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Bristol removals company with nearly 50 years of experience and fantastic reviews. Get an instant quote and enjoy a removal done properly — never rushed.

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Jay Newton, Director of Painless Removals Jay Newton Director, Painless Removals

Nobody Likes Home Removals, Right?

Moving homes or offices is a real pain in the neck. Will I finish packing on time? Will the keys arrive when they're supposed to? Will all my belongings make it in one piece?

And then there's the unexpected: last-minute changes, traffic jams, weather problems, scheduling mix-ups, or even injuries. The last thing you need is a removal company that adds to the stress.

Moving with us feels like having professional friends lending you a hand. We are especially good at two things: communication and making your removal painless. You can count on us not only to transport your valuables safely but also to offer exceptional flexibility and support, helping with anything you might need.

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Move Assured – Accreditation for Independent Removers AIM – Association of Independent Movers Compare My Move – Verified Removal Company

Your Move in Six Simple Steps

From your first ballpark figure to settling into your new home — here's exactly how we make it painless.

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Instant Quote

Fill out our 47-second calculator and get a ballpark price instantly — so you know straight away if we're in your budget.

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Call Us / Callback

Request a callback or ring us directly. Because you've already used the calculator, our team knows your situation before the phone even rings.

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Survey & Full Quote

We survey your home — online, via a video you record, or face-to-face — and send you a detailed, personalised quote. No surprises, no hidden fees.

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Accept Your Quote

Happy with the quote? Accept it online — no payment needed at this stage. There's no pressure and no commitment to a date yet.

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Confirm Your Date

We'll be in touch to agree a move date that works for you. Once confirmed, pay a 30 % deposit to secure it and your dedicated Move Manager takes over.

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Moving Day

We arrive on time, handle everything with care — packing the day before if needed, disassembling furniture, moving it all, and reassembling at your new home.

What our Customers say

I recently used Painless Removals in Bristol for a house move and was extremely impressed with the service provided. They were prompt and professional from the initial quote through to the end of the removal process. I wouldn't hesitate to use Painless Removals again for any future moves. The whole experience was effortless.

Dr. John Jones Dr. John Jones
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Painless Removals have been brilliant, couldn't recommend them more. They helped us move in Bristol and then helped us organise a cross-country move. Both were done on a tight timeline and at a good price. The guys who moved us were very kind and efficient — Thanks again!

Laura Carnegie-Brown Laura Carnegie-Brown
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Painless Removals were brilliant. They did what it says on the tin — made the whole process very painless. They were friendly and efficient and the whole process was completed super quickly. Would strongly recommend and will use them again. Thank you!

Emma Henry Emma Henry
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Why customers Trust us

We know what it takes to do removals properly. Not just moving boxes — but understanding that every item has a story, and every customer deserves to feel looked after. Here's what makes Painless different.

Painless Removals team carefully loading a Bristol home on moving day

Chain moves get the whole day — no rushing, no stress

If you're in a property chain, we allocate a full day exclusively to your move. That means we never squeeze in another job before or after yours. If solicitors are slow, keys are delayed, or the morning just takes longer than expected — we're already there, waiting patiently. You'll never feel like you're on a countdown, and your crew won't be glancing at the clock. One move, one crew, the entire day just for you.

Painless Removals crew preparing for a move with care and attention

Your date is held — you won't lose it without knowing

Our First Refusal Policy means we'll tentatively reserve your preferred moving date at no cost, even if you haven't confirmed yet. If another customer requests the same day, we'll always contact you first before making any changes. You get the breathing room to sort out your chain, your paperwork, or your landlord — without worrying that your slot has quietly been given away.

Painless Removals team providing transparent and professional service in Bristol

You know exactly what you pay — before you commit

We believe in transparent pricing with no surprises. Before your move, we carry out a thorough assessment — either in person or by video — so the quote you receive reflects the true scope of the job. There are no hidden charges added on the day, no vague estimates that balloon later. The price we agree is the price you pay. If anything changes on your end, we'll re-quote openly and honestly.

