and reassembly, and removal of some packaging after the move. We will confirm in writing exactly what is included for your particular job, so you know what to expect and can plan anything you wish to handle yourself.

How is a professional removals service different from a man‑and‑van?

A casual man‑and‑van service may be suitable for very small, low‑risk jobs, but it rarely offers the same level of planning, protection or accountability. As a professional removals company, we use trained staff, appropriate equipment, written terms and proper insurance. We survey your move, plan vehicle sizes, assess access and allocate enough people to work safely. This reduces the risk of damage, delays and disputes. For urgent or larger moves, that structure becomes even more important, as there is little margin for error on the day.

How far in advance should I book a same day removal?

By definition, same day moves are arranged at short notice, but contacting us as early as possible gives the best chance of securing a slot. As soon as you know you may need to move today or tomorrow, get in touch with the key details – addresses, property size, access notes and preferred times. Even a few extra hours’ notice helps us plan crews, vehicles and parking. If same day is not possible, we will offer the earliest alternative and suggest ways to bridge any gap, such as moving essentials first.