Removal Costs 2019: How much does it cost to move in the UK?
On this page, you can find essential information regarding the removal costs for a move within the UK. Don’t forget to check out our moving house checklist to make sure you have everything prepared for moving day.
Local Removal Costs
The main factors you need to take into account when booking a local move is the volume and the city of origin. For that reason, make sure you calculate the volume of your furniture to save time when requesting quotes. Below you can see the average removal costs of a move within the most popular cities for a 1, 2 and 3 bedroom house.
| City | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £330 – £400 | £410 – £550 | £580 – £700 |
| Manchester | £320 – £400 | £410 – £530 | £535 – £660 |
| Birmingham | £325 – £400 | £410 – £540 | £550 – £650 |
| Newcastle | £300 – £370 | £375 – £465 | £470 – £650 |
| Glasgow | £330 – £400 | £410 – £535 | £540 -£640 |
| Cardiff | £300 – £360 | £365 – £460 | £465 – £640 |
For a 4 bedroom house, the average price ranges from £650 to £1000.
Factors that Affect Moving Costs
As well as the volume and distance, there are a number of additional factors that can affect moving company costs:
- Ease of Access –Is your home located on a busy street? Can removal vans park outside? If the movers have difficulty accessing your home, then you will have to pay higher removal company costs.
- 2 Hour Minimum – Removal companies usually charge a two hour minimum. This is to help them stay protected from wasting resources on moves that are too small.
- Man and Van – If you need help with lifting heavy pieces of furniture, a man and van service is for you. Prices range from £50 – £60 per hour for two removal men and a van.
- Time of the Move – If you are moving home during the peak season (May – September), in the holidays or on the weekend, removal costs will be higher. This is due to an increase in demand in moving companies.
- Special Care – If you have a unique piece of furniture that requires special care, like a piano or antique furniture, the costs will increase.
- Additional services –If you need help with things like packing and furniture assembly, or just require storage, a lot removal companies will offer these extra services. However, it will increase the total cost of your move. If you don’t want the removal company to pack your things, have a look at these handy tips that could make your move that little bit easier.
Average Removal Costs Across the UK
When moving to a different city, the elements that go into calculating the removal costs are similar to that of a local move. However, the distance is far more important. Some removal companies base their prices on an hourly basis whereas others charge between £0.50-£1 per mile. When a removal company provides you with a removal costs estimate, make sure that you understand what services are included in the quote. The tables below present the house removal costs to a number of popular cities with furniture from a 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom house.
Removal Costs from London
| Destination | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | £640 | £750 | £870 | £1,200 |
| Birmingham | £560 | £670 | £870 | £1,120 |
| Newcastle | £730 | £830 | £940 | £1,280 |
| Glasgow | £860 | £970 | £1,140 | £1,420 |
| Cardiff | £580 | £690 | £790 | £1,130 |
Removal Costs from Manchester
| Destination | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £640 | £750 | £870 | £1,200 |
| Birmingham | £540 | £650 | £850 | £1,100 |
| Newcastle | £590 | £790 | £890 | £1,140 |
| Glasgow | £660 | £770 | £970 | £1,220 |
| Cardiff | £640 | £750 | £950 | £1,200 |
Removal Costs from Birmingham
| Destination | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £560 | £670 | £870 | £1,120 |
| Manchester | £540 | £650 | £850 | £1,100 |
| Newcastle | £650 | £760 | £960 | £1,210 |
| Glasgow | £740 | £850 | £1,050 | £1,300 |
| Cardiff | £550 | £660 | £860 | £1,110 |
Removal Costs from Newcastle
| Destination | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £730 | £830 | £940 | £1,280 |
| Manchester | £590 | £790 | £890 | £1,140 |
| Birmingham | £650 | £760 | £960 | £1,210 |
| Glasgow | £600 | £710 | £910 | £1,160 |
| Cardiff | £760 | £870 | £1,070 | £1,320 |
Removal Costs from Glasgow
| Destination | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £860 | £970 | £1,140 | £1,420 |
| Manchester | £660 | £770 | £970 | £1,220 |
| Birmingham | £740 | £850 | £1,050 | £1,300 |
| Newcastle | £600 | £710 | £910 | £1,160 |
| Cardiff | £840 | £950 | £1,150 | £1,400 |
Removal Costs from Cardiff
| Destination | 1 Bed | 2 Bed | 3 Bed | 4 Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | £580 | £690 | £790 | £1,130 |
| Manchester | £640 | £750 | £950 | £1,120 |
| Birmingham | £550 | £660 | £860 | £1,110 |
| Newcastle | £760 | £870 | £1,070 | £1,320 |
| Glasgow | £840 | £950 | £1,150 | £1,400 |
Note on Data: Please remember, the prices shown are only average removal costs and do not include extra services that you may require when moving home.
Removal Costs to Northern Ireland
Similarly with moving to Ireland, moving from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland is different. Removal company costs differ depending on whether you ship your belongings in a container or if you get a ferry from the UK mainland to Ireland across the Irish Sea.
When moving abroad via a ferry the costs above still apply, however there are often extra costs involved. The ferry price ranges significantly based on a number of factors such as the size of the van you take, how early you book and the season. Therefore, we recommend that you take a look at this ferry price comparison website to get an idea of how much you can expect to pay.
Other Considerations
As well as removal costs, there are other services that you will need when moving home:
- Conveyancing fee
- Home buyer report
- Packing Services and Materials
- Energy performance certificate
- Estate agents fee
- Stamp duty land tax
- Legal fees
Request a Free Removal Quote
The best way to get an accurate idea of the price of your move is to request home removal quotes from the companies themselves. You can do this by filling out our quick and easy form where you can request up to five removal quotes and save up to 40% on your move!
What Next?
We hope that you have found this page informative and that we have helped assist you in your move! Here are some other articles that you may find interesting from Sirelo:
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