Careful handling of valuable belongings during a removal

Everything we move is fully insured — for your peace of mind

Your belongings are protected from the moment we pick them up. Every van carries £15,000 of Goods in Transit insurance, and anything our team packs professionally is fully covered. That means if something does get damaged — however rare — you're not left out of pocket. We also carry full public liability insurance, so your property and your home are protected throughout the move.

Painless Removals team taking care during a Bristol house move

Nothing gets damaged because someone was cutting corners

We prioritise quality over speed — and our team is rewarded for doing the job properly, not quickly. That means every piece of furniture is wrapped carefully, and every box is stacked securely. You won't find our crew tossing boxes into the van or dragging a sofa across your floor. It takes a little longer, but nothing arrives broken, scratched, or dented.

Painless Removals team handling furniture disassembly during a move

You don't have to lift a finger — we handle everything

Our full service means exactly that. Packing every room, dismantling beds and wardrobes, wrapping fragile items, loading, transporting, unloading, reassembling furniture, and even cleaning your old place — all done by one team, on your schedule. You don't need to hire separate packers, cleaners, or handymen. We coordinate everything so you can focus on what actually matters: settling into your new home.

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Some of Our Regular Clients Include

Bristol Old Vic – regular client of Painless Removals
Bristol Old Vic
LiveWest – regular client of Painless Removals
LiveWest
Church of England – regular client of Painless Removals
Church of England
Second Step – regular client of Painless Removals
Second Step
Need a commercial or office move? See how we help businesses →
Free home removals video survey in Bristol — recording a walkthrough on your phone

Get Your Accurate Quote — Choose How

Every move starts with understanding what you have. Pick the option that suits you best — all three are completely free, no obligation.

Video Call

Live video survey with your Move Manager. Walk around your home on your phone — about 15 minutes.

~15 minutes
Best if you: Want it done today · Comfortable on video · Live far from Bristol

We Come to You

In-person home visit. We check every room, measure access, spot what cameras miss. Recommended for larger or more complex moves.

~30 minutes
Best if you: Have tricky access · 4+ bedrooms · Unusual or high-value items · Prefer face to face

Send Us a Video

Record a walkthrough on your phone and send it over. Quote back usually same day.

Best if you: Hate scheduling · Want to do it at 10pm in your PJs

All three options are completely free, no obligation. Jay conducts all surveys personally, and once booked your dedicated Move Manager coordinates everything from there.

Free Video Course

The Complete Packing Guide

Free, room-by-room video lessons from Bristol's trusted removals team. Everything you need to pack your home safely, efficiently, and without the stress. No sign-ups, no sales pitches.

11 lessons 42 min 100% free
with Jay Newton Director, Painless Removals · 2,000+ moves
Jay Newton demonstrating professional packing techniques in a kitchen

Everything You Need For Your Move

Whether you're moving across Bristol or across the country, we offer a complete range of services designed to make your move as smooth as possible. Every service is backed by nearly 50 years of experience, £15,000 insurance per van, and a team that genuinely cares about getting it right.

Home Removals

Home Removals

Moving home is one of the most significant events in anyone's life, and at Painless Removals we treat every house move with the attention and respect it deserves. Whether you're relocating from a compact two-bedroom flat in Clifton to a spacious family home in Long Ashton, or moving from a terraced house in Bedminster to a countryside property in the Chew Valley, our experienced team handles every step of the process so you don't have to worry about a thing.

Every home removal begins with a thorough pre-move survey — either in person or via video call — so we understand the exact scope of your move. We assess the number of rooms, the volume of furniture, any access challenges such as narrow staircases, tight parking, or listed building restrictions, and we plan the logistics accordingly. This means the quote you receive is accurate, transparent, and tailored specifically to your move — no nasty surprises on the day.

On moving day, your dedicated crew arrives with the right number of vans, professional-grade blankets, straps, and protective covers for every piece of furniture. We carefully disassemble beds, wardrobes, and shelving units, wrap each item individually, and load everything methodically to prevent shifting during transit. Mattresses go into sealed protectors, sofas into fitted covers, and televisions into padded bags — all included at no extra cost.

