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★★★★★ 5.0 from 199 verified reviews — Move Assured & AIM accredited
Looking for a reliable long-distance moving company? Gentlevan Removals is an Oxfordshire-based UK house removal company specialising in long-distance removals. Whether you're moving from the bustling streets of London, trading them for the scenic landscapes of Scotland, or swapping Manchester's vibrant vibes for the serene Cornish coast, our commitment to service and care remains unwavering.
From a single-item delivery to a full five-bedroom relocation, we have the fleet, the crew and the local knowledge to get you there. We meticulously plan every detail of your move across the UK, so your moving day unfolds as a seamless transition into the next chapter of your life.
Family-run from Oxfordshire since 2011, with 199 five-star reviews and accreditations from Move Assured and AIM, plus 1 month FREE UK storage on qualifying moves.
Not in a hurry? Save 40–60% with a part-load. On long-distance routes such as Scotland, Wales and Cornwall, your belongings can share the journey with another move heading the same way — so you only pay for the space your goods use. If your dates are flexible, a part-load can cut the cost by 40–60%. Just tell us when you enquire.
We're not the cheapest mover on every route, and we don't pretend to be. What we offer is a known quantity: the same point of contact from quote to delivery, the same crew on the day, our own vehicles (never subcontracted), and the experience to plan a long move properly. Here's what tends to matter to our clients:
Central UK base, every direction covered. We're in Oxfordshire, close to the M40 and central to the whole country — which keeps long-distance pricing efficient whether you're heading north, south, east or west.
We're based in Oxfordshire — central to the whole country — which makes us an efficient choice for moves in any direction. Pick a destination for local detail, or get a quote in 60 seconds.
We also move regularly to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Brighton and everywhere in between — if you don't see your destination, just ask.
Moving abroad instead? We run bi-weekly European removals to many countries — mainly Spain, France, Portugal and Belgium. The same fleet, crew and care, door to door across Europe.
When you choose us for your move across the UK, we go beyond the standard offering to ensure your convenience and peace of mind:
At Gentlevan Removals we prioritise the safe shipping and secure delivery of your goods, and we handle your belongings with the utmost care throughout the entire move — padded blankets, sofa and mattress covers and secure stacking as standard, with a full pad-wrap service for valuable or fragile items. For added peace of mind we offer Move Protect — a customised increased-liability cover option for your valuable belongings. You can discuss your options with our surveyor or directly with our office.
A move across the country has a few more moving parts than a local one. A little planning makes it far smoother — here's what we tell our customers:
A move across the country is a minimum two-day job — even shorter routes. We load on day one, the crew stops overnight, then deliver and unload on day two. Larger homes or the furthest destinations such as Scotland, Cornwall or Wales can take longer still. We confirm the plan in writing before booking, so there are no surprises.
Long-distance moves are where access problems cost the most time. Let us know in advance about narrow streets, low bridges, parking restrictions, lifts or stairs at either property. We'll plan the right vehicle and, where needed, a tranship van so the big lorry never holds up your day.
Belongings travel further on a long-distance move, so packing quality matters. We use padded blankets, sofa and mattress covers and secure stacking as standard, with a full pad-wrap service for valuable or fragile items.
Completion dates rarely line up perfectly, especially over distance. Our containerised storage covers the gap between homes, with one month free on qualifying moves.
We're rated 5.0 from nearly 200 verified reviews by movers across the UK.
We've been running long-distance moves across the UK since 2011, from the Highlands to the tip of Cornwall. That means we've seen most of what a long move can throw at the day — the chain that slips, the lane the lorry can't get down, the flat with no lift.
Experience doesn't make those things stop happening. It does mean we have a Plan B ready when they do.
A shared run carries several customers' belongings in one vehicle heading the same way — several separate long journeys avoided, and meaningful diesel saved on a long round trip. We use reusable blankets and recyclable boxes wherever the move format allows.
Part-loads are usually the cheapest option and the lowest-carbon one. Win-win, when the dates allow.
Recurring themes from our reviews: clear communication while the lorry is on the road, careful handling of furniture over a long journey, and crews who respect both homes — the one being left and the one being moved into. We're proud of those, and of the quiet moves where everything simply worked.
Long-distance UK removals are priced per move, because the cost depends on distance, the volume of your belongings, access and parking at both ends, and whether you need packing or storage. As a guide, a 3-bedroom move of a few hundred miles typically runs from around £2,500–£6,000. A flexible part-load can cut that by 40–60% if your dates allow. Request a free quote or book a video survey for an exact written price.
A long-distance move is a minimum two-day job — even shorter routes aren't loaded, driven and unloaded in a single day. We load on day one, the crew stops overnight, then deliver and unload on day two. Larger homes or the furthest destinations such as Scotland, Cornwall or Wales can take longer still. We send a written moving plan in advance so you know exactly what to expect.
A part-load (shared load) means your belongings travel alongside another move on the same long-distance route, so you only pay for the space you use rather than a whole van. On routes like Scotland, Wales and Cornwall it can save 40–60% compared with a dedicated van. It suits smaller moves and flexible dates — just let us know when you enquire.
Yes. For long-distance moves a video survey is often the quickest option — you walk us through your home on a phone or tablet and we return a written quote, usually within 24 hours. A free in-person home survey is also available.
Yes. We offer secure containerised storage at our Banbury depot for the gap between completion dates, which is common on long-distance moves and chains. We're currently offering one month of free storage on qualifying moves.
Both full and partial packing are available. Proper packing matters even more over long distances, as items travel further on the road. We can pack your whole home, just the breakables, or supply materials for you to pack yourself.
Yes. We've moved hundreds of upright and grand pianos, safes and hot tubs across the UK. Heavy items need careful assessment, specialist equipment and an experienced team. See our piano removals page for more detail.
Usually, yes. Tuesday-to-Thursday moves outside school holidays are typically 15–25% cheaper than the last Friday of the month, the busiest day for UK completions. If your date is flexible, tell us at the survey stage and we'll offer the cheapest available slot.
Every move is loaded with padded blankets, sofa and mattress covers and secure stacking, with a full pad-wrap service for valuable or fragile items. For extra peace of mind we offer Move Protect — an increased-liability cover option — which you can discuss at your survey or with our office.
Local, UK-wide or European — we move in every direction, every week.
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