Removals quotes

Moving your belongings from one home to another, anywhere from a van and two people for a small flat to a full service move for a family house.

The company matters more than people expect. One with the right vehicles and a proper team makes a visible difference to how the day actually goes.

At the top end are firms that handle the whole thing. They pack and box every room and label as they go, then at the other end put each box in the room it belongs in, or unpack it for you. It costs more, and it removes most of what makes moving hard.

Is your property suitable?

Any move. The real question is how much of it you want to do yourself.

Packing is the part people underestimate. Doing it yourself saves money and takes far longer than anyone expects. Having it done is the single biggest thing that turns a move from exhausting into manageable, so it is worth pricing up before you rule it out.

Typical cost range

£965 – £2,450

Excludes VAT.

What drives the price is the size of the job: how many bedrooms, how many beds and mattresses, and how many large or bulky items there are. Access at both ends matters too, because narrow stairs, no lift, a long carry from the van or awkward parking all add time, and time is what you are paying for.

Timing counts as well. Fridays, month ends and the days around bank holidays are the busiest, and they are priced accordingly.

If your sale and purchase do not complete on the same day, the move may need to go into storage and come out again later. Raise that at quote stage so it is planned properly and priced as one job, rather than improvised in the week itself.

Get four or five quotes. It is the only way to get a clear picture of what your particular move should cost.

What to ask before hiring

Ask whether the quote is based on a proper survey, in person or by video, rather than a guess over the phone. That is the difference between a price and an estimate.

Ask exactly what is included: packing materials, the packing itself, dismantling and reassembling furniture, and whether they unpack at the other end.

Ask what the insurance actually covers and what its limits are. Ask about cancellation and rescheduling, because completion dates move and yours might. Ask whether parking permits are needed and who arranges them. If storage is involved, ask how both legs of the move are handled and charged.

Red flags

A quote given with no assessment of what you own or how the access works at either end.

No mention of insurance. A large deposit well before the day with no clear refund terms if your date changes. Anyone who will not put the quote in writing.

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Common questions

Should I pay for packing?

It costs more, and it is the single biggest difference between an exhausting move and a manageable one. Some firms handle the whole thing: pack and label every room, then put each box in the right room at the other end or unpack it for you. Price it up before ruling it out.

What makes a removals quote go up?

The size of the job, meaning how many bedrooms, how many beds and mattresses, and how many large or bulky items. Access at both ends matters too: narrow stairs, no lift, a long carry or awkward parking all add time. Fridays, month ends and bank holidays cost more.

What if I need storage in between?

It is common when the sale and purchase do not complete on the same day. Raise it at quote stage so both legs of the move are planned and priced as one job rather than improvised in the week itself.

How many quotes should I get?

Four or five. It is the only way to see what your particular move should cost, because the same job can be priced very differently.

Is my furniture insured while it is being moved?

Ask what the cover includes and what its limits are, and get the answer in writing. It should never be an assumption.