Take peace of mind abroad when you use our international removals services - International moving made simple
Lone Star Removals and Storage provides affordable and stress free international removals services from the UK to major worldwide destinations. Our international moving service is handled by a team of specialists and assisted by the solid partnerships we have created throughout the years. Our large international network consists of trusted partner-agents around the world in locations such as London, Dubai, South Africa, Australia, America, Newzealand, Spain, and just about everywhere else. Our carefully developed system for international moving will make sure that your possessions arrive safely at your new home.
Before you leave.
Personal attention. We will assign an administrative team that will handle the successful execution of your move.
Items will shift. We know how to pack and crate for long hauls.
Free storage. We will grant you a storage space in our new and climate-controlled facility.
Passports please! We will handle the documentation process and customs.
We have the technology. Our headquarters will track your move with a GPS system to know the location of your possessions at all times.
You’re covered. We will provide you with insurance for your belongings.
When you get there.
We’ll handle the shipment. Our agent will pick up your shipment from a port or an airport.
Walk this way. We will be present during customs clearance.
Door-to-door. We will deliver your container to your new home.
A helping hand. We’ll help you unpack if needed.
Like we were never here. We will make sure to remove all of the used packing materials.
We advise you to contact our Relocation Consultants as soon as possible after your decision to move overseas. It will allow a thorough preparation and an easy move.
International Moving Tips
Changing the work place, the house or the apartment, moving to a different town or city, all these are minor occurrences in our lives if we are to compare them with the complexity of international relocations. The reasons that determine people to move to a different country are incredibly varied from family reunion to job promotion, poverty and political oppression.
Under normal circumstances, moving abroad requires a whole set of preparations that are not necessary for local moves. Even objective factors such as climate have a heavy word to say in the matter. For instance if you move to a country where the weather is warm and humid all year round, you will need to vaccinate yourself against diseases such as malaria for instance.
In case you are undergoing a long-term medical treatment, talk to your doctor before the move and ask for what course of action is required for the correct administration of the drugs. And since health is a priority, make sure to have a proper health insurance for the travel period that can cover your eventual expenses until you can contract the services of another health care provider in your new home country.
Shipping goods will also be a lot more demanding in terms of costs and service too. Contact several moving companies in advance and ask for quotes; do not forget to check the credentials and the license of the agencies that seem the most appealing and reliable to you. For long-distance transportation, the charging criteria are different than for local moving services, and the weight of the cargo is the main factor that influences the fees.
Since you may not need to take all your belongings with you, a careful selection and proper storage will be necessary. You can leave your goods with other family members and friends or turn to the services of businesses that offer storing spaces. The only problem with the latter solution is that you'll only be able to keep your things with them for a limited period of time that is usually specified in the contract.
Relocating with children is pretty difficult in case the minors are not accompanied by both parents. The other parent's agreement is necessary under certain circumstances depending on the law system of the state; hence, research of the paperwork required for the move needs to be made long before the relocation. Ask for legal advice and contact the authorities in charge to find reliable information. Good luck with your new home!