At your new home, we reverse the process with equal care. Furniture is reassembled in the rooms you choose, boxes are placed exactly where you want them, and we make sure everything is set up before we leave. For chain moves, we allocate a full day — so if solicitors run late or keys are delayed, there's no pressure and no rush. Your crew stays until the job is done properly, however long that takes.

We also coordinate with our packing team, cleaners, and storage facility so that every element of your move runs seamlessly together. One point of contact, one trusted team, one completely painless experience from start to finish.

How our home removals work →
Packing Services

Packing Services

Packing is the part of moving that most people dread — and for good reason. It takes far longer than you expect, it's physically exhausting, and if it's not done properly, your belongings are at risk of damage during transit. That's exactly why our professional packing service exists: to take the most stressful, time-consuming part of your move completely off your hands.

Our trained packing team arrives the day before your move, equipped with high-quality materials designed to protect every type of item. We use double-walled cardboard boxes, acid-free tissue paper for delicate items, bubble wrap for fragile glassware and ceramics, wardrobe boxes that let your clothes travel on hangers, and specialist picture boxes for artwork and mirrors. Every item is individually wrapped, clearly labelled by room, and packed in a logical order that makes unpacking at the other end quick and straightforward.

We handle everything from the kitchen — where most of the fragile items live — to the garage, loft, and garden shed. Books, vinyl collections, ornaments, electronics, lampshades, pot plants — nothing is too awkward or too delicate for our team. We've packed grand pianos, antique clocks, vintage wine collections, and family heirlooms passed down through generations. Whatever matters to you matters to us.

One of the biggest advantages of professional packing is insurance. When our team packs your belongings, every item is fully covered under our comprehensive goods-in-transit policy. If you pack items yourself, they're not covered to the same extent. So our packing service doesn't just save you time and effort — it gives you genuine peace of mind.

We offer full packing, part packing, and fragile-only packing options depending on your budget and how much you want to handle yourself. Many customers choose to pack their own clothes and personal items while we take care of the kitchen, living room, and anything breakable. There's no rigid package — we tailor the service to suit exactly what you need.

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Storage

Storage

Sometimes the timing of a move doesn't quite line up. Perhaps your completion date has been pushed back, your new build isn't ready yet, or you're downsizing and need time to decide what to keep. Whatever the reason, our secure Bristol storage facility gives you the breathing room you need without adding stress to an already busy period.

Our warehouse is purpose-built for storing household goods. It's dry, clean, alarmed, and monitored around the clock with CCTV. Your belongings are loaded into individual sealed containers — not stacked loose in a shared warehouse — so nothing gets mixed up, nothing gets dusty, and nothing gets damaged. Each container is clearly labelled and logged so we can locate your items quickly when you need them back.

What sets our storage apart from self-storage is convenience. Because we're a removals company first and foremost, we can collect your items as part of your move and deliver them directly into storage without you having to make a separate trip. When you're ready, we bring everything back to your new home, unload, and set up — all in one seamless process. There's no hiring a van, no driving back and forth, and no heavy lifting on your part.

We offer flexible terms to suit your situation. Whether you need storage for a week, a month, or a year, you're never locked into a long contract. Your first month's storage is included free when you book a removal with us, and after that you pay a simple monthly rate with no hidden fees.

Access is available by appointment, so if you need to retrieve something specific or add more items, just give us a call and we'll arrange a time that works for you. Many customers use our storage during renovations, between property sales, or while travelling abroad — and appreciate knowing their possessions are in safe hands until they're ready for them.

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House Clearance

House Clearance

Clearing a property can be an overwhelming task, especially when it comes during a difficult time. Whether you're dealing with a probate property after losing a loved one, preparing a home for sale, helping an elderly relative downsize, or simply clearing years of accumulated belongings from a property, our house clearance service handles the entire process with sensitivity, efficiency, and respect.

