Get a quote for removals to Spain from the UK with Simpsons – a leading European removal company
If you are looking for removals to Spain and want a cost-effective method to transport your furniture and belongings then we can help! Simpsons International Removals specialise in overseas removals and have a reputation for being one of the best removals companies for moving from the UK to Spain. No matter whether it’s household goods, shipping personal effects or wrapping and packing, we can give you a comprehensive removals quote.
Spain removals are usually transported by road freight. This could be a dedicated removals van but more usually a shared van for smaller moves to Spain. We don’t usually use your typical removal van but a larger European road train which allows you to save money through economies of scale.
We offer a door-to-door service so our packers will export wrap your household contents and deliver them to your new home in Spain. Simpsons have years of experience with removals to Spain and our team will ensure that your belongings arrive in perfect condition.
The costs of furniture removals to Spain will depend on the volume of goods you are sending. To discuss your requirements, no matter how large or small, we recommend you complete the quote form and we’ll be in touch to answer all your questions.
Small removals to Spain
Our dedicated load service offers the freedom of a specific date for the goods to be removed from your current premises and, subject to the confines of driving, the delivery date to your new home in Spain. You will have the peace of mind of seeing your goods loaded safely, and leave to travel directly to your new Swiss home – allowing you to see the vehicle arrive to unload.
Whether you are moving house from UK to Spain or looking for European removals to Spain, you can rest assured that you will be receiving a high-quality removal service to your new home. Our removals to Spain service will ensure that your possessions are safe and secure. We will also provide you with cost-effective removals to Spain.
Removals to Spain from the UK
Our removals to Spain service from the UK can also incorporate a period of storage facilities, should this become necessary, and as with all our services, you may elect to take a full or part packing service when you are moving house in Europe or moving house to Spain.
If your consignment to Spain is of a small nature, the time scale is of little importance, or you are simply working to a budget, then our part load service will be the obvious choice for removals to Spain. Whilst still offering a fixed date collection of your goods and maintaining compatibility with a packing service, this cost-saving service still provides first class services to all popular destinations for removals in Europe and for removal to Spain.
To get an estimated quote for UK to Spain removal prices click on our cost calculator.
We believe that international moves should be easy. Our local knowledge and wide range of services make us a great choice for the UK to Spain removals.
Removal service to Spain
Simpsons International Removals is a leading removal company, offering you a comprehensive range of services if you are looking to move your belongings to Spain, each tailored to meet different needs and budgets.
Road Freight Service – Dedicated or Part Loads
Road freight service is an excellent choice for European removals, especially for those seeking a balance between cost and speed. This service ensures that your goods are transported efficiently over land, providing a swift and budget-friendly option. You can decide to use either a dedicated or part load service with road freight.
Sea Freight Service – Container Shipping
For those who might be moving larger quantities of goods or seeking an even more cost-effective solution, sea freight services are also available. Whether that’s a full-load 20ft or 40ft container for larger moves or a part-load container for smaller quantities, sea freight is known for its economic value, especially for substantial moves, and while it may take longer than road transport, it offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for transporting your goods over longer distances.
Air Freight Service – For Small Moves
For the quickest transportation of your belongings to Spain, air freight is the recommended option. This express courier service is ideal for smaller moves, such as sending boxes or luggage. Air freight stands out for its speed, making it the perfect choice for those who need their items to arrive in Spain as quickly as possible. However, it is important to note that while air freight is the fastest method, it is generally more expensive than road or sea freight and is best suited for larger volumes of goods.
Contact our International Removals Consultants for advice and to get a quote for Moving to Spain
Our International removals consultant will make your international move to Spain easier. The international removal consultants can advise you based on your specific needs and requirements. Due to the number of overseas moves we conduct, our team is highly knowledgeable about the removals process and will be extremely helpful.
We recommend you book a home or video survey to get a more accurate quote for your international removals from the UK to Spain. For a home survey, our surveyors will provide a quote based on the volume of goods and the size of the move.
However, if you wish to receive a quick free quote for moving to Spain, visit our cost calculator to receive a free quote.
Simpsons is a reliable & trustworthy removal company that you can be sure will offer a great service for your move to Spain. Contact us today.
Removals to Spain FAQ Guide & Moving Checklist
Removals to Spain Costs from UK
The cost of your International removal to Spain depends on a number of factors including where in the UK you are moving from and where in Spain you plan to move to.
The cost of moving to Spain also depends on how much you are taking – the price per cubic foot drops significantly as your volume increases.
However, as a large number of people move from the UK to Spain every year, we provide a cost-effective service when you consider the distances involved from say London to the Costa Del Sol.
