Same day Removals
Same day Removals in Canary Wharf
When you need to move today, you need a removals team that can respond quickly, stay calm under pressure, and protect your belongings properly. At Canary Wharf Movers, our same day removals service in Canary Wharf and the surrounding Docklands area is designed exactly for that.
We are an established local removals company with years of experience handling urgent moves for flats, houses and offices across E14. Our crews are fully uniformed, trained and fully insured, so even when time is tight, standards never slip.
What Our Same Day Removals Service Includes
Our same day service is a full removals solution, not just a quick man-and-van. Subject to availability, we can usually offer:
- Same day household removals within Canary Wharf and local areas
- Same day office and commercial moves
- Urgent moves due to tenancy deadlines or completion dates
- Emergency clear-outs for landlords and property managers
- Student moves to and from halls and shared accommodation
Where time allows, we can also provide partial or full packing, dismantling of basic furniture, and careful placement of items in your new property.
Local Expertise in Canary Wharf & Docklands
Working every day in Canary Wharf means we understand the area’s unique challenges: high-rise buildings, concierge access, loading bays, and strict time slots for lifts and parking. Our local knowledge helps us plan same day removals efficiently, so we spend less time navigating and more time safely moving your belongings.
We are familiar with residential blocks around Canary Riverside, Pan Peninsula, South Quay, Wood Wharf, as well as nearby areas like Isle of Dogs, Limehouse and Blackwall. We coordinate with building management and security where needed, and we plan for lift access, tight corridors and restricted parking.
Who Our Same Day Removals Service Is For
Homeowners
If your completion date changes at the last minute or another mover cancels on you, we can often step in to handle same day home removals. We work carefully with your completion times and key handovers.
Renters
Facing an unexpected move-out deadline or a landlord requiring you to vacate sooner than planned? Our team can help you move out on the same day, minimising stress and avoiding potential penalty charges.
Landlords & Letting Agents
We support landlords and agencies with same day tenant clear-outs, end-of-tenancy moves, and quick furniture moves between properties. We can remove and relocate landlord-owned items efficiently and respectfully.
Businesses
From small serviced offices to larger corporate suites, we handle same day office relocations, emergency server or equipment moves, and urgent internal moves within the same building or estate.
Students
We regularly assist students in and around Canary Wharf with short-notice moves to and from halls, studios and shared flats. We can move a single room or a small flat quickly and cost-effectively.
What We Can and Cannot Move
Items Typically Included
- Household furniture: beds, sofas, tables, wardrobes, cabinets
- Appliances: washing machines, fridges, freezers (unplumbed/disconnected)
- Boxes of personal belongings, books, clothes and kitchenware
- Office furniture, desks, chairs, filing cabinets
- IT equipment, printers and general office equipment
- Student belongings and boxed items
Items Generally Excluded
- Hazardous materials (fuel, gas bottles, solvents, chemicals)
- Illegal items or anything prohibited by law
- Unboxed loose small items (for safety and damage prevention)
- Large commercial machinery or industrial plant
- Animals and live plants in poor condition
- Cash, jewellery or high-value personal documents (we recommend you move these yourself)
If you are unsure whether an item can be moved, just ask when you contact us. In many cases we can suggest a safe alternative.
Our Same Day Removals Process
1. Enquiry & Quote
Contact us as early in the day as possible by phone or online. We will confirm same day availability and gather key details: address, access, number of rooms, and any special items. Where time allows, we provide a fixed quote; for very urgent jobs we may work on an agreed hourly rate with a clear minimum charge.
2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)
For same day moves, we usually complete a rapid virtual survey using photos, video call or a detailed questionnaire. This helps us estimate the vehicle size, number of movers and time required. For larger or more complex moves, an onsite survey may be needed where time permits.
3. Packing & Preparation
For most urgent moves, customers will already have some packing done. However, we can provide partial packing on the day for fragile or bulky items, using professional-grade boxes, bubble wrap and protective materials. Larger furniture can be dismantled where necessary, and we protect doors, banisters and floors as needed.
4. Loading & Transport
Our professional crew loads systematically, starting with heavier and less fragile items, then boxes and delicate pieces. Everything is secured using blankets, straps and covers to prevent movement in transit. We use clean, well-maintained vehicles properly sized for city access around Canary Wharf and Docklands.
5. Unloading & Placement
At your new property, we unload in an organised way, placing items into the rooms you specify. Where agreed, we can reassemble basic furniture and position key pieces like beds and sofas so that you can use your new space straight away, even after a same day move.
Transparent Pricing for Same Day Removals
Same day moves often require rapid scheduling and careful resourcing, but our pricing remains clear and fair. Costs are typically based on:
- Volume of goods (number of rooms and items)
- Access at both addresses (stairs, lifts, distance to vehicle)
- Travel time and parking requirements
- Number of movers needed
- Any packing or dismantling services required
We will always explain whether your move is priced as a fixed quote or hourly rate before we confirm the booking. There are no hidden extras; any potential additional charges (e.g. congestion, parking fees) are outlined in advance wherever possible.
