Home removals in South Kensington
Gentleman & A Van helps with home and office removals in South Kensington, from a small flat move to a larger household relocation. We can discuss packing, transport and storage together, with particular attention to building access and items that need careful handling.
Choose the help you need
Our home removals service can include packing and unpacking, or you can pack your own belongings using suitable boxes and packing materials. Agree the scope in your quote, including any furniture dismantling, placement or packing-material collection you want to discuss.
For an office relocation, our office moving service can help you plan around the equipment and working areas you need to use first. Flag fragile, heavy or unusually shaped items early so the team can assess their handling.
Building access and parking in South Kensington
Before the move, ask your building manager about service lifts, delivery time slots, protection of shared areas and any access restrictions. Send photographs of the entrance, stair turns and larger furniture, especially where basement steps or an upper-floor flat are involved.
Read the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s parking-suspension advice before booking space. The council says a suspension is not always necessary for domestic or office removals, so check the arrangements for the actual location rather than assuming one is required. Private-building rules also need to be checked separately.
Smaller moves and individual items
Our man-and-van service is an option for smaller loads, studio or flat moves and individual pieces of furniture. The appropriate vehicle and crew depend on the inventory and access. Include bulky, fragile and heavy items when enquiring, rather than assuming they will fit a standard small-move package.
Storage between moving dates
If the new property is not ready, or you are downsizing or renovating, discuss storage before moving day. Container storage is suited to belongings you do not need to access frequently. If regular access matters, explore self-storage options through our storage partnership. Confirm availability, access arrangements, collection and redelivery with the team.
What to include when requesting a quote
- Collection and delivery postcodes, plus the entrance to use at each address.
- Your preferred moving date and whether it is confirmed.
- An inventory including loft, garage or outdoor items.
- Floor levels, stairs, lift dimensions and the loading position.
- Packing help, storage and any unusual handling requirements.
If explaining access by email is difficult, ask about a video survey. Keep essentials, documents and anything you will need during the move separate from the main packing.
Questions about your South Kensington move
What if a large item may not fit in the lift?
Tell us before booking and provide dimensions and photographs of the alternative route. The team needs to assess handling and access; do not assume a standard move includes specialist lifting equipment.
Will the form give me an instant price?
The form sends your requirements to the team for a tailored quote. It does not confirm availability or a booking; the service and price are discussed with you.
Learn more about Gentleman & A Van, our BAR membership and our customer reviews.
Request a quote for your South Kensington move
Tell us your collection and delivery postcodes, preferred date, what needs moving and any access restrictions. If the date is not confirmed, let the team know when you enquire. We will discuss your requirements before confirming the service and price.
Prefer to talk? Call 020 8874 4283 or email info@gentlemanandavan.co.uk.
Compare our home removals, man-and-van and self-storage services.
Also moving nearby? See Chelsea and Earl’s Court, or explore all areas we cover.
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Angus Hamill
1 week ago
They were so great, so efficient and took so much care with my belongings. Couldnt recommend enough
Alison Smith
2 weeks ago
Gentleman & A Van took the stress out of moving. Amy and Billie-Jane handled the administration smoothly. On the day the movers were amazing it all happened smoothly without drama. I would recommend without hesitation.
Kseniya Denton
2 weeks ago
I booked our removal with Gentleman & A Van and could not be happier with the whole experience.
Amy from the office was fantastic from the very beginning. She organised everything extremely well, was very accommodating and knowledgeable, and was always happy to answer any questions.
We had our removal last Saturday and the team was absolutely amazing!!! They were extremely professional, efficient, fast and friendly, and made what could have been a very stressful day feel completely stress-free. Everything was handled impeccably from start to finish, and the dismantling and reassembly of our furniture was done to the highest standard.
A huge thank you to each and every one of them— Edi, Nicusor, Ebiye, Johnson, Chhiring and Zakiya. You were all brilliant!
I would highly recommend Gentleman & A Van and would not hesitate to use them again.
Response from the owner:Dear Kseniya,
Thank you so much for your fantastic and detailed review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that Amy was so helpful from the very beginning and kept everything so well organised. Her knowledge, communication and willingness to help are exactly what we want our customers to experience, so we will be sure to pass your kind words on to her.
A huge thank you to Edi, Nicusor, Ebiye, Johnson, Chhiring and Zakiya for making your moving day such a success. It is fantastic to hear that they were professional, efficient, fast and friendly, while taking such care with your furniture and completing the dismantling and reassembly to such a high standard.
We are especially pleased that the team helped turn what could have been a stressful day into a completely stress-free experience.
Thank you again for your wonderful recommendation and for choosing Gentleman & A Van. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole team, and we look forward to helping you again in the future.