We offer a range of removal options depending on your budget. This includes economy part load road freight or shared shipping container, dedicated road freight or full container load by sea or express air freight for small and urgent moves.
You can use our online cost calculator to get an initial price or for a more accurate estimate, we highly recommend booking a home or video survey to get a more formal quote for the cost of your move to Spain.
Remember our removal quotes are for a comprehensive door-to- door service including packing and standard customs clearance. Our quote does not include customs fees and duties which may be payable to local authorities on arrival.
How long does removals to Spain take?
Transportation by road freight to mainland destinations in Spain usually takes around 2-4 weeks for a dedicated service or 4-8 weeks for a shared / part load service.
Where in Spain do you do removals to?
We undertake household removals from every part of the UK and Ireland to anywhere in Spain.
Some of the popular Spanish city destinations include:
- Madrid
- Barcelona
- Valencia
- Seville
- Bilbao
- Malaga
- Palma
Some of the popular destinations for property buyers moving to Spain:
- Alicante
- Almeria
- Andalusia
- Costa Blanca
- Costa Del Sol
- Costa Brava
- Murcia
Our Spain Removals service will help you move anywhere in the country. Your move will be stressful with our move manager and packing services.
Yes, a UK citizen can move to Spain after Brexit, but the process has changed. Before Brexit, UK citizens enjoyed freedom of movement within the EU, allowing them to live and work in Spain without special visas.
Since Brexit, UK citizens are treated as non-EU nationals. UK citizens can still buy property and stay 90 days in any 180 days, so can spend 6 months of the year in Spain, but they must apply for and obtain a visa for longer stays or residency.
The exact type of visa required depends on the purpose of the stay, such as work, retirement, or joining family members. Additionally, UK citizens must meet Spanish immigration requirements, which could include providing proof of income, healthcare coverage, and a clean criminal record. The process is more complex and requires more documentation than prior to Brexit, but it remains feasible for UK citizens to move to Spain.
Another change is that you need to undergo customs clearance for your household removal to Spain. However, the experienced team at Simpsons International Removals will be able to handle that for you.
We provide a range of storage services for your belongings if you moving to Spain. We have storage facilities across the UK and can also store your goods in Spain until you are ready to receive them.
We have highly secure warehouses and can offer a range of flexible storage solutions depending on your needs including short term and longer term storage.
When relocating your belongings to Spain, Simpsons’ comprehensive packing services have you covered. Our expert packing teams excel in export wrapping your furniture and efficiently packing boxes to ensure their safe arrival in flawless condition. Our highly trained packing crews specialise in packing for overseas moves and have years of experience.
We offer a range of export quality double-walled boxes of different sizes including tea cartons, book cartons and bike cartons. Other packing materials include blanket wrap, flow pack, bubble wrap and secure packing tape.
We can also provide bespoke custom wood cases and crates for delicate and special items that need additional protection. Our service also includes specialised antique packing, ensuring these valuable items are meticulously protected.
With our extensive experience in managing delicate and fragile items, we assure that every piece, from everyday furniture to precious antiques, receives the highest level of care and professional handling throughout the moving process.
Insurance for your Move to Spain
We would recommend taking out Shipment Protection Cover for peace of mind whilst your belongings are on their journey.
Whilst we have expert packers who specialise in international removals and use accredited shipping lines who take special care of your personal belongings, we cannot control every eventuality.
Just as you will likely have home contents insurance in the UK and travel insurance for your family, we recommend you discuss with your Move Manager the available options for protecting your belongings whist they are in transit.
What type of removal service do you do for removals to Spain?
We have a variety of house removal services depending on your relocation needs. So no matter whether you are just moving a few boxes to Spain or moving your entire house contents, we have a cost-effective solution for you.
Dedicated removals service to Spain
If you are undertaking a large house removal to Spain then our dedicated removal service will suit you. You will be allocated your own dedicated removal van and packing team to take all your furniture and other goods from your home in the UK to your new home in Spain.
Small removals to Spain (part or shared load)
If you don’t have much stuff to take with you to Spain, then our shared load removal service is ideal.
We regularly transport people’s household belongings and furniture on a ‘European road train’. to all parts of Spain including Madrid, Barcelona and of course the popular Costas.
This furniture removals service is our most popular as the cost is shared amongst other customers moving to the same area of Spain. In fact, it’s usually cheaper than ‘man and van’ type removals service and your belongings are certainly a lot safer!
Box removal service for cheap removals to Spain
All our removals options are cost effective but if you only have a few boxes to send to Spain then our Excess Baggage or box service will likely be your cheapest option.
