How much does it cost to move house? I know it sounds like a silly question. When we next move in a year or two it will be the first time we have not moved gradually, doing it ourselves. Normal people apparently move house all in one day and dont even have to pack anything I'm told. Is there a website anywhere that gives average figures for all the various expenses involved with moving? Is it true that removal firms price certain items separately? T.
Bitstring , from the wonderful person tahiri said
Which bit? if you mean the moving and packing only, probably somewhere under £1000, depending how much stuff you have and whether you go with Pickfords, someone smaller, or complete cowboys.
If you mean 'in total' (solicitors + Estate agent fees, etc. etc.) then
2k + 1-2% of the cost of your house, +/-.
Normal people have to, they need the cash from the house they sold to buy the new one, and people won't give them the cash until they've moved out. Nor can they get the keys to the new one until they've paid for it. Sitting in removal trucks waiting for funds to move is not uncommon, sadly.
Google is your friend. Actually getting a quote from several sources is your best friend. Last time I moved it was two big trucks and two cars full, and I still had to pack 1000+ cacti myself. 8>.
Yes. Grand Pianos for instance. Actually some things they won't move at all unless they are specialists.
All depends on the number of rooms in the house, and any large/heavy/delicate/valuable items. Also, depends on what level of service you want. You have the choice of supply all the boxes and work yourself, they supply the boxes then you pack and they move, or the full service where they pack everything for you.
Last time I moved (2 years ago), I got 3 compies out and selected the option where they supplied the boxes and packing materials, we packed everything into the boxes, and they did the moving. For a three bedroom house in the heart of Hampshire, the cost was £700 offical cost, but you have to give each of the workman a bung to keep them happy. I guess the cost will vary depending on where you are as well.
If you are asking them to move very heavy items (such as a solid oak bed that will not come apart), a piano etc, or anything where they need to take doors off or windows out, each will be costed seperatly.
One tip - make sure they have insurance. Your household insurance will not normally cover anything damaged in the move, and I know one poor guy who moved house and the removal van was stolen with all his possesions inside. Insurance company did not want to know.
"JaffaB" wrote
Would the cost be different if there were exactly the same things to be moved, but in a five bedroom house?
"JaffaB" wrote
Is that beforehand or afterwards?
Tips are normally given on the basis of service given; if you pay beforehand, you won't know what the service will be like. But if you pay afterwards, then why do you want to "keep them happy" *after* the job?
One tip - make sure they have insurance. Your household insurance will not normally cover anything damaged in the move, and I know one poor guy who moved house and the removal van was stolen with all his possesions inside. Insurance company did not want to know.
Thanks for the helpful hints both of you. T.
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