International Removals from Southall
Ealing's two-tier bay price and the emission zone around it
A few short questions. Nothing is sent until you check and confirm.
Why does a Southall bay cost two different prices?
Ealing prices the same bay by how early you ask. For notice of seven working days the council states “7 working days before the suspension starts costs £40.45 per bay, per day” and for three working days “3 working days before the suspension starts costs £51.90 per bay, per day” Southall removals are priced by Ealing according to the notice given, so movers should not rely on cones and should check the ULEZ for vans.
The difference is about £11 a bay per day, and it grows with the length of the lorry. Three working days is also the shortest notice the page allows: it says to apply at least three working days before the date you want. A bay is five metres long, so a long vehicle needs several of them. A week's notice costs less and gives you time to fix a problem with the date.
Removals are named among the users: the page lists builders, contractors, removal workers, utility or film companies. A suspension in a resident place is not limited to controlled hours: “The suspension is active in resident parking places 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and not only during controlled parking hours.”
Can a friend hold the space with cones?
No. Ealing says “It is illegal to place bins or cones on the road to reserve parking.”
The council tries to suspend the most convenient bay and uses disabled, doctor, car club or diplomat bays only if there is no other choice. A suspended bay still cannot be guaranteed free; if someone parks in it they get a penalty charge notice, and you can report it online or by phone.
If the bay is blocked, there is no money back when the signs were put up properly: “We do not refund any suspensions which have been correctly signposted, and the suspended bays were blocked by other vehicles, skips, or something else.”
Cancelling or changing the booking
Two working days, and an administration fee on any refund.
The page says: “If you want to cancel or change a suspension, you must let us know at least 2 working days before the suspension starts.” Missing that window means no refund, and every refund carries a £25 administration fee. For a move tied to a completion date, apply for the bay only when the date is firm.
Does the London emission zone reach a Southall van?
Yes, Southall is inside it. Transport for London states “The zone operates across all London boroughs, and does not include the M25.”
The charge is £12.50 daily for a vehicle that does not meet the standard, and it covers vans up to and including 3.5 tonnes. Heavier lorries are in a different position: “Lorries, vans or specialist heavy vehicles (all over 3.5 tonnes) and buses, minibuses and coaches (all over 5 tonnes) do not need to pay the ULEZ charge.” Those lorries can still face the separate Low Emission Zone charge. The zone runs all day, every day except Christmas Day, so a night loading does not avoid it. Ask the firm for the vehicle registration and check it with TfL's checker before the day.
Southall and the Uxbridge address
Southall is part of Ealing; the Uxbridge side of the old address list is Hillingdon.
Wikipedia says “Southall has traditionally consisted of the 5 wards in the London Borough of Ealing”, so the Ealing rules above fit the town. If your road is nearer Uxbridge, use the Uxbridge page instead, where the price is a flat daily fee and payment is taken at application. The two councils do not share a tariff, so check which one owns your street.
Other places for a Southall moving company to compare
Notice rules and extra charges differ widely.
Surrey's notice period is about ten days in one county-wide scheme, Bristol's daily fee is one flat figure, and Dartford's river toll is covered on its own page. Before you sign for a van and crew, read the removals costs guide. Other boroughs, and red routes, are covered by the London guide and the London parking lookup.
Questions about moving abroad from Southall
How much notice does Ealing need for a parking suspension?
At least three working days.
A booking made seven working days ahead costs less per bay than one made at three working days.
How long is one bay?
Five metres, according to Ealing, so a long removal lorry may need more than one.
Does the ULEZ apply to a removal van in Southall?
Yes if the vehicle does not meet the standard and weighs up to 3.5 tonnes.
Heavier lorries do not pay the ULEZ charge but may face the Low Emission Zone.
Can I reserve a space with cones or bins?
No.
Ealing says it is illegal to place bins or cones on the road to reserve parking.
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