Britannia Southern. Local Removals in Spain. Malaga, Marbella, Mijas, Benalmadena, Fuengirola and Mijas Costa.

Britannia Southern - Movers Storers Shippers

On the Costa since 1978

We consider a move to be local when both the collection and delivery points are located within the province of Malaga or adjoining areas (i.e. Fuengirola, Marbella, Benalmadena, Mijas, Torremolinos, Nerja, Competa, San Pedro, Estepona, Alhaurin, Malaga) and regional when one or both of the addresses are situated outside the province of Malaga but within the region of Andalucia. Regarding our quotations, we prefer to offer the client an ALL IN PRICE, without any hidden extras! However long we take you only get charged what is agreed in the estimate, unless additional services are carried out(i.e. extra items to be moved) or the crew suffer unforeseen delays(i.e. the lift isn't working on the moving day, Notary delays the pickup/delivery). All packing materials needed for the move would be included in the quotation. Alternatively, you may wish to be quoted an hourly rate(only local moves), with packing materials charged separately. Depending on your circumstances, you can choose to pack all/some of your belongings before the moving day, for which we can supply you with a variety of packing cartons, wrapping paper and tape; or you can sit back and allow us to do everything for you. Obviously the more packing you do, the more time you will save us and this will be reflected in the estimate. Whichever option you choose, you will be handed the details in writing so that you know where you stand.

Local Moving On the moving day, our uniformed and trained staff will go through every room in the house/apartment with you to make sure they know what is and what isn't to go. Any furniture that needs to be disassembled like wardrobes, bed frames and wall units will be reassembled for you at the other end. We always carry a full set of tools with us for this purpose. On local and regional moves, furniture is generally blanket wrapped in the van unless special arrangements have been made in the quotation. Boxes packed by us will be clearly marked, indicating contents and room. On arrival at your new home, every item will be placed where instructed and all packing debris will be taken away. We can also provide you with a full unpacking service (optional) that consists in unpacking all of the cartons and placing the contents where they belong. If you require an electrician, a plumber or a general handyman to assist you after the move we can supply you with reputable contacts.

Frequently asked questions:

1. Are my goods insured on local and national moves?
To begin with, we must differentiate the "contrato de seguro de transporte" from the "contrato de transporte". From a legal point of view, the transport company is not obliged to subscribe an additional "seguro de transporte" or transport insurance(also referred to as "All Risks" cover). It is up to the customer to inquire about taking out extra cover for their belongings. Our surveyor will guide you through the different options available. Clients' consignments are automatically insured for a maximum value of 18.000 Euros(this is what's known as transit insurance). The policy covers damages to goods(in the vehicle) caused by fire, lightning, explosion, road accident, armed robbery, flooding and earthquake. The responsibilities of the transport company are reflected in the "contrato de transporte" or transport contract. At present, the Ley de Ordenación de los Transportes Terrestres (LOTT 16/1987) and the Real Decreto (1136/1997) limit a transport company's responsibility for damages, loss and malfunctions to goods during road transport to a maximum of 4.5 Euros per kilogram.

2. How long will it take to move my goods?
Every move is different and needs to be properly assessed before an approximate time scale can be given. The answer depends on many factors such as the:
    · amount of packing/unpacking required.
    · amount of furniture and personal effects to be moved.
    · type of furniture you have.
    · type of building you are moving from/to.
    · access difficulties (i.e. long carry, no lift)
    · climatic conditions on the moving day.
    · parking options available to our vehicles.
    · distance between the collection and delivery points.
    · manpower assigned to the move.

3. When should I contact a mover for a quotation?
You should begin to search for a suitable moving company 3-4 weeks before your intended moving date. This will allow time to get competitive quotations and to make all the necessary arrangements. Researching potential moving companies is the best strategy you have to ensure an honest, reliable and fair move.

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25 years 1978-2003

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Mijas Costa, Malaga.
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Packing Tips

Using weak and different sized supermarket boxes.
These boxes are not designed to carry heavy loads and simply cave in when stacking due to the weakness of the cardboard.

Using sealing tape directly on polished furniture surfaces.
Tape can leave nasty marks on furniture once peeled off. It is also time consuming to remove the residue left behind on glass and plastic.

Over filling boxes until they bulge on top.
If something doesn't fit properly in a box, look for a bigger box! You will compromise the integrity of the box by overfilling it.

Not using enough padding in a box.
Boxes shouldn't be half full or they won't withstand the weight of the ones above. You should try to pack tightly so nothing can rattle or move.

"I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you all at Southern Storage for what was a most successful move back to the UK. Congratulations to Mark and the team for the very efficient packing and loading at the Spanish end and to Les and Adam of Britannia(Lanes of Somerset) for delivering everything safely back to Sunbury for us. We could not believe our eyes when we arrived home after only disembarking at Portsmouth at 7.00am to find the lorry waiting in the driveway! What service! Once again thank you all so much for making our move back to the UK as painless as possible. We will be very happy to recommend Southern Storage and the Britannia group in the future to people both in Spain and the UK".
- Mrs Rimmer.
All testimonials can be viewed at our offices.

Areas we cover:
Fuengirola, Mijas, Benalmadena, Arroyo de la Miel, Estepona, Torremolinos, Malaga, Marbella, Calahonda, Nerja, Antequera, Granada, Gibraltar, San Roque, Guadiaro, Torre del Mar, Alhaurin el Grande, Alhaurin de la Torre, Alora, Coin, Colmenar, Churriana, Velez Malaga, Manilva, Frigiliana, Tolox, Torrox, Vinuela, Maro, Competa, Sabinillas, Sayalonga & Ronda.

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Britannia Southern
Offices and Warehouse:
Camino de Campanales
Diseminado Las Lagunas
Mijas Costa, Malaga
29650 SPAIN.
Tel. (0034)952470707
Fax.(0034)952468168
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Britannia Southern
Postal Address:
Calle San Pedro, Edificio
Cazorla 7a, Parque
Rosario, Los Boliches,
Fuengirola, Malaga
29640 SPAIN.

Britannia Movers International (UK)
Head Office:
1, Pegasus Road,
Croydon, UK, CRO 4RN
Tel. 0800 622 535
(if calling from the UK).
Tel. 0044 208 2561745
(if outside the UK).
sales@britannia-
movers.co.uk