Home / International Removals / Removals to the USA / Los Angeles
John Mason have been helping businesses, families, and individuals move from the UK to Los Angeles, USA, for over 100 years. Our door to door services aim to make your move as streamlined as possible, with our team of professionals taking care of everything from export packing, shipping, customs clearance and visa support.
Our complete international door to door removal service is the stress free way to transport your personal belongings and furniture to your new home in LA. Your removal team will be on-hand to understand your requirements and time frames, and provide expert advice and guidance throughout every step of the move. We also provide storage options at both the origin and destination locations, in case you need to store your belongings before moving into your new home.
Optional Extras
Backed by over 100 years of experience in relocations to LA, we can ensure your removal service is as stress-free as possible, with our expert team on hand to take care of every aspect of your move to Los Angeles. With our expertise in navigating documentation and the logistics of a move, we offer reliable support throughout the entire process of moving overseas.
We are widely recognised for our professionalism and high standard when it comes to international removal services. As members of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and FIDI, we comply with strict international quality standards, with a commitment to high quality services in international relocation. We hold various other accreditations which demonstrate our commitment at providing top-tier services to our customers. For a full list of our accreditations visit our accreditations page.
The removal of your belongings from the UK to Los Angeles is simple and stress-free with John Mason:
Step 1: Get a quote
Book a free home survey or get an instant quote.
Step 2: Help and advice
Your dedicated account manager will be on hand to help answer your questions based on your removal requirements and advise you on how to go about it.
Step 3: Belongings packed and shipped
Our team of packing professionals will take care of everything for you.
Step 4: Clearing and delivery
On arrival at Los Angeles, our agents will be ready to handle customs clearance and deliver your goods to your new home.
Mar Vista
Mar Vista is a leafy suburb west of the city ideal for families moving to Los Angeles. Local schools rate amongst the best in the county and there are plenty of large family homes which are generally more affordable than those in neighbouring suburbs. It is also a particularly eco-conscious community with extensive cycle lanes and a popular farmers market.
Palos Verdes Estates
With spectacular ocean views and some of the most sought after properties in the state, Palos Verdes is a popular suburb an hour’s commute southwest of downtown LA. There are excellent primary and senior schools and a great choice of shops and restaurants at Malaga Cove Plaza and the upmarket Promenade on the Peninsula.
San Marino
Just a few miles northwest of the city centre, San Marino is a pleasant, family friendly community with a warm, small town feel. The suburb boasts top private and public schools and, as it is almost entirely residential, the wide, leafy streets are lined with large, attractive homes.
Calabasas
Located on the edge of the Santa Monica Mountains, Calabasas is a picturesque, green suburb around 45 minutes west of Los Angeles. Its rolling hills and historic old town are a pleasant contrast to the more urban areas to the east yet it also has a selection of top quality shops and restaurants and is the base for large multinational companies such as Bank of America.
Packing Services
Our professional packing service includes secure packing of your belongings, and transportation and preparation for overseas transit. John Mason packing teams are trained to the highest industry standards, so you can be sure your belongings are handled and transported to their new home with care.
Pet Relocation
With our pet relocation service, we can make your pet’s move to their new home as stress-free as possible. We will take care of the whole process for you, including export and import documentation, customs clearance, and residence pick-up and drop-off. At John Mason, we put your pet’s safety and comfort first, with our expert team who are dedicated to provide a seamless and stress-free moving experience for your pet.
To understand more about documentation requirements when moving to the USA, check out The US embassy for USA visa and documentation support. We can provide expert advice and support throughout your visa application process, helping you understand the requirements and make the application process as stress-free as possible.
Our storage service allows you to store your items before you move into your new home. This can include furniture and small personal belongings, as well as larger items and commercial storage.
For a full container shipment, it will typically take around 4-13 weeks to ship your belongings from the UK to Los Angeles. A shared container is the more cost-effective option, but the shipment time for this will typically be between 10-20 weeks. For air freight, transportation times can start at as little as 2 weeks.
To get a personalised ballpark quote, check out our instant quote tool.
Certain items from the UK are banned in the USA and cannot be transported. To see a full list of forbidden items, check our custom requirements for USA documents.
LA offers a wide range of job and study opportunities across a variety of industries. As the global hub for entertainment, it boasts a lot of jobs in film, television, and music, for those with past experience or those just starting out and looking for entry-level opportunities. The tech sector is also thriving in LA, making it a great city for those looking for a career in software development or digital marketing. For those looking for study opportunities, UCLA and USC are renowned for their courses in business, law, engineering, and the arts. LA is also a big tourist destination, which makes for a lot of job opportunities in this sector.