REMOVALS IN BICESTER
Removals in Bicester — Experienced, Local & 5-Star Rated
Looking for a reliable removal company in Bicester? Gentlevan Removals has been moving Bicester families since 2011 from our base just 20 minutes away in Banbury. As a family-run, 5-star-rated and fully accredited mover — not an out-of-town company travelling in — we can offer Bicester customers honest local quotes, faster surveys and the same crew on moving day.
From compact flats in the town centre to large family homes in Kingsmere, self-builds at Graven Hill, and the new community at Heyford Park, we know the Bicester area inside out. Our team understands which roads need a smaller vehicle, where access can be tight, and how to plan a moving day so everything runs without a hitch.
We cover all the surrounding villages — Launton, Ambrosden, Middleton Stoney, Ardley, Kirtlington, Islip, Chesterton — and on to Oxford, Buckingham and Brackley. All our staff are directly employed — no subcontracting, no agency drivers — and every crew member is DBS-checked. Whether you need a free home survey, a video survey, an online quote, professional packing, containerised storage, a piano move or a long-distance/European removal, we handle it all in-house.
We offer a comprehensive pad-wrap service for valuable furniture and Move Protect insurance for added peace of mind. Get a free, no-obligation quote today.
Why Choose Gentlevan for Your Move?
Bicester has grown enormously in recent years — Kingsmere, Graven Hill, and the older streets around the town centre all present different access and logistics challenges. Our team has experience across all of them. We know which roads need a smaller vehicle, where access can be tight, and how to plan efficiently so your moving day runs without a hitch.
- Free home or video survey — detailed planning before your move
- Personalised moving plans — tailored to your home and schedule
- Experienced, DBS-checked team — polite, careful and professionally trained
- Full packing service — high-quality materials, expertly applied
- Specialist handling — pianos, safes, antiques and fragile items
- Reusable wardrobe boxes — we collect them at the end of your moving day
- Removal blankets & floor protection — used as standard throughout
- Move Protect insurance — optional increased liability cover for your valuables
Read more about 15 reasons to choose Gentlevan Removals.
What to Expect on Your Moving Day in Bicester
Knowing exactly what happens on the day removes a huge amount of stress. A typical 3-bedroom move in Bicester runs across two days when you book our packing service — packing on day one, moving on day two — or just a single moving day if you are packing yourself.
Day 1 — Packing day (only if you book our packing service)
Our packing team arrives the day before your move with all materials — boxes, paper, bubble wrap, picture cartons, dish-packs and reusable plastic wardrobe boxes. We pack the entire house room by room, label every box with destination room and a brief contents description, and leave everything ready for the lorry the next morning. You can keep out an essentials box for the night.
Day 2 — Moving day
Our 3-person crew leaves our Banbury yard with the lorry stocked with blankets, wardrobe boxes, straps, dollies and floor protection. The foreman has your inventory and access notes from your survey.
We arrive at your Bicester home, lay carpet protection through the entire house, cover the bannisters, and walk through with you to confirm what is going and what is staying.
Furniture wrapped in pad blankets, mattresses into mattress covers, sofas into sofa covers. Wardrobes empty straight onto reusable plastic wardrobe boxes. Beds and wardrobes dismantled and labelled. Everything loaded systematically so it comes off the lorry in reverse order.
Crew breaks for lunch (a kettle and biscuits are always appreciated). We sweep through every room, garage, shed and loft to make sure nothing is left behind.
As soon as you confirm keys are released, we drive to your new property — usually a short hop for local Bicester moves. If keys are delayed by the conveyancer, we wait at the new property. We also offer an optional Late Key Waiver for added peace of mind on completion day.
Carpet protection laid in the new home. Furniture goes to the rooms you mark on a printed floor plan. Beds and wardrobes are reassembled. Wardrobe boxes emptied straight into the new wardrobes — and we take the empties away.
Final walk-through with you, payment confirmation, and we are gone.
For a more detailed survival guide, read our blog: What to expect on moving day in the UK.
Our Removal Services in Bicester
From compact apartments in Bicester town centre to large detached homes in Kirtlington or Middleton Stoney, we provide a full range of services tailored to your move:
- Home removals — studio flats to large family homes
- Professional packing — high-quality materials, expertly applied
- Furniture dismantling & reassembly — beds, wardrobes, flat-pack and more
- Wardrobe boxes — reusable plastic or cardboard for long-term storage
- Carpet & floor protection — laid throughout your home on moving day
- Sofa & mattress covers — used as standard to protect your furniture
- Padded blankets — throughout the entire removal process
- Piano & specialist moves — heavy or delicate items handled with care
- European removals — regular runs to Spain, France, Italy and more
Services at a glance
Your entire home packed professionally
We pack only what you need
Secure containerised storage near Bicester
Dismantling & reassembly included
Specialist piano transport
Spain, France, Italy & beyond
Bespoke crating for antiques & art
In-person or video survey
How Much Does a House Removal Cost in Bicester?