R H
3 weeks ago
Gentleman & A Van provided an excellent service when I was moving back in December 2023. Very helpful when booking and a friendly and efficient service on the day of moving. I would thoroughly recommend their services.
Response from the owner:Dear R,
Thank you for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van, even after your move back in December 2023.
We are delighted to hear that you found the booking process helpful and that the team provided such a friendly and efficient service on moving day. It is fantastic to know that you would thoroughly recommend Gentleman & A Van.
Thank you again for your kind words and support. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole team, and we hope to have the opportunity to help you again in the future.
Katherine Beevers
3 weeks ago
The team from Gentleman and a Van were extremely efficient and professional. I was amazed how quick the process was from start to finish. They were a fabulous team. I would definitely use them again
Response from the owner:Dear Katherine,
Thank you for your fantastic review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that the team were so efficient and professional and that they made the whole process so quick and straightforward from start to finish. It is wonderful to know that you found the team fabulous and that you would choose Gentleman & A Van again.
Thank you again for your kind words and support. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole team, and we look forward to helping you again in the future.
Bethan James
4 weeks ago
We recently used Gentleman & A Van to move from London to Surrey and the service was very impressive. Jaden, Ethan and Archie were all hard working and extremely polite, and made the whole moving experience stress-free. Thank you to them all - would highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Dear Bethan,
Thank you for your fantastic review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We are delighted to hear that Jaden, Ethan and Archie made your move from London to Surrey such a positive and stress-free experience. It is great to know they were hardworking, polite and professional throughout the day.
We will be sure to pass your kind words on to all three of them. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing Gentleman & A Van. We hope to help you again in the future.
Nick Holmes
4 weeks ago
Excellent service from first contact to job done. Super good crew, good value and turned up early to move fast.
Response from the owner:Dear Nick,
Thank you for your fantastic review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
We are delighted to hear that you were happy with the service from your first contact through to the completion of the move. It is great to know the crew arrived early, worked quickly and provided such good value for money.
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we hope to help you again in the future.
Kind regards,
Gentleman & A Van
Zoe Shaw
1 month ago
We were amazed at the speed and efficiency of the team that packed our house and helped us move. They were amazing, and great to deal with. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Response from the owner:Dear Zoe,
Thank you for your wonderful review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that you were so impressed with the speed and efficiency of the team while packing your house and helping with the move. It is great to know they were also a pleasure to deal with throughout what can often be a stressful time.
Thank you for your recommendation and your kind words. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole Gentleman & A Van team, and we hope to help you again in the future.
meg dowthwaite
1 month ago
Super easy to organise, efficient and excellent service - my go to movers!
Response from the owner:Dear Meg,
Thank you for your fantastic review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that you found everything so easy to organise and that the team provided such an efficient and excellent service. It means a great deal to know that we have become your go-to movers.
Thank you for your continued support and kind words. We look forward to helping you again with your next move!
Lucinda Sewell
1 month ago
I couldn’t recommend this removal company highly enough! From start to finish, the communication was excellent – everything was really clear, and Amy in particular was very responsive and reassuring, which made the whole moving process feel so much less stressful.
The team on the day were absolutely brilliant. We happened to move on a 34-degree day, but despite the heat they were incredibly efficient, getting everything packed up and moved amazingly quickly while still taking care of all our belongings. Everything arrived safely and nothing was damaged or broken.
We unfortunately discovered that our sofa wouldn’t fit into the new house, but they arranged to store it for us at a really reasonable price and then delivered it to a storage unit a week later at a time that suited us – no fuss at all.
Moving house is stressful at the best of times (let alone in 34-degree heat and at 8 months pregnant!), but the whole team made the experience so much easier. Friendly, professional, efficient and genuinely helpful throughout. We’d absolutely use them again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them!
Response from the owner:Dear Lucinda,
Thank you so much for such a fantastic and detailed review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that Amy was so responsive and reassuring throughout the planning of your move. Clear communication is really important to us, so it is wonderful to know that she helped make everything feel more straightforward and less stressful.
We will also be sure to pass your kind words on to the team who carried out the move. Working in 34-degree heat was certainly a challenge, but it is fantastic to hear that they remained efficient and took such great care of your belongings.
We are also pleased we could find a simple solution when the sofa wouldn't fit and arrange storage and the later delivery at a time that suited you. We always want to make things as easy as possible when unexpected issues arise.
Moving house is stressful enough without doing it in that heat, so we are especially pleased that the team helped make the experience easier for you. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing Gentleman & A Van. We wish you all the very best for the exciting new chapter ahead!
Ginny Langton
1 month ago
Immaculate service. Professional team who were friendly and so efficient. I didn’t have to lift a finger. The whole process from initial quote to delivery was fantastic. 100% would use again.