Why Choose Professional Removals Over DIY or Casual Man-and-Van
When you are under pressure to move the same day, it can be tempting to opt for the first cheap man-and-van you find. However, this often leads to issues: no insurance, poor packing, damaged belongings and unreliable timings. With Canary Wharf Movers you get:
- Fully insured vehicles and crews
- Trained teams experienced in complex, high-rise moves
- Proper protective equipment and materials
- Professional planning, even when time is tight
- Clear communication and agreed arrival windows
A professional removals service reduces the risk of damage, injury and delays, particularly important in buildings with strict management rules and limited access, as is common around Canary Wharf.
Insurance & Professional Standards
Your belongings are important to you, so they are important to us. For your peace of mind, we provide:
- Goods in transit insurance covering your items while they are being transported
- Public liability cover for accidental damage to property or third parties
- Trained moving teams who follow safe lifting and handling practices
We follow clear procedures for handling fragile items, labelling boxes, and protecting both your property and communal areas. Any specific requirements from your building management can be discussed and incorporated into our approach.
Care, Protection and Sustainability
Even on same day moves, we never cut corners on protection. We use furniture blankets, mattress covers and floor protection where required to keep both your belongings and your property safe from damage.
We also aim to work responsibly. We reuse sturdy packing materials where appropriate, source recyclable materials whenever we can, and plan routes intelligently to reduce unnecessary mileage and emissions in and around Canary Wharf.
Real-World Same Day Removals Use Cases
Emergency Home Move
A family in a Canary Wharf apartment block needed to move out same day after a last-minute change to their sale completion. We organised a rapid virtual survey, arrived with a three-person team and a suitably sized vehicle, protected the communal areas as required by the building, and completed the move within the day.
Urgent Office Relocation
A small finance firm needed to relocate to a nearby serviced office at very short notice. We moved desks, chairs, IT equipment and archived files, coordinating with the building management at both ends to book lifts and loading bays, ensuring business downtime was kept to a minimum.
Student End-of-Tenancy Move
A student renting a studio in Canary Wharf needed to vacate on the same day after an unexpected change of plans. We provided a small van and two movers on an hourly rate, moving boxed belongings and a few pieces of furniture to a new address across London.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do same day removals in Canary Wharf cost?
Costs vary depending on the size of your move, access, distance and how quickly you need us. For smaller flat or student moves, we often work on an hourly rate with a clear minimum charge, while larger house or office moves may be priced as a fixed quote. Additional factors include parking arrangements, stairs or lift access, and whether you require packing or dismantling services. Contact us with a brief description of your move and we will provide a transparent estimate before you commit.
Can you always offer same day or urgent availability?
We do our best to accommodate same day requests, especially within Canary Wharf and the surrounding area, but availability depends on our existing schedule and the size of your move. Smaller jobs are usually easier to fit in at short notice, while larger house or office moves may require more planning. The earlier in the day you contact us, the better the chance we can help. If we cannot offer a full same day move, we may be able to provide a partial service or next-day solution.
What insurance cover do you provide for my belongings?
We provide goods in transit insurance as standard, which covers your belongings while they are being transported in our vehicles. We also hold public liability cover, protecting you and your property in the unlikely event of accidental damage during the move. Our crews are trained to handle items carefully, but we still recommend that particularly high-value or irreplaceable items are discussed with us in advance so we can advise on the best way to protect them, and confirm how they are covered.
What is included in your same day removals service?
Our same day service typically includes the vehicle, fuel, a trained removals team, loading, transport and unloading at your new address. Where time allows, we can also provide packing of fragile items, dismantling and reassembly of basic furniture, and protective coverings for mattresses and key pieces of furniture. We will agree in advance exactly what is included in your booking so there is no confusion on the day. Parking fees and congestion or clean air charges may be added at cost if they apply to your journey.
How is your service different from a basic man-and-van?
While a man-and-van can work for very small, simple jobs, our removals service is designed for reliability and protection. We use professional crews, proper equipment and fully insured vehicles. We plan access, lift usage and parking, particularly important in Canary Wharf high-rises. Your belongings are packed and loaded systematically to reduce the risk of damage, and we are accountable for the quality of the service. This is especially valuable when you are moving under time pressure or from buildings with strict management rules.
How far in advance should I book a same day move?
For genuine same day moves, contact us as early as possible on the day you need to move. The more notice you can give, even if it is only a few hours, the easier it is for us to allocate the right size vehicle and team. For planned urgent moves (for example, a known completion date where timings may change), it helps to speak to us in advance so we can hold provisional resources and respond quickly if your schedule changes at the last minute.
