How much does a house removal cost in the UK?
A typical UK house move costs from about £750 for a one-bedroom home to about £1,800 for four bedrooms, with packing included. Your price depends most on how much you are moving, how far, and how easy it is to load.
Average prices by home size
| Home | Removal only | Packing | Average total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £450 | £250 | £750 |
| 2 bedrooms | £600 | £325 | £925 |
| 3 bedrooms | £900 | £400 | £1,300 |
| 4 bedrooms | £1,200 | £600 | £1,800 |
Averages published by Checkatrade, April 2026. A two-person team with a van typically charges £50 to £80 an hour.
What pushes the price up
- Distance: a local move within about 50 miles is often £400 to £500 for a small home; long-distance moves cost more.
- Access: upper-floor flats, no lift, narrow stairs or no parking near the door.
- Timing: summer, Fridays and the end of the month are busiest. A mid-week date is often cheaper.
- Extras: packing materials, dismantling furniture, piano or antique handling, storage and waiting time.
How to get fair quotes
- List the big items and the number of boxes, or walk the company through a video survey.
- Ask two or three companies for a written, fixed quote with what is included.
- Check reviews, insurance cover and the cancellation terms.
- Book early for summer and month-end dates.
On Kargom you can find removal companies near you with their Google reviews, and post one request to get offers from several companies.
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to move a 3 bedroom house in the UK?
About £1,300 on average including packing, or about £900 for the removal alone, according to Checkatrade's April 2026 figures. Distance and access change it.
Is a man and van cheaper than a removal company?
Usually, for small moves, studio flats and single items. For a whole family home a removal company with a larger team is often faster and better value.
When is the cheapest time to move house?
Mid-week and mid-month, outside the summer peak.