“Best removals experience we've had in Manchester. Quoted in minutes on WhatsApp and delivered on every promise.”

Moving abroad, planned properly from Manchester
European road moves and worldwide container shipping, with export-grade packing, a full written inventory and clear guidance on the paperwork you will need.
- European door-to-door van deliveries
- Export wrapping and inventory lists
- Customs paperwork guidance
- Part-load and groupage options to Europe
An international move is a paperwork job as much as a lifting job
Sending your home overseas involves three separate problems: getting everything packed so it survives weeks in transit, getting it onto the right vehicle or vessel, and getting it through customs without a warehouse bill while it waits. We handle the first, coordinate the second and prepare you thoroughly for the third.
Packing is done to export standard rather than domestic standard. That means double-walled cartons, corner protection on furniture, moisture-resistant wrapping for upholstery and timber, and a numbered inventory that matches the paperwork item for item. It is slower than a local move and it is the reason things arrive intact.
For European destinations a dedicated road move is often quickest and cheapest — your goods are loaded in Manchester and delivered directly, with no transfer between vehicles. For destinations further afield we arrange either a sole-use container or shared groupage, which costs less but takes longer as the container fills.
We give you a realistic transit window, an inventory suitable for customs, and clear advice on restricted goods, insurance valuation and what is genuinely worth shipping versus replacing at the other end.
Overseas moving services
- Free home survey and volume estimate
- Export-standard packing and cartons
- Numbered written inventory for customs
- Sole-use container or shared groupage shipping
- Dedicated road moves to Europe
- Customs documentation guidance
- Marine and transit insurance options
International moves in pictures


Overseas removals FAQs
How long does an international move take?
European road moves typically take three to ten days door to door. Container shipping to North America runs four to six weeks, and Australia or New Zealand eight to twelve weeks depending on sailing schedules.
How is an overseas move priced?
By volume and destination rather than by the hour. We survey your home, calculate the cubic metres and give you a written quote covering packing, collection and shipping.
What cannot be shipped?
Aerosols, paints, fuels, most plants and foodstuffs, and firearms are restricted or prohibited. We provide a destination-specific list before packing day.
Do stairs or a lift affect the price?
Loading day is quoted with access included, so a lift costs nothing extra and stairs are factored into the survey rather than added as a surprise on the day.
How long does a quote take?
We aim to send a written quote within one working day of the survey. Video surveys over WhatsApp are available if you would rather not have anyone in the house.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
A deposit is only required once shipping space is booked, and it is always confirmed in writing first. Nothing is taken to hold a provisional date.
Can you do part-load moves to Europe?
Yes. If you have less than a full van we can share the load with another consignment, which cuts the cost considerably in exchange for a slightly wider delivery window.
What our customers say
20 verified reviews from Google and Facebook, posted from 20 May 2026 onwards.
Overseas removals across the North West
We cover Greater Manchester, Wigan borough, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire from a single base — so you get one team and one van for the whole job.
- Man and van Leigh
- Man and van Atherton
- Man and van Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Man and van Golborne
- Man and van Lowton
- Man and van Manchester
- Man and van Preston
- Man and van Hindley
- Man and van Tyldesley
- Man and van Shevington
- Man and van Wigan
- Man and van Bolton
- Man and van St Helens
- Man and van Warrington
- Man and van Liverpool
- Man and van Salford
- Man and van Oldham
- Man and van Bury
- Man and van Chorley
- Man and van Blackburn
- Man and van Ormskirk
- Man and van Skelmersdale
Overseas removals in your town
Local pages with parking, access and drive-time notes for each area we cover.
- Man and van Wigan
Our home town — removals from £45/hr, 7 days a week.
- Overseas removals Wigan
WN1–WN6 — we are based in wigan — minutes away.
- Overseas removals Leigh
WN7 — around 10 minutes from our wigan base.
- Overseas removals Bolton
BL1–BL7 — around 25 minutes from our wigan base.
- Overseas removals St Helens
WA9–WA11 — around 25 minutes from our wigan base.
- Overseas removals Warrington
WA1–WA5 — around 30 minutes from our wigan base.
- Overseas removals Manchester
M1–M60 — around 35 minutes from our wigan base.
- Overseas removals Atherton
M46 — around 15 minutes from our wigan base.
- Overseas removals Hindley
WN2 — under 10 minutes from our wigan base.
- Overseas removals Tyldesley
M29 — around 15 minutes from our wigan base.
Other removals services we offer
- Home Removals
Full house removals across Manchester, Wigan, Leigh and Bolton from £45/hr. Stairs included, free quote.
- Office Removals
Out-of-hours office removals in Manchester, Bolton and Warrington with IT handling and minimal downtime.
- Flat & Apartment Moves
Flat and apartment moves in Manchester and Wigan with clear per-floor pricing and free lift access.
- Furniture Removals
Single-item furniture removals in Manchester, Wigan and Warrington. Sofas, beds and marketplace collections from £45/hr.
- Piano Removals
Specialist piano removals in Manchester, Wigan and Bolton. Uprights, baby grands and digital pianos moved safely.
- Packing Services
Professional packing services in Manchester, Wigan and Leigh. Full, part or fragile-only packing from £45/hr.
- Man and van prices
£45/hr one man, £70/hr two movers.
- Moving guides and advice
Checklists, costs and packing tips.
Let's get you moving
£45 per hour for one man and van, £70 for two. House stairs included, lifts free of charge. Every job in our own Ford Transit LWB 15m³.
