Surrey Quays occupies the old Surrey Commercial Docks on the south bank of the Thames in SE16, now one of south-east London’s most active regeneration zones. The area divides roughly into two phases of history: the 1980s and 1990s docklands-era housing — low-rise and medium-rise estates built around Greenland Dock and the Marina — and the newer wave of high-rise and mid-rise apartment buildings that have gone up since Canada Water began its transformation. Surrey Quays station sits on the London Overground East London line, with Canada Water — just to the north — offering the Jubilee line. Both sit in the London Borough of Southwark. Surrey Quays is outside the Congestion Charge zone. ULEZ applies. Southwark Council parking suspensions are required on controlled streets and the cost is confirmed and included in your fixed price before you book.
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The older docklands-era housing around Greenland Dock and the Surrey Quays Marina dates from the 1980s and 1990s. These are generally low-rise houses and flat-roofed apartment blocks with surface parking or allocated bays — a very different proposition from the high-rise blocks going up nearby. Move-day access on these older estates is usually more straightforward, though the road layouts inside the larger estates can be confusing and a pre-move plan of the exact loading position saves time. Estate management offices sometimes need prior notification; we check this at survey.
The newer buildings — particularly around the Canada Water masterplan area at the edge of SE16 — are a different story. Purpose-built high-rises with concierge, lift booking requirements, loading bay reservations, and building management sign-off before a move can take place. These buildings are busy. At certain times of year there can be a wait for lift slots, particularly at month-end when tenancy changeovers cluster together. We confirm the building access procedure and book accordingly, and the cost is included in your fixed price from day one.
HM Land Registry data shows SE16 has posted strong price growth over the past decade, supported by the Canada Water regeneration programme and direct Jubilee line access from Canada Water station. The ONS 2021 Census records Southwark as one of inner London’s fastest-growing boroughs by population since 2011, with the Canada Water and Surrey Quays area accounting for a significant share of that growth.
Call 020 4525 2039 for a fixed price on your SE16 move. No Congestion Charge, Southwark suspension included where required, ULEZ included.
Fixed prices confirmed before you book:
| Property size | Typical duration | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 bed flat | Half day | £200 – £350 |
| 2-3 bed flat / terraced house | Full day | £350 – £550 |
| Larger property | Full day+ | £550 – £750 |
| Man & van (per hour) | Min. 2 hours | from £55 / hr |
Indicative prices only. No Congestion Charge — SE16 is outside the CC zone. ULEZ included. Southwark Council parking suspension required on controlled streets — costs confirmed at booking and included in fixed price. New-build building access and lift booking confirmed before deposit is taken.
We cover Surrey Quays and all surrounding south-east London areas:
Docklands-era house and terraced home moves in SE16 with Southwark suspension confirmed and included in your fixed price.
Learn moreNew-build apartment and docklands flat moves in Surrey Quays with building access confirmed at survey before move day.
Learn moreBusiness moves in SE16 and across Southwark with fixed prices and weekend availability.
Learn moreIT equipment moves for Surrey Quays businesses with protective packing and same-day reconnection.
Learn moreSchool moves in Southwark during term breaks with a full logistics plan confirmed in advance.
Learn moreSmaller loads in SE16 by the hour with a fixed rate and building access confirmed before the job starts.
Learn moreFurniture collected and delivered in Surrey Quays SE16 with a confirmed fixed price before collection day.
Learn moreStudent removals in SE16 with fixed pricing and 7-day availability for end-of-term and mid-year moves.
Learn moreFull or part packing for Surrey Quays homes using double-walled boxes, wardrobe boxes, bubble wrap, and furniture blankets.
Learn moreOne team packs and moves your SE16 home at a single fixed price, from the first box to the last piece through the door.
Learn moreShort or long-term storage for Surrey Quays customers between moves, with flexible delivery to any London address when you’re ready.
Learn moreInternational removals from Surrey Quays SE16 with full packing, customs documentation, and worldwide delivery.
Learn morePiano moves from SE16 properties with the right equipment and a fixed price confirmed before move day.
Learn moreOlder docklands estates and new-build high-rises both need a plan. We confirm loading positions, estate road layouts, lift bookings, and concierge requirements before any deposit is taken.
One price covering crew, van, fuel, and ULEZ. No CC charge — SE16 is outside the zone. Suspension included if required. The total you see is the total you pay.
Suspension in place, lift booked, crew dispatched with the full plan. Nothing left to sort on the morning.
We store between completions and deliver to any London address. Flexible terms, no minimum period.
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Get a free fixed-price quote for your SE16 move. Docklands estate and new-build apartment removals with building access confirmed at survey, no Congestion Charge, Southwark suspension included, ULEZ covered.