Removal Companies Cost UK 2026 · Real Prices
Real 2026 prices for hiring a removal company in the UK. From £350 for a local 1-2 bed move, £700-£1,400 for a 3-bed house, up to £3,000 for a 4+ bed or long-distance move. Prices typically include the van, removal team and basic insurance. Free quotes from local removal firms.
Removal Companies Cost at a Glance
Typical 2026 prices for a professional house move, inclusive of the van, removal team and basic goods-in-transit cover. Packing, storage and peak-date moves are the main extras.
A flat or small house moving locally within the same town or city. A single van and a two-person team usually complete the move in a day.
Get quotes →A typical family home moving a short to medium distance. Usually a larger van or two and a three-person team. The most common removals job.
Get quotes →A large home or a long cross-country move. Multiple vans, a bigger team and higher mileage and time costs push these moves to the top of the range.
Get quotes →Cost Drivers — What Affects the Final Price
| Cost driver | Add-on cost | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing service | +£150 - £600 | When the team packs your belongings and supplies boxes |
| Weekend / month-end move | +10% - 25% | Peak dates such as Fridays, weekends and month-end |
| Storage | +£80 - £300 / month | When completion dates dont line up and goods need storing |
| Difficult access | +£50 - £250 | High-rise flats, long carries or no parking near the door |
| Extra insurance cover | +£20 - £120 | Higher goods-in-transit cover for valuable contents |
| Dismantling furniture | +£50 - £200 | Beds, wardrobes and large items needing dismantle/rebuild |
A mid-week 3-bed local move where you pack yourself sits comfortably in the £700-£1,400 range. Reputable firms carry goods-in-transit and public liability insurance, and BAR is the recognised trade body.
Removal Companies Cost by Region
London and the South East run highest, driven by higher labour costs, parking restrictions and access challenges. The North, Wales and Scotland are typically the most affordable.
| Region | 1-2 bed | 3-bed house | 4+ bed / distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £440 - £875 | £875 - £1,750 | £1,625 - £3,750 |
| South East | £405 - £805 | £805 - £1,610 | £1,495 - £3,450 |
| Midlands & SW | £335 - £665 | £665 - £1,330 | £1,235 - £2,850 |
| North & Yorkshire | £315 - £630 | £630 - £1,260 | £1,170 - £2,700 |
| Scotland, Wales & NI | £305 - £610 | £610 - £1,220 | £1,130 - £2,610 |
Ranges are indicative. Distance, access and the date you move all affect the final price.
How to Reduce Your Removals Cost
📅 Move mid-week, mid-month
Fridays, weekends and month-end are the busiest and dearest times. A mid-week, mid-month date can shave 10-25% off the price for the same move.
📦 Pack yourself
A full packing service can add £150-£600. Packing your own non-fragile items and boxing up early lets the team focus on loading, cutting the labour time you pay for.
🗑️ Declutter before you move
Price scales with volume. Selling, donating or skipping what you dont need means a smaller van and a shorter job, and a lower quote.
📊 Compare local quotes
Removal quotes for the same move vary widely. Getting three quotes from local firms, ideally with a pre-move survey, is the most reliable way to find a fair price.
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