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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.
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Depending on the distance you’ll cover, the price will be above or below the range.
The average cost of house removal in the UK by size ranges from £300 to £5,000. This includes specific costs for 1-bed flat removal costs or bigger flats.
| Size | Average 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 |
The average cost of house removal in the UK by region ranges from £903 to £3,138.
| Region | Average 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 |
The average cost of house removal in the UK by distance ranges from £300 to £3,138.
| Distance | Average 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.
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.
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.
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Removals company near meIf you plan to do the move yourself, expect to pay around £30 to £150 per day on 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.
| Service | Cost |
| 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.
Own a piano or art? Speak to your mover as moving these fragile items might increase your removal costs.
Planning on selling or buying a home? Unfortunately, there may be extra removal costs associated with this:
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.
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.
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.
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 Brackets | Stamp Duty Rate |
| £0 – £250,000 | 0% |
| £250,001 – £925,000 | 5% |
| £925,001 – £1,500,000 | 10% |
| Over £1,500,001 | 12% |
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.
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!
