The Short Answer
On our estimates, a removals firm charges about £790 to £950 to move a three-bed house locally, £330 to £450 for a one-bed and £1,000 to £1,200 for a four-bed. Moving 100 miles or more costs more. Packing is extra: about £400 to £500 for a three-bed.
Distance, how much you own and access at both ends move the price most. If there's a gap between moving out and moving in, storage adds a weekly charge.
Removal prices by house size
| Home | Local move | Long distance (100 to 150 miles) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £330 to £450 | £400 to £1,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | £520 to £650 | £750 to £1,200 |
| 3 bedrooms | £790 to £950 | £870 to £1,600 |
| 4 bedrooms | £1,000 to £1,200 | £1,050 to £2,200 |
| 5 bedrooms | £1,300 to £1,600 | get a survey |
The HomeOwners Alliance, using Reallymoving's figures, put the average for a three-bed within 25km at £792 when we checked in October 2026. Small local moves may be charged by the hour, about £50 to £80 for two people and a van on our estimates; bigger ones are usually a day rate or fixed price.
Packing, dismantling and the extras
| Extra | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Packing, 3-bed house | £400 to £500 |
| Unpacking, 3-bed house | about £200 |
| Dismantling and reassembling furniture | about £125 on average |
Packing a one-bed costs about £250, a two-bed £325 and a four-bed £600, on our estimates. Other extras to ask about:
- Packing materials. Boxes, tape and bubble wrap aren't always included.
- Crating for antiques, artwork or electronics.
- Special equipment, such as a lift through an upstairs window for furniture that won't go down the stairs.
- Insurance upgrades for valuable items.
- Waiting time and late keys. Delays on the day can add hourly charges, and cancellation charges are often non-refundable.
Storage between moves
If you can't move straight in, many removers will store your things. When we checked in October 2026, Bournes, a remover in the South East, charged from £24 a week for a one-bed's contents up to £60 a week for a four-bed, with extra charges if you need to get at your things during storage. The HomeOwners Alliance suggests comparing the remover's storage quote with local self-storage; your remover can take everything to the storage site. A man and van can do the second leg if it's a small load.
What affects the price
- Distance between the two homes.
- How much you own.
- Access: parking, upper-floor flats and difficult access can all push the price up.
- Time of year: removers are busier in summer, especially August.
What the quote should include
A removal company should normally visit your home first, then send a written quotation. A good quote makes clear the labour, the vehicle size, how long the move should take, whether packing and dismantling are included, the insurance cover, any mileage charges, and what's excluded.
The HomeOwners Alliance adds questions to ask:
- Can I book provisionally and pay once I've exchanged? It advises against booking and paying until you've exchanged and have a completion date, though some firms want a deposit.
- What happens if my moving day changes?
- Do you have storage if my onward move is delayed, and what does it cost?
- What are the insurance limits for single items and in total?
Choosing a remover
The HomeOwners Alliance suggests checking whether a firm belongs to the British Association of Removers (BAR) or offers dispute resolution through the Ombudsman, plus independent reviews and trading history. BAR members are audited every year against its membership criteria and code of practice, and its consumer code has had Trading Standards Approved Code status since 2008.
BAR also says that taking money in advance is standard practice in removals, and that its Advance Payment Guarantee protects that payment if a member gets into financial difficulty and can't carry out your move. It runs a free, independent dispute service too. I'd get three surveys and favour a BAR member for anything bigger than a flat.
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Frequently asked questions
How much should I pay for removals?
On our estimates, £520 to £650 for a two-bed and £790 to £950 for a three-bed moving locally, before packing.
How much is two men and a van?
About £50 to £80 an hour on our estimates. See our man and van page for more.
Do removal companies charge for storage?
Yes, usually by the week: Bournes, a South East remover, charged from £24 a week for a one-bed to £60 for a four-bed. Compare with local self-storage.
How much does packing cost?
About £400 to £500 for a three-bed house on our estimates, in line with the HomeOwners Alliance's figure.
When should I book a removals company?
The HomeOwners Alliance advises against booking and paying until you've exchanged contracts and have a completion date agreed.
How we priced thisView sources (5, 2 official)
Rules come from the legislation and official guidance, read at source. Prices are our estimates: we check them against trade price data, retailer shelf prices and specialists' price lists, then build them up from their parts so the totals add up. Below are the sources behind the page; the trade price guides we only compare against aren’t listed. Where sources disagreed, we've said so. More on our method.
- IndustryHow much do removals cost? (updated 14 October 2026), HomeOwners Alliance. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
- IndustryHow to find the right removals company (updated 1 October 2026), HomeOwners Alliance. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
- IndustryHow much do removal companies charge for storage in the UK?, Bournes Moves. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
- OfficialWhy use a BAR member for your move, British Association of Removers. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
- OfficialBritish Association of Removers: Approved Code, Chartered Trading Standards Institute (Approved Code Scheme). Checked 16 Oct 2026.
