From London to New York With Kids in Tow

Uprooting a Family From London for a New Life in New York

We moved from London to New York for my work, and while it was a big life change, the timing finally felt right. Our kids are that little bit older now, which meant I could concentrate on my career move without the same pressures we might have faced a few years earlier. Accepting the role was a significant decision, but we went into it hoping for the best. What followed was one of the most logistically complex things our family has done together.

Why the Job Offer Changed Everything

The work opportunity drove the decision, but there was a family calculation behind it, too. With the kids at the age they are, this felt like the window. You never know if that window stays open, so we took it.

Finding Eurogroup Through Research and a Very Fast First Call

I found Eurogroup International Movers online and, from the very first conversation, we felt at ease. They were not the cheapest option we received, but they were by far the best in terms of speed of response and accuracy. They understood exactly what we did and didn’t need without us having to spell it out.

The virtual survey was quick, and the quotation arrived the next day. What stood out was that they gave us space to wait on other quotes without any pressure. No question was too difficult, and by the end of the process, we understood everything without jargon. That made a real difference to our confidence.

Getting Ready to Pack Up a Family Home

Our biggest concern going into the move was how our belongings would be packed and whether everything would arrive safely in New York. Watching your life get loaded into boxes, knowing you won’t see any of it for a couple of months, is a strange feeling. At certain points during that waiting period, I found myself wondering whether the move was worth it at all.

Two Days of Packing and a Box Den the Kids Still Talk About

The crew arrived and immediately put those nerves to rest. They were extraordinarily delicate with everything they handled, and we did not have a single breakage across the entire shipment. The packing and loading took two days, and keeping two kids occupied throughout that process could have been a real challenge.

On the first day, during their lunch break, the crew built a den out of packing boxes to keep the children entertained. It was a small gesture, but it said something about the team they sent.

The crew arrived and knocked those nerves on the head within hours.

Unpacking in New York and Feeling at Home Faster Than Expected

We already knew the area we were moving to, so New York itself was not a shock. In many ways, it felt similar to London, but new in enough ways to feel like a genuine fresh start. The delivery team did such a good job moving us in that we felt at home almost straight away. That is not something I expected to be able to say.

Learning to Settle Into a City You Already Half-Know

The transition has been smoother than anticipated. We are happy to have made the change, and while only time will tell, the opportunities available to my family and me make us optimistic. It is a city we knew, but living in it is a different thing entirely.

What Went Well

• The crew was careful with every item across two full days of packing and loading, resulting in zero breakages.
• Response times from Eurogroup were fast at every stage, from the first call through to delivery.
• The virtual survey and next-day quote made the early planning stage straightforward.
• The team’s decision to build a box den for the children during their lunch break kept the kids happy across both packing days.
• Named contact Jordan at Eurogroup was available throughout, making the family feel looked after from the first call to completion.

What Didn’t Go as Expected

• The final cost came in higher than the family had anticipated based on older pricing they had seen online, though they felt the service delivered matched what was charged.

Tips for Anyone Planning a London to New York Family Move

Start earlier than you think you need to. The time you spend choosing the right company is time well spent.

• Contact movers as early as possible so you are not rushed into making the wrong decision under time pressure.
• Take multiple calls with your chosen company before committing; by moving day, we felt like we already knew the team.
• Do not rely on older pricing information found online when budgeting; costs may be higher than figures from even a year or two ago.
• If you are moving with children, ask your moving company how they plan to manage the packing days; it matters more than you expect.
• Accredited companies are worth prioritising over cheaper alternatives, especially for a transatlantic move with a full household.

A Move That Proved Worth the Nerves

We went into this move with real anxiety about our belongings, our children, and whether uprooting a family from London to New York was the right call. What we got was a crew that built our kids a box den on their lunch break, a contact we spoke to so many times he felt like family, and a delivery so well handled that we felt at home before the boxes were even fully unpacked. The cost was higher than older online references suggested, but it matched what was delivered, and that is a trade I would make again. If we move again, Eurogroup International Movers will be the first call we make.