Watson European Reviews 

Watsons organised everything for me when moving to UK from France. I didn't have to worry about anything. Always polite, cheerful and supportive and always able to be contacted. A totally reliable family company.

From the outset, a complicated move from SW France to Poole in Dorset with additional drops to Lancashire was done smoothly and stress free, including storage while we relocated.

Nothing was too much trouble for the team, including a particularly heavy stone trough ! They were polite and went the extra mile to ensure that we were satisfied.

Communication was excellent throughout with timely updates during the process.

Would highly recommend the company for anyone requiring a professional house move.

Saying a simple thank you to the team at Watsons doesn’t feel like enough. From the moment we contacted them their service, support and care in moving us from central France, storing our belongings (whilst arranging access to clothes as the weather got colder), then moving us into our new home, has been second to none. In France, after packing us up, they changed into new Watsons tee shirts and we shared a memorable moment with our French neighbour. They kept in contact regularly, expecting understandably the same from us, giving us reassurance when necessary and answering any questions promptly. So, thank you to all of you! We would recommend your services to anyone, without hesitation!

The service provided by WatsonEuropean facilitating the move from rural France to an equally remote location in North Yorkshire was second to none.
From the first contact, then the initial survey and all key dates throughout the process, the company and all its excellent personnel alleviated all stress from a fairly complicated removal.
In fact, so pleased with the service, have requested a quote to move my daughter from London to North Yorkshire.
This company is second none
R Deadman

Watsons were brilliant from start to finish, making our move from overseas very smooth. From the office to the actual movers, they were all very professional and very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they were always very quick to reply to emails and phone calls. They were always very informative for all the paperwork too. No hesitation in recommending Watsons :)

I used Watson European to move my belongings back to London from the South of France. I got a personal service from the start and was always able to get hold of the boss if I had any questions or wanted to change my plans. And the guys who turned up to pack, load and unload were great - punctual, cheerful, helpful, they worked quickly but carefully. As much as moving can ever be, this was a painless experience! Highly recommended.

I have been dealing with Andy, and I have to say he made our move from France so much easier. We were given very little notice of our moving date, but Andy at Watson’s pulled out all stops , and not only found us a date but helped with the paperwork. Nothing was to much trouble. The removals team were first class and most helpful, both loading and unloading.
I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone wanting to move,to use Watson’s European

Watson European gave me an excellent service - I would have no hesitation in recommending them - Tony Mackintosh

I used Watson European for my move back to the UK from France and from start to finish they have been excellent. All the staff have been helpful and supportive and no question was too trivial for them to answer, exactly what I needed. I was able to complete my part of the paperwork but knew I only had to ask and they were there to guide me through any problems. Everything has arrived undamaged including the large model boat in a glass case which was never seen as a problem to anyone but me!
It has been a long journey in more ways than one but I will always be grateful for the support offered, especially by the office staff, one of whom I had the pleasure to meet when my furniture arrived and who was as pleasant and friendly in person as he had been on the phone answering my endless queries. The removal men were fast, efficient and ever cheerful and obviously packed with care resulting in no breakages.
My heartfelt thanks to everyone involved for making a difficult experience into something I could cope with.

We cannot recommend nor thank Watson European enough. Truly. We found the entire team (office and removals) to be endlessly helpful and professional. Moving the contents of a house after 30 years of occupancy is stressful and the expert reassurance we received from Watsons was key to making it all easier. The removal team (Dave, NSF Dan, Danny, Harry Ross, Luke) were a joy from pick up to delivery – quick, efficient, great humour and they never stopped working - without being asked, they immediately removed their shoes in newly carpeted interiors and – even after 9 months of storage – remembered the pieces. Andy and Alex in the office were always a pleasure to talk to and found solutions for everything. Their help with the logistics of a return to UK from France was invaluable and they provided support every step of the way. They really are the best. Thank you! (I would also like to note that this is an 'organic' review)

From my initial enquiry with Andy and the very competitive price quoted, to the collection of my goods which had been in storage in France for 2 years awaiting return to UK, and the safe delivery to the UK, this company were nothing short of excellent in every aspect. Even when there was an extremely upsetting and stressful issue re. HMRC's Transfer of Residence Application at the last minute, Andy reassured me that he would sort it out - and he did! The team (Dave and Dan) that collected my goods in France were extremely efficient and professional, with a friendly manner and good sense of humour! The delivery of my goods to the UK address (by the same Dan) and Luke was exactly the same.
Being a widow and senior citizen I was so pleased and thankful that Watson European's team (including Andy, Amy and Alex in the office) were so knowledgeable in organising the logistics of everything, and that their guys involved in the transport were so proficient. My extra special thanks go to Andy Gash who was an excellent communicator, co-ordinator and an absolute star not only regarding the stressful situation with HMRC, but also for his efforts to arrange collection and delivery at dates that would be suitable for me.
I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone requiring an efficient, professional yet friendly removal service in the UK and Europe.