Response from the owner:Dear Ginny,
Thank you for your fantastic review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that you found the service immaculate from the initial quotation through to delivery. It is fantastic to know that the team were professional, friendly and efficient, and that they made the whole process so effortless for you.
We are especially pleased to hear that you would use Gentleman & A Van again. Thank you for your kind words and continued support, it means a great deal to the whole team.
Tilly Johnston
1 month ago
Absolutely excellent from start to finish - they went above and beyond and I’ve already recommended them to multiple people in my network!
Response from the owner:Dear Tilly,
Thank you for your fantastic review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that the team provided an excellent service from start to finish and went above and beyond to help make your move run smoothly.
The fact that you have already recommended us to multiple people in your network means a great deal to the whole Gentleman & A Van team. Thank you again for your support, and we hope to help you or your recommendations again in the future.
Amy O'Reilly
1 month ago
On time, efficient, friendly and helpful. The move was a breeze!
Response from the owner:Dear Amy,
Thank you for your wonderful review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that the team were punctual, efficient, friendly and helpful, and that they made your move feel like a breeze.
Thank you for your kind words and support. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole Gentleman & A Van team, and we hope to help you again in the future.
Julia Hedley
1 month ago
Made what was could have been a very stressful experiences as seamless as possible. Appreciated the accommodation of packing on move day
Response from the owner:Dear Julia,
Thank you for your wonderful review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that the team helped make what could have been a very stressful move feel as seamless as possible. We are also pleased that we could accommodate the packing on moving day and make things a little easier for you.
Thank you for your kind words and support. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole Gentleman & A Van team, and we hope to help you again in the future.
Gillian CROUCHER
2 months ago
This is the first occasion I have used Gentleman & A Van - they were absolutely brilliant and the lady I dealt with Billie Jane - she was so professional and patient. I would highly recommend them.
Response from the owner:Dear Gillian,
Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Gentleman & A Van for your first move with us.
We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience and that Billie-Jane was so professional and patient throughout. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to her.
Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole Gentleman & A Van team, and we hope to help you again in the future.
Helen
2 months ago
Excellent service. All the team were hard working, courteous and helpful. They made it as stress free as possible for us (the customers) and were very polite. Would definitely recommend them.
Response from the owner:Dear Helen,
Thank you for your wonderful review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that the whole team were hardworking, courteous and helpful, and that they helped make your move as stress free as possible. Providing a calm and professional service is something we take great pride in, so it is lovely to know this came across on the day.
Thank you for your recommendation and kind words. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole Gentleman & A Van team, and we hope to help you again in the future.
Eleanor Wilson
2 months ago
I was really impressed with the service. Having recently bought my first flat and started to furnish it, I have dealt with various delivery services recently and Alex and the Gentleman & A Van team were by far the best I have encountered - helpful, prompt, good communication, top quality of service and care for my delivery of a breakable item of furniture. I would certainly use their services again and recommend them to anyone.
Response from the owner:Dear Eleanor,
Thank you for your fantastic review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that Alex and the team stood out amongst the delivery services you have used recently. It is great to know that their communication, punctuality and helpful approach, along with the care they took with your breakable furniture, made such a positive impression.
Congratulations on your first flat and on starting to make it your own! We are pleased we could help with such an important delivery, and it is wonderful to hear that you would use us again.
Thank you again for your recommendation and kind words. They mean a great deal to the whole Gentleman & A Van team.
Adam Fairclough
2 months ago
Terance and the team, whichever one we use as we use these guys a lot, always go above and beyond. If the job gets a bit tight time wise and because they have such a large crew they call a team that maybe finished quicker elsewhere than anticipated and they all help out to get the job done. Always professional and no complaints.
Response from the owner:Dear Adam,
Thank you for your fantastic review and for continuing to choose Gentleman & A Van. We really appreciate your loyalty and support.
It is great to hear that you have consistently found Terance and the wider team willing to go above and beyond. Our ability to bring in additional crew when a job is taking longer than expected is all about making sure we deliver for our customers, so it is particularly rewarding to know that this has made a difference to you.
Thank you also for your kind words about the team's professionalism. We really value the trust you place in us for your business and personal moves, as well as your storage requirements.
We look forward to continuing to help you whenever you need us.
Vicky Dalrymple
2 months ago
Response from the owner:Dear Vicky,
Thank you for your 5 star review and for choosing Gentleman & A Van for your move.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us a rating and for your support. It means a great deal to the whole Gentleman & A Van team.
We hope to have the opportunity to help you again in the future.
Alberto Lauri
2 months ago
Great services! There was a minor delay but the ops team was in touch with ample time to let us know and keep us posted. The guys were absolutely great! Kind, super attentive and careful. Will definitely go with them again !
