Elephant Removals Pricing · 2026
Removal Prices & Moving Costs
House removals in the UK typically cost from around £400 for a small one-bedroom flat to well over £2,800 for a large family home, before packing, storage or specialist items. Here is where our prices start, what a move costs locally, across London and around the UK, and what changes your final quote.
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Based in SW17 · Serving all London boroughs · Est. 2003
The Short Answer
How Much Do House Removals Cost in the UK?
Removal costs in the UK typically range from around £400 for a small one-bedroom flat to well over £2,800 for a large family home. That is before optional extras such as packing, storage or specialist item handling. A one to two bedroom flat usually falls between £400 and £800, and a three to four bedroom home between £800 and £1,500.
So how much is a removal company for your move specifically? The price of a house removal depends on a number of different factors, and no two quotes are the same because no two moves are. These are the four that matter most:
- VolumeThe total volume of goods you intend to move. This sets the van size and crew, so it carries the most weight.
- DistanceThe overall distance of travel. A move across town is priced very differently from a move to the other end of the country.
- Complexity and accessStairs, lifts, long carries and parking difficulties at either property all add time.
- Time of yearSummer holidays, the run-up to Christmas, Fridays and month ends cost more than a midweek date in a quiet month.
Price Guide
UK Removal Prices at a Glance
Starting prices for a standard house or flat move in the UK. Use them as a guide before you ask for quotes.
These are guide prices only. Your actual price depends on volume, distance, access and the date you move, as explained below.
National Benchmark
Average Removal Costs in the UK by Home Size
These are average prices for a local house move of up to about 25km, including VAT. They are a fair yardstick for any quote you receive.
| Property size | Average cost (inc VAT) | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £330 | |
| 2 bedrooms | £543 | |
| 3 bedrooms | £792 | |
| 4 bedrooms | £1,169 | |
| 5 bedrooms | £1,590 |
The jump from three to four bedrooms is where most people feel it. A fourth bedroom usually means a bigger vehicle or a second one, plus another pair of hands for the day.
London Prices
Removal Costs in London by Home Size
London quotes sit well above the national average. Crews spend longer on the road, parking bays often need suspending, and a third floor flat with no lift takes far more time to clear than a ground floor semi. The ranges below reflect what London customers are actually being quoted.
| Property size | Typical range | Average (flat) | Average (house) | Range on a £0 to £4,000 scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £338 to £630 | £434 | £466 | |
| 2 bedrooms | £763 to £1,400 | £912 | £834 | |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,169 to £2,169 | £1,186 | £1,252 | |
| 4 bedrooms | £1,627 to £3,082 | n/a | £1,803 | |
| 5+ bedrooms | £2,130 to £3,790 | n/a | £2,661 |
Notice the spread inside each band. A two-bed flat in a Clapham mansion block with a working lift and a suspended bay sits near the bottom. The same flat on the fourth floor of a walk-up in Battersea, with a carry from the next street, sits near the top. If your home is in a period conversion or a block with a booked service lift, our flat removals page covers how we plan for that.
Moving Out of London
Long-Distance Removal Costs Across the UK
Once a move passes 100 miles, distance takes over from volume as the main cost. Fuel, driver hours and the return journey are all built in, and the biggest homes may need an overnight stop.
| Property size | Average cost (inc VAT) | Typical vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2 bedrooms | £900 to £1,200 | One Luton or 7.5 tonne van |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,600 | One large removal vehicle |
| 4+ bedrooms | £2,200 and up | Large vehicle, sometimes two |
We run moves from London to anywhere in mainland UK. See long-distance removals for how we plan routes, timings and key handover on a move out of the capital.
