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How to Get Removal Quotes in Manchester

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Tell us about your move

Enter your move details so we can match you with the right local removal companies in Manchester for you.

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Smartphone showing Compare My Move removal company match results.

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Compare & choose your removal company

Choose the moving company that's right for you based on price, services and reviews.

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Removal worker lifting a sofa.

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Let your Manchester movers handle the heavy lifting

Your chosen company handles the transport, and unloading, saving you time and effort.

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Smiling couple relaxing on a sofa after moving home.

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Settle into your new home

Relax knowing your belongings have been moved safely by trusted professionals.

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Why Book Your Removals with Compare My Move?

Top picks in Manchester

Top picks in Manchester

We connect you with the right movers for your needs, not just the nearest.

Reviewed and reliable

Reviewed and reliable

Easily connect with top-rated, fully verified professionals right at your fingertips.

Last minute? No problem

Last minute? No problem

If you need a quick turnaround, we’ll find firms that can meet your timeframe.

Local expertise

Local expertise

Our removal companies know the city’s unique moving challenges inside out.

What's Involved in a Removal Service?

Archive Icon Packing & preparation
Archive Icon Packing & preparation
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  • Optional professional packing service
  • Supply of boxes, wrapping, and tape
  • Dismantling of furniture if needed
  • Labelling of boxes for easy unpacking
  • Access planning and parking permit advice where required
Calendar icon On moving day
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Calendar icon On moving day
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  • Floor, doorway and bannister protection
  • Careful loading of boxes into the van
  • Protective covers for fragile items
  • Specialist handling for special items, like pianos or antiques
Truck icon Transport
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Transport
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  • Safe delivery to your new home
  • Goods-in-transit and public liability insurance
  • Short-term or long-term storage available if needed
  • GPS-tracked vehicles for added security
Unarchive icon Unloading
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Unloading
Smiling mover unloading cardboard boxes from a removals van.
  • Unloading into the rooms of your choice
  • Reassembly of furniture and large items
  • Removal of packing materials
  • Final placement checks

Areas We Cover in Manchester

  • Ardwick
  • Beswick
  • Burnage
  • Cheetham Hill
  • Clayton
  • Crumpsall
  • Didsbury
  • East Didsbury
  • Fallowfield
  • Gorton
  • Harpurhey
  • Hulme
  • Levenshulme
  • Longsight
  • Moss Side
  • Openshaw
  • Rusholme
  • West Didsbury
  • Whalley Range
  • Withington

Why Customers In Manchester Trust Us To Move Home

Recent reviews from people who moved home in Manchester
4.7
249 reviews
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Based on 249 customer reviews of our Manchester removals companies.

Join Manchester Customers Already Booking Their Move

Paul H
Only removals requested

Moved within Manchester

Kate
3 extra services requested

Moved within Manchester

Reeba M
Only removals requested

Moved from Manchester to Bristol Moved from Manchester

Houda
1 extra service requested

Moved within Manchester

Becky W
1 extra service requested

Moved within Manchester

Christian
1 extra service requested

Moved from Manchester to Blackburn Moved from Manchester

Sarah P
Only removals requested

Moved within Manchester

Nancy E
1 extra service requested

Moved within Manchester

Gill Y
1 extra service requested

Moved within Manchester

Ian S
3 extra services requested

Moved from Manchester to Carlisle Moved from Manchester

Ana
Only removals requested

Moved within Manchester

Alex
Only removals requested

Moved within Manchester

Estelle K
Only removals requested

Moved within Manchester

F
1 extra service requested

Moved within Manchester

Meg T
Only removals requested

Moved within Manchester

Mariam B
Only removals requested

Moved from Manchester to Leicester Moved from Manchester

Tom M
Only removals requested

Moved within Manchester

Jacob S
Only removals requested

Moved within Manchester

Ali H
Only removals requested

Moved within Manchester

Margaret W
2 extra services requested

Moved from Manchester to Warrington Moved from Manchester

Manchester's Best Movers

Proven and reliable

Proven and reliable

Our companies have experience completing hundreds of Manchester home moves.

Highly-rated by customers

Highly-rated by customers

We collect feedback after moves, run regular mystery shops, and remove movers that don't maintain top ratings.

Verified & insured

Verified & insured

Every firm is verified for trading history and reviews, and must carry Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance.