Response from the owner:Dear Alberto,
Thank you for your fantastic review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are pleased to hear that, despite the minor delay, our Operations team kept you informed and updated throughout. Clear communication is important to us, so it is great to know this helped.
We are also delighted that the team were kind, attentive and careful with your belongings. Most importantly, it is fantastic to hear that you would choose Gentleman & A Van again.
Thank you again for your kind words and support. We look forward to helping you with your next move!
Catherine Weston
2 months ago
Really professional and helpful. We left our house in slight chaos and disappeared, and they diligently packed our house up, called to ask about things that weren't clear and made helpful suggestions too.
Response from the owner:Dear Catherine,
Thank you for your wonderful review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that the team were so professional and helpful, especially when you had to leave them to get on with things. It is great to know they took the initiative, contacted you whenever something needed clarification and made helpful suggestions along the way.
Packing up a home can be a big task, particularly when things are left in a little chaos, so we are pleased the team were able to take care of everything and make the process easier for you.
Thank you again for your kind words and for trusting Gentleman & A Van with your move and storage. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole team.
Danny Johnson, MVO (Danny Johnson, MVO)
2 months ago
From quote to delivery the whole team made the process of my move so simple. In the day despite the heat, traffic and security requirements the guys were so cheerful, polite, and thoughtful. I felt a total spare part and thrilled about it! Will definitely use again.
Response from the owner:Dear Danny,
Thank you for your fantastic review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that the whole process, from quotation through to delivery, was made so simple for you. It is great to know that the team stayed cheerful, polite and thoughtful despite the heat, traffic and additional security requirements.
We especially love hearing that you felt like a total spare part! That is exactly what we want, for you to be able to sit back and let the team take care of everything.
Thank you again for your kind words and support. We look forward to helping you again in the future.
Gregg Stone
2 months ago
Can I give 10 stars? This company is amazing. They really really are very good at what they do. Every single person was excellent at what they do and they made out move as painless as possible and helped us out at quite short notice due to being let down by another supplier. Book in advance (unlike us). I can't recommend them highly enough. Amy and Sam are super heroes. Dont even contemplate any other company.
Response from the owner:Dear Gregg,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We absolutely love the thought of giving us 10 stars, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share such generous feedback about Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted that the whole team helped make your move as painless as possible, especially at short notice after you were let down by another supplier. It is fantastic to hear that every member of the team impressed you with their professionalism and expertise.
A special thank you for your kind words about Amy and Sam. We will make sure they know you think they are superheroes!
Thank you again for your incredible recommendation and for putting your trust in Gentleman & A Van. We hope to have the pleasure of helping you again in the future.
Emma Grant
2 months ago
Timely, quick and efficient. Friendly too. I found the company straight forward and easy to interact with, pricing with fair and the move was fast. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Dear Emma,
Thank you for your wonderful review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gentleman & A Van.
We are delighted to hear that you found the whole process straightforward and easy, with fair pricing and a quick, efficient service. It is also great to know that the team were friendly and punctual throughout.
Thank you again for your kind words and support. Your feedback means a great deal to the whole Gentleman & A Van team, and we hope to help you again in the future.
Laura Stone
2 months ago
Could not recommend these guys more. Amy in the office was incredible; so efficient, knowledgeable and just lovely. Our original movers cancelled on us two days before our move, we thought we’d been clever and found cheap ones but they had so much small print it was going to work out double the quote. When questioned, they cancelled. We called these guys and Amy immediately came to the rescue (miraculous they had availability!!) within half an hour she’d organised our entire move, sent packers over to help and turned the most nightmare situation into a total triumph. Sam, Nic, Tom, Garry, Max, Taylor and the rest of the team were The Dream. So calm, capable, organised and knew exactly what they were doing. The safest possible hands and the nicest possible guys. They have totally transparent pricing which worked out basically the same as our dodgy ‘cheap’ ones and it was so fair for the level of professionalism and effort. I will never use anyone else again and am eternally grateful. THANK YOU for the best start to our new chapter 💙
Response from the owner:Dear Laura,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an incredible review. We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted that we were able to help when you found yourself in such a difficult situation.
We're especially pleased to hear that Amy was able to step in so quickly and turn what must have been a very stressful experience into a smooth and successful move. We will also be sure to pass your wonderful feedback on to Sam, Nic, Tom, Garry, Max, Taylor and the rest of the team. They will be thrilled to know they made such a positive difference.
It means a great deal to hear that you valued our transparent pricing and professionalism, and that we were able to restore your confidence after your previous experience.
Thank you again for your recommendation and for placing your trust in Gentleman & A Van. We wish you every happiness in your new home and hope to be of assistance again in the future.