We begin every clearance with an on-site assessment so we understand the scope of the job and can provide an accurate, fixed-price quote. There are no hourly rates that spiral out of control and no surprise charges on the day. Once you've agreed to the price, our team arrives on the scheduled date and works methodically through every room, loft, garage, shed, and outbuilding.

We don't just throw everything into a skip. Our approach prioritises responsible disposal: items in good condition are donated to local charities and community organisations, recyclable materials are sorted and sent to the appropriate facilities, and only genuinely unsalvageable waste goes to landfill. If there are items you'd like to keep, we can set those aside, pack them, and either deliver them to you or place them in our secure storage facility.

For probate clearances, we understand the emotional weight of the task. Our team works respectfully and carefully, and we'll always check with you before disposing of anything that might have sentimental or financial value. We've handled hundreds of probate clearances across Bristol and the surrounding area, and we know that a compassionate, unhurried approach makes all the difference during what is often a very difficult period.

We also offer partial clearances — perhaps you only need the loft and garage cleared, or a few rooms emptied before renovation work begins. The service is completely flexible and can be combined with our removals, cleaning, and storage services for a fully coordinated solution. From a single room to an entire estate, we make property clearance straightforward and stress-free.

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Office Removals

Office Removals

Relocating an office is a very different challenge to moving a home. There are IT systems to disconnect and reconnect, sensitive documents to transport securely, specialist furniture to disassemble, and — most importantly — a business to keep running throughout the process. At Painless Removals, we've been handling commercial relocations across Bristol and the South West for decades, and we understand that minimising downtime is the absolute priority.

Every office move starts with a detailed planning meeting. We visit your current premises, assess the volume of furniture, equipment, and files, identify any access restrictions at both sites, and create a phased move plan that works around your business hours. For many clients, this means working evenings, weekends, or carrying out the move in stages so that some departments can continue operating while others are relocated.

Our team is experienced with the specialist equipment found in modern offices. Server racks, multi-screen workstations, printers, copiers, telephone systems, and networking hardware are all handled with appropriate care. We use anti-static packaging for sensitive electronics, padded crates for monitors and screens, and clearly labelled cable management systems so that your IT team can reconnect everything quickly at the new location.

Desks, boardroom tables, reception counters, and modular furniture systems are carefully disassembled, wrapped, transported, and reassembled in your new layout. We work from floor plans and desk allocation sheets so that every item ends up exactly where it should be, and your staff can sit down and start working as soon as they arrive.

We also handle the logistics that many businesses overlook: archive box delivery in advance so your team can pack personal items and files, recycling and disposal of old furniture you're not taking with you, and coordination with building management at both sites to arrange loading bay access, lift reservations, and floor protection. The result is a smooth, professional relocation that lets you focus on your business while we handle the heavy lifting.

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Cleaning

Cleaning

The last thing anyone wants to think about after a long moving day is going back to clean the property they've just left. But whether you're a tenant trying to secure your deposit back, a homeowner wanting to leave the place spotless for the new buyers, or a landlord preparing a property for the next occupant, a thorough end-of-tenancy clean is often essential — and it's a job best left to professionals.

Our cleaning team works to professional end-of-tenancy standards that satisfy letting agents, landlords, and inventory clerks. Every room is deep-cleaned from top to bottom: kitchens are degreased, ovens and hobs are scrubbed inside and out, bathrooms are descaled and sanitised, windows are cleaned inside, carpets are vacuumed and spot-treated, and all surfaces, skirting boards, light switches, and door frames are wiped down. We don't cut corners, and we don't leave until the property meets the standard required.

What makes our cleaning service different is how seamlessly it integrates with your move. Because we're a removals company, we can schedule the clean to happen immediately after our crew finishes loading. While you travel to your new home with your belongings, our cleaning team moves in behind you and transforms the empty property. By the time you're unpacking at the other end, your old place is already spotless and ready for handover. There's no need to make a separate trip back, no juggling schedules with an independent cleaning company, and no risk of delays holding up your key return.

