Dimond Movers crew loading a vehicle for a European removal
European Removals

European Removals from the UK

Dimond Movers LTD runs regular European road removals from the UK across Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands and Belgium. Eurotunnel and Dover-Calais routings, dedicated vans and shared part-loads, post-Brexit customs and Transfer of Residence paperwork handled in-house.

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Why Dimond Movers LTD

Why Choose Dimond Movers

Regular European Routes

Iberian, French, German and Italian routes run regularly not subcontracted one-offs. We know the roads, the border crossings and the destination agents personally.

Post-Brexit Customs Handled

T1 transit documents, destination customs declarations and Transfer of Residence paperwork prepared by us before the vehicle moves. You don't negotiate with EU customs on arrival.

Shared Loads on Scheduled Trips

Iberian, French, German and Italian shared loads run on rolling schedules. Significantly cheaper if your dates flex by 1-3 weeks.

Dedicated Vans for Speed

When dates are fixed and the move is large enough, a dedicated van gets you door-to-door in days rather than weeks.

Door-to-Door, Single Quote

UK collection, packing, customs, transit and EU final delivery all in one written quote. No surprise local agent fees.

Marine / Road Insurance Included

Comprehensive Goods in Transit cover for the full European journey, included as standard.

What's Included

Everything You Get, Nothing Hidden

  • Free video or in-person UK survey
  • Export-grade packing materials and labour
  • Eurotunnel or Dover-Calais routing
  • T1 transit and destination customs declarations
  • Transfer of Residence paperwork where applicable
  • Dedicated van or shared part-load options
  • Destination customs clearance via our EU agent
  • Final delivery, unpacking and debris removal in destination country
  • Comprehensive marine / road Goods in Transit insurance
Who It's For

Who This Service Is Perfect For

Ideal Client
Families relocating to Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Ireland
Ideal Client
Retirees moving to a holiday home as main residence
Ideal Client
Returning EU nationals heading home post-Brexit
Ideal Client
Corporate transferees and academics within Europe
Ideal Client
Holiday property owners part-furnishing abroad
Ideal Client
Small / SME European office relocations
Our Process

The Dimond Movers Moving Process

Step 1

Free Survey & Quote

A coordinator runs a video or in-person survey, agrees the inventory, mode (van / part-load / container) and timeline, and confirms a fixed all-in written quote.

Step 2

Export Packing

Our crews export-pack your belongings to international shipping standards: heavy duty cartons, bubble wrap, blanket wrap for furniture, full inventory list and barcoded labels.

Step 3

Customs Paperwork

We prepare the destination customs declaration, transit documents and Transfer of Residence paperwork where applicable and submit them in advance of the vehicle / container arrival.

Step 4

Transit & Delivery

Our driver / shipping line handles transit; our destination agent handles port, customs and final delivery, unpacking and debris removal. You get tracking and a single point of contact throughout.

Which European destinations we cover

Regular European routes: Spain (Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Barcelona, Madrid), Portugal (Algarve, Lisbon, Porto), France (Paris, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nice, Dordogne), Germany (Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg), Italy (Rome, Milan, Florence, Tuscany), Ireland (Dublin, Cork, Galway), Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam) and Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp).

Other European destinations (Scandinavia, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, Poland, Czech Republic) are covered on enquiry via our European partner network.

Post-Brexit European customs in plain English

Since 1 January 2021, every UK-to-EU household move needs: a T1 transit document for the trailer, a destination customs declaration (DUA in Spain / Portugal, DAU in France, etc.), and a detailed valued inventory in English and the destination language.

New EU residents qualify for Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief on used personal effects owned for over 6 months no VAT or duty payable. The exact paperwork name varies by country (Bagagem de Uso in Portugal, Übersiedlungsgut in Germany, Trasferimento di Residenza in Italy) but the principle is the same. We prepare and submit all of it.

Dedicated van vs shared part-load — which to choose

Dedicated van: fastest (2-9 days door-to-door for most of Europe), most expensive, your goods only. Best for fixed-date moves, larger volumes or anything time-critical.

