Professional Removals Between the UK and Costa Blanca
Thompson & Son Removals & Storage helps individuals and families move between the UK and destinations throughout the Costa Blanca. With a Midlands depot supporting UK collections and an established Spanish base in Orihuela, Alicante, we can coordinate your relocation at both ends of the journey.
Weekly transport between Britain and Spain gives customers a choice of services for complete household moves, smaller consignments and furniture deliveries. Professional packing, temporary storage, customs support and return removals to the UK can also be arranged where required.
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Support at Both Ends of Your Move
Thompson & Son’s Spanish Depot
La Carretera, 93
03369 Orihuela
Alicante, Spain
International moves are simpler to coordinate when your removal company has an operational presence in both countries. Our Midlands depot supports collections throughout the UK, while our Spanish base provides a convenient location for organising deliveries, storage and return consignments.
Positioned close to the southern Costa Blanca, the Orihuela depot is particularly useful for moves involving Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Ciudad Quesada, Rojales and Guardamar. Deliveries also extend north through Alicante towards Benidorm, Calpe, Moraira, Jávea and Dénia.
Maintaining a permanent base in Spain gives our vehicles and customers practical local support. If access to your new property is delayed or your delivery arrangements change, our team can help identify a suitable way forward.
A Removals Company That Knows Both Countries
Thompson & Son brings more than 60 years of experience to removals between the UK and the Costa Blanca. With an established Spanish operation in Orihuela, Alicante, our family-run team can provide practical support at both ends of your relocation.
Before recommending a service, we’ll consider how much you are moving, your preferred dates and the level of help you need. Depending on your circumstances, this could include professional packing, temporary storage, a dedicated removal vehicle or a more economical shared-load service.
Throughout your move, we’ll keep you informed about the next steps and any preparation required. At each stage, from the initial survey and customs paperwork through to collection and delivery at your Costa Blanca property, you’ll understand what is happening and who to contact if you have a question.
In-Person or Video Survey
At Thompson & Son, every Costa Blanca move starts with a detailed survey so we can understand what you are taking and how the relocation should be planned. Completed either at your UK property or by live video, the appointment provides time to show us your belongings, explain access at both addresses and discuss any concerns you may have.
To prepare an accurate quotation, an experienced surveyor will assess the volume of furniture, boxes and personal possessions being transported. Those relocating from the UK may be offered an in-person or video appointment, depending on their location and availability. When arranging a move from the Costa Blanca back to Britain, we will usually recommend a live video survey. Conducted together in real time, the survey allows us to guide you through each room and record the items being moved.
Once the assessment is complete, we can provide a clear quotation based on the vehicle space, staffing, packing and other services your move requires.
We'll Arrange the Paperwork
During your survey, Thompson & Son will discuss whether you plan to pack your belongings yourself or would like assistance from our professional team. Based on the level of support required, we can supply packing materials, prepare fragile or awkward possessions, or pack the agreed contents of your home. Creating a detailed inventory also provides a clear record of the goods travelling to the Costa Blanca and helps with the customs process.
Belongings moving between Great Britain and Spain are subject to customs procedures and must be supported by the appropriate documentation. To make the process easier to understand, our team will explain which information and supporting evidence are normally required, assist with the relevant paperwork and check that everything is ready before your goods travel.
Experienced in removals between the UK and Spain, we can help you prepare each stage correctly and reduce the likelihood of delays caused by missing or inaccurate information. Some documents must be supplied or signed by you, but we’ll make your responsibilities clear so you can prepare with confidence.
Preperation is the key to a smooth international removal.
Moving to another country entails navigating through a complex set of paperwork and regulations, particularly in the post-Brexit era. When relocating to Spain, the required documentation may vary depending on several factors, but here is a detailed overview of the documents and processes you’ll likely need to address:
Passport and Visas: Make sure your passport has ample validity remaining. Depending on the duration of your stay in Spain, you may need a visa or a residence permit. Additional details are provided below.
Work Permit: If your move to Spain is for employment purposes, a work permit will be necessary. It is the responsibility of your employer to apply for this permit and ensure compliance with its conditions.
Residence Registration: After your move to Spain, you must register your residence within a specified timeframe.
Health Insurance: Spain requires proof of health insurance coverage, as access to state healthcare is not automatically granted to residents.
Driving Licence: Your UK driving licence is recognised in Spain for a limited period. If your UK licence is close to expiration, you’ll need to exchange it for a Spanish driving licence.
