Moving from Germany to the United Kingdom

Your move from Germany to the UK, planned around your household

Moving furniture and boxes from Germany to the United Kingdom? Start with your collection and delivery locations, preferred dates and an inventory. Smoover uses these details to plan your move and prepare an offer. The calculator gives an initial estimate; your confirmed quote depends on the agreed inventory, access and services.

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How much does a move from Germany to the UK cost?

A move from a Berlin apartment to London needs a different plan from a family home in Munich moving to Edinburgh. Distance matters, but the amount of furniture, access at both properties and the services you request also affect the price. Use our moving cost calculator for a starting estimate, then provide the details needed for a written quote.

Inventory and volume: list furniture, boxes, appliances and any bulky or fragile items. Photos and dimensions help clarify unusual pieces.
Addresses and access: include postcodes, floors, lift dimensions, stairs and the distance from the vehicle to each entrance.
Timing: share your preferred collection date, when the destination is available and any flexibility.
Requested services: tell us whether you need packing, furniture dismantling or reassembly, and ask which services are included.
Cross-border arrangements: clarify the transport route, customs responsibilities and any applicable charges before booking.

From your enquiry to delivery

Describe your move. Send your route, dates and inventory. Mention access restrictions at both addresses early.
Review the offer. Check the listed items, collection and delivery arrangements, included services and any exclusions. Tell us if your requirements change.
Prepare for collection. Agree who packs and dismantles which items, and have the relevant customs information ready.
Check at delivery. Arrange access and someone to receive your belongings. Compare the delivered items with your inventory and report any concerns promptly.

Before you leave your home in Germany

Plan the property handover separately from the transport booking. Confirm your move-out obligations with your landlord, arrange a handover appointment and leave time after collection for any agreed cleaning or other work.

Prepare an inventory: include items in the cellar, attic, garage and balcony, as well as your main rooms.
Check access: measure narrow doors and stairways, check lift availability and discuss loading space at both properties.
Pack an essentials bag: keep travel documents, medication, chargers and keys with you, rather than in the removal load.
Label boxes: mark the destination room and flag fragile contents. Keep a copy of the inventory available for collection and delivery.
Coordinate extra services: if you need help with the old property, see our cleaning service and ask about availability for your address and date.

Check the agreed cover and conditions for your belongings before booking, especially for valuable or fragile items. Do not assume that every additional service is included in the transport price.

Customs when moving household belongings to the UK

For a move to Great Britain — England, Scotland or Wales — check whether you qualify for Transfer of Residence relief on import tax and duty. Relief is not automatic: HMRC requires approval and supporting information. Start with the official Transfer of Residence guidance and follow the application instructions before your move.

Germany-to-Northern-Ireland moves have different rules from moves to Great Britain. GOV.UK explains that personal belongings moving from the EU to Northern Ireland do not usually attract tax or duty. Check the official guidance on moving personal belongings to the UK for your circumstances.

Ask who will handle the transport-related customs steps and which documents or references they need from you. Keep an inventory ready. Discuss restricted or unusual items before collection; an ordinary household removal booking should not be taken as confirmation that vehicles, animals or every type of goods can be transported.

Questions about your Germany-to-UK move

Is the calculator result my final price?

It is an initial estimate based on the information you enter. Your written offer should confirm the inventory, access, dates and services used to price the move.

How long will delivery take?

Ask for collection and delivery arrangements for your specific route and dates. Distance, scheduling, the crossing and customs arrangements can affect timing. Confirm the delivery window before making plans that depend on your belongings arriving.

Can I request a move with only a few items?

Describe the items, dimensions, route and date flexibility in your enquiry. We can then assess the request and confirm the available arrangements.

Are packing and furniture assembly included?

List the help you need and check the written offer. Packing, dismantling, reassembly and property services should be agreed explicitly.

Will I have to pay import charges?

This depends on your destination, belongings and eligibility for relief. Check the official guidance linked above and confirm any applicable charges before transport.