Manchester specialists

Manchester specialists

Our removal companies know the city’s unique moving challenges inside out.

25,406
Removal jobs completed in Manchester

Our Manchester Moving Trends

June most popular month
Bristol most popular destination
8,130 last minute moves
Packing top add on

Types of Home

Items We Move Most

83,840 plants moved
71,137 beds moved
38,109 sofas moved
43,190 TVs moved

How We Keep Things Safe

11,941 pre-move surveys
304,872 boxes packed
1,578 miles of packing tape
48,271 KG of bubble wrap

Things to Know Before Your Manchester Move

Check city-centre access restrictions before moving day

Moving vans can’t go everywhere in Manchester city centre. Oxford Road has bus gates from 6am to 9pm every day, and fines are automatic. Deansgate, St John’s, and the Northern Quarter also have restricted turns and limited kerb space. If your route usually crosses Oxford Road, ask your removal company to plan another way in. Around Ancoats and Castlefield, many buildings load from a service yard rather than the street, so share your move-in instructions and the building manager’s details early. A quick photo of the front of the building helps movers plan where the van can safely wait.

Confirm which council handles parking on your street

Manchester and Salford have separate parking rules. If you’re in Ancoats or the Northern Quarter, you’ll deal with Manchester City Council, while Salford Quays and MediaCity fall under Salford City Council. Manchester usually needs around five working days to arrange a bay suspension outside your property. Salford often takes longer, so check early once your moving date is confirmed. Your removal company will normally handle the request, but confirming which side of the river your property sits on helps avoid delays.

Share mill-conversion move-in rules with your removal company early

Converted mills in Ancoats and Castlefield often have long corridors, heavy fire doors, and small lifts, and areas around Cutting Room Square are pedestrian only. Many buildings require lift bookings before moving in, and some ask for insurance documents from the removal company before confirming the slot. These buildings can also involve longer indoor carries than typical flats. If the car park ceiling is low, movers may need to use a smaller vehicle or carry items from the loading bay instead.

Prepare for tight terraces and narrow streets

Terraced houses in Fallowfield, Rusholme, and Withington often open directly onto the pavement. Stairs can be steep and narrow, and rear alleys, known locally as ginnels, may be locked or blocked. Send your removal company a wide photo of the front of the house showing the kerb, steps, and doorway before moving day. These details help them plan where the van can park, what furniture may need dismantling in advance, and how items will be carried inside. Starting early also improves your chances of securing a space before the street fills up.

Tell your removal company about match days or arena events nearby

Moves near Old Trafford, the Etihad, or the AO Arena need extra planning. Football matches and concerts can bring temporary road closures and heavy traffic, especially just after events finish. If your moving date overlaps with a major match or gig, starting earlier in the day usually makes access easier. Your removal company will normally check event timings and plan around them, but it helps to flag this when booking so the day runs smoothly.

FAQs About Movers in Manchester

How much do removal companies charge in Manchester?

Based on removals booked through Compare My Move, local Manchester removal cost prices average £385 for a 1 bed, £636 for a 2 bed, £1,088 for a 3 bed, and £1,652 for a 4+ bed property. Costs often increase for city-centre moves where access restrictions, bay suspensions, or long carries through mill conversions add time.

How do I get accurate removal quotes?

Share your full postcode, property type, floor level, and any access issues like narrow stairs or lift-only buildings. Mention if you're in a converted mill or a terrace opening onto the pavement, as movers need to plan equipment and vehicle size. The more detail you provide upfront, the less likely you are to face unexpected charges on moving day.

How do I choose a removal company in Manchester?

Check that the firm holds Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance, and look for recent reviews from customers who moved locally. Ask whether they have experience with your property type, particularly if you're in an apartment block with lift bookings or a student terrace with rear alley access.

How far in advance should I book movers?

Aim to book removal services at least four to six weeks ahead, or earlier if you're moving in June, which is the busiest month locally. Moves near Old Trafford or the Etihad during match weekends fill up quickly, so confirm your date as soon as your completion is set.

Do removal companies handle moves involving Manchester's restricted city-centre roads?

Yes, experienced local movers plan routes around bus gates on Oxford Road and timed restrictions in areas like Deansgate and the Northern Quarter. Let them know your exact address early so they can arrange alternative access or schedule loading before restrictions begin.