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House Removal Costs UK 2024

How Much Does It Cost to Move Home?

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Read about the average moving costs in the UK with all the details and use our removal cost calculator to estimate your expenses.

How Much Does It Cost to Move Home?

The average moving house costs in the UK are £1,400-£2,100 for a 3-bedroom house.

Depending on the distance you’ll cover, the price will be above or below the range.

House Removal Costs by Size

The average moving cost of a house in the UK by size ranges from £300 to £5,000. This includes specific costs for 1-bed flat removal costs or bigger flats.

SizeAverage Cost
1-Bedroom house£300 – £1,500
2-Bedroom house£400 – £1,800
3-Bedroom house£1,400 – £2,100
4-Bedroom house£800 – £4,000
5+ Bedroom house£1,000 – £5,000

House Removal Costs by Region

The average moving cost of a house in the UK by region ranges from £919 to £2,313.

RegionAverage Cost
East Midlands£850 – £2,100
East of England£800 – £2,000
London£1,000 – £2,500
North East£800 – £2,000
North West£1,000 – £2,400
South East£950 – £2,500
South West£950 – £2,400
West Midlands£1,000 – £2,600

House Removal Costs by Distance

The average moving cost of a house in the UK by distance ranges from £300 to £3,138.

DistanceAverage Cost
Local (< 50mi)£300 – £1,600
Medium (50-300mi)£800 – £2,700
Long (>300mi)£1,150 – £3,000

Disclaimer: Please remember, the above prices are only average removal costs and do not include extra services that you may require when moving home.

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Removal Costs England to Scotland

Moving to Scotland from England costs £1,800 −£2200 on average.

For a 1-bedroom property, you can expect costs to fall in the lower range of £1,100 to £1,500, while moving a 5-bedroom house may increase the expense to between £2,700 and £3,000.

Removal Costs England to Northern Ireland

On average the removal costs from England to Northern Ireland range from £1,000 – £7,000 by ferry and £2,000 – £10,000 by shipping a container.

From London to Belfast, the delivery time is of 1-2 days by ferry. Shipping a container is much slower – your belongings will arrive within 1-2 weeks.

Disclaimer: Please remember, the above prices are only average removal costs and do not include extra services that you may require when moving home.

Shipping via Container? Read about rates here.

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Cost of Removal Companies

When asking how much removal companies charge in the UK, you can generally expect to pay between £1,200 and £3,000.

Discover and compare movers in the UK offering removal services, including storage, packing and moving, and long-distance relocations, in our movers directory:

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How to Find Low-Cost Moving Services?

  • Request and compare quotes from multiple movers to get the best price.
  • Look for companies with good customer reviews.
  • Consider hiring basic services and handling packing and other tasks yourself.
  • Explore alternatives such as man-and-van services or DIY van rentals for more cost control.
  • Book during the low season or in advance to secure lower rates.

How Much is a Moving Van?

If you plan to do the move yourself, expect to pay around £30 to £150 per day for a moving van. The price will fluctuate according to van size and distance.

🚐 Man and a Van: If you want to save your back, consider a Man and a Van to help move you. Prices can range between £50-£60 per hour for two removal men and a van.

Other Costs for Moving Companies Services

ServiceCost
Dis(Assembly)£100-£150
Storage£25-£50 per week
Full Packing Services£200-£250 (for a 3-bedroom house)
Cleaning£15-£30 per hour

Disclaimer: Please remember, the prices shown above are only average removal costs and change with each removal company.

Valuable Items

Own a piano or art? Speak to your mover as moving these fragile items might increase your removal costs.

Circumstantial Cost Factors

Planning on selling or buying a home? Unfortunately, there may be extra removal costs associated with this:

Moving House Solicitor Fees

You can expect to pay £1,100 for a house solicitor. Your Solicitor will cover all the essential, bureaucratic paperwork which is required whether you’re buying or selling.

Estate Agent Fees for Selling a House

As for the estate agent, unless you manage to find a buyer, you’ll need to use their service to sell your home. Average estate agent fees are around 1%-2.5% of the sale price.

How Much Does a House Survey Cost?

On average, survey costs are around £250 – £1,500. Though it’s not a legal requirement, it can save you thousands on repairs. Check out this house survey cost calculator for help.

Do I Pay Stamp Duty When Moving House?

When you’re moving you will have to pay a moving home stamp duty. In the following table you’ll find the rate you will need to pay:

Stamp Duty BracketsStamp Duty Rate
£0 – £250,0000%
£250,001 – £925,0005%
£925,001 – £1,500,00010%
Over £1,500,00112%

Disclaimer: The prices above will be added to the final price you pay for your house on top of the final sale cost.

Check out the UK’s website on Stamp Duty for more details.

Ready for Your Move?

If you are still curious about more answers to your moving house queries, Sirelo has got your back. Continue to explore our website or check out the guides and FAQs below. We wish you luck in your move!

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