Professional Removal Company in Colchester
Colchester is the biggest town we cover in Essex, and we work across the whole of it: Victorian terraces in the New Town, garrison housing, riverside apartments at the Hythe and family homes in the outer suburbs and villages.
The historic centre has narrow one-way streets, restricted loading and steep approaches around the castle, so we plan the parking position and, where necessary, apply for a suspension. Garrison and university-linked moves often need short notice and storage, both of which we can usually accommodate.
House removals in Colchester
We move everything from studio flats and one-bedroom properties to large family homes, with the crew size and vehicle matched to the job. Moves can be within Colchester, elsewhere in Essex, or to any destination in mainland UK. Furniture is blanket-wrapped, mattresses and sofas covered, and floors and doorways protected before loading starts. See our house removals service.
Packing services
Pack yourself with materials we supply, or let our team do it. Full packing normally happens the day before the move with every box labelled by room; part packing covers kitchens, glassware and breakables only. More on packing services.
Dismantling and reassembly
Where furniture will not fit through a doorway or staircase we dismantle and reassemble it — beds, wardrobes, tables, cots, flat-pack units and large corner sofas. Fixings are bagged and labelled so nothing is lost between properties.
Secure storage
If your sale and purchase dates do not line up, we hold your belongings in clean, dry, secure storage for a few days or several months, inventoried in and out and delivered to your Colchester address when you are ready. See secure storage.
Office and business removals in Colchester
We relocate offices, shops and small commercial premises, including desks, IT, filing and stock, with evening and weekend slots to limit downtime. See office and business moves.
Piano and antique removals
Upright and grand pianos, antique furniture, fragile cabinets, artwork, mirrors and valuables are handled by crews who move them regularly, with corner protection and the right lifting equipment. Please declare high-value items in writing beforehand. See piano and antique moves.
Local and long-distance moves from Colchester
Much of our work is short local moves within Colchester and neighbouring villages, but we also run removals from Colchester to anywhere in mainland UK, quoted as a fixed price including mileage and driver hours.
Nearby areas we also cover
As well as Colchester itself, we regularly work in Stanway, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, West Bergholt, Marks Tey and Halstead.
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See all areas we cover across East Anglia.
Free survey before you book
Every quote starts with a proper look at what you are moving: a free home survey at your Colchester property, or a WhatsApp video survey if that is easier. You then get a fixed, itemised written quote. East Anglia Moves carries Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance.
Removals in Colchester — common questions
How much does a house removal in Colchester cost?
It depends on the size of the property, the distance, how much packing you want and how easy the access is. A small flat move within Colchester costs far less than a four-bedroom house going out of county. We give a fixed written price after a free survey rather than an hourly guess.
How far in advance should I book a move in Colchester?
Two to four weeks is comfortable, and Fridays and month ends go first. If you are moving sooner, call us — we keep some flexibility in the diary and can often help at short notice.
Do you cover the villages around Colchester?
Yes. As well as Colchester we work regularly in Stanway, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, West Bergholt, Marks Tey and Halstead, and we move people from Colchester to anywhere in mainland UK.
Is my furniture insured while you move it?
Our vans carry £20,000 goods in transit cover each and we hold public liability insurance. Please tell us in writing about anything unusually valuable before the move.
Why customers choose East Anglia Moves
We are a Newmarket-based, family-run removals firm working across Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Essex. Our crews are uniformed and trained, our vans are branded and equipped with blankets, trolleys and straps, and we are rated 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 21 reviews alongside strong Google feedback. We are also listed with Checkatrade, Compare My Move and reallymoving.
Request a free quote, book a free survey, or contact East Anglia Moves.
Call 01638 389750, message us on WhatsApp or request a free written quote. Most enquiries get a same-day reply, and every quote is fixed and itemised before you commit.