Removal firms for moving overseas
Shipping a home overseas takes planning: quotes, surveys, customs paperwork and shipping times all need time. Moves to Spain usually go by road, often on a shared load, while moves to Dubai usually go by sea or air. Here are some established firms, from full-service removers to smaller shipping options.
Providers to compare
Last checked November 2026. Listed in no particular order.
Pickfords
A long-established UK remover with a global network
One of Britain's oldest removal companies, with branches across the UK and membership of the Allied International Moving Network. Offers international removals as well as UK moves and storage.
Visit PickfordsBishop's Move
UK to Spain moves with its own facilities in Spain
Established in 1854 and a founding member of the British Association of Removers, and a member of the International Association of Movers. It has its own facilities in Spain and Gibraltar and moves customers to Dubai and the UAE.
Visit Bishop's MoveWhite & Company
Door-to-door removals to mainland Spain and the islands
Removals firm dating from 1871, a founding member of the BAR and an affiliate of FIDI and OMNI. Offers part-load and full-load moves to mainland Spain, the Balearics and the Canaries, as well as removals to the UAE.
Visit White & CompanyAnglo Pacific
Sea freight to Dubai, including shared containers
International removals and shipping firm with more than 40 years' experience and offices in London, Manchester and Glasgow. It is FIDI/FAIM certified and an IAM member, and offers full and shared container services to the UAE.
Visit Anglo PacificCrown Relocations
Full relocation support, including from the UAE
Global relocation company with offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Alongside international moves, it offers shared containers, storage, home and school search and settling-in services.
Visit Crown RelocationsSeven Seas Worldwide
Smaller moves: boxes, bags or a self-loaded container
International shipping firm offering a boxes-and-bags service for small shipments and sole-use MoveCube containers that you load yourself. Covers routes including the UK to Dubai and Spain to the UK.
Visit Seven Seas WorldwideWhat to look for
- Trade body membership, such as BAR Overseas, FIDI/FAIM or the International Association of Movers
- A home or video survey before you get a written quote
- Clear help with customs paperwork for the UAE, or for Spain now that the UK is outside the EU
- Shared (part-load) and full-load options, with realistic transit times
- Transit insurance, and the firm's liability limit per item if you decline it
- Storage at either end if your new home isn't ready
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