We also offer new-home cleans for customers who want their new property freshened up before they move in. This is particularly popular with buyers of older properties or rentals where the previous occupant's cleaning standards may not match your own. Our team can clean the new property the day before your move so that everything is fresh, hygienic, and welcoming when your furniture arrives.

The service is available as a standalone booking or as part of a complete moving package — and when bundled with your removal, you benefit from coordinated scheduling and a single point of contact for the entire process.

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All moves include mattress protectors, sofa covers, TV bags, and picture protection at no extra cost.

More from our customers

I couldn't have chosen a better removal company for our house move. Jay and the team were so helpful and accommodating. We had a nightmare of an exchange and completion. I could only confirm the moving date the evening before which for us was very stressful but Jay was so wonderfully adaptable. Thank you so much Jay and team.

Michelle Hayes Michelle Hayes
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We went for the full packing and removal package when we moved. The whole process was painless from start to finish and the team was exceptionally friendly, efficient, and helpful from start to finish. Would strongly recommend their service to anyone.

Caspian Johnson Caspian Johnson
Trustpilot

Great customer service from start to finish. Fast, efficient, and friendly, they go above and beyond and great value for money too! Thanks again Painless Removals!

Katie Stagg Katie Stagg
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Where We Move You

Based in Bristol, we cover the whole of the UK — but we especially love long-distance moves. Whether you're moving across Bristol or up to Edinburgh, Bristol's location on the M4/M5 corridor means we're often already on your route.

Moving from Wales to London? Cornwall to the Midlands? Bristol is often on the route — meaning our pricing is competitive even when we're not your nearest company. We regularly run long-distance moves of 200, 300, even 500 miles, and our position on the M4/M5 corridor means we can often price these moves more competitively than companies closer to your origin.

Find Us

Painless Removals Ltd

Address

290-294 Southmead Rd, Bristol BS10 5EN

Opening Hours

Mon–Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm

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Common Questions About Moving With Us

How much do house removals in Bristol cost? +
A typical 3-bedroom house move within Bristol starts from around £800–£1,200, depending on volume, access, and whether you'd like packing. Long-distance moves are priced on distance and crew size. For an accurate figure, try our instant quote calculator — it takes under a minute.
How far in advance should I book? +
We recommend 4–6 weeks ahead, especially during summer and end-of-month dates. If you're in a property chain, earlier is better — we allocate your full day so there's no risk of delays from a prior job. Shorter notice? Get in touch and we'll check availability.
Are my belongings insured during the move? +
Yes. Every van carries £15,000 of Goods in Transit insurance. Items over £2,000 individually must be declared in writing before the move. Self-packed items aren't covered — for full protection, consider our professional packing service.
What happens if my keys are delayed on moving day? +
Property chain delays happen. Overtime after 5pm is charged at £35 per 30 minutes per crew member — but our Key Wait Waiver removes all overtime charges entirely. Ask about it when you get your quote.
What's included in a standard removal? +
Every move includes mattress protectors, sofa covers, TV bags, and picture bags. Furniture disassembly/reassembly is available if quoted in advance. We bring everything — no need to source blankets or trolleys.
Do you offer packing services? +
Yes — from fragile-only (china, glassware, artwork) to full house packing the day before your move. Professionally packed items are fully covered by our insurance, unlike self-packed belongings. See our packing options.
How long does a typical house move take? +
A 2-bedroom local move: 4–6 hours. A 3–4 bedroom long-distance move: a full day. For chain moves, we allocate the full day exclusively — never rushing to fit in another job. The packing guide covers preparation timings in detail.
Can I store my belongings between moves? +
Yes. Secure storage at our Bristol warehouse, accessible by appointment. First month included when you book a move. For longer-term needs, we arrange discounted rates at a local self-storage facility. See storage options.

Still have questions?

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Get your personalised quote in under a minute — or call us to chat through your move. Whether you're moving next week or next year, we're here to help you plan with confidence.

Full day allocated for chain moves
Dedicated move manager
£15k insurance protection

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Every item moved by our team is fully insured. If something breaks, we cover it.