How much does a removal company charge UK ?
So just how much should you expect to pay a removals company for your house removals in 2023 ?
Welcome to our ‘ How much does a removal company charge UK ? ‘ guide. Moving house can be very exciting but also very stressful at the same time. The cost of your move is a factor most home owners normally overlook. So in this article we will try to cover average removal costs so you don’t get caught out.
How much does a removal company charge UK ?
For example based on a standard service, moving a 3 bedroom house should not cost any more than £1200 depending on the mileage involved. (See chart below)
This is based on a 3 bedroom house loaded in to a 7.5 ton box van, we can normally fit a 3-4 bedroom house in one of these vehicles again dependent on weight.
Average cost of House Removals based on size of property and distance:-
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How much does a removal company charge UK ? Based on Distance
Average Cost of Moving a 2 Bedroom House Based on Distance
Obviously not all 2 bedroom houses are the same size, we come across very large 2 bed houses and some very small. So for our example costs we will base on a mid-sized 2 bedroom house.
Normally, the cost of moving a 2 bedroom house depends on how far you are moving. Some removal companies offer fixed prices, whilst others may charge based on a hourly basis.
| Distance | Average Cost |
| 25 miles | £600.00 |
| 50 miles | £700.00 |
| 100 miles | £800.00 |
| 200 miles | £1400.00 |
| 250 miles | £1500.00 |
*Note: These estimated rates can change from one removal company to the next.
Average Cost of Moving a 3 Bedroom House Based on Distance
Again obviously not all 3 bedroom houses are the same size, we come across very large 3 bed house and some very small. So for our example costs we will base on a mid-sized 3 bedroom house.
Normally, the cost of moving a 3 bedroom house depends on how far you are moving. Some removal companies offer fixed prices, whilst others may charge based on a hourly basis.
| Distance | Average Cost |
| 25 miles | £900.00 |
| 50 miles | £1000.00 |
| 100 miles | £1100.00 |
| 200 miles | £1500.00 |
| 250 miles | £1600.00 |
*Note: These estimated rates can change from one removal company to the next.
Average Cost of Moving a 4 Bedroom House Based on Distance
Finally obviously not all 4 bedroom houses are the same size, we come across very large 4 bed house and some very small. So for our example costs we will base on a mid-sized 4 bedroom house.
Normally, the cost of moving a 4 bedroom house depends on how far you are moving. Some removal companies offer fixed prices, whilst others may charge based on a hourly basis.
| Distance | Average Cost |
| 25 miles | £900.00 |
| 50 miles | £1000.00 |
| 100 miles | £1100.00 |
| 200 miles | £1500.00 |
| 250 miles | £1600.00 |
*Note: These estimated rates can change from one removal company to the next.
Optional Extras not included in the house removal costs
Packing Services
On average and as for example packing a 3 bedroom house will cost £450.00 This cost should include the packing materials i.e. moving boxes and the packing labour.
Ultimately the cost comes down to how the number of items that need to be packed and moved, therefore, the fewer boxes you have, the cheaper it will be.
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Furniture dismantling and reassembling
Furniture dismantling and reassemblingMost removal companies charge approximately between £45.00 – £55.00 per item for dismantling and reassembling.
This cost can change depending on how much furniture requires dismantling and reassembling, and of course the company you use.
If you have items that require special protection, like antiques and fine art, this will also come at an extra cost. This is due to the company using more materials for packing to ensure the safety of moving move fragile or sensitive items. You might want to consider going to a specialist items removal company if you have a lot of these, for peace of mind.
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Additional house removal costs
Additional removal costs may be charged if your removal company struggles to gain access to your home. While some will charge a higher hourly rate, others could add an extra fixed charge to the removal costs they charge.
There are several types of access issue which could affect the cost of your removals.
i.e. if you’re moving out of a top floor flat with no lift, loading the removal vehicle will be more difficult.
If your property is located in a narrow street or has limited or restricted parking, this could also be reflected in the removal costs.
So we hope you found this ‘ How much does a removal company charge UK ‘ guide useful.
At Barrons Removals & Storage, we are a family run removal company with branches in Bradford, Huddersfield & York.
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