Removals to UK
When the time comes to return to the UK from Spain, Whites Moving & Storage SL should be your first choice for removals storage and shipping.
With access to 19 facilities across the UK and facilities in Mallorca, the combined services of Whites Moving & Storage SL, based in Mallorca and our UK partner, White & Company, one of the UK’s leading removals company, will ensure your return to the UK is managed with care and consideration to both you and your possessions.
Packing & Storage
Our experienced teams are trained in packing everything from chinaware, large furnishings to wide screen TVs. We will also advise you on the items that cannot be taken back to the UK. There may be some items and pets which need specialist documentation to comply with customs. Careful packing will keep your possessions safe and sound throughout the entire journey.
You may also choose to place some of your possessions into temporary or long-term storage. With storage facilities in Mallorca and 19 storage depots across the UK, including self store facilities. All our facilities are clean, dry, secure and accredited to European standard BS EN 14873.
When using our world-class storage facilities, you will benefit from:
- Written inventories
- All premises covered by monitored security systems and CCTV.
- Long and short-term storage
- Exclusive use of containers
- Fabric and upholstery cleaning service available
- Vehicle Storage
- All services performed in accordance with European standard BS EN 14873
Upon arrival at your new home in the UK, our team will unwrap your possessions and place them where you choose. After which we will remove all the packaging and wrapping to recycle or reuse them.
Customs
Our trucks and road trains travel to and from Spain most weeks. With many years of experience, we can guide you through the completion of customs paperwork.
Customs formalities, documentation, Spain / UK
Moving your possessions from Spain to the UK or other worldwide destinations is not quite as straight forward as when you arrived in Spain. Spanish, French and UK Customs and Police have been known to target removals vehicles to check on the legality of the contents, including cartons packed by the owner.
Documentation required is:
Completed and signed and acceptance of our quote
Photocopy of passport [details page]
24 Hour, landline and mobile number(s) on the destination contact sheet
Detailed Inventory
Collection and delivery details on the European access check
Duty free / tax paid effects
Tobacco, wines, spirits and such items cannot be transported by us. These items are your property, however as you will not be travelling with the vehicle it is classed as smuggling.
Smuggling
Our Vehicles are regularly stopped and inspected, you would be unwise to ignore the laws on smuggling. If in doubt, ask
Customs formalities, documentation, UK / Spain
Our collection team will produce a written inventory of effects. As part of your acceptance you will complete a destination contact sheet. The information required is:
Full Address & Contact Numbers UK & Spain
Passport Number
A 24-hour Contact Number(s)
Completed the collection and delivery access details for a large vehicle.
Customs formalities, documentation Spain / Worldwide
Details upon request.
Planning your move
The more time you allow to plan your move the better. However, for clients needing to move quickly, Whites Moving & Storage have the capacity and experience to assist. Either way, if you are planning a move to the UK, call +34 971 70 76 31 to book a home visit, a quote or to ask questions about how our services can help your move.