Customs Forms: For the transportation of personal effects or vehicles, customs declarations may be required, and import taxes might be applicable. We’ll handle all necessary customs paperwork for the items we transport, ensuring a smooth transition to Spain.
Bank Statements and Proof of Income: To rent property or secure certain services in Spain, demonstrating financial stability through bank statements and proof of income is often required.
Tax Documents: Notify the UK HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about your relocation and familiarise yourself with your tax responsibilities in Spain. Becoming a permanent resident means you’ll be liable for income tax on worldwide earnings in Spain.
Birth and Marriage Certificates: For various registration processes, visas, and other bureaucratic requirements, you might need officially translated versions of these documents.
Pet Documentation: In order to move to Spain with pets, make sure to have their EU pet passport or animal health certificate, up-to-date vaccination records, and any necessary microchip details.
Visas For Spain
If you’re planning to move to Spain from the UK, especially in light of post-Brexit regulations, the visa requirements will vary depending on the length and purpose of your stay. Here’s a specific breakdown tailored to those looking to move to Spain:
For Stays Up to 90 Days
For short-term visits up to 90 days within any 180-day period, UK nationals do not require a visa for tourist, family, or business purposes, thanks to the visa exemption agreement between the EU and the UK. This makes a move to Spain for short periods relatively straightforward for UK citizens.
For Longer Stays or Residency
If your plans to move to Spain include living, working, or studying there for more than 90 days, you will likely need to apply for a long-stay visa. This type of visa acts as a de facto residence permit. Applications must be made prior to leaving the UK.
Types of Visas for Long-term Stay
- Work Visa: Securing employment in Spain requires navigating the work permit process with your employer before applying for the corresponding visa.
- Student Visa: For educational pursuits exceeding 90 days, you must secure admission at a Spanish institution and apply for a student visa.
- Family Visa: Joining a family member who is a resident or citizen of Spain may qualify you for a family visa.
- Non-Lucrative Visa: If you wish to live in Spain for longer than 90 days without engaging in employment or study, the non-lucrative visa requires proof of sufficient funds to support yourself.
Application Process
- First Step: Begin your application online via the official Spanish visa application portal, then schedule an appointment at the Spanish consulate or visa application centre in the UK.
- Documentation: Prepare necessary documents, including evidence of accommodation in Spain, financial means, health insurance, and the purpose of your stay.
- Consideration Period: Processing times for visas can vary, so it’s advisable to start your application well before your intended move to Spain.
Post-Brexit Considerations Brexit has transformed UK nationals into third-country nationals in the EU context, altering the process for those looking to move to Spain to more closely resemble that of other non-EU nations. It’s essential to consult the latest guidance from official sources such as the Spanish Consulate or Embassy in the UK, as immigration policies are subject to change. For individuals with unique situations or seeking detailed advice on their move to Spain, engaging with an immigration lawyer or relocation expert can provide valuable insights and assistance.
Storage Solutions
Should your collection and delivery dates fall out of step, Thompson & Son can provide secure storage as part of your Costa Blanca move. Temporary storage is particularly useful when completion has been delayed, work is still taking place at the property or you need additional time before receiving your belongings.
Items transported from the UK can be stored securely at our depot in Orihuela, Alicante, until your new home is ready. Our location provides a convenient base for holding goods before arranging onward delivery to destinations across the Costa Blanca.
Storage can be organised for either a short interval or a longer period, depending on your circumstances. Throughout their stay, your possessions will be kept within a secure, professionally managed facility, helping you manage the transition without rushing your property arrangements.
Direct Move
Choosing Thompson & Son’s direct move service gives your belongings the use of a dedicated removal vehicle, with collection and delivery planned around an agreed schedule. If required, our team can professionally pack your possessions, prepare an inventory and load everything securely before the journey from the UK to the Costa Blanca begins.
Unlike a shared service, your consignment does not travel alongside the belongings of other customers. After collection, the vehicle follows the planned road and ferry route before continuing to your new property in Spain. Customs documentation can also be prepared in advance with support from our team, helping to reduce the likelihood of avoidable delays.
Where customers are working towards confirmed completion, travel or property-access dates, dedicated transport provides greater control over the timetable. Throughout the move, we will keep you informed about the journey and delivery arrangements so you can prepare to receive everything at your Costa Blanca home.
Groupage (Shared) Move
Through Thompson & Son’s groupage service, your belongings can share vehicle space with other customers travelling towards the Costa Blanca. Combining several separately managed consignments on one journey divides the transport costs, making shared transport a practical choice when you do not need an entire vehicle.
