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Watson Removals & Storage, Reading
Watson Removals crew loading a removals lorry in Reading

Your local Reading removals company

House removals, office relocations, packing and secure storage across Reading, Wokingham, Caversham and the Thames Valley. Fixed written prices and full insurance on every job.

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4.9

Rated by local Reading customers

Fully insured moves

Goods in transit & liability

Based in Reading

All RG postcodes covered

Own fleet & crews

Uniformed, trained movers

Watson Removals movers in branded red uniforms carrying a wrapped sofa into a red Watson removals lorry in Reading

Why Watson

A Reading removals company that keeps its word

Almost every moving day problem is really an access problem. A lorry that cannot get down the lane. A lift that needed booking. A bay in central Reading that needed suspending three weeks ago. We survey the property first and plan around all of it before we quote. That is exactly why our quotes hold on the day.

A named move manager

One person owns your move from the survey through to the final box. You never have to re-explain your access notes to a call centre.

Fixed written quotes

You get a written price after a proper survey. It is not an hourly estimate that quietly grows once the van is loaded.

Fully insured and properly trained

Goods in transit and public liability cover come as standard. Our crews are trained in safe handling, lifting and property protection.

Local knowledge that saves hours

We know which Caversham lanes need a shuttle van and which Reading streets need a parking suspension. That is time you never pay for.

Services

Comprehensive removals options offered by Watson Removals Reading

One local team handles the whole job. We pack you up, move you across, store anything that will not fit yet and settle you back in.

House removals in Reading

We move one bed flats in Caversham and five bed family homes in Wokingham every week. Every house move is planned around your access, your parking and your completion times. That planning is why moving day runs to a schedule instead of running to luck.

  • Free home survey or video survey before you commit to anything
  • A named move manager who stays with you from first call to last box
  • Goods in transit cover and full public liability cover on every job
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Office and commercial removals in Reading

Commercial moves are judged on one thing and that is downtime. We survey both sites, write the plan and label everything to a floor plan. Your team logs off on Friday in one building and logs back on in the new one on Monday morning.

  • Evening, weekend and phased moves that protect your trading hours
  • Crate hire, labelling systems and unloading to a numbered floor plan
  • Careful handling of IT kit, servers, printers and comms cabinets
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Packing and unpacking services in Reading

Packing is where most of a move's time sits and where most of its risk sits too. Our packers clear a three bedroom house in a day. Materials are chosen for what is being packed rather than for whatever happens to be on the van.

  • Full pack, part pack or fragile only options to suit your budget
  • Wardrobe cartons so your clothes travel on their hangers
  • Double walled cartons with tissue and bubble for china and glass
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Secure storage in Reading

Chains slip and renovations run long. Our storage is built for both. We collect your belongings, store them in sealed containers and redeliver the moment your dates finally line up.

  • Short term storage for delayed or collapsed completion dates
  • Long term storage priced monthly with no long tie in
  • Sealed and inventoried containers rather than open shelving
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Piano removals in Reading

A piano is heavy awkward and fragile all at once. We move uprights baby grands and full grands with the right equipment and a crew that has done it hundreds of times before. Doorways staircases and floors are protected before a single leg leaves the ground.

  • Uprights baby grands and concert grands all handled in house
  • Piano skates trolleys and padded covers used on every job
  • Legs and lyre removed and rebuilt by our own crew where needed
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Student removals in Reading

Student moves are small fast and usually squeezed into a busy weekend. We keep them cheap by sizing the van to the room rather than to a full house and by working to the timings your tenancy actually allows.

  • Single room and house share moves priced for a student budget
  • Halls to private housing runs around Whiteknights and Lower Earley
  • Short term summer storage between tenancies
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International removals from Reading

Moving abroad turns on paperwork and packing standards. We export pack to shipping grade write the inventory customs will expect and book the space that matches your volume rather than selling you a container you do not need.

  • Road groupage to Europe and sea freight worldwide
  • Export grade packing and bespoke crating for fragile pieces
  • Full inventories prepared for customs clearance
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Man with a van in Reading

Not every job needs a full removal crew. A flat move a sofa collection or a run to storage is faster and cheaper with one van and one or two movers. You still get the same insurance blankets and care we bring to a full house move.

  • Single item collections and furniture store deliveries
  • Studio and one bed flat moves across Reading
  • Two movers available when there are stairs or heavy items
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Crate hire in Reading

Plastic crates stack better than cardboard hold more weight and cost less than buying boxes you will only use once. We deliver them ahead of the move and collect them once you have unpacked.

