Moving Abroad Checklist Luggage, personal effects and what to do with everything else
Moving abroad involves hundreds of decisions. The luggage piece is one of the first logistics decisions you make — and one of the simplest to get right if you plan ahead.
Moving abroad involves hundreds of decisions. The luggage piece is one of the first logistics decisions you make — and one of the simplest to get right if you plan ahead. Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping personal effects internationally since 1998. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 for advice specific to your situation before you commit to anything.
What we need from you
Your UK collection postcode, destination country, number of items and collection date. We give you a clear quote straight away. No obligation, no pressure.
FAQs
Common questions
How does Excess Luggage Co. help?−
We are a family-run British shipping company, established in 1998 and based two miles from Heathrow. We collect from any UK address, professionally pack and wrap your belongings, complete your UK customs export entry, and ship by air or sea worldwide. You get a clear quote before we collect anything. Tell us what you are moving and we will tell you exactly what it takes — call 0800 096 38 39.
Do you cover all UK addresses for collection?+
Yes — we collect from any UK mainland address. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 09:00–12:00 (surcharge applies (Greater London weekend collections only)). Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00.
Have a question?
Call us or get a quote online. Quote. We collect from your door.