How Much Do Removals Cost in the UK? 2026 Prices

In 2026, a local house removal in the UK typically costs roughly £320 to £480 for a one-bedroom home, £520 to £830 for two bedrooms, £800 to £1,250 for three bedrooms and £1,000 to £1,800 for four bedrooms, across the three sources we compared. Moving further, adding a packing service or having difficult access all push the price up — and prices vary a lot between firms and regions, so treat these as a starting point for your budget, not a quote.

Removal costs by home size

These are the figures each source published in September 2026. They measure slightly different things, so we’ve kept them side by side rather than averaging them.

Home size	Konnect You (average paid)	Sirelo (standard, local)	MyJobQuote (up to 50 miles)
1 bedroom	£466	£480	£320–£420
2 bedrooms	£834	£705	£520–£640
3 bedrooms	£1,252	£985	£800–£950
4 bedrooms	£1,803	£1,270	£1,000–£1,150
5 bedrooms	£2,661	£1,550	£1,300–£1,450

• Konnect You (formerly Compare My Move) bases its figures on moves by 8,598 of its customers between 2022 and 2026.
• Sirelo’s standard prices are for local moves within about 25 miles, include VAT and exclude packing.
• MyJobQuote gives ranges for moves of up to 50 miles.

How distance changes the price

Longer moves take more time, fuel and sometimes an overnight stay for the crew. Sirelo’s September 2026 standard prices show the effect:

Home size	Local (about 25 miles)	Regional (about 90 miles)	Long distance (about 250 miles)
1 bedroom	£480	£570	£795
2 bedrooms	£705	£855	£1,230
3 bedrooms	£985	£1,215	£1,770
4 bedrooms	£1,270	£1,570	£2,310
5 bedrooms	£1,550	£1,925	£2,855

Konnect You puts it more simply: a regional move of 10 to 50 miles adds around £75 to £150 to the average, and an intercity move of 50 to 150 miles can add £150 to £300.

Packing, storage and other extras

Extra	Typical cost (September 2026)	Source
Full packing service, 1–5 bedrooms	£290–£630	Sirelo
Full packing service, 1–4 bedrooms	£250–£600	MyJobQuote
Packing service (average paid)	£373	Konnect You
Packing materials only	£50–£200	Sirelo
Furniture dismantling and reassembly	£145 average	Konnect You
Storage, up to 50 sq ft	£122 a month average	Konnect You
Parking permit or bay suspension	£20–£50	MyJobQuote
End-of-tenancy clean	£80–£500	MyJobQuote

Storage prices vary more than anything else here — by location, unit size and how long you need it — so get a quote for the space you actually need.

What makes a removal cost more

• How much you’re moving. The volume of furniture and boxes matters more than the number of bedrooms. A well-furnished two-bed can cost more than a sparse three-bed.
• Distance between the two homes.
• Access. Stairs without a lift, long walks from the van, narrow streets and no parking all add time.
• Packing and dismantling, if you want the firm to do it.
• Your moving date. Many firms charge more on popular days, so if your date is flexible, ask for prices on a few different days.
• Specialist items such as pianos, antiques or large mirrors.

How to get an accurate quote

1. Get at least three quotes so you can compare like for like.
2. Ask for a survey. The British Association of Removers (BAR) recommends that an estimator visits, or surveys by video, so the quote reflects what you’re actually moving.
3. Get it in writing with a clear list of what is and isn’t included — packing, dismantling, distance, access and special items.
4. Check the insurance. BAR says to discuss insurance before you move, and that most removal insurance only covers damage to items the removers packed themselves.
5. Check membership. BAR members follow a code of practice, and their customers’ prepayments are protected.

Ways to spend less

• Declutter first. Less to move means a smaller van and fewer hours.
• Pack yourself and ask the firm to pack only fragile items.
• Be flexible on the date if you can.
• Consider a part-load for small moves — your things share a van with someone else’s. Sirelo’s part-load prices start at £250 for a one-bedroom local move.
• Hiring a van yourself? MyJobQuote puts van hire at £50 to £120 a day, plus fuel — but remember your time, the lifting and your insurance cover.

Put it in your plan

Removal firms book up, so get quotes about eight weeks before you move and book at around six weeks. The free moving planner puts both on dates worked out from your moving day, and our moving house checklist covers everything else.