Plan for your exact UK destination

Give the full delivery location, rather than only the country or city. A flat with stairs and limited loading space needs different arrangements from a house with vehicle access. Confirm keys, building access, lift bookings and any local loading restrictions before the delivery date.

If London is your destination, see our moving to London page. Prefer German? Read about the Umzug von Deutschland ins Vereinigte Königreich.

What our customers say

SMOOVER is all about providing the best possible moving experience: low stress, perfect planning and execution while maintaining transparent communication via WhatsApp. Our customers appreciate this – a lot. See for yourself our latest reviews here:

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We were very pleased to use Smoover for our move from Italy to Portugal. Great Company, very reliable, helpful and responsive. We highly recommend them for a smooth and easy move. Thank you
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I am very happy with my moving experience with Smoover Moving. I will explain my experience here in detail because I was nervous myself when looking for a moving service and found that I wanted to hav... Read More

I am very happy with my moving experience with Smoover Moving. I will explain my experience here in detail because I was nervous myself when looking for a moving service and found that I wanted to have as much information as possible! I had to move a few pieces of furniture and a number of boxes from Berlin (Germany) to Dublin (Ireland) - not enough for a full load of a typical moving company, and for a bye-load, this was too unusual as a destination. So I was delighted when I found Smoover Moving. As soon as I reached out to Smoovers, a few months before the planned moving date, Jon set up a Whatsapp group regarding the move, which made it very straightforward to communicate. However, additional information was (also) sent by email. I was quickly given a quote, which I considered a fair price for the volume of items I had asked to be moved, and we agreed to confirm closer to the move to finalise the agreement and the date. I reached out again about six weeks before the move and confirmed the order. I opted for the service to have my items removed from the apartment and loaded by the Smoover team, and unloaded/brought into the apartment at the destination. Pickup time was confirmed the day before the arranged moving date. The movers arrived at the agreed time and swiftly loaded my items into the van (note, I had packed my own boxes but requested that the team take care of furniture items). It turned out that I had underestimated the volume of my items (entirely my fault, as they were in storage and I had to make a guess rather than being able to measure), but the Smoovers office quickly reached out with an updated offer, which I again considered fair given the actual volume of items. The pickup was on a Monday morning; delivery then happened as agreed on the following Wednesday morning. Again, I was informed via Whatsapp. The moving team then unloaded my items and brought them into the apartment as agreed. I am attaching photos here of the delivered items, because I was pleased how neatly they were stacked and how carefully handled. Overall, this went as smooth as could be, from the communication to the paperwork to the actual moving of the items and timekeeping. I think this was very good value for money, and will be happy to recommend this to friends and family as well. Read Less
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I relied on Smoover‘s services at the beginning of August for a 600km move. I was very satisfied. Big plus to Jon‘s reactivity when I asked him tons of questions, Bart and Co. for their kindness ... Read More

I relied on Smoover‘s services at the beginning of August for a 600km move. I was very satisfied. Big plus to Jon‘s reactivity when I asked him tons of questions, Bart and Co. for their kindness and their ability to move furniture around WITHOUT touching the freshly painted walls, to XX who disassembled and assembled a complex bunkbed without breaking it, and to the seamless user interface that can be used for administration of the move online. Will definitely call them again for the next one, but for now let’s unpack boxes. Read Less

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Plan your move from Germany to the United Kingdom

Share your route, inventory and preferred dates so we can plan the collection, transport and delivery around your move.

Your moving quote

Start with an estimate, then provide the details needed for a written offer with the agreed inventory and services.

Your inventory

List the furniture and boxes you want to move. Photos, dimensions and details of fragile items help us plan.

Additional services

Tell us if you need packing, dismantling, reassembly or help with the old property. Confirm availability and prices in your offer.

Loading and parking

Check loading space at both addresses. Tell us about restrictions so any necessary parking arrangements can be discussed.

English Communication

All communication is in English, including contracts and instant messenger chats on the day of the move.

Your move details

Provide accurate collection, delivery and contact details so your enquiry can be assessed and the move planned.

Ready to plan your UK move?

Request your quote with your locations, dates and inventory. Include access details and any additional services you would like.