Question 1

What is the average cost for house removals?

Accepted Answer

The average cost to move a 3 bedroom home is around £800, but this increases to over £1,100 if you want your movers to dismantle your furniture, pack, unpack and rebuild your furniture.  The average cost to move a 4 bedroom home is more like £1,100 and £1,400.  Factors which will effect your cost for house removals include:  Location Distance Number of large items which need to be dismantled/rebuilt Special items depending on their value and fragility Storage costs incurred if you need to move out before you are ready to move in

Question 2

How do I find a good removal company?

Accepted Answer

At SAM Conveyancing we vet your movers for you. We make sure our movers are:   Well reviewed Insured Fairly priced Able to accommodate special requests

Question 3

How can I save on removal costs?

Accepted Answer

There are several things you can do to save on removal costs, but make sure you don't cut corners. For example, poor quality and odd sized boxes can cause accidents and reduce the amount you can fit into each load of a van.       Declutter before the move   Many people wait until after the move to declutter, wondering if they'll need items in their new place. Be realistic and a little ruthless before the move to save moving items you don't need and give yourself a fresh start.    Rent your moving boxes   Ask your removals company if you can rent the boxes, this is much cheaper than buying new ones. If not (and if you are packing your house yourself) you may be able to find used moving boxes on a local online marketplace. Do not accept broken or damaged boxes, or boxes from shops which are made of thin cardboard and only designed for light items such as dry food stock.     Efficient packing   Use newspaper, or better yet, textiles which will be coming with you anyway (towels, clothes, pillows etc). to pack breakable items within boxes. For precious or fragile items, you may still need to use proper packaging materials.    Compare removals quotes   Get quotes from several companies to find the best price, your quotes will be more accurate if the removals company comes to your house to estimate how much stuff you have and how many boxes you'll need.     Stop shopping   In the weeks before your move, try and use up the food stuff you have in the house. You might even arrange a grocery delivery to arrive at your new place on moving day. This will save you having to move a ton of food, which is especially important if you've got a fridge-freezer full of perishables and a very long drive to the new house.    Book 4-6 weeks in advance   Removals companies get booked up, especially in peak moving times. You will have less choice and pay more if you have to book last minute. You should also consider the dates or days of the week - It might be cost effective to pay more for a weekend move, if it saves you missing work and/or having to pay for childcare.

Question 4

Do you pay upfront for removals?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is standard practice to pay upfront for removals. The British Association of Removers (BAR) members provide an Advanced Payment Guarantee, which protects movers against many potential problems arising from paying in advance.

Question 5

Can I book my removals without knowing the completion date?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can. The completion date will only be agreed between you and the seller just before exchange of contracts, however this is why we 'pencil in' and estimated completion date that we secure for you.

Question 6

What happens if the completion date changes?

Accepted Answer

If it is juts a 'pencil in' date, then all you need to do is tell us your new completion date and we'll confirm availability for that new date.

Question 7

What happens if I can't get access or we complete the day after completion?

Accepted Answer

Let us know immediately if you are not going to complete. If the removals company has hold of your property, then they can store this for you at an additional cost. Please note that if the reason for failing to complete is the fault of the sellers, then you should ensure any additional costs incurred with your removals are reimbursed by the seller under the terms of their contract with you (read more about What happens if you fail to complete.)

House Removals

How much do removals cost?

When should I get a removals quote?

Moving Home Tips

Talk to your mover

Declutter

Size Matters

Don't bury the essentials

Wardrobe boxes