The average cost of a house removal in the UK is £1,350, but prices range from £409 for a 1-bedroom property to £2,700 for a 4-bedroom home.
However, these house removal costs vary depending on factors like distance, how many belongings you have, your location, and whether you need extras like packing or storage.
The problem is that it's difficult to know how much you should budget, as most articles offer vague price ranges or general estimates. To solve this, our guide is based on precise data from thousands of verified Compare My Move users across the UK, using the actual prices they paid.
Removal Costs by Size of Property
The size of your property is one of the biggest factors that affects removal costs. Larger homes tend to require more time, a bigger van, and a larger removal team, all of which increase the price.
| Property Size | Average Removal Costs |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom House | From £409 |
| 2 Bedroom House | From £801 |
| 3 Bedroom House | From £1,229 |
| 4 Bedroom House | From £1,914 |
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Removal Costs by Distance
Any move over 50 miles is typically considered long-distance and comes with premium pricing based on mileage and time. Long-distance moves will add between £75 and £750+ to your removal costs.
| Mileage | Long Distance Fee* |
|---|---|
| 50 miles | £75 |
| 100 miles | £150 |
| 250 miles | £375 |
| 500 miles | £750 |
Most companies charge per mile, but some may use hourly rates. Always ask for a full quote breakdown so you know exactly how and what you're paying for.
*Data taken from Checkatrade
Removal Costs by Location
Removal costs vary significantly depending on where you live.
As you can see in the table below, based on our data, the average cost of a full house removal ranges from £695 in London to over £1,500 in Birmingham, depending on the size of your property and local demand.
| City | Average Cost | Lowest Cost | Highest Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | £889 | £695 | £1,262 |
| Birmingham | £1,112 | £985 | £1,523 |
| Manchester | £853 | £770 | £1,174 |
| Bristol | £1,032 | £925 | £1,519 |
| Edinburgh | £897 | £838 | £1,246 |
| Cardiff | £955 | £863 | £1,465 |
As you can see, Birmingham is currently the most expensive city for house removals, with an average cost of £1,112.
Surprisingly, the average cost of a house removal in London is lower than expected. This is because most moves in the capital involve smaller 1–2 bedroom properties and cover shorter distances. The high volume of these local jobs brings the overall average down. However, large, long-distance moves in London are still among the most expensive in the UK.
Regional differences often reflect demand, labour costs, and travel time, so where you live can make a bigger impact on your quote than you might expect.
Removal Costs by Packing Option
Most removal companies offer the option to either move your belongings only or handle both the packing and moving. The choice you make can have a big impact on the overall cost of your move.
You can see the typical cost of each package below:
| Bedrooms | Basic Removal Costs | Premium Removal Costs* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £400 - £600 | £650 - £850 |
| 2 | £800 - £1,100 | £1,000 - £1,400 |
| 3 | £1,200 - £1,700 | £1,500 - £1,900 |
| 4 | £1,900 - £2,500 | £2,000 - £2,700 |
- Basic Package: A budget-friendly option where you do the packing. Movers simply load, transport, and unload your pre-packed boxes. Great if you want to keep costs down, but you'll need to handle all the boxing up yourself.
- Premium Package: A full-service option where movers pack everything for you using high-quality materials. Ideal for a stress-free move, and often includes extras like white glove delivery for delicate or high-value items.
*Premium Packing data taken from Compare My Move research
Costs of Additional Removal Services
Below we list the costs for the most popular removal services.
a. Furniture Assembly
Cost: £125 to dismantle and reassemble 3-double beds
Many removal companies will offer a service that dismantles and reassembles furniture. You can dismantle furniture yourself, but if you’re not experienced it may cause extra work for you. If you require this service, you should let your removal company know and they can assess this during the pre-move survey.
b. Fragile Packing Service
Cost: Varies depending on value of item
A fragile packing service ensures that the highest standard of care and protection is taken when packing and moving your high-value belongings. The cost will depend on how much protection your items require and whether any specialist equipment is needed.
c. Self-Storage
Cost: £93 per month for up to 50 sq. ft
Many people utilise storage units when moving house as it's an ideal way to tackle the move in stages, especially if you're in-between homes. The cost of your storage will depend on how long you need it for and the unit size.
d. International Moves
If you’re moving abroad, you can expect your move to cost more. Our data shows that the average international removal costs for a 3-bedroom house move are as follows:
- 40ft shipping container: £2,997
- Air freight per 100kg: £260
- Road freight per pallet: £265
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What Can Increase The Cost Further?
There may be extra charges added on moving day, often due to circumstances beyond your control. Some removal companies adjust their hourly rate to cover these, while others may apply a fixed additional fee.
Access to Property
Some removal companies may charge extra if they have difficulty gaining access to your property, for example, if you live in a top-floor flat without a lift. Your removal company will assess how close they can get to your property as part of your pre-move survey.
Waiting for Keys
If you are part of a property chain, you may have to wait for the keys. Your removal company might charge you each hour they wait. Unfortunately, this is something that you can’t avoid.
Underestimated Volume of Items
Make sure your volume estimates are accurate. If you’ve guessed the volume of items, expect to pay an extra cost on the day. To avoid this extra cost, make sure the removal company does a home survey to assess the number of items.
Rubbish Removal
Once you have packed up, you may have some items left over that can no longer be used. Rubbish removal costs, on average, between £27 and £256, depending on the number of items.
6 Proven Ways to Save on Removal Costs (Tips from UK Movers)
We spoke to UK movers who saved money using our service. They share their best tips for saving money on house removals:
1. Book a Mid-Week Move
“Clockwork Removals did a good [home removal] survey and suggested that if we moved mid-week, it would be cheaper, which made more sense to us.” - John Banner
2. Make Sure They Include the Important Extras
“I was looking for the cheapest company that provided a good service. So, for example, included insurance, brought all their own blankets and had good reviews.” - Katie Pitman
3. Ask for a Breakdown of Costs
“They gave us a quote and were clear and upfront where there might be extra costs and where it’d be incurred.” - Charlotte Girow
4. Make Sure You Compare Quotes
“With the guys that I got from Compare My Move, the prices were all different. So, it was a good exercise to see quality and quantity.” - Dawn Cooke
5. Always Read Reviews
"People will be honest about what [their moving] experience is like. And so that again reassured me. Everybody learns from each other's experiences." - Elayn O'Neill
“I never order anything without looking it up first and getting customer feedback. We checked [the removal companies] out via previous customer reviews. We were able to choose the right company for our move.” - Gerry Lunn
6. Declutter Before Moving Day
"Start as early as you can. Even if you don't know exactly when you’re moving, there are some things in your house that you don't need to use every day. So get them boxed up." - Elliot Brady
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