Frequently Asked Questions

Moving and Storage FAQs for Ireland and abroad

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Home Moves in Ireland

What areas do Allen Removals cover for home moves in Ireland?

Allen Removals is based in Dublin but carries out home moves across Dublin city, county and throughout Ireland. Whether you’re moving locally within Dublin or relocating to another county, our team can manage the full move for you.

Find out more on our Moving Company and Moving House pages.

What is included in your home removal service?

Our home removal service is designed to take the stress out of moving house. A typical move includes:

  • Professional removal crew and specialist vehicles
  • Careful loading, transport and unloading of your belongings
  • Protection for furniture and fragile items with appropriate packing and wrapping
  • Placing items and boxes into the correct rooms at your new home

You can learn more about what’s involved on our Moving House and Moving Company pages.

Do you provide packing services and packing materials?

Yes. Allen Removals can supply packing materials and provide professional packing services to help protect your belongings in transit. This is especially useful for delicate, high-value or sentimental items.

Our guides and checklists explain how we support you with planning and packing – see our Ultimate House Moving Checklist for Ireland.

Can you help with long-distance moves within Ireland, such as Dublin to Cork, Galway or Meath?

Yes. We regularly handle moves from Dublin to other parts of Ireland such as Cork, Galway, Meath, Northern Ireland and beyond. Our team manages the full logistics, from packing and loading to transport and delivery at your new address.

See our moving guides for routes like Dublin to Cork, Dublin to Galway and Dublin to Meath.


Office & Business Moves

What office and commercial moving services do you provide?

We provide a complete office and commercial relocation service, including:

  • Office moves in Dublin and nationwide
  • Relocation of office furniture, files and equipment
  • IT and server moves in coordination with your IT team
  • Crate hire and specialist equipment for heavy items

More information is available on our Office Removals Dublin and Office Removal Company pages.

Do you offer weekend or out-of-hours office moves to minimise disruption?

Yes. Many of our business clients choose to move outside normal working hours. We provide 24-hour, 48-hour and Weekend Office Move options so you can leave your old office on Friday and arrive in your new space ready for work on Monday.

Learn more on our Weekend Office Moves page.

Can you help relocate our office between Ireland and the UK?

Yes. We support businesses relocating between Ireland and the UK, including planning, transport and coordination with your team so that downtime is kept to a minimum.

For more information, visit our UK & Ireland Removals section and Office Relocation to the UK page.


Storage & Document Storage

What storage options do you offer?

Allen Removals provides flexible storage solutions for both household and business customers. Options include:

  • Short-term and long-term storage for furniture and personal items
  • Office storage for equipment, furniture and archived material
  • Document storage and secure document management

See our Storage Company Dublin, Document Storage and Office Storage Dublin pages.

How secure is your storage facility?

Our storage facilities are designed to keep your goods safe. We use purpose-built containers in a security-controlled and temperature-controlled warehouse, with your items kept sealed and clearly labelled.

You can read more about our storage environment on our Our Company and Storage Company Dublin pages.

Do you offer secure document storage and retrieval?

Yes. We have been providing secure document storage and management services for many years, offering archive storage with transparent, cost-effective management and retrieval options.

Find out more on our Document Storage page.


Moves Between Ireland & the UK

Do you handle moves between Ireland and the UK?

Yes. Allen Removals has extensive experience moving individuals, families and businesses between Ireland and the UK. We manage moves in both directions, including routes to and from cities like London and Manchester.

See our UK & Ireland Removals Shipping section and guides such as Moving from London to Dublin and Manchester to Dublin.

Can you move me from the UK back to Ireland?

Yes. We support customers moving from the UK back to Ireland, handling collection, transport and delivery of your belongings. Our team can also coordinate storage if you need a phased move.

Visit Moving from the UK to Ireland for more detail.

Can you help with moves between Dublin and Northern Ireland?

Yes. We regularly manage moves between Dublin and Northern Ireland, helping customers take advantage of new work and lifestyle opportunities while ensuring their move is handled safely and efficiently.

You can read more in our guide Moving from Dublin to Northern Ireland.


Quotes, Booking & Timing

How do I get a quote for my move?

You can request a quote in a few ways:

  • Use the Get a Moving Quote form on our website
  • Call us directly on 01 451 3299
  • Visit our Get in Touch page to send us your details

For the most accurate quote, let us know where you’re moving from and to, your preferred dates and an outline of what needs to be moved.

How far in advance should I book my move?

We recommend booking your move several weeks in advance, especially during busy periods. Our Ultimate House Moving Checklist for Ireland suggests planning your move and choosing a moving company around 4–6 weeks before moving day where possible.

If your move is more urgent, please contact us and we’ll always do our best to accommodate you.

Why should I choose Allen Removals?

Allen Removals has been moving homes and offices since 1975. We’re a family-run company with a long-standing reputation for professional, careful moves, trained staff, modern vehicles and secure storage facilities.

You can learn more about our history, facilities and accreditations on our Our Company page and read client feedback on What Our Customers Say.