What's Included in Our Removals to Italy

Every move to Italy is scoped around your property, your timeline and where you're heading. The groundwork below is what keeps a long-distance route running to plan rather than stalling somewhere between Calais and Como.

1.
House Removals

From a flat in central Milan to a full family home near the lakes, we pack, load and deliver to your new Italian address.

2.
Business Moves

Office relocations to Italy are planned around your operational downtime, with equipment and files handled carefully for the longer transit.

3.
Export Packing & Documentation

Export-grade packing materials and the paperwork needed for UK-EU customs clearance are prepared as part of the move, not bolted on afterwards.

4.
Customs Assistance

Our coordinators manage the customs process for Italy specifically, so the shipment isn't held up at the border while paperwork catches up.

5.
Part Loads and Dedicated Loads

A part load shares a vehicle with another consignment heading the same way and usually costs less. A dedicated load runs straight to your address with nothing else on board.

Regal Moving & Storage packed boxes ready for a house removal to Italy
Regal Moving & Storage forklift loading a business removal to Italy
Export packing materials for a removal to Italy by Regal Moving & Storage
Regal Moving & Storage van prepared for customs on a removal to Italy
Regal Moving & Storage boxes stacked for a part load removal to Italy

Dedicated Loads, Part Loads and Transit Times to Italy

Because Italy sits further from the Channel crossings than most of our other European routes, the choice between a dedicated vehicle and a part load matters more here than it does on a shorter run. A dedicated load travels directly once collected, with no stops to drop or collect anyone else's items, which keeps the journey as short as the distance allows. A part-load service shares the vehicle with another household's consignment on the same route south, which brings the cost down but adds time, since the vehicle may make more than one stop along the way.

Where in Italy you're heading also changes the picture. A delivery to Milan or Turin in the north sits on a more direct route than one reaching Rome, Naples or further south, simply because of the extra driving distance and, depending on the season, the Alpine crossing itself. Your coordinator confirms a realistic transit window once they know your collection point, your Italian destination and which service you've chosen, rather than quoting a single number that doesn't hold up route to route.

Regal Moving & Storage lorry ready for a dedicated load removal to Italy
Customs Documents You Need for Removals to Italy

Customs Documents You Need for Removals to Italy

Since Brexit, a household or office move to Italy needs customs paperwork that wasn't part of the process before. Getting the documentation right before collection day is what keeps the shipment moving rather than sitting at an EU border post.

You'll typically need:

  • A valid passport for everyone included in the move.
  • A full written inventory of everything being shipped, itemised rather than described in general terms.
  • Proof you're relocating your main home, such as a signed lease, a property purchase contract or evidence you've registered residency in Italy.
  • Transfer of Residence relief documentation, where it applies, which can reduce import duty and VAT on personal belongings moving with a permanent home change.

Exactly what applies depends on your circumstances, so it's worth checking current guidance on gov.uk and confirming the specifics with your coordinator as soon as you have a moving date.

Why Choose Regal Moving & Storage for Your Italy Move?

Experienced Removal Specialists

Our team has planned long-distance European routes including Italy, with the extra transit and Alpine considerations that shorter routes don't need.

Fully Insured & Accredited

BAR member with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, compliant with British Standards for domestic, commercial and international removals. Includes the BAR Advanced Payment Guarantee for UK inland and worldwide moves.

Transparent, Competitive Pricing

Pricing is set out clearly at survey stage. No hidden fees and no obligation to book once you have your figures.

A Dedicated Coordinator

One point of contact manages your move to Italy from first enquiry through to delivery, including customs and any UK storage you need in between.

Bespoke Moving Solutions

A move to a Milan apartment looks nothing like a move to a Tuscan farmhouse, so each one is scoped individually around your property, your timeline and your destination.

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Removals to Italy: Rome, Milan, Tuscany and the Lakes


Italy covers a lot of ground, and where you're heading changes what the move actually involves.

  • Rome. Historic centre streets are narrow, parking is restricted and some buildings have limited lift access, so collection and delivery in central Rome are planned around timed access windows rather than turning up and hoping for the best.
  • Milan. A working city with modern apartment blocks alongside older buildings, where delivery is generally more straightforward than Rome but still benefits from checking access and parking in advance, particularly in the centre.
  • Tuscany. Moves here are often to farmhouses, converted properties or homes outside the main towns, where the access question is less about narrow streets and more about the final approach road and whether a full-size vehicle can reach the property directly.
  • The lakes (Como, Garda, Maggiore). Popular with UK buyers relocating permanently, these routes often mean a final delivery along lakeside roads that need the right vehicle size and a delivery window that accounts for seasonal tourist traffic.

We also cover other Italian towns and cities, including Turin, Bologna, Florence, Naples and Venice. Get in touch to check coverage for your specific address.

Regal Moving & Storage removal to Rome, Italy

Removals to Italy FAQs

 

It depends on how much you're moving, where in Italy you're heading and whether you choose a dedicated vehicle or a shared part load. Italy is a longer route than most of our European destinations, which also factors into the price. We provide a free, no-obligation quote rather than working from an average figure.

 

Explore Other European Routes

Moving elsewhere in Europe? See our removals pages for removals to Spain and removals to France, or visit the European removals hub for all our European routes.

Wherever you are moving to in Italy, our team is ready to plan your move from first survey to final delivery. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation quote and find out why Regal Moving & Storage is a trusted choice for removals to Italy.

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