  • Stackable lidded crates in standard and large sizes
  • IT crates and archive crates for office relocations
  • Delivery and collection across Reading and Berkshire
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How it works

Your Reading move, in four simple steps

From the first call to the last box, one named move manager looks after your job so you always know who to speak to and exactly what happens next.

  1. Step 1

    Tell us about your move

    Call or send the quote form with your postcodes, property size and preferred dates.

  2. Step 2

    Free survey & fixed quote

    We survey in person or by video, then email a written price with no hourly surprises.

  3. Step 3

    Packing & preparation

    Optional full or part packing, materials delivered ahead of move day, furniture dismantled.

  4. Step 4

    Move day & unload

    Uniformed crew, blankets and protection throughout, everything placed room by room.

What Our Customers Are Saying About Us

4.9 out of 5 from 127 verified customer reviews

Watson Removals ReadingClaire
The team are very professional and helped me move everything with ease. Overall, the movers made this experience very easy and worry free as everything was made extremely secure in the van before taking it to the new location. I would highly recommend Watson Removals.
Watson Removals ReadingMikai White
The service this company provided was top notch from start to finish. They were very reliable and ensured the whole process went as smoothly as possible which I greatly appreciated as it removed some of the stress and anxiety I was already feeling that day. I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone looking for a moving company. I will definitely be using them again in the future.
Watson Removals ReadingErida Georffery
This was a last minute booking and I cannot recommend a better moving company. They helped us from the start of the process and did not stop until everything was settled. Polite and very professional employees. Any troubles and doubts were reassured. Nothing was damaged and everything was handled with so much care. Thank you, would definitely book again!
Watson Removals ReadingAine Whelan
An amazing service provided by this company. I would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable moving service. Top quality every time.
Watson Removals ReadingLouise Beck
Five stars, thank you! I used Watson Removals to move house from Reading to Leeds and cannot fault them. The guys were really friendly and clearly knew their stuff. Not a single scratch or breakage, which was what I was most worried about. Watson Removals was by far the most reasonably priced. Really cannot recommend them highly enough!
Watson Removals ReadingPatricia O'Driscoll
Watson Removals were recommended to me by a colleague who used them last year. We were only moving to the other side of town but have far too much stuff to do it ourselves. We were more than happy with the price and the guys who showed up were really friendly. They even managed to get the sofa bed down from the top floor. Great job, thanks.
Watson Removals ReadingRichard Fisher
I needed to store some furniture while we were selling my Mum's house and we used Watson Removals Reading. They made what could have been a very stressful and emotional experience that little bit easier. The guys took away the bigger items which I do not have space for yet and they were so careful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Watson Removals ReadingHannah Crouch
We were relocating our office and had read some good reviews about Watson Removals. Really pleased we went with them. They made everything easy from start to finish and are a really friendly bunch too. I did not realise quite how big a job it was until the time came but they took it all in their stride. Definitely use them again.

FAQs

Frequently asked Reading removals questions

Straight answers on price, timing, insurance and packing. Still unsure? Call the office and we will talk it through.

Full removals FAQ
01How much do removals in Reading cost?

Most local Reading removals land between £350 and £550 for a two bed home, between £550 and £850 for a three bed and between £850 and £1,400 for a four or five bed move with a packing day included. The price is driven by crew size, van size, access and distance. We survey first and issue a fixed written quote instead of an open ended hourly rate.

02Which areas does Watson Removals cover?

We cover Reading, Caversham, Earley, Woodley, Wokingham, Winnersh, Tilehurst, Twyford, Bracknell, Henley on Thames, Newbury and Basingstoke. We also handle long distance removals from Reading to anywhere in the UK.

03Are you insured?

Yes. Goods in transit and public liability cover are included on every Reading removal as standard. Higher value cover is available for antiques, fine art and specialist equipment when you ask at survey stage.

04How quickly can you move me?

We hold capacity for short notice moves and delayed completions so same week Reading removals are often possible. Two to four weeks of notice is ideal if you want a Friday or a month end date.

05Do you provide boxes and packing materials?

Yes. We supply export grade cartons, wardrobe boxes, bubble wrap, tape and mattress covers. We can pack the whole house for you or pack the fragile items only or simply drop materials off in advance.