How Much Is a Moving Company Cost in the UK?

Understanding the price breakdown helps you compare quotes and spot what's missing.

Here are the main cost categories to expect.

**Property size and typical price range**

A studio or one-bedroom flat (local move) typically costs £300 to £500.

A two-bedroom property costs £500 to £800. A three-bedroom house runs £700 to £1,200 for a local move and up to £2,000 for a long-distance one. A four or five-bedroom home can reach £1,500 to £3,500 for a full-service move across the country.

**Distance**

Local moves (under 25 miles) are quoted on volume and crew time.

Moves of 50 to 150 miles add fuel, vehicle wear, and driver hours. Moves above 150 miles, or international moves, involve additional logistics and cost accordingly.

**Packing services**

Professional packing by the removal team typically adds £150 to £500 to the base price, depending on the volume of fragile or specialist items.

Full packing services where the crew packs everything cost more than a partial pack covering only kitchen or fragile items.

**Packing materials**

Boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and wardrobe boxes are often available from the removal firm.

Budget £50 to £200 for materials on a standard three-bedroom move if you are buying from the mover.

**Storage**

If there is a gap between leaving one property and entering another, secure storage is charged weekly or monthly.

Rates typically start at £20 to £60 per week for a small unit.

**Dismantling and reassembly**

Beds, wardrobes, and flat-pack furniture may need dismantling and rebuilding.

Some firms include this; others charge an additional £50 to £150 for the service.

Removal costs vary across the UK, primarily because of regional labour rates, urban density, and travel distances.

Understanding how your region affects pricing helps you budget accurately.

**London and the South East** are the most expensive areas.

Higher wages, congestion charges, parking permit costs, and the likelihood of flats with multiple flights of stairs all add to the base price. A two-bedroom flat move within London often costs £600 to £1,000 for a full day, compared to £400 to £700 in the Midlands for a similar volume.

**Moving out of London** to another UK city is a popular route, particularly to Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and Bristol.

These moves typically cover 150 to 200 miles and cost between £800 and £1,800 depending on the volume. Moving day access at the destination city also matters; city-centre flats in any large UK city add time and complexity.

**Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland** involve longer travel distances for crews based in England, which increases cost.

Moves to or from Scottish cities such as Edinburgh or Glasgow from the South of England often start at £1,200 for a two-bedroom property.

**Rural moves** can add cost if the destination is not easily accessible by large vehicle or if the crew must travel a significant distance to reach the property.

Long-carry charges apply when the van cannot park within 20 metres of the front door.

Giant Van operates nationally and prices all regional moves transparently.

Call to discuss your specific route and receive a quote that accounts for the exact access conditions at both ends.