Shared part-load: 7-21 days door-to-door, 25-40% cheaper, your goods share a trailer with adjacent loads. Best when dates flex by 1-3 weeks and you want to save money.

Local Service Areas

Areas We Cover Nearby

We collect from across the South of England and ship across Europe.

Real Google Reviews

What Our Customers Actually Say

Genuine, verified Google reviews from people who have moved with Dimond Movers LTD across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, London and surrounding areas.

4.8/ 5
Based on 30 Google reviews
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Absolutely brilliant with our piano move. Really professional, communication was excellent throughout and they coordinated everything with both the seller and us as the buyers. Nothing was left to chance — highly recommended.

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Tara Hunt
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Our move from the USA to Berkshire was complicated and a few unexpected issues came up along the way. Dimond Movers handled all of it calmly and found solutions every time. I would not hesitate to use them again for an international move.

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Jill Williams
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Amazing service, truly stress free! I'm so glad I went with these guys, so pleased with the service I got. Very kind and friendly people. I would definitely recommend!

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Nat Berney
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The Dimond Movers team did a great job. No fuss, and nothing seemed to be a problem. Very polite. They took a lot of stress out the process of moving. Thanks

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Mike Dawe
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I can't rate this removal company high enough. Radek is professional, caring, honest, sincere and hard working. His team are fantastic and nothing is a problem.

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Bridget Richardson
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We had a fantastic experience with this moving company and highly recommend them. Efficient, fast and professional from start to finish.

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Nataša Stuper
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Dimond Movers made our move a positive experience. The team worked incredibly hard with energy and cheerfulness.

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Lise B
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Thank you to Radek and team for completing our move professionally. Brilliant service and stress free.

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Ed Wilkinson
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Moved a 4 bedroom townhouse in Bracknell. Friendly, hard working and made moving day so much easier.

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Emily Booth
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Fantastic service. Faultless. Would definitely recommend and use again.

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Karen Irwin Murphy
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Would use again without hesitation. Great all around service provided!

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Charlie Vogt
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I can't recommend Radek and his team highly enough. Friendly, polite and treated my belongings with utmost care.

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Lucy L
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

2-12 days door-to-door depending on destination and mode. Belgium / Netherlands / Northern France: 2-5 days. Spain / Portugal / Southern France / Germany / Italy: 4-12 days. Shared loads add a week or two.
Transparent Pricing

European transit times & from prices

Typical door-to-door transit and indicative 2026 part-load prices by destination. Customs documentation and Transfer of Residence support included.

Service / SizeGuide PriceWhat it covers
Netherlands & Belgium2-4 daysFrom £780 part-load. Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent.
France2-5 daysFrom £850 part-load. Paris, Normandy, Brittany, Dordogne, Occitanie, Provence, the Alps.
Germany3-5 daysFrom £880 part-load. Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart. Umweltzone badge carried.
Poland & Czechia3-6 daysFrom £750 part-load. Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk, Prague, Brno.
Spain (mainland)5-8 daysFrom £1,150 part-load. Costa Blanca, Costa del Sol, Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Murcia.
Italy5-9 daysFrom £1,250 part-load. Milan, Turin, Tuscany, Rome, Puglia. ZTL permits arranged.
Portugal6-9 daysFrom £1,250 part-load. Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve, Cascais, Silver Coast.
Islands (Balearics, Canaries, Sicily, Sardinia)+3-10 daysMainland run plus a ferry or container leg, quoted as a separate visible line.
Transit times are typical door-to-door ranges for scheduled runs, not guarantees. Indicative starting prices only. These are not fixed or guaranteed rates for a particular volume. Your final quote is calculated individually and depends on collection and delivery locations, access, actual volume or weight, dates, customs requirements, ferry or toll costs, route availability and how your shipment can be consolidated with other loads. Any ‘up to 10 m³’ wording describes the service or load band, not a promise that every move within that band costs the displayed ‘from’ price.

