How much do removal companies cost?
This is a great question we're frequently asked when people ring us as they're preparing to move home.
Unfortunately, the general answer to a very valid question isn't straightforward. It is similar to asking how much does a holiday cost? - the answer is that depends...
Three weeks in the Caribbean on a cruise ship or or two nights in a bed & breakfast in Filey (hey, we quite like Filey!) - both are perfect holidays depending on your needs and wants - but each has a very different budget.
What is the cost of my removal based on?
Some of the main factors we consider when providing a quotation for a removal:
- The volume - how much is being moved
- How far you're going
- How many men will be needed to move your home
- Access to your current and new home for our lorries
- Any extra services (such as packing) that you may require
What will impact the price of a removal?
The cost of your removal is dependent on many factors. Here's just a few:
1) How much are you moving?
Generally, the more you are moving, the more your move will cost - remember one person's three bedroom house will be filled completely differently to another person's three bedroom home
2) Are you a collector?
Do you have a large collection of vinyl records, books, collectable figures, antique toys and toy cars, trains, dolls or other collectables?
3) Do you have any special objects?
Items such as pianos (grand, upright, and everything in between), grandfather clocks, large paintings or sculptures will all add to the cost of your removal as they require specialist knowledge and additional time and wrapping to safely move them
4) Who is doing the packing?
Are you going to pack your belongings, or would you like your removal company to pack for you? Or perhaps an in between solution would suit, where the removal company packs your breakables, and you pack the rest?
5) What's the access like?
Is your current or your new home difficult to reach with a lorry? If the removal company can't get their big truck outside your property, several smaller vehicles will need to be used
6) Are you flexible with the date of your move?
Some dates, times of the year, and days of the week are busier than others; removal companies will charge accordingly
7) Assembly required?
All or some of your furniture may need to be dismantled in order to be moved
8) How far are you moving?
While the same skill, attention, and time are required for the loading and unloading of the truck for a move that's just one mile and a move that's 100 miles or more, there are additional costs for your removal company for moves that are farther apart (diesel costs, time, any tolls, etc)
9) Are you insured?
Do you want insurance, or are you willing to take all the risk yourself - this sounds strange, but a check of a mover's small print can be revealing
Other factors to consider
This all sounds very expensive - and it may well be. However, it will be a lot cheaper than a new UHD TV when yours is broken after it fell over when it was not protected in the removal truck, your sofa is torn, or your back is damaged after trying to get a heavy wardrobe downstairs yourself.
You'll find a wide price range among movers, and there can be a variety of reasons for this. There's a lot of skill required to pack a lorry correctly so the items inside arrive safely, or to pack a box of fine (or even everyday) china quickly and efficiently, or to move a grandfather clock or a piano. There are plenty of movers who buy a truck today, and tomorrow say they're a removal company without training, insurance, time served experience and so on.
Also keep in mind that cheaper movers often operate cash in hand both for the job and their staff. Any sort of damage claims with these companies are generally not going to go far.
Quality movers will, among other things, employ specially trained staff, have all of the correct insurances in place, use bespoke removal vehicles built for purpose, and frequently are a member of the British Association of Removers. Yes, this generally does add to the cost of your move over an inexpensive offer from cash-in-hand movers - but you're paying for the experience and expertise to help ensure your belongings arrive as safely as possible at your new home, and your removal is performed at the time and date it was booked to be done.
Removal quote appointment booking service
Bradshaw Moving Services can help your move go smoothly. Contact us for a free, no obligation quote, or by calling 0116 289 9011 (Leicester), 0115 965 6555 (Nottingham), or 01283 243001 (Derby & Burton) and speak with one of our removals specialists.
How are our appointments carried out
In the current times you might prefer that we don't visit your house in person to carry out a survey. This is fully understandable and we can just as easily undertake the survey by video call, using whatever method you're comfortable with, usually FaceTime or WhatsApp.
See what our customers think of us...
They were friendly, efficient and quick!
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
A recommendation and very good reviews.
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Because it was competitively priced and the service had been better than others we got quotes from.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
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They were friendly, efficient and quick!
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Not sure I was overall very impressed.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
It went extremely well.
They kept the floors protected were courteous and helpful
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Online
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
9/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Good explanation by administration staff to my request and clear paperwork and costs were explained.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Calm reassuring asked appropriate questions. They kept the floors protected were courteous and helpful. They anticipated any difficulties over moving specific items of furniture.
How would you rate our communication?
9/10
How can we improve our service?
It was a good service.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
I felt well supported and that items were safe. Helpful staff as I was on my own doing the move after over 30 years at the property so it was emotional and exhausting.
Email to Lynn
It was a fantastic service and I am very glad that I chose your company. The feedback to you personally is that you have a great customer service manner. You are calm kind and reassuring.
Thank you for an excellent service at a very stressful time.
Clare TurnbullProfessional, helpful, prompt
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Recommendation from employee
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Recommended. Considering only 2 days notice your quote was very competitive
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Professional, helpful, prompt
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
No improvement needed.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Removal team were helpful, courteous and professional. Waiting for completion was long winded but the team were very patient
Listened to what we said about access to new house and took appropriate action
Why did you choose to get a quote from us and where did you get our contact details?
Leaflet through the door and checking reviews
How would you rate the way we dealt with your initial enquiry?
10/10
How would you rate the survey that we carried out?
10/10
Why did you choose to move/store with us?
Listened to what we said about access to new house and took appropriate action.
How would you rate your move team?
10/10
Would you like to tell us anything about your move team?
Thanks Tommy, Luke and Jake for polite efficient service and asking what we wanted.
How would you rate our communication?
10/10
How can we improve our service?
Enable easier direct payment on your website.
How likely are you to recommend us to your friends / family?
10/10
Is there anything else you would like to tell us about your move?
Move went smoothly.
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