The most useful number to know up front: most Bicester homeowners spend between £550 and £2,500 on a local move, depending on the size of their home and the services they choose. The figures below are our genuine starting prices for moves within the Bicester area — fully insured, with crew, vehicle and standard equipment included. They are not teaser rates with hidden extras tacked on later.
| Property Size | Typical Volume | Local Move From |
|---|---|---|
| 1-bed flat / studio | up to 15 m³ | £550 |
| 2-bed house or flat | 15–25 m³ | £850 |
| 3-bed house | 25–35 m³ | £1,440 |
| 4-bed house | 35–50 m³ | £1,950 |
| 5-bed+ house | 50 m³+ | £2,500+ |
Starting prices for local moves within 30 miles of Banbury, including vehicle, crew, fuel, insurance and standard moving equipment (blankets, straps, dollies, wardrobe boxes). Prices scale up with full packing service, dismantling/reassembly, specialist items, awkward access, or moves on the last Friday of the month. Get a video survey for a precise written quote.
What moves the price up or down?
- Distance and destination — staying within Bicester is cheapest; long-distance moves to Scotland, Cornwall or London are quoted separately.
- Volume of belongings — the biggest single factor. Decluttering before your survey can knock several hundred pounds off a 3-bed move.
- Access at both ends — tight Kingsmere closes, Bicester Village area parking, or a third-floor flat all add time.
- Day of the week — Tuesday-to-Thursday moves outside school holidays are typically 15–25% cheaper than the last Friday of the month.
- Add-on services — full packing service typically adds 25–40%. Furniture dismantling/reassembly, piano moves, and storage are quoted separately.
- Insurance level — standard goods-in-transit cover is included. Optional Move Protect increased liability cover is available for high-value contents.
For a full breakdown across the UK market, see our blog: How much does it cost to move a 3-bedroom house in the UK? — including long-distance pricing, what to watch for in cheap quotes, and how to save sensibly without cutting insurance.
Storage near Bicester
Bicester's busy housing market means completion delays are not uncommon. Having reliable storage — with a removal company who collects and delivers as part of the same service — removes a lot of the stress.
Our facility is secure, dry and well-maintained for your peace of mind. We offer flexible terms to suit your timeline — from a few weeks to several months. We're currently offering 1 month of FREE storage on qualifying moves — ask us for full details when you enquire.
For more information, visit our storage page or read our blog: 9 things to know about storage in Oxfordshire.
Moving to Bicester? A Few Things Worth Knowing
Bicester is one of the fastest-growing towns in the South East — population around 30,000 and projected to reach 55,000 by 2034 — and we move dozens of families into Bicester every year, mostly from London, Oxford and the Home Counties. If you are relocating here, the local geography matters more than you might think when planning your move:
🏠 Kingsmere
The largest new development on the south-west side of town — close to 2,400 homes from Taylor Wimpey, David Wilson and Bovis. Wide access roads on the main spine, but some closes need a smaller lorry. We move several families here every month and know the layout well.
🏘 Graven Hill
The UK's largest self-build community, on the former MoD estate south of town. Plot-by-plot construction means access varies hugely — we always do a video or in-person survey here before quoting.
✈️ Heyford Park
The redevelopment of the former RAF Upper Heyford airfield, now a thriving community with 2–6 bed homes, schools, a village centre and the Heyford Leys parkland. Generally easy access for a 7.5-tonne lorry.
🌲 Elmsbrook (NW Bicester)
The eco-town development — high-spec zero-carbon homes. Modern access roads designed for delivery vehicles, so usually straightforward for a moving lorry.
🏛 Town Centre & Sheep Street
Historic core with pedestrianised areas and older terraced streets. Tighter parking and access — we may use a smaller vehicle and shuttle to a parked lorry. We handle any council liaison where needed.
🌲 Surrounding villages
Launton, Ambrosden, Middleton Stoney, Ardley, Kirtlington, Islip and Chesterton — rural lanes, often single-track, sometimes with overhanging trees. We have moved into all of them and know which roads can take a 7.5-tonne and which need a smaller van shuttle.
Why people move to Bicester
Bicester earned Garden Town status in 2014 and has grown rapidly since — mostly because of its transport links. Bicester Village station reaches London Marylebone in around 50 minutes; Bicester North runs to Oxford in 11 minutes and Birmingham in just over an hour. Junction 9 of the M40 is three miles away, and the Cotswolds start about 10 miles to the west.
Add Bicester Village designer outlet, three secondary schools (Bicester School, Cooper School, Whitelands Academy), and house prices that are still meaningfully below central Oxford, and the appeal is obvious. Most of our inbound customers come from London or central Oxford, looking for more space without losing the commute.
