Moving Overseas
It's a small world, they say, and with Nelsons to help you, there is no reason why moving overseas or to mainland Europe should be any more difficult than a move to the next town. But, of course, there are a few extra things to consider:
The following guidelines are provided by our regulatory body - the British Association of Removers (BAR).

Plan Early
Call us in early. We will help you plan ahead by making it clear exactly what we will do and what you have to do yourself We will also advise on what to take and what to leave behind, giving you lots of time to dispose of unwanted items.

Packing
Leave it to us. You should concentrate on deciding what to take and on making everything easily accessible for the packers. They have the experience and the materials to pack things much more quickly and safely than you could do yourself, particularly large, heavy or fragile items. Remember, the cost of moving is based on volume not weight. Take special care to check the loft, outbuildings and cupboards.

Moving Today
Be there to answer your packers' questions, to make sure nothing is left behind and to sign the paperwork. Make sure you have your passports and tickets with you; don't send them in the shipment by accident!

Getting There
If you are moving to another continent your goods will travel in a shipping container. We generally take small shipments back to our warehouse for consolidation. The transit time will depend on when the next container is going to your destination, so be sure to ask. Large shipments will be packed into the container at your door and travel directly to the docks for loading on the next available vessel. Sailing schedules are published in advance so your we will be able to say when you can expect your container to arrive. If you are moving into Europe your goods will travel by Iorry. Again, small consignments are consolidated; large ones occupy a whole vehicle and so travel directly.

On Arrival
Whether you move into Europe or much farther we will probably ask a local company to help with customs clearance (if applicable) and delivery. This 'destination agent' will unload everything for you, unwrap it and place it in your new home. If necessary, the destination agent can provide storage facilities before delivery.

Airfreight
Sending goods by air is fast but can be expensive. The cost is based on the weight and volume of your goods. Make sure you send only essential items and remember, whilst sending goods by airfreight is a quicker option, the time it takes is dependent upon the destination. You should speak us for further information about this.

When you move abroad, we will usually ask for payment in advance.

Insurance
We use specialist insurance companies to cover your goods in transit. No matter how carefully things are packed or how well the move is planned, accidents can happen and things sometimes go wrong. We can advise you on the correct insurance for your move and help with the documentation.