Why choose Simpsons as your removal company to Spain?
Although there are many removal companies for moving to Spain, Simpsons are big enough to offer a friendly service for your moving to Spain but large enough to have a very experienced team and economies of scale.
Not only do we do house removals to Spain and the EU but also removals worldwide. Our service is to the highest level and our years of experience mean that we have perfected our services to Spain.
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International Removals to the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands
We can also help with moving to the Balearics (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera etc.) and the Canaries (Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma etc.)
For this service, we use our overseas service including a full (sole use) or part load (shared) container.
At Simpsons International Removals we specialise in household removals worldwide so our teams are very experienced in export packing to the Spanish Islands.
Where in Spain do you do removals to?
We not only do removals from London, Birmingham, Manchester and Liverpool to Spain, but from all parts of England.
We have teams serving Cardiff and Wales to Spain as well as from all over Scotland (not just Edinburgh and Glasgow) to Spain too.
Our comprehensive network means that your Spain removals will also be cost-effective.
Moving from Ireland to Spain
We are now also able to undertake removals from all parts of Ireland to Spain including both Belfast and Dublin. Please contact us for more details about Spain removals and to receive a quote.
Moving to Spain checklist
Although Simpsons will take care of all the details they can for you, this convenient checklist will make preparing for the move as simple and worry free as possible.
Moving out: Before the removal men arrive, be clear in what they are contracted to do and what you are expected to do. If in doubt, ask the surveyor or a member of our staff. Ordinarily, both householder and the removal men have fairly defined responsibilities (though a measure of flexibility on both sides is of course desirable)
Children: Children, who are naturally curious and can easily get in the way, may potentially be injured. The younger ones are best left with a neighbour or friend until it is time to leave.
Swings/Climbing frames: Generally dismantling these is one job you will do yourself, but be careful not to lose the bolts. If wish us to arrange dismantling please discuss this with our surveyor
Garage/Shed: Tie together garden tools, and prepare items to be lifted straight onto the vehicle.
Self assembly furniture: If you have any furniture of the home assembly type particularly if made of chipboard, please note that we recommend dismantling units before the move, as the joints are seldom strong enough to survive even careful handling if the furniture is moved whilst still assembled.
Washing machines: Secure your washing machine drum, and disconnect from water supply and electric.
Books: Books are very heavy, use our book cartons as they are smaller and easier to manage.
China & glass: Wrap each item individually in packing paper or bubble wrap, packing the heavier items first with lighter pieces on top. Remember that plates and dishes are packed vertically and not laid flat.
Moving in: Make sure that you (or some other responsible person) is on hand to admit the removal men. If no-one is there and a reasonable waiting time expires, you could find yourself landed with storage and re-delivery charges. Enquire how long the vehicle will wait should you be inadvertently delayed on the way. It can also save time and confusion if you stand at the entrance and specify the location of each item as it is carried in.
Helping the move along: If you follow the guidelines suggested on this page you will find the removal men themselves responding to your good sense with extra efficiency and relaxed good humour. You can also help the move along by remembering to pack the kettle last. A cup of tea all round is a gesture always much appreciated.
Tipping: There is, of course, no obligation to tip the men, but, as with all personal services, people like to reward extra attention, willing good humour or a job well done. If you feel that a reward has been earned, the driver or packer in charge will distribute any gratuity given amongst the crew.
Who to tell
Utility Bills: Gas, Electricity, Water & Telephone
Banks/Building Society: Credit cards, standing orders
Doctors: Dentist, Medical Care & Private health care
Insurance: House, Contents, Car & Life insurance
Your Landlord
Your Tenants
Professional Advisors: Solicitors, Accountant
Relatives/Friends
Sky/Cable: TV Licence
TV Rental
Your Employer
DVLA
National Insurance/DHSS
Premium Bonds
Libraries
Post Office: Mail Redirection
Local Authority: Removal from electoral register
Insurance Companies: Household insurance, vehicle insurance
Schools
Your Personal arrangements for removals to Spain
Here are the issues that should be addressed well ahead of time to ensure a smooth transition to your new life abroad.
Passports and visas: for yourself and your family
Work permit: if needed
Inoculations: for yourself, your family and your pets
Travel bookings completed
Tickets received
Overseas accommodation booked
International driver’s licence
Traveller’s cheques and currency
Charge cards issued
Power of Attorney
Income Tax refund arrangements
Personal accident and medical insurance: for yourself and your family
Insurance for your valuable possessions
Arrange care and transportation of your pets: They hate moving more than humans and so need special attention – see www.parair.co.uk
Currency transfers – FC Global Payments
WhatClients Say
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