We have used Watson European twice and again, we have not been disappointed! From start to finish we have had a friendly, professional service. For our latest venture, they took on the mammoth job of moving us lock stock from France to the south of Spain! They did an absolutely sterling job and we weren't even able to offer teas or coffees the other end as we couldn't find where the kettle was packed!!! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend these guys. The back office team were super helpful in trying to juggle schedules to accommodate our moving dates. Having solid, reliable movers really takes a lot of the stress out of what is already an incredibly stressful undertaking! Thanks guys!!

These guys are good! We would like to thank them for their incredibly helpful attitude in organising the move and to getting the job done!

We had a very complicated move from a large house in central Brittany, in France, to a smaller but remote house in the foothills of the Pyrenees, just over the border in Spain, plus a part load being sent back to UK for our son.

Quite a lot of the furniture was being left for the next owners, so it was difficult to estimate volumes of belongings that were being moved. Watson European arranged for a local expert to come in to give us a better idea of the volume required, then delivered boxes and tape to allow us to get going on packing in advance.

The move involved 4 vehicles, to carry some 150 m3 of belongings, plus a tractor and a 3.5 tonne statue, but was complicated by the fact that the last 2.5 kms in Spain, were on a narrow, single lane rough track on steep terrain. This meant transferring all our belongings onto a lighter 3.5 tonne van for numerous trips down the last leg.

The guys worked like Trojans, first with the packing and then a couple of days later with the transferring and unloading. The weather in Spain was horrific, with torrential rain, along with the need to transfer all our belongings onto smaller vehicles to get them down to our new house! Hats off to your guys, they kept their sense of humour, despite being soaked and dispirited by our vast amount of ‘stuff’!

I think it may go down as one of the worst and most complicated moves they have ever had to do, however they as a team have succeeded in conquering the challenge with relative ease!

I would have no problem recommending them to anyone that needs convincing! They are a great team!

Peter and Penny Dinwiddie

Watson team, Dave,F Dan, 'Harry' and Danny arrived for a cup (or more) of tea - sorry no hobnobs! In between cuppas, they managed to move our entire workshop and household contents. I cannot praise the team highly enough. After several stressful weeks, they were the highlight of our move. Watsons are simply the best. You certainly get what you pay for. Andy in the office was a mine of information and guided us through the complex paper work and regulations. The removal team were highly efficient and carried out the work with considerable humour. Thank you all. I would definately recommend, without hesitation, Watson Eoropean for any removal, large or small, to any destination,
Thank you David & Jennifer Fussell

Very helpful and patient.
The team including Andy and Alex , and the teams collecting and delivering offered great service.
They made what could have been stressful so much easier and a very welcome storage service.
Fantastic !

Watson European was extremely helpful, understanding and gave the most efficient service with both collecting and delivering our goods. The whole team were friendly, efficient and dealt with all the issues relating import duties making the whole experience totally relaxed and at ease.
I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing removals.

Watson's communicated extremely well with me both in France and in the UK in order to meet my needs for pickup, storage and delivery in the UK before coordinating a timely delivery to France: they have been courteous, efficient and trustworthy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services.

After much searching on line, we chose Watson European to handle the move from our (sold) second home in France back to the UK. We were not disappointed.
To begin with, the Staff were excellent communicators. They were able to explain all aspects clearly and thoroughly. Watson's forms reflected this approach, too. Andy and Alex, who run the Office, were always available to respond to the endless anxious questions we kept thinking of. They were pleasant, efficient and helpful. For example, they made the customs procedure - potentially daunting - simple and effortless. They thought of and took care of everything.
The giants who did the actual moving kept us informed in advance of their arrival and arrived on time. They loaded the van in record time. We then took advantage of Watson's 60-day free storage facility, and when our belongings arrived at our UK home, Andy and Alex offered to carry them to wherever in our house we wanted.
We have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending Watson European.

Needed to return to the UK after twenty years in France. I am a widow of 84 and Watson European was recommended by a friend who had used then last year.
They were fantastic.
Nothing was too much trouble and I had a rather large amount to transport, including things for my daughter.
The team who came were so friendly and treated me so well.
On arrival at my new home, a 2bed flat on a second floor, they set to, and unloaded! Fortunately I have a garage so a fair amount went there!
All I can say is this Thank you Watsons for a great service, and all done efficiently and with a smile!
I would recommend this company wholeheartedly, five star and more!
Margaret Seal

I have moved many times over the years with a variety of companies, but the service with Watson European was beyond anything I've previously experienced.
This was a very stressful move for me, and from the start I was supported by Alex & Andy. The movers in both France & UK were friendly, helpful & professional.
Based on my experience I would recommend & definitely use again ( though hopefully I'm not moving again for a while!)