Your removal company in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Moving companies in Las Palmas carry out moves on the date requested by the client. However, after 15 years of experience we have found that most local services requested tend to fall on Fridays and Saturdays, and the days near the end of the month.

There is also a high-demand season in the sector, running from May to August. That is why we recommend our clients to book their Las Palmas moving services in advance, especially if the moving date falls within these "peak season" months.

This way, the feeling of having everything organised in advance and under control makes the moving process more manageable and less stressful.

As a guideline, we can estimate the following booking times.

Moves in the last and first week of the month:

If you plan to move at the beginning or end of the month, it would be advisable to set the date at least 10 days in advance to ensure the availability of the moving company booked.

If you plan to move between the 10th and the 20th of the chosen month, we recommend booking 7-10 days in advance, this date range having the greatest availability under normal conditions.

Weekend jobs:

For most services our clients prefer to carry out their Las Palmas move during the weekend; once you have received the quote and decided to book your Las Palmas move with Horizont Atlantic, it is advisable to communicate this intention and proceed with the day's reservation.

Note that these times are estimates and will depend on specific demand.

In most cases it will not be necessary to apply for a road-occupation permit, as it is far simpler to find an available parking space on the day of the move.

However, if either the origin or destination street where the Las Palmas removal service is to take place is pedestrianised, it will be necessary to apply for a road-occupation permit from the relevant Town Hall. This must be done well in advance, as processing times can take up to 15 days depending on the municipality.

Our company, based in Las Palmas, is increasingly finding among our clients people with long working hours and family commitments that leave them no time for labour-intensive tasks such as packing for a move. For this reason, we offer additional services to make your move as easy as possible.

Moving box and packing materials supply service: We deliver boxes in a variety of sizes along with all necessary packing materials to your home at least 15 days before your move.

Packing service: We take care of packing all your belongings in an orderly, efficient and secure manner using boxes of different sizes. We also offer the option for clients to pack their own clothing themselves if hygiene is a priority and they prefer their garments not to be handled by third parties.

Common sense tells us we should request quotes from at least three or four removal companies in Las Palmas that appear at the top of the search engine results.

However, we should be wary of web portals that advertise non-specialist companies offering discounts of up to 60% right from the start.  The approach of these companies is to subcontract all services to bogus self-employed workers with no accountability or experience whatsoever. As a result, quality suffers almost as much as the price.

Below you will find some tips to help you identify a professional removal company in Las Palmas.

Transparent website: Companies with a solid track record in the industry have extensive websites, rich in both content and images, and typically showcase photos of previously completed jobs.

Top positions in search engine results: Companies that appear in the organic search results below the paid ads at the top have earned their position through years of experience and tend to have better ratings on review platforms. You can also find removal companies in Las Palmas by searching on Google Maps — a great tool for locating moving companies near your current location.

A family member or friend has used them before: This is perhaps the most reliable indicator of a professional company. If a family member or friend recommends a removal company, it is because they were satisfied with the work carried out. Trust those recommendations.

In general, the cost of a local move in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is estimated at between 35 and 65 euros per cubic metre of furniture. This means that the total price for a move can range from 300 to 1,850 euros. To give you the most accurate quote possible, our team will carry out an in-home assessment of your belongings.

At our removals company in Las Palmas, we offer individual storage unit rentals and furniture storage in maritime containers, so you can keep your belongings safe for as long as you need.

Request a quote from our team, letting them know that the final destination of your move is our warehouse.

This ensures that all items being transported are packed in a specific way suited to storage conditions.

For example, mattresses must be wrapped in special plastic protective covers so they do not absorb ambient moisture or pick up any dirt that may be present on the floor of the storage unit or warehouse.

Our Las Palmas removal services are structured around two payments:

First payment or deposit: This initial payment is made by bank transfer and serves as confirmation of your acceptance of the previously sent quote. Once this payment is received, your moving date is firmly reserved. If you also require packing materials, these can be delivered to you once the payment has been completed.

Second payment: This final payment is made on moving day at the destination address. We now offer the option of bringing a card reader to your home, allowing you to pay by card. If you would like to pay by card, please let our logistics team know in advance so they can bring the POS terminal on the day of the move.

This is a very important question — and the answer may surprise you, as what seems cheaper at first glance often is not. To help our readers understand, let us draw a distinction between fragile items (fine glassware, kitchenware, electronic devices and decorative objects) and non-fragile items (bedding, clothing, books, etc.).

The explanation is straightforward: whenever a move takes place, the removal company must guarantee the condition of all items inside the boxes upon delivery. That is why the packing of fragile items is always carried out by the removal company itself — so it can ensure the packing was done correctly.

When it comes to non-fragile items (clothing, books, etc.), Horizont Atlantic leaves the decision entirely in the hands of the customer as to who will handle the packing.