Providing customers with an honest, smooth and professional removals service
Removals from UK to Spain
Since we began with our moving to Spain service in 2013 we have received great reviews from our customers because we take pride in providing people with:
- The greatest removal service around
- Giving our clients value for money
- Taking all the stress out of your international move to Spain
Our Spanish Company, Indalo Storage, has a huge warehouse in Palomares in Almeria Province. This is just along the road from lovely Mojacar.
So we are perfectly placed to provide you with the best possible service in South Eastern Spain.
Fully approved by Trading Standards and accredited members of Move Assured, you can be confident that with Indalo Transport, your belongings are in very safe hands. Moving to Spain should be a pleasant experience – we’ll do everything we can to make sure it is.
So what sets Indalo Transport apart from all the other removals companies, with moving to Europe?
Much of our business comes from personal recommendations from previous customers.
Our personal experience of relocation means that “we know what it’s like”. And so we help you avoid problems rather than offer advice if things were to go wrong.
To avoid the 7 biggest mistakes when moving to Spain, read our helpful blogpost.
Removals from the UK to Spain can be very daunting and is more complex than a move within the UK. Shipping costs are obviously higher, especially with the new rules concerning customs clearance. However, with the experts at Indalo Transport you’ll be sipping Sangria in no time. You’ll be wondering what all the fuss was about!
We also run an informative blog which we update regularly. This can be an invaluable resource on all the ins and outs of moving abroad.So why not check it out here?
Why Expat life really could be the life for you
With Indalo Transport handling your removal to Spain from the UK, it will become an adventure, not a leap into the unknown. We have local knowledge from over 10 years of operations within Spain.
Relocating to another country unlocks so much in life that you may never ordinarily experience in the UK. Traditionally, the Costas have been the destinations of choice for the typical British expat. However, Spain offers a huge variety of towns and cities. For the adventurous expat there are a vast array of beautiful, historical and interesting places to discover.
To find out how much it will cost to move to Spain, read our free blog post guide here.
Fiestas
The Spanish, on the whole, are a very social and family orientated people. They love sport, they love food and they love a party! Most Spanish cities have their own traditions, fiestas and festivals. There always seems to be something going on.
Spain has over 300 days of sunshine every year in the south of the country. It also has some of the most affordable and delicious food anywhere in the world, making Spain a fantastic place to live.
Top 3 things to consider when you're ready for your international removals
1. Inventory
Clearly it is going to cost you more to get your personal effects over to Europe than it would do if you just moved within the UK. At Indalo Transport we base our prices on the inventory of items to move. It takes into account the weight as well as the volume of an item. This inventory can be sorted out by you, or we can visit you to survey what is to be moved.
We can also carry out a video survey, using an app you can download onto your smart phone. As what you are taking to Spain is unique, along with the distance to be travelled and the work involved, each customer’s removals cost is unique. We work out our fee from the volume and weight, so if you only have a handful of things, your removals quote will work out a lot cheaper.
We also take into consideration how far apart the collection and delivery points are, so if you’d like to move to Tarragona, it will cost less than if you wanted to move to the Southern Coast of Spain.
You need to de-clutter
Whilst it can be quite to hard get rid of things, the process of de-cluttering is actually very therapeutic. If you’re struggling to part with your possessions, here are three questions to ask yourself about each item
- Have I used it in the last three years?
- Is it something that’s old, outdated and easily replaced?
- Does it hold any sentimental value at all?
If you’ve not used something for a while, it’s safe to say that you’re probably not going to use it in the future, so sell it or give it away to charity, otherwise it’ll take up precious space in your removal van.
For items with no sentimental value at all, but you’re still not sure about whether to take it with you or not, have a look on eBay at what you could sell it for. The results may sway you into letting it go for some extra cash, which always comes in handy when you’re moving.
Use the cloud
If you have a lot of documents, why not scan them in to your computer. Then you’ll have digital copies of them that you can print out at a later date. But you may never find that you need to. Alternatively, there are plenty of cloud based storage options for you to utilize. Services like Google Drive, Evernote, Onedrive or Dropbox. However, don’t just start shredding things willy-nilly. Remember that certain official documents must be kept for up to 6 years.
It’s always hard to say how long de-cluttering your house will take, so it’s always best to start as soon as possible.
So, you’ve made a dent in what you’d like to take with you. You’ve completed your inventory. You know when it is that you’re wanting to move. Now is a great time to get in touch with Indalo Transport, as you are starting to get close to your move to Spain.
2. Packing for your move to Spain
The team at Indalo Transport know that packing isn’t everyone’s favourite cup of tea so we offer a full packing service for your household goods We promise that it will take away all the stresses that packing your own belongings normally involves.
Whilst it is a more expensive option than if you wanted to pack yourself, it’s certainly a more convenient and faster solution for you. You can sit back and not have to worry about any part of the moving process at all. You can focus on what to do when your move to Spain is complete and you have started your new life.
Expert packing and export wrapping from trained professionals
They’ll mark up all your boxes so that they know where to put them when they arrive at their new home. For larger items, the team uses a special export grade bubble blanket that’s been especially designed for protecting furniture on long moves. They also use special quilted sofa covers and padded TV covers to make sure that these items have the maximum protection.
Mattresses are put into heavy duty plastic bags to protect them. Pictures are export wrapped in bubble blanket. When the team come to loading the truck, they doubly protect your items again, by using removal transit blankets, and american style quilted pads to really make sure that nothing gets damaged.
3. Counting down to moving to Spain
Once you’re all booked with moving to Spain, this is a great time to really research the new place you’re moving to. Not only will this get you excited, it’ll also give you an idea of places to visit at first. For any move to Spain here are some things to research.
- How to open bank accounts
- Find out what’s around in your local area.
- Learn some phrases in the new language. For this, it might be worth downloading common phrases you may need. Then you can practice them for when you settle in, unless of course you already speak the language. Or download one of the many language learning smartphone apps.
When it is the last month before you relocate, it’s always a good idea to inform companies, people and organisations in the UK that you’re going to be moving and to give them your forwarding address if necessary. Download our free Essential European Moving Checklist, which will help you with all the preparation in the months before you leave for Spain.
Days to go
In the last week before your international removal, double check your inventory. If there are any additional items you wish to take with you, inform your removals company. You’ll also need to make sure that they have received your payment before the move day. Also, it’s a great idea to make sure your delivery dates are organised.
If you have chosen to use Indalo Transport, we ask that you to keep separate all items not meant for the removals truck. We don’t want to accidentally ship those items with the rest of the removal!
The best removal UK to Spain for your household effects
That was just a few ideas to help prepare for your move to Spain. If you’ve come to the point in your exciting expat journey of needing a removals quote, we really hope that you choose us. Why? Because we are genuine, honest, down-to-earth people who are specialists in Spain removals. We can give you the most cost effective answer to your relocation needs.
With extensive local knowledge within Spain, we are fully up to date with all the new rules and regulations. We will help you discover your great new life in the sun and reduce shipping costs! It makes no difference if you live in a city centre or out in the country, as our Spain moving service has a fleet of vehicles to cover any need.
Relocation Services – from a company that cares
That was just a few ideas to help prepare for your move to Spain. If you’ve come to the point in your exciting expat journey of needing a removals quote, we really hope that you choose us. We can give you the most cost effective answer to your relocation needs.
With extensive local knowledge within Spain, we are fully up to date with all the new rules and regulations. We will help you discover your great new life in the sun and reduce shipping costs!
Our Spain moving service has a fleet of vehicles to cover any need.