On Top of the Move
What Extras Cost on Top of the Move
The base price covers the crew, the vehicle and the time. Anything beyond loading, driving and unloading is usually priced as a separate line, so check each one appears on your quote.
| Extra | Typical cost | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing service (3 bed) | £400 to £500 | Fragile items such as glassware and artwork can add more. |
| Unpacking (3 bed) | About £200 | Usually booked for the same day or the day after. |
| Furniture dismantling and reassembly | About £125 | Beds, wardrobes and large tables that will not fit through a door in one piece. |
| Late key waiver | £40 to £50 | Covers waiting time if keys are released late on completion day. |
| Parking bay suspension | Set by your council | Fees and notice periods differ by borough, so apply early. |
| Congestion Charge | £18 a day | Only applies if either address is inside the central zone during charging hours. |
| Storage | Quoted per week | Depends on volume and how long you need it. |
Need things held between completion dates? Our storage service prices by the space you use. Want the boxes done for you? See packing services for what a full or part pack includes.
Our Prices
Elephant Removals Prices: Where Our Quotes Start
Every job gets its own written quote, but these are the starting points for the moves we do most, locally and across the UK.
Single Item Removals
One sofa, a fridge freezer or a piece of furniture from a shop or auction house.
Starting from £401 to 2 Bed Flat
Studio, one and two bedroom flats, including stairs, lifts and dismantling of beds.
Starting from £4003 to 4 Bed Home
Terraces, semis and larger flats with wardrobes, dining sets and a loft to clear.
Starting from £800Large Family Home
Five bedrooms and up, garages and gardens. A survey is usually needed first.
Starting from £2,800Packing Service
Full or part pack with boxes and wrapping supplied, usually the day before you move.
Starting from £150Storage
Secure storage between completion dates or while work is done on the new place.
Starting from £18 a week- the total volume of goods you are moving
- the distance between the two properties
- access at both ends, such as stairs, lifts, long carries and parking
- the date and time of year you move
- extras such as packing, storage, dismantling or specialist items like pianos
Behind the Number
What Removal Companies Charge For: 6 Things That Set Your Price
When two quotes for the same move look very different, one of these is usually the reason. Knowing them helps you compare like with like.
How much you own
Bedroom count is a rough guide. A two-bed with a full loft, a piano and a garden shed can carry more than a sparse three-bed. A video survey settles it.
Distance and route
Inside London, traffic matters more than miles. Ten miles from Tooting to Ealing at 8am can take longer than thirty miles on the M25 at midday.
Floors, lifts and carries
Every flight of stairs adds time per item. A lift helps only if it is booked and big enough. Tell us about long walks from the kerb too.
Parking and London charges
Bay suspensions, red routes, controlled parking zones and the Congestion Charge all affect cost. Our area pages cover council rules borough by borough.
Date and time
Fridays, the last week of the month and May to September book up first. Short notice can cost more too, though our last-minute removals team often has gaps.
Services you add
Packing, unpacking, storage and specialist handling for items like a piano each add a line. Pick only what you need.
Before You Book
How to Check a Removal Quote Is Fair
A cheap quote is only cheap if it holds on the day. Use the tables above as your benchmark, then follow these steps.
Give every firm the same details
Same inventory, same dates, same access notes. Otherwise you are comparing different jobs.
Ask for a survey on bigger moves
For three bedrooms and up, a video or home survey stops the volume being guessed. We offer both.
Get it in writing, itemised
The quote should list crew size, vehicle, hours or fixed price, and every extra.
Question anything far off the benchmark
If a quote is well above or below the averages here, ask what explains it before you sign.
A fair removal quote should state
- Whether the price is fixed or hourly, and what happens if the day runs over
- Crew size and vehicle size
- Packing materials included or charged separately
- Who arranges and pays for parking suspensions
- Cover for your goods in transit and the limit per item
- Deposit, cancellation and postponement terms
- Waiting time charges if keys are released late
Spend Less
Ways to Bring Your Removal Cost Down
Why Elephant Removals
Why Choose Elephant Removals for a Clear Price
Moving Londoners since 2003
More than 23 years of London moves means we price parking, stairs and traffic properly from the start, rather than finding them on the day.
Written quotes before you book
You see crew size, vehicle and every extra in writing. If something about the move changes, we tell you what it does to the price before the day.
Surveys that stop guesswork
For bigger homes we do a video or home survey, so the van is the right size and the crew count matches the job.
Pay only for what you need
Book a crew and van on its own, or add packing, storage and dismantling. Each is a separate line you can keep or drop.
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