What determines your European transit time

Distance is only one of three factors, and usually the least important. The first is whether your load travels dedicated or consolidated: a dedicated van leaves your door and drives, whereas a part-load joins the next scheduled run for that region - the reason a Spanish part-load can quote 8 days when the drive itself is 3.

The second is the crossing. Eurotunnel departures are frequent and largely weather-proof; the Dover-Calais ferry is cheaper but exposed to weather and industrial disruption. Where a fixed delivery day has been promised, we book the tunnel and price it in.

The third is destination access, which is where days quietly disappear. An Italian ZTL permit, a German Halteverbot booking, a Parisian syndic loading window or a shuttle vehicle for a Spanish urbanisation each need arranging before departure. We do that at survey stage, so the transit estimate in your quote is the one you actually get.

Because we run these corridors in both directions from our Oxfordshire base, we can usually offer a part-load slot within two to three weeks in either direction rather than waiting for a load to build.

4.8★ Google rating · 30 reviews

What customers say about our European moves

Genuine Google reviews from real moves - no incentives, no edits.

Our move from the USA to Berkshire was complicated and a few unexpected issues came up along the way. Dimond Movers handled all of it calmly and found solutions every time. I would not hesitate to use them again for an international move.
Jill Williams
Verified Google review · International move — USA to Berkshire
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European move checklist

  • Book 3-5 weeks ahead - customs paperwork, not the vehicle, sets the lead time
  • Have your passport, destination address proof and tax/residency number to hand
  • Decide part-load (cheaper, flexible dates) or dedicated van (fastest, fixed day)
  • Declare a realistic replacement value so the insurance matches the load
  • Tell us about pianos, artwork, wine, safes, gym equipment and garden machinery
  • Check restricted items - no aerosols, fuels, paints, plants or perishables
  • Send photos or video of access at both ends: driveway, stairs, lift, gate width
  • Confirm who can accept delivery at destination and on which dates
Questions From Real Searches

Answers to the questions you may have

How long does a European removal take from the UK?
Transit runs from 2-4 days for the Netherlands and Belgium up to 6-9 days for Portugal. France is 2-5 days, Germany and Poland 3-6, Spain 5-8 and Italy 5-9. A dedicated van sits at the fast end because it leaves your door and drives straight through; a part-load waits for the next scheduled run in exchange for a much lower price.
How much do European removals cost in 2026?
Part-loads start at £750 to Poland and the Netherlands, £850 to France, and £1,150-£1,250 to Spain, Italy and Portugal. A dedicated van for a 1-2 bed home starts around £1,750, and a full 3-4 bed household from £2,900. Every job gets a fixed written quote after a free survey.
How do you route European moves?
Via Eurotunnel from Folkestone or the Dover-Calais ferry, then onto the European motorway network. Tunnel crossings are quicker and less weather-dependent, which matters when a fixed delivery day has been promised, so we use them on most dedicated runs.
What has changed since Brexit for moving to the EU?
Used household goods now need a formal customs entry rather than free movement. In practice that means a valued inventory, a passport copy, proof of your EU address and a Transfer of Residence claim to avoid duty and VAT on your own used belongings - plus the destination's tax or residency number. We prepare and submit all of it in-house.
Do I have to be present for collection and delivery?
Someone must be present at both ends to sign the inventory and condition report - it can be a friend, a relative or an agent, and we confirm the nominated person in writing. For part-loads you receive a delivery window and a firm call the day before.
Can you collect from anywhere in the UK?
Yes. We are based in Oxfordshire and run collection across London, Oxford, Reading, Newbury, Swindon, Bristol, Bath and the wider M4 and M40 corridor, plus nationwide collection for full-load moves.
What about low-emission zones and city restrictions?
Our vehicles carry the badges and permits needed for the zones we routinely enter - German Umweltzone, Dutch and Belgian LEZ - and we arrange Italian ZTL access, German Halteverbot bookings and French syndic loading windows before travel rather than on arrival.
Do you move back into the UK from Europe?
Yes, on the same vehicles. UK ToR1 (Transfer of Residence) applications for returning residents are handled in-house, and return-leg capacity makes this the cheapest way to bring a part-load home.

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