A part-load move may suit customers taking a smaller quantity of furniture and personal possessions, relocating from a compact property or working with a flexible schedule. Every consignment is inventoried, labelled and kept separate from other customers’ belongings throughout transit.
Because the vehicle follows a planned UK-to-Spain route, collection and delivery are coordinated with the other consignments being carried. Once the schedule is confirmed, we will provide an estimated timeframe and keep you updated on the arrangements. For moves requiring delivery on a fixed date, a dedicated vehicle will usually be the more appropriate option.
Weekly Services and Flexible Transport
Regular journeys between the UK and Spain allow us to accommodate different types of move. Some customers need a complete household collected and delivered according to a planned schedule, while others are sending several pieces of furniture and can be more flexible about dates.
Dedicated transport provides a vehicle for your individual consignment and offers greater control over collection and delivery arrangements. This is often the most suitable choice for a full household move, particularly when customers are working towards confirmed travel or property dates.
Shared or groupage transport uses available vehicle space for several consignments travelling in the same direction. Costs are divided across the journey, making it a practical alternative when you are moving a smaller volume and do not require delivery on a particular day.
Our surveyor will explain the differences and recommend an option based on your priorities. Whichever service you select, belongings are inventoried, protected and kept separate from other customers’ possessions.
Removals Throughout the Costa Blanca
Moving to the Costa Blanca?
The Costa Blanca includes a varied mixture of cities, established coastal towns, residential developments, golf resorts and smaller inland communities. Properties range from accessible villas and modern apartments to hillside homes and buildings within busy town centres.
Thompson & Son provides removals to destinations including:
Torrevieja • Orihuela Costa • Ciudad Quesada • Rojales • Guardamar • Santa Pola • Alicante • Benidorm • Altea • Calpe • Moraira • Jávea/Xàbia • Dénia
Nearby villages, residential developments and urbanisations can also be covered. Provide your complete destination address when enquiring so that we can confirm coverage and begin checking the likely access arrangements.
Call 01527 549134 and tell us where you’re moving to.
Southern Costa Blanca Removals
Our Orihuela depot is well placed for collections and deliveries across the southern Costa Blanca. Regular destinations include Torrevieja, Ciudad Quesada, Rojales, Guardamar and the communities surrounding Orihuela Costa.
Within Orihuela Costa, we can deliver to areas such as:
- Punta Prima
- Playa Flamenca
- La Zenia
- Villamartín
- Cabo Roig
- Campoamor
This part of the coast includes apartment complexes, gated communities, golf developments and private villas. Security entrances, underground parking and restricted vehicle access can affect how a removal is completed, so any available information should be shared before delivery.
Alicante and the Central Costa Blanca
Moves into Alicante and other busy coastal towns require careful consideration of parking and property access. Central apartments may have limited loading areas, narrow entrances, small lifts or restrictions on when larger vehicles can stop nearby.
Photographs or videos of the building entrance, street and internal access can help us plan correctly. Advance information allows the team to consider staffing, vehicle size and whether an alternative arrangement may be needed for the final stage of delivery.
Our Spanish base also provides practical support if your property is not immediately available. Where agreed in advance, belongings can be held securely before onward delivery is arranged.
Northern Costa Blanca Removals
Services extend north from Alicante towards Benidorm, Altea, Calpe, Moraira, Jávea and Dénia. Customers can arrange anything from a shared furniture consignment to a complete household relocation.
Many northern Costa Blanca properties are located in hillside developments or residential areas reached by steep, narrow or winding roads. Villas may also have gates, overhanging trees, limited turning space or driveways unsuitable for a large removal vehicle.
Providing accurate access information allows us to plan the safest practical approach. Useful details include road width, parking availability, steps, lift dimensions and the distance between the vehicle and the property entrance.
Call 01527 549134 when you’re ready to discuss your move.
Start With an Accurate Survey
A detailed survey helps us understand what you intend to move before preparing your quotation. Depending on your location and availability, this can take place at your UK property or through a live video appointment.
During the survey, an experienced member of our team will assess the approximate volume of your belongings and identify items needing additional preparation. Packing requirements, parking, stairs, lifts and access at both addresses can also be discussed.
Customers moving from the Costa Blanca back to the UK will usually complete a live video survey. These appointments take place together with our surveyor, who will guide you through each room and record the furniture, boxes and personal possessions being transported.
