Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions we are asked.
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How much does it cost to move to Spain from the UK?

The cost of house removals from UK to Spain depends on several factors. These include things such as:

The volume and weight of your belongings.
Distance to be travelled within both countries.
Access for trucks at both collection / delivery.
Whether you require a full or part packing service.

It's best to request quotes as early in the process of moving, from reputable removal companies who understand the new rules regarding Customs clearance. Allow us to guide you through the process - just click on 'Gove me a move quote' at the bottom of this page.

How long does it take to move house from the UK to Spain?

The time taken for house removals from UK to Spain varies based on the distance and any specific requirements for your removal. On average, it can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks, especially since Brexit and the imposition of Customs Clearance between the UK and Europe.

Do I need to pack my belongings myself, or will the removal company provide packing services?

Most removal companies offer a packing service, at an additional cost. Our crews are fully trained and able to pack and wrap your precious belongings to the Indalo Standard. This standard will protect your belongings on the long journey to your new home. Find out more about the Indalo Standard here.

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What insurance options are available for house removals between the UK and Spain?

Reputable removal companies will offer insurance options to protect your belongings during transit. Some will charge for this, but Indalo Transport offers Goods In Transit insurance included Free within our removal quote, with cover up to £80,000.

Can I temporarily store my belongings if there is a gap between moving out of my UK property and moving into my property in Europe?

Yes, many removal companies offer storage solutions for short or long-term periods. Indalo Transport includes one month’s free storage for every international removal. You can extend this if necessary, at specially reduced rates. We have a huge storage warehouse in Southern Spain and other facilities throughout the UK, Ireland and France.

What changes are there to UK to Europe removals, due to Brexit?

There are a whole set of rules and regulation to abide by since the UK left the EU. There is now a rigorous customs regime in place. A removal is classed as an export from the UK and an import into Spain. Indalo Transport has customs agency staus in the UK and takes care of all customs procedures for you.

What do I need to do for Customs Clearance for my UK to Spain removal?

The only thing you have to do is supply your removal company with the necessary documents. This will be different depending on whether you want to apply for a Transfer of Residency and get import tax relief or not.

Indalo Transport will handle this whole process for you. We will make full itemised inventories, deal with the Transfer of Residency (TOR) process and make sure import and export declarations are correct. If you do have to pay import tax, our customs management skills, and extensive dealings with Tax authorities, will keep the amount you have to pay as low as it can possibly be.

What should I do to prepare for the house removal process?

To prepare for your house removal, start by decluttering and organizing your belongings. Make an inventory, label boxes, and pack essential items separately. Communicate your requirements to your removal company well in advance and follow their guidelines.

For advice on preparation, from Spain removal experts here at Indalo Transport, download ‘Your Essential European Moving Guide'.

This is available at the bottom of the page.

How do I choose a reliable removal company for my European house move?

When choosing a removal company, you should consider factors such as experience, reputation, customer reviews, and accreditation. Request quotes from multiple companies, but be careful that you are comparing their services and price on a like for like basis, as some have additional costs that you may not find out about at quotation time.

With Indalo Transport, we will give you a firm quote in advance with no extras, apart from any import tax that may be due.

Do I need to be present during the house removal process?

While it's not mandatory for you to be present during the removal process, it's recommended to be available at the collection and delivery points to give the crew access, oversee the process, provide instructions, and answer any questions that may arise.

However, Indalo Transport has extensive experience in collecting removals without clients present. During COVID, when clients couldn’t travel, we remotely arranged many complete removals, without the clients having to leave their home country.

Is it possible to do part load small removals from the UK to Spain?

Many removal companies may have a minimum amount that they will carry for you for international removals. Indalo Transport is happy to handle any size load, right down to single boxes/items if that is what you need. As we utilize large trucks, we group your removal with others in order to fill the vehicle. However, even with small loads there is still a customs process to go through, and this is charged to us at a fixed rate irrespective of the size of the removal.

Can I send you a list of items that I want you to move from the UK to Spain?

Yes you can send us a list, of course. Make sure it’s as detailed as possible, and if you can include photographs as well that would be awesome! However, please complete our quote enquiry form first, so we can fully understand your requirements and get a quote to you faster.

What sort of vehicles do you use?

We are a professional removal company, so we have a fleet of specialist vehicles all designed just for European removals. We have pantechnicons – which are huge 18 ton removal vans – and also articulated lorries for even bigger loads. These group together client removals to save fuel and therefore make less environmental impact. Then we have a whole host of smaller vehicles and vans for more specialist removals, and for collections and deliveries with limited access, in places like Spanish Villages.

How often does Indalo Transport travel between UK and Spain?

We have regular bi-weekly trips and put on extra services as necessary. We travel through France on all of our Spain services. Our Spain / Ireland service is planned according to demand.

Is it possible to do part load small removals from the UK to Spain?

Do I have to supply boxes and packing materials for my removal from UK to Spain?

Most removal companies will not supply packing materials and boxes unless you pay extra for their packing service. However, Indalo Transport will supply all the boxes and packing materials free of charge for every international removal between Spain and the UK.

Can I use my own boxes for my European Removal?

Yes you can… but you need to ensure that the boxes you use are strong enough. Very often cheap boxes are only intended for light use and are not suitable for European removals. They are single wall and very weak. You need to make sure all boxes are of double corrugation, triple wall construction, and therefore strong enough to handle the long international trip - which will take several days. Just like Indalo Transport super strength boxes.

Can I transport single items from the UK to Spain using a removal company?

Due to Brexit, most removal companies no longer accept single items due to higher costs associated with customs clearance. However, Indalo Transport does accept single boxes or items. Keep in mind that transporting multiple items between the UK and EU countries is more cost-effective due to customs, so expect a considerably higher price per item compared to larger loads.

How much notice do I need to give my removal company for a UK to Europe move?

When moving from the UK to Europe, or between Spain and Ireland, it's best to give your removal company at least 4 to 8 weeks notice. This allows them to schedule resources and plan the logistics of your move. Providing early notice increases your chances of moving on your preferred collection date.

Indalo Transport is very flexible and have we sufficient resources to cover most requests. However it makes sense to book your removal as soon as possible – this is one of the reasons why we offer one month’s free storage.

Can the removal company assist with unpacking and assembling furniture at the destination?

Many removal companies offer additional services such as unpacking and furniture assembly at the destination. Discuss these services in advance, as they may incur extra charges.

Indalo Transport will always assemble any furniture that we disassembled on collection. If you have opted for a full packing service we will always unpack at the destination address if you wish us to.

Is there anything I cannot transport between Europe and the UK?

It's important to note that certain items such as alcohol, tobacco, food, drugs, weapons, flammable materials and plants are disallowed. These things either require special import permits or are subject to licensing and import duties. Therefore they are all restricted items and cannot be transported by Indalo Transport or other removal companies.

Does Indalo Transport do local removals in Spain?

Yes we do - we have very experienced teams that carry out removal services in Spain and throughout the whole of Europe.

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