Matthew James are specialists in swift, professional and smooth Removals to the UK from over 195 countries, all year round.
• Your own Move Manager
• Fully trained and vetted staff
• Family business for four generations
• Free home or virtual survey
• IAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & 45001 accredited
• Superior quality packing materials
• Fully electronic inventories
• Depots in the UK, Madrid, Barcelona & Malaga
• Your own Move Manager
• IAM, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & 45001 accredited
• Fully trained and vetted staff
• Free home or virtual survey
• Family business for four generations
• Superior quality packing materials
• Fully electronic inventories
• Depots in UK, Madrid, Barcelona & Malaga
Whether you’re relocating to New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago or anywhere else in the United States, every move is tailored to your destination, timescale and requirements. From your first enquiry through to delivery, our experienced team will guide you through every stage of your move with clear communication and personal support.
Our International Groupage service is a cost-effective way to safely move your goods overseas. Your costs are minimised by sharing the container with other clients’ consignments, meaning you also share the costs. All consignments enjoy our Platinum Service as standard, meaning they are expertly packed, wrapped and electronically inventoried, to ensure their safe arrival. It’s an excellent service for movers with more flexible dates who require the excellent Matthew James service performed in the most cost-effective way.
Our FCL (Full Container Load) service offers you the exclusive use of a dedicated shipping container, ensuring your goods are securely packed, handled with the utmost care, and transported directly to your destination. Every item is expertly packed, platinum wrapped and electronically inventoried for complete transparency and peace of mind. By minimising both transit time and handling, our FCL service provides a faster, safer and more efficient shipping solution tailored to your needs.
When time is of the upmost priority, our Airfreight service is the perfect solution for transporting smaller consignments quickly and efficiently. Enjoy faster delivery times, with most shipments arriving anywhere in the world within just 14–21 days. Each item is carefully platinum-wrapped, expertly packed and fully electronically inventoried by Matthew James, for complete security and peace of mind. Your belongings are flown directly to your required destination before being handled by one of our trusted partners, ensuring a smooth, safe, and swift delivery every time.
How it works
We know you’re packing up your world by making the big move. But when you choose Matthew James, you can rest assured your treasured possessions are safe with us.
Our Platinum packing and wrapping service is standard for all international moves. Meaning your goods will receive the maximum protection no matter where in the world you are moving to.
With dedicated vehicles bespoke built for removals plus a team of in-house removals specialists dedicated to the careful handling of every box, you can rely on our team to look after every item, large or small.
We offer reinforced cardboard boxes for your expensive goods or even a custom made in-house crating service for fragile and high value items. Whether it’s a designer piece of furniture or your classic motorbike, we can ensure the perfect packing solution.
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In our decades of operations, we have successfully completed just about every move imaginable. From goods worth over 7 figures moving around the world, to local moves with just a few items, Matthew James has become cemented as the tried and true premium removals company.
That’s why, when it comes time to hand over your goods at destination, we ensure to only hand them over to people we trust, meaning you too can trust them.
We will only work alongside companies who share our ethos and our dedication to making a move happen safely, swiftly and with no hidden fees.
Moving to the USA is a major milestone, and choosing the right removals company can make all the difference. With four generations of experience, dedicated Move Managers and the majority of our work carried out by our own teams, we provide a personal service that’s focused on making your move as well planned and straightforward as possible.
We provide a free survey in order to build a bespoke quote tailored to your requirements. We can either visit you in person at your home, or if you prefer, we can conduct a virtual survey online.
Upon your first contact, you will be allocated your own Move Manager who will oversee your move from start to finish. This give you a personal touch and helping you with anything you may need along the way.
With Ann, in her 80s, completing day-to-day quality assurance checks, Matthew and his sister Rachel as directors overseeing the smooth running of the operation, Owen, Matthew’s son on the frontline in Europe and, finally, Owen’s son Rowan showing a keen interest in trucks, the Matthew James passion is stronger than ever!
We are one of the few companies who can safely say that the vast majority of our work is handled in-house by our own crews. Your move will not be outsourced to the cheapest provider, meaning your move remains in our control, every step of the way.
Shipping abroad can be complex with each country’s customs requirements and local regulations being different. The precise cost for shipping or air freight will depend on the exact size (and sometimes the weight) of your consignment.
We recommend air freight if you require your effects promptly. If you wish to ship most or all of your household effects we recommend the use of a dedicated container for your house removals.
For smaller shipments, we recommend our part load (groupage) service as the most practical and cost effective option. The exact price will depend on the cubic capacity, container size, and service required.
Part loads will be returned to our warehouse for consolidation and loading.
Moving overseas can be a big undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. By planning ahead and choosing a reputable international removals company, you can make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
To book your international removal with Matthew James, simply contact us today and one of our Move Managers will be happy to help you. We will need to know some basic information about your move, such as your moving date, your destination, and the type of removal service you require. We will then provide you with a free quote and answer any questions you may have. We offer free non-obligation surveys which will enable us to establish your volume and give you the most accurate quote possible for your move.
Once you have booked your move, we will take care of everything else. We will pack your belongings, load them in to a container or deliver to a freight company for consolidation and transport them to your new destination. We will also clear customs on your behalf and deliver your belongings to your new home.
At Matthew James Removals we offer regular removals to USA, no matter the time of year. From dedicated international removals via the sea, faster movements via airplane or shared groupage containers, we can guarantee a removal service that meets your requirements. Our expertise, know-how, and local knowledge make us the obvious choice for moving to USA.
Our company has been accredited to ISO 9001, ISO 140001 and ISO 45001. We are also accredited and acclaimed trusted movers in the IAM (International Association of Movers), the world’s largest trade association for the global moving industry and we were the first removal company to be awarded the FORS GOLD accreditation.
All of our depots across the UK & Europe offer fully containerised storage facilities in modern, monitored and secure warehouses. If you need storage in between your collection and delivery, we can provide. If you require storage outside of Europe, we can arrange this for you at a competitive rate through our vast and trusted partner network.
We can arrange a bespoke insurance policy aligned with your Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum service ensuring that your treasured possessions are covered in the unlikely event of an accident occurring. Please speak to your designated Move Manager who can guide you through this process and advise you accordingly.
Matthew James Removal have been helping families move home locally for over a century. When moving to a new house, it’s helpful to have a specialist to guide and advise you.
The below areas are also within our relocation and removal service areas
The US is one of the most popular expat destinations in the world. It is, after all, a country built upon immigration.
The US is one of the most popular expat destinations in the world. It is, after all, a country built by immigrants. The USA’s sheer size allows these expat communities to flourish and prosper. Its size also means that real estate is relatively cheap when compared to most other developed countries, especially in Europe. However, like with most countries, rental and property prices are higher in major cities such as New York, Chicago and L.A.
America’s diversity in culture, communities and geography is matched by the diversity of its weather. Its northern states experience a temperate climate with four separate seasons, whilst the south experiences hot and humid summers and warm winters. Although the US doesn’t have an official language, English is by far the most widely spoken language, followed by Spanish and Mandarin.
UK citizens are able to visit the US for up to 90 days without a visa, as the UK is part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). However, you will need a work, family or other immigration visa if you wish to stay longer. It is also very important that you obtain comprehensive medical insurance for the duration of your stay in America, as the UK and USA do not have reciprocal agreements for health care. For further information visit the UK government’s Travel Advice for the USA website.
Whether you’re relocating to New York, Florida, Texas, California or anywhere else in the United States, our experienced team is here to help. Get in touch for a detailed quotation, and we’ll guide you through every stage of your move from the UK to the USA.