Once the assessment has been completed, we can allocate suitable vehicle space, staffing and packing materials. Your quotation will then reflect the services and requirements discussed during the appointment.
Removal Services to the Costa Blanca
Full House Removals
Taking Your Whole Home to Spain?
Thompson & Son can collect the contents of your UK property and deliver them to your new home on the Costa Blanca. Every household move is planned around its volume, access requirements and preferred schedule.
Our team can handle:
- Furniture and household contents
- Boxes and personal belongings
- Fragile or awkward items
- Full or partial professional packing
- Furniture wrapping and protection
- Detailed transport inventories
Before collection, we will confirm how your belongings are being packed, which items require special attention and whether anything needs dismantling. Access at the destination will also be reviewed so that the delivery team arrives with an appropriate plan.
A dedicated vehicle may be recommended where the volume fills most or all of the available space, or when delivery dates are particularly important. Shared transport may remain suitable for smaller household moves with more flexible timing.
Smaller Loads to the Costa Blanca
You Don’t Need a Full Removal Vehicle
A part-load service allows you to pay for the vehicle space your belongings require rather than reserving an entire removal vehicle. It can be particularly useful when furnishing a Spanish property or completing your move gradually.
Smaller consignments may include:
- Sofas, beds and larger furniture
- Boxes and personal possessions
- Apartment contents
- Furniture for a holiday home
- Items purchased or retained in the UK
- Belongings being moved in stages
Consignments travelling on a shared service are inventoried and kept separate throughout the journey. Collection and delivery are arranged around our regular route, with an estimated timeframe provided as plans are confirmed.
Greater flexibility is normally required because the vehicle is carrying belongings for several customers. If you need delivery on a particular date, ask whether a dedicated service would be more appropriate.
Ask About Our Next Costa Blanca Service
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Costa Blanca to UK Removals
Planning a return to Britain or sending belongings back from your Spanish property?
Thompson & Son operates in both directions, providing complete household removals and smaller return loads from the Costa Blanca to the UK.
Our Spanish depot offers a practical base for coordinating local collections and storing consignments where necessary. Video surveys allow us to assess your belongings remotely before recommending a dedicated or shared transport option.
Return services may be suitable when you are relocating permanently, selling a property, reducing the contents of a second home or sending selected furniture to family in Britain. Packing assistance and customs documentation support can also be included.
Packing, Storage and Customs Support
International transport requires belongings to be prepared for a longer journey. Our packing service can cover the complete contents of your home, selected fragile possessions or furniture requiring additional protection. Materials can also be supplied if you prefer to pack your own boxes.
Secure storage at our Orihuela depot may be useful when property dates do not align. Belongings can be held while you collect keys, complete building work or prepare the new home, with final delivery arranged once access becomes available.
Customs procedures apply when personal belongings travel between Great Britain and Spain. Requirements depend on your circumstances and the type of goods being transported. Our team will explain the information normally required, assist with the inventory and check that the relevant paperwork has been prepared before transit. Certain forms and supporting documents must still be provided or signed by the customer.
Why Choose Thompson & Son?
Thompson & Son combines more than 60 years of removals experience with regular transport between the UK and Spain. Each move is planned around the volume, schedule, access and level of support the customer needs.
Reasons to choose our team include:
- Spanish operational base: An established depot in Orihuela, Alicante
- Regular weekly service: Scheduled transport between Britain and Spain
- Dedicated and shared options: Suitable services for complete homes and smaller consignments
- UK-wide collection: Collection arrangements available throughout the UK
- Broad Costa Blanca coverage: Deliveries to northern and southern destinations
- Professional packing: Full, partial and furniture-protection services
- Secure storage: Flexible support when property dates do not align
- Customs assistance: Guidance with inventories and supporting documentation
- Return removals: Full and part-load services from Spain to the UK
- Personal support: Help from the initial survey through to final delivery
Check out some of our recent removals to the Costa Blanca
Alcester to Benidorm
This shared load move to Benidorm was recently Completed in early September 2026. The move was from the local town of Alcester, transporting the client's possessions to a new holiday home. We arrived to collect the goods the client had packed themselves. As the needed move was less then 3m³ it was placed in groupage and delivery along side others small moves around 4 weeks later.