If you are moving into Bicester from London, Oxford or further afield, we are happy to share what we have learned from moving customers into each of these areas — just ask when you book your survey.
What Our Customers Say
We're proud of what our Bicester customers say about us. Genuine reviews from real moves — and you can read more on our testimonials page.
Frequently Asked Questions — Removals in Bicester
A typical 3-bedroom house move in Bicester starts at £1,440 with Gentlevan Removals. Smaller moves start lower — a 1-bed flat from around £550, a 2-bed house from around £850 — and larger 4–5 bedroom homes from £1,950. These are real starting prices, fully insured, with crew and equipment included. Because we are based just 20 minutes away in Banbury, our Bicester quotes do not carry the inflated travel-time fees that more distant removal companies build in. Request a free quote or book a video survey for a precise written price.
Loading a typical 3-bedroom house in Bicester takes our 3-person crew approximately 4–6 hours. For a local move within Bicester or to nearby Oxford, Banbury or Buckingham, the entire process — load, drive, unload — usually fits comfortably within a single day. Long-distance moves to Scotland, Cornwall or Wales typically involve loading on day one and unloading on day two with an overnight stop for the crew.
Yes — Tuesday-to-Thursday moves outside school holidays are typically 15–25% cheaper than the last Friday of the month, which is the busiest day for UK completions. If your completion date is flexible, mid-week and mid-month bookings can save you several hundred pounds on a 3-bed move. Tell us at the survey stage if you have flexibility — we will offer the cheapest available date.
Yes — we move families in and out of all three new-build estates regularly. Kingsmere has good access on the main spine roads but some closes need a smaller vehicle. Graven Hill self-builds vary hugely plot to plot, so we always do a video or in-person survey first. Heyford Park on the former RAF Upper Heyford site has wide modern roads and is generally straightforward.
Yes — we regularly serve Launton, Ambrosden, Middleton Stoney, Ardley, Kirtlington, Islip, Chesterton and surrounding villages. We are also based in Banbury with regular work in Oxford, Buckingham and Brackley. Contact us if you are unsure whether we cover your village.
Most Bicester streets do not require a parking permit for removal vehicles, including the new estates at Kingsmere, Graven Hill and Heyford Park. The exceptions are pedestrianised Sheep Street and a few tight closes in the older town centre, where we may use a smaller shuttle vehicle. We will assess access during your free survey and handle any council liaison if needed, so you do not have to think about it on the day.
Completion delays are common in Bicester's busy housing market — chains break, lawyers run late. We can hold your belongings in secure containerised storage at our Banbury depot for the gap between exchange and completion. We are currently offering one month of FREE storage on qualifying moves — ask for details when you enquire.
Both. You can choose a full packing service (we pack the entire house the day before your move), partial packing (we pack just the breakables — kitchen, glassware, electronics — and you do the rest), or no packing if you want to do it all yourself. Full packing typically adds 25–40% to the base move price. See our packing service page for more.
Yes. We bring reusable plastic wardrobe boxes that we collect at the end of your moving day — they keep your clothes on hangers and dust-free during transit. If you need long-term clothing storage, we also provide cardboard wardrobe boxes you can keep. Both are included in our full packing service.
Yes. We offer secure containerised storage at our Banbury depot, just 20 minutes from Bicester. Our facility is monitored and well-maintained. We can collect from your Bicester home and move directly to storage on the same day, then deliver to your new home when you complete.
Yes — we have extensive experience moving pianos, safes and heavy items locally. These require specialist equipment (skates, ramps, sometimes a hydraulic stair-walker) and an experienced team. Visit our piano removals page for more information.
Absolutely. We operate regular shared and dedicated load services from Bicester to Spain, France, Italy, Portugal and beyond. We handle all customs paperwork and provide door-to-door delivery. International moves also qualify for 2 months of FREE UK storage. Get a European removals quote today.
Contact Us for Removals in Bicester
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Let Gentlevan Removals handle the logistics while you focus on your exciting new chapter.
Our Commitment to Quality
Every removal we carry out in Bicester and Oxfordshire is treated as if it were our own move. We maintain consistent standards whether you're moving a studio flat or a five-bedroom house — the care never changes.
We invite feedback after every move and proudly publish customer reviews. It's our way of showing full transparency and a commitment to constant improvement.
Eco-Friendly Moving
We are committed to environmentally friendly practices. Our shared load service saves you money and reduces your move's carbon footprint. We use eco-friendly packaging materials and optimise our logistics to minimise environmental impact.
We believe responsible removals shouldn't cost the earth — and we make green choices at every opportunity.
Accreditations & Trust
As members of Move Assured and AIM (Association of Independent Movers), we adhere to industry best practices and maintain the highest service standards. Our 5-star Google rating and hundreds of verified reviews speak for themselves.
Read our customer testimonials to see why local families trust Gentlevan.
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