International Furniture Shipping Companies
Hiring professional furniture movement services is the most reliable way to bring your furniture abroad. Self-packing can be cheaper, but for an international relocation, the moving process can be difficult and often requires expertise to prevent damaging the furniture.
Several trusted international furniture shipping companies specialize in moving your furniture overseas. Here are some of the best companies:
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Tamworth
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1 ratings as "Good Communication"
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Walsall
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24 ratings as "Good Price"
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Folkestone
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65 ratings as "Good Communication"
Costs to Ship Furniture Overseas
Shipping furniture overseas can range anywhere from £1,300 to £6,000.
The most common method to move your furniture abroad is with a container shipping. Find some example rates to different destinations for a 20ft full container:
Disclaimer: The costs above are estimates. Request quotes to ship your furniture abroad for accurate prices.
Ship Furniture Overseas: Extra Services Cost
There are additional services that you can include with most moving companies when moving furniture internationally. The price will be added to the total.
- Disassembly/Reassembly: £100 – £200
- Packing/Unpacking: £200 – £300
- Loading/Unloading: £800 – £1,000
- Cleaning Furniture: £200 – £300
These are average prices for the extra services.
Cheapest Way to Ship Furniture Overseas
The cheapest way to transport furniture from the UK to other countries is by sea freight. Although it takes longer than air freight, it can cost up to 10 times less.
If you aren’t bringing all your furniture, consider a less-than-container load (LCL). This allows you to share a container and only pay for the space you use.
How to Ship Furniture Overseas Cheaply?
These tips can also help you lower the costs:
- Disassemble your furniture. The less space, the lower the cost.
- Only bring the necessary furniture.
- DIY where possible: Pack, clean, and disassemble furniture yourself.
- Self-loading/unloading (if possible).
- Sell unwanted furniture to cover some costs.
- Compare quotes from different removal companies: Prices can widely vary.
How to Move Furniture Overseas
Sending furniture abroad is quite simple if you have the right preparation, especially if you’re working with a furniture moving company. Here are the steps to take before moving abroad and shipping your furniture to another country:
- Create an inventory list.
- Get multiple quotes from international shipping furniture companies and compare their services, reviews, and prices.
- Choose the shipping method and additional services.
- Prepare your furniture – clean, disassemble, and pack (if the company doesn’t do it for you).
- Confirm pickup and delivery.
- Track the shipment until its destination.
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How to Pack Furniture for Shipping Overseas
Before you start, decide what’s worth keeping. Fewer furniture will mean lower costs. Follow these packing tips as well:
- Get materials: padding, bubble wrap, strong tape, and furniture covers.
- Clean: It will ease your process upon arriving.
- Take pictures: Assess the furniture conditions for possible damage during transit.
- Disassemble: Removal companies can do it for you, but you can also save extra costs by doing it yourself.
What to Do with Unwanted Furniture When Moving?
Decluttering before moving helps reduce volume and costs. There are 3 great options for disposing of unwanted furniture: sell, donate, or dispose.
Where to Store Furniture Between Moves
Storage units are a great place to store furniture, especially if you’re moving abroad for a shorter period or when moving dates don’t align. Some popular units where you can store furniture between moves in the UK are:
Best Way to Store Furniture Between Moves
The best way to store furniture between moves is in a clean and climate-controlled storage unit. Each item should be well wrapped, disassembled, and elevated off the floor.
Here are some tips to store them properly:
- Disassemble large furniture to save space and reduce damage.
- Wrap it with quality materials and protect it with blankets or furniture covers.
- Make sure that the storage unit is climate-controlled. Fluctuating temperatures could damage your furniture.
- Label everything and organize it so you know where everything is.
Cost to Store Furniture with a Moving Company
The cost of a storage service can vary between £25 and £60 per week for a small unit. It will depend on the moving company, location, space you need, and how long you plan to store it.
Furniture Storing Companies
Most furniture moving companies will also offer short- and long-term storage solutions when moving.
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Luton
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London
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16 ratings as "Good Communication"
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Croydon
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2 ratings as "Careful with furniture"
Ready to Tackle Moving Furniture Abroad?
We hope that by now you have a good understanding of the costs and everything that goes into moving your furniture abroad. If you are left with more questions, please refer to our FAQs below or related articles.
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