How much does a removal cost in the UK?
Most removals jobs in the UK cost between $150 and $800. The median is $475.
We do not yet have enough completed removals tasks in the UK to publish real price data, so the figures below are our editorial estimate from market rates. They will be replaced with platform data as soon as we have enough jobs.
What you get for that
Home and flat moves, big and small.
Typical jobs and what they go for
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 1 bed flat, local, self-packed, two people | £250 to £450 |
| 3 bed house, local, two to three people | £500 to £900 |
| 3 bed house with full packing service | £900 to £1,600 |
What changes the price for removals
- Volume, not room count. Quotes are built from how much there is and how many van loads it takes.
- Access at both ends. Stairs, lift availability, parking distance and permit zones are the main variables after volume.
- Packing. Self-packing is much cheaper. A full packing service is a separate day of labour plus materials.
- Distance and timing. Local moves are priced by the hour or half day. End of month and Fridays cost more everywhere.
What is usually included
- Van, fuel and crew
- Blankets, straps and basic protection
- Dismantling and reassembling simple furniture
And what is usually not
- Packing materials, unless agreed
- Parking permits and congestion charges
- Storage
- Piano or safe moving
The one thing that saves the most money
Book mid-month and mid-week if you possibly can. The last Friday of the month is the most expensive moving day in the country and books out weeks ahead.
Get real prices for your job
Post it free and get fixed-price offers from verified removals taskers in the UK. You only pay when the work is done.
Post a removals taskBrowse removals taskers in the UKWhat this costs on Taskerama
| On a $475 task | Through the marketplace | Your own client |
|---|---|---|
| Poster pays | $514.95 | $475 |
| Tasker receives | $361 | $461.02 |
| Platform fees | $153.95 | $13.98 |
Every fee is shown on the offer before you accept it, so the total above is the total you pay. All fees.
Common questions
How much does a removal cost in the UK?
$150 to $800 for most jobs, with a median of $475. We do not yet have enough completed removals tasks in the UK to publish real price data, so the figures below are our editorial estimate from market rates. They will be replaced with platform data as soon as we have enough jobs.
What makes a removal more expensive?
Size and access are the two biggest factors, followed by urgency. Same-day and weekend work carries a premium, and anything above ground-floor level or requiring specialist equipment costs more. Materials, waste disposal and parking are often quoted separately, so check what is included.
How do I get an accurate price?
Post the job with photos, measurements and access details, and you will get fixed-price offers rather than estimates. Posting is free and there is no booking fee, so comparing three or four offers costs you nothing.
Should I pay per hour or a fixed price?
A fixed price for the whole job puts the risk of it overrunning on the tasker rather than on you. That is why every offer on Taskerama is a fixed total.