Manchester to Bennisa
We recently completed a move from Manchester to Bennisa, Spain. This was for a lovely couple who was retiring to the costa Blanca to their forever home in the sun. The crew arrived and commenced the packing and loading and by the end of day two the vehicle was ready to leave Manchester and head for port. The crew made the journey in good time and arrived a few days later in Bennisa. The process for moving in was straight forward as the villa was just on the outskirts of Bennisa with plenty of space for parking the truck. In the unbelievable heat the crew completed the off load and the client very kindly let the crew have a swim in the pool before heading of to our Spanish depot to collect there return load. This job took 9 days in total, due to HGV driving restrictions in France.
Cirencester to Altea
We recently completed a move from Cirencester to Altea. On move day It was warm and sunny, the crew arrived and did there preparation covering all floors and confirming with the client what was to be moves, the move went without a hitch and the crew wrapped all goods in transit blankets for safe transport, and they was on the way to the boat heading for Spain. On arrival we had a few access issue which we over come, and the crew spent the day off loading and rebuilding furniture we had dismantled for safe travel in to the stunning Spanish villa in Altea, once the job was completed the crew said their fair wells and made the trip home, but not before stopping at our Spanish warehouse to collect a returning load for the Midlands the hole move took 8 days
Blackburn to La Florida
We recently completed a dedicated full house removal from Blackburn to La Florida in Alicante province.
Using an individual vehicle (rather than groupage) meant the transport schedule could be planned around this customer’s move without combining their belongings with other consignments. Everything was collected from the Blackburn property before beginning the journey to Spain.
The customer chose to pack their own boxes and prepare their belongings before collection. Our removal team then handled the loading, transportation and delivery to La Florida.
Swansea to Calpe
We recently completed a part-load removal from Swansea to Calpe, transporting our customer's furniture and personal belongings to their new home on the Costa Blanca.
The service included full packing and professional wrapping of the furniture before the journey to Spain, helping ensure everything was properly protected for international transport.
Using our regular UK–Spain service, the customer's belongings were collected in Swansea and delivered to their property in Calpe, with our Spanish operation supporting the move once in Spain. The photograph shown here was taken as we approached Calpe on the N-332 – This is the Peñón de Ifach, which is quite a sight to see.
Discuss Your Requirements
Planning Your Move to the Costa Blanca
Thompson & Son can support your move between the UK and the Costa Blanca from the first survey through to final delivery. Our team will plan the service around your belongings, preferred schedule, property access and packing requirements.
Weekly routes provide flexible options for full households and smaller consignments, while our Orihuela depot supports storage and onward deliveries in Spain. Dedicated transport is available when greater control over dates is required.
Contact us with your collection address, destination, approximate volume and preferred moving period. We can then arrange a survey and prepare a quotation based on the service you actually need.
Costa Blanca Removals FAQs
Do you have a depot in Spain?
Yes. Our Spanish depot is located at La Carretera, 93, 03369 Orihuela, Alicante. It supports local storage, vehicle operations and deliveries throughout the Costa Blanca.
Do you collect throughout the UK?
Collections can be arranged from locations across the UK. Your address, consignment size and preferred dates will help determine the most appropriate route and transport option.
How frequently do you travel to Spain?
Our vehicles operate a regular weekly service between the UK and Spain. Available collection and delivery dates depend on vehicle space, route planning and whether you choose shared or dedicated transport.
Can you transport only a few items?
Smaller consignments can travel as part of a groupage or part-load service. This allows furniture, boxes and personal belongings to share vehicle space with other customers’ separately inventoried goods.
Which Costa Blanca destinations do you cover?
Coverage extends across the northern and southern Costa Blanca, including Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Ciudad Quesada, Alicante, Benidorm, Calpe, Moraira, Jávea and Dénia. Surrounding towns, villages and residential developments may also be included.
Can you pack my belongings?
Full and partial packing services are available. Customers can also request furniture protection, help with selected fragile possessions or suitable materials for self-packing.
Can you bring belongings back to the UK?
Complete household removals and smaller return loads can both be arranged from the Costa Blanca. Surveys for these moves will normally be completed through a live video appointment.
What happens if my Spanish property is not ready?
Storage can be arranged at our Orihuela depot when access to the destination is delayed. The team can then coordinate final delivery once you are ready to receive your belongings.
Will customs paperwork be required?
Personal belongings travelling between Great Britain and Spain are subject to customs procedures. We will explain the documentation normally needed and help you prepare the inventory, although customers must provide and sign certain forms and supporting evidence.
How do I request a quotation?
Call 01527 549134 or send us your collection address, Costa Blanca destination, approximate volume and preferred dates. We will arrange a survey where appropriate before preparing your quotation.
